Results 661-680 of 2,630 for speaker:Christopher O'Sullivan

Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Sep 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: At the outset I want to say how disappointing it is to hear the negative narrative from some Opposition Deputies about this legislation. The Deputies who constantly criticise the Government for not reaching emissions targets or not switching to cleaner renewable energy at a faster pace are the same ones who are now describing this legislation, which is so important for reaching those...

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters: Housing Provision (16 Sep 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank the Acting Chairman and the Minister of State. The issue I wish to raise is the lack of existing housing, particularly social housing, for people with disabilities and particularly the cases that have been presented to me regarding those who are wheelchair bound. It became very apparent over the summer recess, in particular, that more and more people are in positions where they...

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters: Housing Provision (16 Sep 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I appreciate the Minister of State's response and I can hear his dedication to ensuring people have the option of independent living in accessible houses. However, we are still in the situation in which we are. The development I referred to in Clonakilty will provide secure housing for so many vulnerable people on low incomes. Out of the 50 houses, to have only one adapted toilet is not...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (16 Sep 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 50. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the take-up of retrofitting grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44145/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (16 Sep 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 60. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the progress of the Climate Action Plan 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44144/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Recycling Policy (16 Sep 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 146. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the recent Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, report regarding the burning of soft plastic in Ireland; and his plans to increase the recycling rate of soft plastic.. [44237/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Recycling Policy (16 Sep 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 147. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to combat Ireland’s declining recycling rates. [44238/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Sep 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 41. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of companies in counties Cork and Kerry that have registered under the business resumption support scheme. [44793/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Sep 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I commend both the Minister, Deputy Donohoe, and the Minister, Deputy Michael McGrath, on the extensive supports provided to date. Like many other Deputies, I toured my constituency over the summer and met people who have reopened their businesses. Most of them told me they would not have been in a position to do so without the extensive support provided under the CRSS, the restart grant,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Sep 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I believe that the uptake of the scheme will increase significantly as time goes by. I want to come back to the energy crisis and the cost of electricity for small businesses. It was encouraging to hear the comments of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Michael McGrath, about measures in budget 2022 for individuals and households in terms of social welfare payments, the...

Sea-Fisheries (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Sep 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I sometimes question our priorities when it comes to the fishing sector, the fishing industry and our fishers. This has been probably the toughest 12 months to face the sector. We had the introduction of a controversial penalty points system at this time last year. It would be an understatement to say it did not go down well with the fishing sector. We had Brexit, as a result of which the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (21 Sep 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: My question is about the timeline for the social climate fund. Will there be a scenario where the social climate plan, with in excess of €700 million allocated, and carbon tax coexist, with ring-fenced revenue collected from carbon tax for some of the same intentions as the social climate plan? Carbon tax funding will go to sustainable farming, retrofitting, warmer homes, and to...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Unions (21 Sep 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 22. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on his recent engagements with the credit union sector. [44794/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (21 Sep 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 83. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on whether chefs could be included in the list of eligible occupations for critical skills employment permits due to the shortage of their skill set within the hospitality sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45205/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (21 Sep 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 312. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his views on funding being made available for a scheme to allow local authorities to take-in-charge estates with legacy wastewater infrastructure issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45206/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (21 Sep 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 657. To ask the Minister for Health if, with SouthDoc in Blackpool reopening, consideration will be given to the reopening of the Kinsale SouthDoc centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45199/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (21 Sep 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 660. To ask the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to the reopening of the Kinsale SouthDoc centre given that SouthDoc Blackpool is reopening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45218/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (21 Sep 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 658. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact some community hospitals are utilising day care facilities for use as Covid-19 units and such units have day care centre staff deployed at swabbing and vaccination centres; if there are any interim measures that can be put in place for the elderly who require these facilities; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: School Facilities (22 Sep 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 164. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the public health supports available to schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45751/21]