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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan 2023: Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (22 Feb 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I join in the congratulations to the Minister on his new role. As I know him and have met him at various events around Cork city, metropolitan area and county, I know that his knowledge of businesses from micro-businesses to the larger ones will definitely suit the role. There is a lot of excitement in the Cork area because of that. I will pick up a point Deputy Farrell touched on. The...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan 2023: Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (22 Feb 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: As the Minister says to get that 45% it is going to be commutative, so every little will help. I appreciate the commitment and would love it if the matter was looked at. The Minister mentioned the SEAI grants and renewable and low-emissions heating systems, including wood pellets and so on. They have been quite successful for industry, especially in manufacturing and food production. We...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan 2023: Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (22 Feb 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: That all pertains to heating. What about gas cooking? I admit it is a smaller part of the whole emissions profile.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan 2023: Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (22 Feb 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I appreciate that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan 2023: Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (22 Feb 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I am conscious of time and would like to get in one more question. I would be grateful if the Minister could look at those mini anaerobic digesters for cooking purposes. It is small use but every little helps, as I said. My last question is on storage. This is as much a question on reduction of energy demand as one on emissions reduction, the climate action plan etc. This winter, a lot...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Forestry Sector (21 Feb 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister of State. I appreciate this comments about my contribution being taken into account and that the Minister will look at this in the review and, I hope, come up with something that is fit for purpose. Earlier this year, I visited forestry in Tipperary with some private forestry owners. It was the first time I was shown the symptoms of ash dieback and what to look out for...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Forestry Sector (21 Feb 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I am sure the Minister of State, Deputy Calleary, will be very familiar with the issue of ash dieback. I appreciate the Minister of State, Senator Hackett, and the Minister, Deputy McConalogue, are not present but I know the Minister of State, Deputy Calleary, will convey to both of them the points I am about to make. It is important that I get the opportunity to bring this issue up on the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sport and Recreational Development (21 Feb 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I was not insinuating or suggesting some type of gender bias.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sport and Recreational Development (21 Feb 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I appreciate that the Minister of State will look into this, and I would appreciate it if every effort was made to get a positive response for Anaïs O'Donovan. She is a talented athlete with a great future ahead of her, but she needs support.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sport and Recreational Development (21 Feb 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 109. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the steps her Department is taking to encourage the participation of females in sport. [8432/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sport and Recreational Development (21 Feb 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: When it comes to promoting inclusion of women in sport, we need to walk the walk as well as talk the talk. We have an inclusion of women in sport campaign, featuring many high-profile athletes. One of the athletes who has been front and centre of that campaign is a lady called Anaïs O'Donovan from west Cork. She is one of the best freestyle kayakers in the world. She just finished in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Industry (21 Feb 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank and congratulate the Minister on her stance with regard to the retention of the 9% VAT rate. The hospitality sector in west Cork is very grateful for today's announcement that this rate is to be extended until at least the start of September. With regard to tourism strategy, and referring to something Deputy Dillon alluded to at the end of his contribution, we need a really well...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Gníomhú ar son na hAeráide (21 Feb 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I would like to back up Deputy Ó Cathasaigh with regard to the experience on Cléire, especially with regard to housing. It is a big issue on Cape Clear and on all of our islands. We need innovative bespoke solutions for housing on the islands. A very innovative approach was used on the western islands of Scotland. It is referred to as gateway housing. It is essentially a type...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategies (21 Feb 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: There was talk of extending it.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Bodies (21 Feb 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 24. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the social dialogue co-ordination unit in his Department. [8113/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Bodies (21 Feb 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Charity events are a big part of the social fabric of Ireland but they are under threat right across the country and are being cancelled because of insurance issues. The Taoiseach is probably familiar with the idea of a cheval ride. Those who did French for the leaving certificate will know it is a charity horse ride. Such rides are under threat because insurance companies are not giving...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategies (21 Feb 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: We have to prioritise a strategy on how we can recognise Ireland's potential to become a global powerhouse in movies and TV. Of course, it could be argued that we already are a powerhouse when we see record-breaking nominations for the upcoming Oscars and performances at the BAFTAs etc. However, in order for that to be fair and equitable right throughout Ireland, we need to fix the regional...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategies (21 Feb 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 13. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the strategic goals of his Department's strategy statement 2021-2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8143/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Promotion (21 Feb 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 89. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the steps her Department is taking to promote eco-tourism, particularly in coastal areas. [8433/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (16 Feb 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 12. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí assigned to the Bandon, Bantry and Clonakilty districts. [7512/23]