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

Christopher O'Sullivan: Senator Byrne's eyes are lighting up at the thoughts of a drama society here in Leinster House.

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

Christopher O'Sullivan: He would insist on being the lead-----

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

Christopher O'Sullivan: We are under pressure for time, and I know other people wish to come in, so I will move to my next question. A fund was recently set up by the Department of the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Deputy Heather Humphreys, for repurposing old buildings, town centre buildings, with a focus on remote working and e-hubs. In this context, I think the potential for new theatres and...

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

Christopher O'Sullivan: Absolutely, and a lot of churches as well.

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

Christopher O'Sullivan: We are under some time pressure and we have two members who have not contributed yet. I call Senator Carrigy. I cannot afford him the full six minutes because we have to suspend.

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 sorry to interrupt, but I inform the Senator there is a vote in the Seanad, just in case he was not aware. Senator Carrigy can use his remaining minute, and then the witnesses can answer in his absence.

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

Christopher O'Sullivan: Heartfelt thanks to the witnesses for coming in. I found the discussion incredibly interesting. Senator Byrne gave an interesting statistic before we started, namely, that after the GAA, drama groups and musical societies have the biggest membership in our communities. That is an incentive for politicians to get behind them, but also just for the sheer joy that they bring to communities of...

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

Christopher O'Sullivan: Absolutely. I am sure the Cathaoirleach, Deputy Niamh Smyth, would be happy about that

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (21 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 4. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on environment and climate change will next meet. [49832/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (21 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I recently introduced a Bill in the Dáil around the whole area of anaerobic digestion. Anaerobic digestion is the really cool process where organic material is turned into biogas, which can then be used in energy or electricity production. When we think of anaerobic digestion we think of the bigger-scale anaerobic digesters, ADs, taking inputs from the agri-sector and from industry but...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (21 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I will send the Taoiseach the details.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (21 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 48. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the role of the Defence Forces in mitigating the effects of climate change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50717/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (21 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 77. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel serving between the three UN missions in the Middle East region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50718/23]

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (22 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I welcome Deputy McAuliffe's amendment. I can say from experience in my constituency that the rent credit has offered a very welcome breathing space to many families, couples and individuals in the midst of cost-of-living challenges. We do not acknowledge that often enough. Many of those availing of it are over the income threshold for social housing and may just not be there yet in terms...

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (22 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: It was nice to hear the Opposition welcome the Government's rent credit, begrudgingly and a little indirectly.

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (22 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: They went about it in a roundabout way but they got there. I would love to see-----

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (22 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I love to see that spirit of collaboration. We would be much better off with a bit more collaboration like that in the Dáil. The Opposition calls a lot of these things U-turns. I prefer to call it adaptability or flexibility. We saw the increase in the renter's credit in the budget and we also saw adaptability around mortgage interest relief. We saw an increase in the Croí...

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (22 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Croí Cónaithe is an amazing initiative. I have seen it make a difference already on the ground for constituents of mine. Deputy Conway-Walsh said we are not listening to constituents. I have seen constituents avail of schemes like Croí Cónaithe and turn vacant derelict houses into beautiful family homes. It is an incredible initiative-----

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (22 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: -----and the recent increase has been welcomed. Furthermore, the grant is bigger again for people who live on islands and there are a lot of habitable islands off west Cork. It is making a difference and we are seeing it in the constituencies. We have also recently seen the change in the rules around the local authority home loan, which will mean more people can access it and avail of...