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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Biodiversity: Engagement with Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (14 Jun 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I will ask one more question since no one else is indicating. Dr. Lynn mentioned that birds were not her area of expertise. On the general approach, and again this relates to agri-environment schemes, some of the bespoke schemes for many wading species were successful, certainly at the beginning. It is to be hoped the curlew project will have some success. As part of the new...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Refugee Resettlement Programme (2 Jun 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 32. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the progress that has taken place with regard to the cohort of UNHCR refugees based in Lebanon and Jordan that have been awaiting travel to Ireland for some time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28458/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (2 Jun 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 33. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his Department’s strategy to make childcare more affordable and sustainable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28457/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (2 Jun 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 107. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress that his Department has made in developing a renewable heat obligation scheme. [28452/22]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (1 Jun 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: The Taoiseach will be very familiar with Cancer Connect, which is a free transport service for people who need to travel to Cork city for chemotherapy or radiotherapy. On average, it takes 160 passengers per week up to Cork. It relies on the generosity of 300 volunteers drivers. The administrative and management staff are paid, which relies heavily on fundraising. Unfortunately, as we...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (1 Jun 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 130. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will inquire into the UK passport of a person (details supplied) that was mislaid during a recent passport application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28511/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Island Communities (31 May 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I will only ask one supplementary question. I also want to acknowledge that Deputy Sherlock allowed me to put this question on his behalf. He loves west Cork and mentioned the fact that he brought his young child on the Dursey Island cable car many years ago. When it was announced that the Dursey cable car would close back in February with no warning, the Minister and her Department...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Policies (31 May 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 24. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will establish a one stop shop advice and support team which would be sufficiently staffed to support and help local communities and voluntary organisations in the application process for the various grants and funding that are made available throughout the year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27658/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (31 May 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 154. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the regulations to legalise the use of e-scooters and e-bikes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28120/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (31 May 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 155. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will prioritise the N71 Newmills to Owenahincha realignment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28121/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (31 May 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 435. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if school transport can be provided to a school (details supplied) for ten children in various townlands in the vicinity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28122/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Agriculture Schemes (26 May 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: What targeted measures will be included in the new agri-environment scheme under CAP to ensure that farmers are rewarded for results that help to tackle the biodiversity crisis?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Agriculture Schemes (26 May 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister for his response. I have consistently said that the upcoming agri-environment scheme is going to be one of the key measures in tackling biodiversity loss and turning that tide. The Minister gave a good outline of the scheme and its fundamentals are good, particularly the eight co-operation areas. It is so important that within those co-operation areas there are...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Agriculture Schemes (26 May 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I agree with the Minister that it is important to get this right. In terms of the eight co-operation areas and the menu B items, I have been studying the maps and there is some really exciting potential there. The one most relevant to me is the Cork Kerry co-operation area which takes in parts of Kerry and large parts of west Cork. Having studied the maps, however, a very obvious omission...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (26 May 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 182. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current status of Ireland’s efforts to return 12,000 tonnes of mackerel from Denmark; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26716/22]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 May 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: As Minister with responsibility for local authorities, Deputy O'Brien will be well aware of the role that local authorities play in reducing emissions and achieving our climate action targets. An important part of that is the installation of electric vehicle charging points across different parts of Ireland. A specific fund has been set up, the electric vehicle public charging point fund,...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Ireland’s Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Discussion (25 May 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I will get straight into it. My first question is for the representatives of both the LVA and VFI. It was not addressed in the presentations, but to what extent is a lack of accommodation a barrier to attracting staff? I have heard stories of pubs, restaurants and hotels that have identified skilled staff who want to come to an area and work there but accommodation is simply not available...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Ireland’s Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Discussion (25 May 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Have members put forward potential solutions to that problem?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Ireland’s Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Discussion (25 May 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I have two and a half minutes left so I will lump my questions in together. The witnesses might note them and answer where possible. This one is mainly for the VFI. During the week, many regional towns with students attending college seem to have an issue. The weekend is not as problematic because students are looking for work. Is that an issue and how can it be solved? This question...