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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Policies (15 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 153. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the main policy achievements and initiatives undertaken by his Department during 2021; and his main priorities for 2022. [62196/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Policies (15 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 166. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the main policy achievements and initiatives undertaken by her Department during 2021; and her main priorities for 2022. [62199/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Policies (15 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 203. To ask the Minister for Health the main policy achievements and initiatives undertaken by his Department during 2021; and his main priorities for 2022. [62197/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Policies (15 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 225. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the main policy achievements and initiatives undertaken by his Department during 2021; and his main priorities for 2022. [62188/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Policies (15 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 235. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the main policy achievements and initiatives undertaken by her Department during 2021; and her main priorities for 2022. [62201/21]

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges facing Women in Sport: Discussion (15 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank the Chairman. This is more a commentary than questions as most of the questions have already been asked. I wish to make a comment on female participation and women sports in Ireland. Despite the recent success of such athletes as Kellie Harrington in the Olympics and Emily Hegarty in west Cork, who secured a bronze medal in rowing, and despite the fact that female athletes in...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges facing Women in Sport: Discussion (15 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: This is a really important session. We have just had a session with the Minister of State, Deputy Chambers, and we have to acknowledge that he has put a significant focus on inclusivity in sport, particularly in encouraging and trying to facilitate more participation from females in sport. That has to be welcomed, whether it is through participation on boards, funding mechanisms or...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges facing Women in Sport: Discussion (15 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I do not have a clock here, Chairperson, so I cannot-----

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategies (14 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 95. To ask the Taoiseach the main policy achievements and initiatives undertaken by his Department during 2021; and his main priorities for 2022. [62205/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (14 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 756. To ask the Minister for Health if refunds will be given to persons who had already secured PCR and antigen tests in order to travel that were not required due to the change of implementation date from 3 to 5 December 2021 for the new regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61999/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (14 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 755. To ask the Minister for Health if a risk assessment has been carried out for children aged between 9 to 12 years of age and the effect mask wearing may have on their well-being; if so, the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61998/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (14 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 757. To ask the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to securing radiology services in Clonakilty or Bandon, County Cork to help alleviate the pressure from hospitals in Cork city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62007/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Supports (9 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 78. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the action his Department is taking to assist food producers develop and diversify post-Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60834/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (9 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 123. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the supports his Department is providing for businesses and organisations within the experience economy that are continuing to struggle in the face of ongoing Covid-19 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60835/21]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (8 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: As the Taoiseach knows, Brexit had a disproportionate impact on the fishing sector. The Common Fisheries Policy review is looming. What is the Government's approach to that review in terms of addressing the burden share and quota share issue facing the Irish fleet? I understand that there will be a meeting of the European Council on 12 and 13 December , including marine and fishing...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (8 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I want to raise the issue of the wearing of face masks by children in primary schools. I fundamentally get the necessity to follow NPHET advice, and I have always supported the Taoiseach in that. Following that expert advice has served the Taoiseach, the country and the people well. There comes a point when we have to ask whether the benefits of a measure outweigh the potential harms of...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (8 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 5. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on Brexit is meeting next. [60329/21]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (8 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 6. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on Brexit is meeting next. [60567/21]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Flood Risk Management (8 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I stress again the importance of expediting and streamlining the scheme and getting it right. However, I welcome the interim measures the Minister of State outlined. I also stress that we are having more frequent and severe weather events. Our coastline is being battered, as the Minister of State knows well, being from Waterford. It is not just towns being flooded. Piers are being washed...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Flood Risk Management (8 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I commend the emergency services, the fire services and Cork County Council, which were out since 5 a.m. on Tuesday trying to battle back the north Atlantic, an impossible task without a flood defence. I am assured some of the measures they took prevented further damage, but we have to acknowledge their incredible efforts. It is now expected that every time there is a southerly wind and a...