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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Future Licences and Contracts to Connect Data Centres to the Gas Network: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: How much did it cost to deliver those two projects?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Future Licences and Contracts to Connect Data Centres to the Gas Network: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Can Mr. Melvin give a ballpark figure for those two?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Future Licences and Contracts to Connect Data Centres to the Gas Network: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: That is okay. Who won those contracts?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Future Licences and Contracts to Connect Data Centres to the Gas Network: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Mr. Melvin might come back to me on the cost. I appreciate that this is a lot of detail to get from him. I am already out of time, but I want to go to Ms Donnelly as well. The question of onshore wind is a really tricky debate. Personally, I do not believe it should be as tricky and controversial as it is. We have heard of how some county councils have declared in meetings that they...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Future Licences and Contracts to Connect Data Centres to the Gas Network: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: We know we have failed in this regard but the question is how the hell do we improve.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Future Licences and Contracts to Connect Data Centres to the Gas Network: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Ms Donnelly should never apologise for being from Cork, especially the Old Head, which is heaven. We have a challenge in reaching renewable energy targets and delivering different aspects of energy security. Does Ms Donnelly believe that CRU, EirGrid, ESB Networks and the relevant Departments are working closely enough together? Is there a need for more cohesion, communication and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Future Licences and Contracts to Connect Data Centres to the Gas Network: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: The emergency generation that is coming on line before Christmas is to be welcomed. I thank Ms Donnelly for her replies.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (16 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 52. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his response to the termination of the Black Sea Grain Initiative by Russia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50118/23]

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Business of Joint Committee (15 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank my colleagues for allowing me to act as temporary Chair this afternoon. Apologies have been received from Deputies Smyth, Dillon and Munster and from Senator Hoey. We have some committee business to dispose of first. Can I take it the draft minutes of the meeting on 4 October are formally agreed and that there are no matters arising? Agreed.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: The committee is meeting today with key stakeholder groups to continue its examination of the topic of the development of local and community arts. I warmly welcome from the Drama League of Ireland, Mr. Edward Hayden, chairperson; from the Amateur Drama Council of Ireland, Mr. Liam Hannaway, chairman; from the Association of Irish Festivals and Events, Mr. Colm Croffy, executive director;...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank Mr. Croffy very much. Next up we have Mr. Feargal Cavanagh from the Association of Irish Musical Societies.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Anna Walsh and Pádraic McIntyre will present jointly on behalf of the Theatre Forum.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank all the witnesses for their opening statements. They have underlined something that we know at this committee, but it is no harm to remind us of the unbelievable work of amateur drama groups and musical societies, whose productions are extraordinary, and also highlight the challenges they face in accessing funding and infrastructure. We will now proceed to questions and answers....

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Under which scheme was that funded?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I am going against convention here but Senator Dolan is present and she is under a bit of time pressure. She is not a committee member but I propose that we allow her to take Senator Carrigy's place in his absence. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank Mr. Hannaway. I call Mr. Colm Croffy to speak from the Association of Irish Festivals and Events.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: We will have to move on because I will ask my questions and then we have to go around again for further questions. Mr. Cavanagh can possibly answer it later on.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: It is positive to hear that and I am not surprised either. Lyric FM has had a part to play in that. "Movies and Musicals" is one of the most listened-to shows and it is expanding to a new audience. This session is important and the onus is on the committee to put together a strong and robust report with recommendations. It seems to me that one of the key recommendations and one of the...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I get Ms Walsh's point completely, but something like that would not work in County Cork.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Clonakilty is my home town. We do not have a purpose-built theatre performance space, which, considering the wealth of artistic talent there, is a surprise. We do have the Kilmeen drama group, just a 15-minute drive out the road, but along a couple of very windy roads. I am not sure about private and public transport in that regard. We definitely do not have a DART service. I do take Ms...