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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Authorities (10 Nov 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 20. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on expenditure on active travel by Cork County Council in 2021 and to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55369/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Cost of Living Issues (15 Nov 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 86. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he anticipates further expenditure measures to address the rise in the cost of living; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56444/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Cost of Living Issues (15 Nov 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Does the Minister anticipate further expenditure measures to address the increase in the cost of living?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Cost of Living Issues (15 Nov 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I set up the Minister nicely to list the measures he has introduced. In fairness, there has been an incredible intervention. We have never seen anything like it in the State's history in terms of how we have tried to cushion the blow from the increase in the cost of living. The Minister mentioned the cost-of-living payment, the disability support grant, the doubling of the social welfare...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Cost of Living Issues (15 Nov 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: The Europe-wide windfall tax represents another opportunity to reduce costs for both households and businesses. This tax will be levied on energy companies that provide low-carbon and low-emissions energy. I have heard figures of between €2 billion and €3 billion for Ireland alone out of the entire pot. That is a significant pot to use to cushion the blow for businesses and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Development Plan (15 Nov 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 87. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update of the implementation of the national development plan for the period 2021 to 2030, specifically in relation to national strategic objective, NSO, 8 of the plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56445/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Development Plan (15 Nov 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Could the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform provide an update on the implementation of the national development plan, specifically concerning NSO 8, which refers to the transition to a climate-neutral society?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Development Plan (15 Nov 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister for the response. He alluded to many of the measures that will be used to reduce emissions and achieve climate neutrality. One of the key ways that we can transition to a climate-neutral society is through active travel and the provision of walkways and cycleways in particular. Unfortunately, we saw an alarming statistic in 2021, which was that 56% of funding for...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Development Plan (15 Nov 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: If possible, I would like to see a breakdown, especially of Cork County Council. It has achieved great things especially in building social houses. I am interested to see what its delivery on active travel is like, especially in the western division. I know the Minister cannot comment on individual projects, but the NDP does refer to a project to deliver a safe walking and cycling...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Sustainable Development Goals (16 Nov 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 7. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the work of the senior officials group chaired by his Department to provide a strategic overview of the implementation of the sustainable development goals. [54582/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Sustainable Development Goals (16 Nov 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Goal 4 refers to quality education and goal 10 refers to reducing inequalities. Both apply to a developing situation at Scoil Eoin in Innishannon, which I recently visited. It is a fantastic school with amazing staff. It has children with a whole range of intellectual disabilities and it is crying out for extra special needs assistants, SNAs. Not only is the school having an issue...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Facilities (17 Nov 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 30. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide an update on the development of a velodrome on the National Sport Campus. [56833/22]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Events (17 Nov 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 64. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide an update on Ireland's participation in a joint bid to host the Tour de France. [56832/22]

Report of Committee of Selection: Motion: Departmental Offices (22 Nov 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 9. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the climate action unit in his Department. [54583/22]

Report of Committee of Selection: Motion: Departmental Offices (22 Nov 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: We have an ambitious target to reduce our emissions by 51% by 2030. Some in the House believe we should abandon those targets but I firmly believe we should focus all our efforts on reaching those targets and reducing emissions by 51%. A key part of that will be renewables and a key part of them will be both offshore and onshore wind but the pace at which we are rolling out wind energy is...

Report of Committee of Selection: Motion: Departmental Offices (22 Nov 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Then how does the Deputy know they are the biggest emitters?

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 Nov 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: It is not a sticking plaster.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fuel Sales (15 Nov 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 160. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if, under the proposed new regulations on the sale of turf, a vendor of turf who sources their product from a supplier who has turbary rights will continue to be permitted to sell turf to customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56579/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (15 Nov 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 618. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the discrepancy in funding between the larger whitefish boats and the smaller inshore operators (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56582/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Engagements (22 Nov 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 128. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the EU General Affairs Council meeting on 18 November 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57847/22]