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Youth Mental Health: Statements (26 Jan 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: The Minister of State will not be surprised to hear that west Cork is not immune to youth mental health issues. Young people today amaze me. They are bright, intelligent and incredibly good at opening up and speaking about issues. The level of anxiety out there is phenomenal and it is brought about by bullying, be that physical bullying, cyberbullying, pressures of social media, pressures...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Issues (27 Jan 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 53. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the situation in relation to the Northern Ireland protocol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3762/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (27 Jan 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 32. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of applications for passports from counties Cork and Kerry that are currently outstanding; the planning that is being carried out to ensure that there is no repeat of the delays with applications experienced in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3761/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (27 Jan 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 134. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the plans that are in place to strengthen the Naval Service in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3821/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (27 Jan 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 136. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when the Naval Service will reach its approved establishment strength; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3820/22]

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: EU Digital Services Package and the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill: Discussion (19 Jan 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank the Chair and the witnesses for coming before us today and informing us on what is happening in regard to the DSA in particular. I have two questions. The first relates directly to the DSA. It might potentially mirror what Senator Byrne asked about. Ms Quill stated, "The Digital Services Act, DSA, envisages the creation of networks of digital regulators at both EU and national...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Fisheries (Commercial Fishing Licences) (Alteration of Duties and Fees) Order 2022: Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communictions (1 Feb 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: It comes back to the whole conservation element. The Minister signalled that some of the revenue collected from the fees will be put back into conservation and habitat protection. In that regard, is there room to address the issue whereby necessary flood prevention works have taken place within a particular town to protect residences and businesses, the best examples in my own area being...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Fisheries (Commercial Fishing Licences) (Alteration of Duties and Fees) Order 2022: Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communictions (1 Feb 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: It is the River Fealge. It is a very small river.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Fisheries (Commercial Fishing Licences) (Alteration of Duties and Fees) Order 2022: Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communictions (1 Feb 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: A new mountain was created out of what was taken from the riverbed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Fisheries (Commercial Fishing Licences) (Alteration of Duties and Fees) Order 2022: Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communictions (1 Feb 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: The question relates to where these flood schemes have already happened and are done, dusted and finished but the riverbed remains in a degraded condition. Is there potential for funding to be used from this income to rewild or engineer a return to the habitat that was there previously, if the Minister understands what I mean?

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Heritage Sites (1 Feb 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: It is first important to describe Desmond Castle, although I will not do it justice. It is a stunning work of old architecture, a 500-year-old castle tower built by the FitzGerald family and located in the heart of historic Kinsale. Kinsale is a terrific town with so much going for it. It is a tourism destination that is well known as a foodie attraction. History is very important to the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Heritage Sites (1 Feb 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive response, which contained a good chunk of interesting history on the castle's previous uses. I take from the reply that there is a plan to repair and conserve the building, given scoping documents are being prepared. That work should be carried out fairly rapidly because the castle has been closed for four years and people are concerned...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Fisheries (Commercial Fishing Licences) (Alteration of Duties and Fees) Order 2022: Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communictions (1 Feb 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister. I seek clarification regarding the potential consequences for eel stocks, are licences for commercial fishing for eels being provided for? Why are eels referenced in the opening statement?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Fisheries (Commercial Fishing Licences) (Alteration of Duties and Fees) Order 2022: Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communictions (1 Feb 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: The motion does not seek to return to the pre-2009 situation.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (1 Feb 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 84. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will report on the progress under the STEM Education Policy Statement 2017-2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4677/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (1 Feb 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 139. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if consideration will be given to a hybrid leaving certificate for 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4809/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Online Safety (1 Feb 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 487. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her strategy to teach students in primary and secondary schools to stay safe online; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4678/22]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (2 Feb 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I call on the Taoiseach to convene a citizens' assembly urgently on the biodiversity crisis. Across the globe, biodiversity, nature and wildlife are in peril, nowhere more so than in Ireland. Climate change, habitat loss, habitat destruction and illegal poisoning have all led to a point where 54 of all bird species are now red listed, which means they are critically endangered. There has...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (2 Feb 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 42. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider amendments to the VAT rules for imports from registered UK charities into Ireland (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5185/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Policies (3 Feb 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 119. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of the national participation framework for children and young people’s participation in decision making; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5434/22]