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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Liquefied Natural Gas and Oil Prospecting: Discussion (30 May 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank Mr. Molnár for his opening statement. I will move as quickly as possible as I only have two minutes. In his expert opinion, does Mr. Molnár believe LNG could mitigate Ireland's security of gas supply? I would appreciate if he could answer that in about 40 seconds, as I have a follow-up question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Liquefied Natural Gas and Oil Prospecting: Discussion (30 May 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank Professor McMullin for his responses so far. This is certainly a debate worth having. It is fair to say it is a tricky one. I am certain I am not speaking on behalf of all committee members but this committee has had the general approach and ethos that fossil fuels should be left in the ground. It has been an overarching theme within the committee membership. As a committee we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Liquefied Natural Gas and Oil Prospecting: Discussion (30 May 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: My observation on that would be that attacking a subterranean gas pipe network could be less in your face, for want of a better phrase, than on a floating LGN ship.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Liquefied Natural Gas and Oil Prospecting: Discussion (30 May 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I appreciate that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Liquefied Natural Gas and Oil Prospecting: Discussion (30 May 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: He went to west Cork for a holiday.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Liquefied Natural Gas and Oil Prospecting: Discussion (30 May 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: In his opening statement, Mr. Molnár mentioned that in the stated policy scenario, gas demand should increase by 9% by 2030 and then broadly flatten out. In the other scenario, the ideal scenario where we reach net zero by 2050, we should reduce gas demand by 70% globally. In his expert opinion, which of those does he think is more likely?

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (30 May 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 100. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps that are being taken to increase the number of childcare providers in areas such as Kinsale where there is a shortage of availability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25959/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Allotments Provision (30 May 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 394. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if approval will be given for a review of the current conditions of retained firefighters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25923/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategies (24 May 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I want to know about the strategy we are putting in place to tackle the astronomical profits being collected by energy companies. This morning, we learned that SSE Airtricity, one of the providers in the Irish market, accrued profits of €2.18 billion. That comes after the ESB recording 12-month profits of €847 million. This is all in the context of historic increases in...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategies (24 May 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 12. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the goals of his Department’s Strategy Statement 2021-2023. [23075/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (18 May 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 105. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government for an update on social housing provision in west Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23603/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (18 May 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 123. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the initiatives he is taking to support the provision of rural housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23604/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Renewable Energy and Port Capacity: Discussion (16 May 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I compliment the Department on getting the foreshore licensing done in 11 months, considering that it took three years for west Cork. This is a great conversation to be having on port infrastructure, especially in respect of renewable energy and future offshore renewable energy infrastructure. I am a Cork Deputy so I will focus on the Port of Cork, if Mr. Murphy does not mind. It is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Renewable Energy and Port Capacity: Discussion (16 May 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: That is great. That it is not a million years away is really positive. In Mr. Murphy's opening statement, there was much focus on fixed-bottom offshore wind infrastructure. He mentioned that, in time, he would be considering floating offshore wind infrastructure. Is there a timeline for focusing on the latter?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Renewable Energy and Port Capacity: Discussion (16 May 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: That is great, but I have concerns, not just because I am from Cork, but in general about lack of ambition in terms of floating offshore. We have heard from Shannon Foynes Port Company and there seems to be ambition and realisation that floating offshore is a massive part of Ireland's future energy production. It is great to see the master plans and I am not taking anything away from them....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Renewable Energy and Port Capacity: Discussion (16 May 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I have one final question as I am over time. Another fantastic potential facility for servicing mainly floating offshore wind is Bantry in west Cork, which also falls under the Port of Cork. Will that be contained in the master plan? I know we are waiting to see that. It is a deep port and has huge potential. It needs investment in infrastructure for sure. The big ferry operators are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Renewable Energy and Port Capacity: Discussion (16 May 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: There is also an opportunity, while developing that, to simultaneously develop the leisure side in Bantry. There are groups who have identified fantastic plans in terms of provision of pontoons, marinas and so on to realise its potential. I look forward to seeing the master plan. Mr Murphy is being very reserved with the information he is letting slip. When is it being launched?