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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Engagement with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (9 May 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: The 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and the after 11 p.m. times were set by the CRU, which means I am speaking to the right people about this issue. Breaking down the figures that Mr. Gannon went through in his presentation, 80,000 consumers are availing of smart tariffs out of a total of 1.2 million smart meters that have been installed. My rough maths indicates that this represents 6%, which seems...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Engagement with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (9 May 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Ms MacEvilly said she does not have the data but if only 6% of 1.2 million are choosing the smart tariffs, clearly something is wrong. When I was discussing my own plan, I looked at the options and I knew I would not be using appliances after 11 p.m. What people are choosing to do is stay on the flat tariff because it is still providing better value for money and is less hassle. If the CRU...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Engagement with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (9 May 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: The lack of competition is a big issue.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (10 May 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 5. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on the environment and climate change will meet next. [21442/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (10 May 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: A key part of reducing our emissions is taking steps to ensure we reduce the demand side of things. Some 1.2 million smart meters have been rolled out so far across Ireland. Only 80,000 of those consumers are availing of smart tariffs. That is approximately 6% or 7%, which is far too little. A big part of the problem is the fact the night-time rate begins at 11 p.m. when nobody wants to...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (10 May 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 22. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the North Sea Summit. [21502/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Business Supports (9 May 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 99. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of businesses in counties Cork and Kerry that have applied for assistance under the temporary business energy support scheme to date; the number that have been successful in each county; the estimated value or worth of the support to date for businesses in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21464/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (9 May 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 105. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of home buyers in counties Cork and Kerry who have availed of the enhanced help-to-buy scheme since 23 July 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21465/23]

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local Community Arts: Discussion (10 May 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: This was a time to get my notes together but I will go for it anyway. I thank everyone for the presentations. I was tuning in remotely, so I heard much of the conversation and discussion so far. It has centred around the lack of performance spaces in particular. That is what I want to focus on solely for this discussion. Ms Kennelly mentioned the Ballydehob Jazz Festival. What an...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local Community Arts: Discussion (10 May 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: It is not in my constituency but it is part of the greater west Cork creative artistic hub.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local Community Arts: Discussion (10 May 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Ms Nash is going to refer to the Briery Gap.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local Community Arts: Discussion (10 May 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: We would love to have a facility like the Briery Gap in west Cork but we do not have one yet.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local Community Arts: Discussion (10 May 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: The local authority has to apply but it will not get URDF funding to acquire the premises, which is one of the main blockages in the first place. It is about having the bravery to acquire a premises and then putting forward an application for URDF funding. It is very frustrating. These campaigns have been going on for many years. The artists are performing for free on the street, which is...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local Community Arts: Discussion (10 May 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I appreciate the response.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Renewable Energy and Port Capacity: Discussion (16 May 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I compliment the Department on getting the foreshore licensing done in 11 months, considering that it took three years for west Cork. This is a great conversation to be having on port infrastructure, especially in respect of renewable energy and future offshore renewable energy infrastructure. I am a Cork Deputy so I will focus on the Port of Cork, if Mr. Murphy does not mind. It is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Renewable Energy and Port Capacity: Discussion (16 May 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: That is great. That it is not a million years away is really positive. In Mr. Murphy's opening statement, there was much focus on fixed-bottom offshore wind infrastructure. He mentioned that, in time, he would be considering floating offshore wind infrastructure. Is there a timeline for focusing on the latter?