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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future of the Media Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Feb 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: That is absolutely the case. The point about the use of a content levy was well made. We must promote, expand and maintain the incredible wealth and variety of arts in this country. We are riding a large and positive wave in respect of movie productions at the moment. It is not only movie productions. Ms Glennane mentioned composers. Eímear Noone directed the Oscar orchestra recently.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future of the Media Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Feb 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: We also have talent on the composing side.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future of the Media Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Feb 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: That point has been well made. We have talked about the importance of the content levy in terms of competitiveness and maintaining productions with small to medium-sized budgets. Ms Glennane referenced the regional uplift campaign in her opening statement. Can our guests elaborate on how important that is for the sector and how important it is that we keep it?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future of the Media Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Feb 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: That is an understatement.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future of the Media Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Feb 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: We would all like to be associated with those comments. David Puttnam, who is based in west Cork, shared a heartfelt tweet yesterday. That brings me to my last point, which relates to the regional uplift maps. David Puttnam is a well-known and worldwide movie producer and moviemaker. I am glad that Mr. Hickey mentioned the regional uplift maps because they are absolutely out of date and...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future of the Media Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Feb 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I have one last point, if that is okay, for Dr. May on sports and the inclusion of women in sport, making it easier for and encouraging women to participate in sport. I have to bring an individual case to Dr. May and I know she will not mind me doing so. One of the best freestyle kayakers on the planet is named Anaïs O'Donovan and she is from west Cork. In the past three or four...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan 2023: Discussion (16 Feb 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister for attending today and for his opening statement. We have seen press coverage recently around Ireland's increasing emissions. None of us is happy with that and none of us can be proud of it. There is always a tendency to lay everything at the Minister's feet as if he can single-handedly stop this trend or reverse the trend. I believe that is unfair. Obviously,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan 2023: Discussion (16 Feb 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: There is one thing I would say about that. I do not want to disrupt the Minister's flow. He absolutely right that there is a bigger challenge in terms of installing the home-charging infrastructure. However, in the Minister's constituency, there is far greater access to public transport-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan 2023: Discussion (16 Feb 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: -----than in my constituency, unfortunately. The EV could be an excellent route to reducing emissions from transport for constituencies like mine.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan 2023: Discussion (16 Feb 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I also think there needs to be a direction to local authorities because at the moment they do not want to know about it. They do not want to put their resources into it, even though the grant will be more favourable. If you use the ESB charging app to look for those combo chargers, it shows that west Cork is a bit of a desert at the moment. This is not to be parochial because I think this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan 2023: Discussion (16 Feb 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Yes, absolutely. Hospitality is big in the regional parts of Ireland. A scheme for industry, hotels and so on exists through the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, SEAI, to fund renewable forms of heating their premises. Hotels or restaurants where large amounts of gas are used for cooking do not have the option of applying for grants for a renewable form of gas. The best example is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Climate Action Plan 2023: Discussion (16 Feb 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I do not wish to hold up the meeting further, so I might come in again later.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategies (21 Feb 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 13. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the strategic goals of his Department's strategy statement 2021-2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8143/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategies (21 Feb 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: We have to prioritise a strategy on how we can recognise Ireland's potential to become a global powerhouse in movies and TV. Of course, it could be argued that we already are a powerhouse when we see record-breaking nominations for the upcoming Oscars and performances at the BAFTAs etc. However, in order for that to be fair and equitable right throughout Ireland, we need to fix the regional...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategies (21 Feb 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: There was talk of extending it.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Bodies (21 Feb 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 24. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the social dialogue co-ordination unit in his Department. [8113/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Bodies (21 Feb 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Charity events are a big part of the social fabric of Ireland but they are under threat right across the country and are being cancelled because of insurance issues. The Taoiseach is probably familiar with the idea of a cheval ride. Those who did French for the leaving certificate will know it is a charity horse ride. Such rides are under threat because insurance companies are not giving...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Industry (21 Feb 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank and congratulate the Minister on her stance with regard to the retention of the 9% VAT rate. The hospitality sector in west Cork is very grateful for today's announcement that this rate is to be extended until at least the start of September. With regard to tourism strategy, and referring to something Deputy Dillon alluded to at the end of his contribution, we need a really well...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Gníomhú ar son na hAeráide (21 Feb 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I would like to back up Deputy Ó Cathasaigh with regard to the experience on Cléire, especially with regard to housing. It is a big issue on Cape Clear and on all of our islands. We need innovative bespoke solutions for housing on the islands. A very innovative approach was used on the western islands of Scotland. It is referred to as gateway housing. It is essentially a type...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sport and Recreational Development (21 Feb 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 109. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the steps her Department is taking to encourage the participation of females in sport. [8432/23]