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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens' Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: If I could just-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens' Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: This has a further reaching impact on biodiversity. I was trying to get an answer on the solution and I am not debating the science. Concerning the overall impact on biodiversity in an area of west Cork, I think there are unintended consequences. I gave the example of a farmer with 60 or 70 cows who, generally, is a one-person operation, is sustainable, and does everything right regarding...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens' Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I am just making the point because we are discussing the biodiversity report.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens' Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I am just making the point that there is an unintended consequence on biodiversity.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens' Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: It was not a question to the EPA; it was just a comment to the committee.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ambulance Service (8 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister of State for being here to take this Topical Issue matter on the ambulance service in the west Cork area. The service is stretched and we urgently need extra ambulances to serve the people of the region. It is important that I explain the geography of west Cork. It is a huge area, bigger than most counties. For example, from the edge of Cork city to the Dursey Sound...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ambulance Service (8 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister of State. It is important that he mentioned the Government-funded air ambulance helicopter service. It is an extraordinary service, which ran on voluntary donations and charity fundraising for years. It is important that the Government is now backing it because without it we would be in dire straits. Even with that addition, it is still not enough. There are still...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Schemes (9 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 88. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if consideration can be given to extending the completion deadline for Croí Cónaithe grant applications from the current 13 months, to allow successful applicants the time to finish the refurbishment of the property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49086/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Waiting Lists (9 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 38. To ask the Minister for Health if he is aware of the current waiting times for orthodontic appointments in the Cork public system (details supplied); what measures are in place to reduce these; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48993/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Coastal Zone Management (9 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 142. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will report on the new National Coastal Change Management Strategy. [49077/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water Services (9 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 231. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government how budget 2024 will provide for significant improvements in public water and wastewater services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49076/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens' Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Would that be more effective than just reducing cow numbers?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Inclusion in Sport: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank the witnesses for coming in. This session is far more important than many of us might think. We all enjoy sports and watching sports, male and female, but the sad reality for many of us watching female competitive sports is it never crosses our mind that the menstrual cycle and periods are an issue women have to put up with, including when in the midst of a high-profile, competitive...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Inclusion in Sport: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: We could do a separate piece on women who suffer from endometriosis in general, outside of sport. In many instances, they take the pill to prevent bleeding. That is a measure that is not taken lightly. In performance, there is the physical side but there is another issue. I am thinking of tennis. Wimbledon will be on in a few weeks. It is something we all enjoy watching but we do not...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Inclusion in Sport: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: It must impact. The witnesses are far too young to remember Atlanta 1996 when Sonia O’Sullivan was red-hot favourite going into the distance races. She had an off day. She had an illness on the day and underperformed. She and the whole country were heartbroken. It reminded us that athletes and certainly women in sport have to encounter many issues. We have to remember that side...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Inclusion in Sport: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Do we focus on educating male coaches on methods to deal with this or do we ramp up the amount of female coaching in sport so there is more understanding? Mya mentioned a swimmer who could not train on day 1. Surely there is a way to orchestrate a training regime that will allow them to train in more privacy or something like that. Could such solutions be considered?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Inclusion in Sport: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: This could be the start of a much bigger conversation and awareness campaign that will have an impact nationally and maybe even further than that. It is amazing work; well done and I wish the witnesses good luck for the future.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Inclusion in Sport: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank all the witnesses for coming in. A case could be made to have a full Oireachtas session with each group because this topic is so important. We will fire on anyway. If I cut across anybody when they are answering, it is because I will be caught for time. I will try not to be rude if I can. My first question is for Ms Browne and is around accessibility and inclusion. I welcome...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Inclusion in Sport: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I really appreciate that. I understand the approach has to be more systemic instead of these pockets of improvements. I will move on to Ms Moustafa. Much of her opening statement focused on the issue of racism. We were lucky to have Mia Galligan and Mya Doocey from Navan in earlier. They addressed the very interesting and important topic of the dropout rates of women, in particular,...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Inclusion in Sport: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: That was going to be my follow-up question. Are there certain sports that are more inclusive than others?