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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Freedom and Security of the Press Operating in Areas of Conflict: Discussion (10 Jul 2024)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank all the witnesses. I especially thank our Ukrainian contributor who earlier outlined the tensions, torture and abuse the journalism community is facing in that region. I will ask a specific question straight off the bat just to get to those figures. Mr. Dawson outlined the average annual loss in terms of the journalism community in conflict areas is 80, while for 2023 it is in and...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Freedom and Security of the Press Operating in Areas of Conflict: Discussion (10 Jul 2024)

Christopher O'Sullivan: We have had nine months of the conflict in Gaza. Mr. Dawson compared it to the Vietnam War. Is it fair to say that in these last nine months more journalists have been killed in this conflict in Gaza than in any other conflict, including world wars, that we know of?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Freedom and Security of the Press Operating in Areas of Conflict: Discussion (10 Jul 2024)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Yes.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Freedom and Security of the Press Operating in Areas of Conflict: Discussion (10 Jul 2024)

Christopher O'Sullivan: That is absolutely extraordinary. A figure of 140 in ten years is absolutely shocking, but we are approaching close to that figure in the ten months of conflict in Gaza. Something about this conflict is particularly horrifying, especially for journalists and the media community. Ms Evans mentioned in her contribution statistics showing that 108 journalists have been killed. Other figures...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Freedom and Security of the Press Operating in Areas of Conflict: Discussion (10 Jul 2024)

Christopher O'Sullivan: My questions are for Mr. Dawson, Ms Joris and Ms Evans.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Freedom and Security of the Press Operating in Areas of Conflict: Discussion (10 Jul 2024)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank Ms Joris.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Freedom and Security of the Press Operating in Areas of Conflict: Discussion (10 Jul 2024)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Do any of the other witnesses want to comment on that since I have one minute and a half left? If not, that is okay. I will finish on this comment. Journalism in conflict areas is already an incredibly risky profession. People are putting their lives at risk straightaway. However, there was always that protection, or some element of protection, from international rules in terms of how...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (9 Jul 2024)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 313. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to provide an update on an application by a school (details supplied) for additional accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29332/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (9 Jul 2024)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 723. To ask the Minister for Health if he will consider an outright ban on the use of sunbeds in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29330/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Sector Pensions (9 Jul 2024)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 808. To ask the Minister for Health the arrangements made under the waiver of pension abatement for front-line staff in the context of the Covid-19 vaccination programme; the length of time the waiver was in place for; when the waiver concluded; if his Department made those impacted by the waiver aware of its conclusion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29946/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Sector Pensions (9 Jul 2024)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 809. To ask the Minister for Health the amount of overpayment made to healthcare workers since the conclusion of the waiver of pension abatement for front-line staff in the context of the Covid-19 vaccination programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29947/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (9 Sep 2024)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 1755.To ask the Minister for Health if, in relation to islander healthcare in Bere Island and Cape Clear Island, and the need for 24-hour nursing cover, any progress has been made on sourcing same; and if he will make a statement on the matter.[34717/24]

CJEU Judgment in Apple State Aid Case: Statements (18 Sep 2024)

Christopher O'Sullivan: First, I will comment on the approach of success Irish Governments and why I think it was absolutely the correct approach to back and support an IT sector, a multinational sector and an international sector that has provided employment, that has invested in this country and that will remember long into the future the fact that we backed and supported it. Now we have the added benefit that we...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Industry (19 Sep 2024)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 8. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the proposed changes to the Registration of Short-Term Tourist Letting Bill 2022 will impact traditional bed and breakfast-style businesses that only provide accommodation and breakfast; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36992/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Industry (19 Sep 2024)

Christopher O'Sullivan: My question relates to the registration of short-term tourism letting legislation and how traditional bed and breakfasts will be impacted by that. The owners of bed and breakfasts right across Ireland are looking for clarity on whether they will be impacted in any way by the legislation.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Industry (19 Sep 2024)

Christopher O'Sullivan: The purpose of the question is to get clarity on the traditional bed and breakfasts that we have all stayed in and that have been the backbone of the tourism sector for decades. They are planning compliant and pay commercial water bills and rates. These family-run businesses have been doing everything right for decades. There is a fear out there that they will get caught up in the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Industry (19 Sep 2024)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I understand the self-catering element of this and the reference to self-catering bed and breakfasts, Airbnbs etc., but the bed and breakfasts to which I referred in my initial question are not self-catering but rather accommodation where people are welcomed into a family home. Further clarity is needed on that. On the overall legislation, it is a fine balancing act that the Minister's...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (23 Jul 2024)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 614.To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will commit to engaging directly with the national principals' forum, and other key stakeholders, to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by school leaders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31161/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (23 Jul 2024)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 615.To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to provide additional resources, or support services, to assist teaching principals in managing their administrative responsibilities while maintaining their teaching duties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31163/24]