Results 201-220 of 2,638 for speaker:Christopher O'Sullivan

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Oct 2024)

Christopher O'Sullivan: We should spare a thought today for the people of Bantry in west Cork who have once again experienced devastating flooding in their town. The people of Bantry are angry and frustrated. As politicians and, certainly, Ministers, we must get on the ground and see at first hand the damage that has been done, but to be honest, speaking to the locals there, they do not want to see any more...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: The Role of Media in Climate Action: Discussion (8 Oct 2024)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank the Cathaoirleach. To add to the comments on RTÉ programming, I especially want to shout out for "Mooney goes Wild", which is the only show solely focused on biodiversity. It is understated but extraordinary. We all know the national participation that "Dawn Chorus" gets. It is an extraordinary show. Long may it continue to air, perhaps more in prime time. I am just giving...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: The Role of Media in Climate Action: Discussion (8 Oct 2024)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Fair enough. I genuinely feel that they have a place, especially in rural parts of Ireland. I know the witnesses are coming at it from a health perspective and we have to take that on board. They are saying that fossil fuel pollution is causing deaths. We have to take that on board but, coming back to the point that Senator Dooley made, it is a question of how we bring people with us.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: The Role of Media in Climate Action: Discussion (8 Oct 2024)

Christopher O'Sullivan: It is a very interesting discussion and we have had a brilliant exchange of views. The alcohol industry got around it with its 0.0% products and I imagine the same would happen with car companies selling their EV products, which is okay too. It is interesting to hear the percentage of revenue for RTÉ. It is a lot of money. Many of these adverts are being targeted online, by the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (8 Oct 2024)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 35. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the broadband outage (details supplied) that has impacted the Dunderrow area of Kinsale, County Cork will be resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39805/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (2 Oct 2024)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 245. To ask the Minister for Health if he would consider extending RSV immunisation to babies who were due on or after 1 September 2024 but were born prematurely; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39337/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (26 Sep 2024)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 39. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the plan to reduce the wait time for citizenship applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38106/24]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Industry (26 Sep 2024)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 83. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if consideration will be given for an emergency financial support package to assist the Irish aquaculture operators affected by significant production losses, coupled with increased input costs (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38105/24]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Transport (25 Sep 2024)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister of State for attending. The matter relates to school transport in the Bandon area. There is one specific route that I want to delve into. I appreciate that the Minister of State may not have the exact details on it. I ask that he reflect what I say and that the message is delivered back to the school transport section of the Department in particular, to try to get...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Transport (25 Sep 2024)

Christopher O'Sullivan: The Minister of State should have heard of Newcestown, the school he referred to. They are a great hurling club, and a dual club even. Getting back to Laragh, I appreciate the Minister of State would not have the full detail but the Minister, Deputy Foley, does. I know she is aware of it and is working to solve it. The very simple message I want to send to the Department, Bus Éireann...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (24 Sep 2024)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 70. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the estimated first year and full-year cost of implementing the electricity storage policy framework. [37339/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (24 Sep 2024)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 71. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the Government has invested in, or has plans to invest in, district heating systems; and if so, to provide details of the investment. [37340/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (24 Sep 2024)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 118. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason for the exclusion of mead from the small cider and perry producer excise relief scheme, specifically those drinks produced under CN code 2206 categorised as other fermented beverages; and if he will consider including this category in Budget 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37518/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Industry (19 Sep 2024)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 8. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the proposed changes to the Registration of Short-Term Tourist Letting Bill 2022 will impact traditional bed and breakfast-style businesses that only provide accommodation and breakfast; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36992/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Industry (19 Sep 2024)

Christopher O'Sullivan: My question relates to the registration of short-term tourism letting legislation and how traditional bed and breakfasts will be impacted by that. The owners of bed and breakfasts right across Ireland are looking for clarity on whether they will be impacted in any way by the legislation.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Industry (19 Sep 2024)

Christopher O'Sullivan: The purpose of the question is to get clarity on the traditional bed and breakfasts that we have all stayed in and that have been the backbone of the tourism sector for decades. They are planning compliant and pay commercial water bills and rates. These family-run businesses have been doing everything right for decades. There is a fear out there that they will get caught up in the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Industry (19 Sep 2024)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I understand the self-catering element of this and the reference to self-catering bed and breakfasts, Airbnbs etc., but the bed and breakfasts to which I referred in my initial question are not self-catering but rather accommodation where people are welcomed into a family home. Further clarity is needed on that. On the overall legislation, it is a fine balancing act that the Minister's...

CJEU Judgment in Apple State Aid Case: Statements (18 Sep 2024)

Christopher O'Sullivan: First, I will comment on the approach of success Irish Governments and why I think it was absolutely the correct approach to back and support an IT sector, a multinational sector and an international sector that has provided employment, that has invested in this country and that will remember long into the future the fact that we backed and supported it. Now we have the added benefit that we...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (18 Sep 2024)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 371. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if local authorities are including the cost-of-living increases when calculating rents under the differential rent scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36126/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (9 Sep 2024)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 1755.To ask the Minister for Health if, in relation to islander healthcare in Bere Island and Cape Clear Island, and the need for 24-hour nursing cover, any progress has been made on sourcing same; and if he will make a statement on the matter.[34717/24]