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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: We are under pressure for time, and I know other people wish to come in, so I will move to my next question. A fund was recently set up by the Department of the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Deputy Heather Humphreys, for repurposing old buildings, town centre buildings, with a focus on remote working and e-hubs. In this context, I think the potential for new theatres and...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Absolutely, and a lot of churches as well.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: We are under some time pressure and we have two members who have not contributed yet. I call Senator Carrigy. I cannot afford him the full six minutes because we have to suspend.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I am sorry to interrupt, but I inform the Senator there is a vote in the Seanad, just in case he was not aware. Senator Carrigy can use his remaining minute, and then the witnesses can answer in his absence.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Heartfelt thanks to the witnesses for coming in. I found the discussion incredibly interesting. Senator Byrne gave an interesting statistic before we started, namely, that after the GAA, drama groups and musical societies have the biggest membership in our communities. That is an incentive for politicians to get behind them, but also just for the sheer joy that they bring to communities of...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Absolutely. I am sure the Cathaoirleach, Deputy Niamh Smyth, would be happy about that

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens' Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: The bees should be the livestock.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens' Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank the NPWS officials for attending today. These are sessions we should have on a more frequent basis. On the whole biodiversity issue, a point that we constantly make here is that it falls between a lot of different Departments. I would love if this committee would have more regular sessions with the NPWS because I find them very helpful and we get a lot of good work done on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens' Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Is there effort being made to bring groups such as the Rhodo Rangers back into the fold and use their help?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens' Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Ms. Carberry makes a very good point regarding the areas that were harder to farm. We can see that they kept their wild aspect. As she said, there are little pockets where repetitive attempts have been made to drain them and on the face of it, they may look like they have no biodiversity value. However, if they are taken in hand by the State or the NPWS, great things can be achieved with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens' Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I am sorry to harp on about the acquisitions and the potential of buying new plots of land for nature reserves. I mentioned the education aspect of that, especially where they are located near urban areas. Whatever that may entail, whether it is hides, walkways, etc., there is massive education potential there as well to bring young people, in particular, closer to nature, which is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens' Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: No, we have no national parks there.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (14 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 34. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she can provide an update on when the successful applicants for CLÁR funding under Measure 1 will be announced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49680/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (14 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 381. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the terms and conditions surrounding the new knowledge transfer programme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49559/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Schemes (9 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 88. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if consideration can be given to extending the completion deadline for Croí Cónaithe grant applications from the current 13 months, to allow successful applicants the time to finish the refurbishment of the property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49086/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Waiting Lists (9 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 38. To ask the Minister for Health if he is aware of the current waiting times for orthodontic appointments in the Cork public system (details supplied); what measures are in place to reduce these; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48993/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Coastal Zone Management (9 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 142. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will report on the new National Coastal Change Management Strategy. [49077/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water Services (9 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 231. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government how budget 2024 will provide for significant improvements in public water and wastewater services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49076/23]