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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Development Plan (15 Nov 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister for the response. He alluded to many of the measures that will be used to reduce emissions and achieve climate neutrality. One of the key ways that we can transition to a climate-neutral society is through active travel and the provision of walkways and cycleways in particular. Unfortunately, we saw an alarming statistic in 2021, which was that 56% of funding for...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Development Plan (15 Nov 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: If possible, I would like to see a breakdown, especially of Cork County Council. It has achieved great things especially in building social houses. I am interested to see what its delivery on active travel is like, especially in the western division. I know the Minister cannot comment on individual projects, but the NDP does refer to a project to deliver a safe walking and cycling...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Cost of Living Issues (15 Nov 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 86. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he anticipates further expenditure measures to address the rise in the cost of living; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56444/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Cost of Living Issues (15 Nov 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Does the Minister anticipate further expenditure measures to address the increase in the cost of living?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Cost of Living Issues (15 Nov 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I set up the Minister nicely to list the measures he has introduced. In fairness, there has been an incredible intervention. We have never seen anything like it in the State's history in terms of how we have tried to cushion the blow from the increase in the cost of living. The Minister mentioned the cost-of-living payment, the disability support grant, the doubling of the social welfare...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Cost of Living Issues (15 Nov 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: The Europe-wide windfall tax represents another opportunity to reduce costs for both households and businesses. This tax will be levied on energy companies that provide low-carbon and low-emissions energy. I have heard figures of between €2 billion and €3 billion for Ireland alone out of the entire pot. That is a significant pot to use to cushion the blow for businesses and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Development Plan (15 Nov 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 87. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update of the implementation of the national development plan for the period 2021 to 2030, specifically in relation to national strategic objective, NSO, 8 of the plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56445/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Development Plan (15 Nov 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Could the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform provide an update on the implementation of the national development plan, specifically concerning NSO 8, which refers to the transition to a climate-neutral society?

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fuel Sales (15 Nov 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 160. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if, under the proposed new regulations on the sale of turf, a vendor of turf who sources their product from a supplier who has turbary rights will continue to be permitted to sell turf to customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56579/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (15 Nov 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 618. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the discrepancy in funding between the larger whitefish boats and the smaller inshore operators (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56582/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Authorities (10 Nov 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 20. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on expenditure on active travel by Cork County Council in 2021 and to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55369/22]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Nov 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I will be quick. It is a focus of this Government to improve public transport and encourage people to use it. For that to happen, we need a public transport system and a bus service that is fit for purpose. The Kinsale to Cork city bus service, the 226 service, is not fit for purpose. There are capacity issues. Students who want to access third level education in Cork city are being left...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Irish Experience of Community-led Climate Action: Public Participation Networks (8 Nov 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: The carbon tax is being used for retrofitting for the warmer homes scheme and for social welfare payments such as the fuel allowance. It also pays for half the agri-environment scheme. I accept that we must deliver on the plan and ensure that people have warmer, cosier homes. Then the message would be a lot easier to sell. I want to add to what has been said by referring to my...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Irish Experience of Community-led Climate Action: Public Participation Networks (8 Nov 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Cork County Council does not have a biodiversity officer yet. That would be an important step.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Irish Experience of Community-led Climate Action: Public Participation Networks (8 Nov 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I appreciate those answers.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (26 Oct 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 65. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration will be given to increase the scheduled service on the Kinsale to Cork bus route (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53764/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (26 Oct 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 187. To ask the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to increase the threshold for the over 70s medical card to ensure that the increases in social welfare payments are not negated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53766/22]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Oct 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I am glad that the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine is present because the fishing sector needs a fuel subsidy. The seafood task force asked for a second month of a tie-up scheme. The Minister provided that; he answered. I now ask that he answers their call for a fuel subsidy. The energy costs are spiralling. Diesel costs are spiralling through the roof. I was presented...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (25 Oct 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 77. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the atypical working scheme for non-EEA crew will now enable vessels under 15 metres in length to hire non-EEA crew given that previously fishing vessels under 15 metres were excluded from same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53165/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (25 Oct 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 110. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider expanding the number of equine groups partaking in the discussions on the exact entry criteria and equine-specified facilities that will apply to the TAM 2 grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53164/22]