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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jul 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: How does the time spent in the car equate to a monetary value of over €2 billion?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jul 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank Dr. Caulfield and Mr. Cazzola. They have painted a scenario which might not be so far away where no matter where one lives in Ireland, one can have an electric vehicle without reliability, range or charging points becoming an issue because it will be possible to charge a car like one charges one's phone.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jul 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: We have three minutes left. I see Senator Higgins indicating. This will probably be the last question we will allow.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jul 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank Mr. Cazzola. It is after 2.30 p.m. so we will have wrap up the meeting. On behalf of the committee, I thank our guests for their incredibly interesting contributions, not just their opening statements, but also the way in which they have answered the questions of members. There were some very interesting and thought-provoking questions from members which I know will help the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jul 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: It would be great to see a more widespread installation of those rapid charging points. There would be a much higher uptake in EVs then.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (11 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I have a few questions and comments. I have found this session very interesting. For anybody who has an interest in the maritime and aquatic world and marine ecosystems and wildlife, it has been essential viewing, as is probably the case for anybody interested in the future of this country and our oceans. I thank all the witnesses for their incredible contributions. I have a few specific...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (27 Jul 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 169. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if funding will be made available to Cork County Council to progress the proposed northern relief road in Bantry, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40752/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (27 Jul 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 1467. To ask the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to extend free PCR tests for the children of fully vaccinated parents travelling to visit family after 19 July 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33483/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 Jul 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 1468. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons allowed to attend official meetings of sporting organisations under current restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33484/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 Jul 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 2091. To ask the Minister for Health if he will report on the roadmap for returning family visitors to nursing homes; when restrictions will be lifted for fully vaccinated persons enabling them to visit loved ones more than the current allotted times per week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36523/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (27 Jul 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 2545. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the recruitment of anaesthetist for Bantry General Hospital acute emergency services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38103/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (27 Jul 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 2568. To ask the Minister for Health if he will report on the average waiting times for pain management treatment at the Mercy Hospital, Cork; the number of persons on the waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38126/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (27 Jul 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 2569. To ask the Minister for Health the progress of the review on the FreeStyle Libre for the treatment of type 1 diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38127/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (27 Jul 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 3199. To ask the Minister for Health his views on whether sativex oromucosal spray could possibly be introduced as an approved medicine under the long-term illness scheme for multiple sclerosis patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40755/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (27 Jul 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 3200. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the proposed new facility in the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital which is intended to cater for cataract surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40758/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (27 Jul 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 3201. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the proposed new facility in the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital which is intended to cater for cataract surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40761/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Policy (15 Sep 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 134. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will put in place measures to solve the current staffing crisis in the hospitality industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43827/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Housing Schemes (15 Sep 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 283. To ask the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to the extension of the help-to-buy scheme past the current 31 December 2021 deadline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43953/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (15 Sep 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 524. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if consideration will be given to funding for third-level education providers for the provision of courses aimed at students with intellectual disabilities, for example, the contemporary living course in UCC is no longer on the 2021-2022 prospectus due to lack of available funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43950/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Land Issues (15 Sep 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 568. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will extend the date for the registration of the right of way past 30 November 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43958/21]