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Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: It is really important that those guidelines come out before the legislation proceeds through the Houses rather than in conjunction with or parallel to that process.

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I am going to hold the Minister to that.

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I have a question for the Minister of State, Deputy Byrne. I do not want him to feel left out.

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Is there any update with regard to funding for the FAI - I have FA written down here - and the gender requirements in respect of the membership of the board? Has the board made any serious efforts to address that issue?

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: That point has to be satisfied by this January.

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Have they shown any serious efforts?

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I am not criticising the Government policy at all. I think the FAI needs to get its act together because this is important.

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: My concern is for the clubs that have put blood, sweat and tears into their sports capital grants. They got their planning over the line but they might be penalised because of the inadequacies of the top brass.

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I am not saying it is the Minister of State's fault. The board has to get its act together. That is what I am saying.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (30 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 40. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on the realignment works proposed for the New Mills section of the N71 near Owenahincha Cross; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52608/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (30 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 45. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for a progress update on the proposed extension of the southern relief road in Bandon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52609/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (30 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 206. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he believes that the change of government in Slovakia could undermine European Union cohesion in relation to the war on Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50117/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action Plan (30 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 267. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of an action (details supplied) under the 2023 Climate Action Plan; and the timeline for implementation. [53170/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Industry (5 Dec 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 61. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to outline her plans to address the challenges facing the tourism sector and hospitality businesses dependent on tourism; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53612/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Dec 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I want to raise the issue of ward 2D in Cork University Hospital, CUH, which is the HSE's largest hospital. Ward 2D is a haematology and burns unit. It has beds, seven of which are for leukaemia patients. That is ten beds to serve the entire region of Cork, Kerry and Waterford, so capacity is the first problem. These are also some of the sickest patients in CUH. Unfortunately, ward 2D...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Policy (5 Dec 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 76. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to consider a capital fund for the arts sector, similar to that available to sporting organisations in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53613/23]

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Dec 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister of State. My contribution, in the context of the number of years I have been in the Dáil, is one of my most important. It is one of the last opportunities for me as a TD for Cork South-West to finally sort out the slow, laborious planning process people have to face day in, day out, especially in the area of west Cork because although we are blessed with beauty, it...

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Dec 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I will talk about the islands. We are trying to repopulate our islands. Again, west Cork has some of the most beautiful and stunning inhabited islands, including Cape Clear, Sherkin, Dursey and Bear islands, to name just a few, but there is an issue. We have an issue in populating our housing and there is a housing issue. We introduced Croí Cónaithe, and an enhanced rate for it,...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Environmental Policy (7 Dec 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 50. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when Ireland’s new National Biodiversity Action Plan will be launched; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54213/23]