Results 181-200 of 2,750 for speaker:Christopher O'Sullivan

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Water Services (21 May 2025)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I will elaborate a bit more. Uisce Éireann has a customer service function through its water charges plan and customer charter, which outlines the standard of services customers should expect to receive. It is open to any member of the public to lodge a formal complaint with Uisce Éireann if they are not happy with the service provided. Details on how to do so are on its website....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects (21 May 2025)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank the Deputy for raising this. I know it is a project he fought hard for. When he sought and got initial approval in 2021, I would say he did not think he would still be here in 2025 seeking stage 2a to be progressed and approved, but here we are. I accept that is a long time and 12 months for the stage 2a process is a long time as well. I will certainly bring that back to the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects (21 May 2025)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I did not know Senator Wilson was a former pupil. That is another testament to what a great education centre it is. In all seriousness, I thank the Deputy for bringing this up. I know how hard he fought for the project and that he would love to see it further progressed. I accept 12 months is a long time for the principal, staff, board and parents to be wondering where they stand on this....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Government Reform (21 May 2025)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank Senators Boyhan and Ahearn for their kind words of condolence on the death of my sister. They are very much appreciated. In fairness to Senator Ahearn, he has always been an advocate for councillors' needs across Ireland. We know how challenging it is being a councillor. Many councillors are now full time because of the seriousness of the work and the amount of work they have to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Government Reform (21 May 2025)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I get the need for urgency. The fact that the Senator has raised the matter will further emphasise the urgency. I have been assured that in recent days officials from both Departments have been in touch on progressing this matter. Yes, it can and should be done quickly, and it is very important that it is. I stress that the option to avail of €2,500 is still open to councillors....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Schemes (7 May 2025)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 417. To ask the Minister for Health if it has been brought to her attention that the dispensing fee for HRT is less than that allocated to the contraception scheme (details supplied); to consider increasing the HRT to match the contraception scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22066/25]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Housing Schemes (1 May 2025)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Since the second-hand acquisition programme was established, Cork City Council has delivered a significant programme, complementing its strong record of new build output in the city. Over the past three years, Cork City Council has acquired 285 second-hand properties, scaling up significantly in 2024, with 135 homes acquired, of which 79 were tenant in situ acquisitions. Taking Cork County...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Housing Schemes (1 May 2025)

Christopher O'Sullivan: The allocation of €20 million to the council in 2025 represents 6% of the total fund available across 31 local authorities. To date, €6.8 million has been paid to Cork City Council in 2025. The Deputy is right that that represents strong delivery in the tenant in situ scheme. In fairness to them, I know that Cork City Council and Cork County Council have strong delivery of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Housing Schemes (1 May 2025)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I cannot give a yes or no answer. As I said, the Cabinet subcommittee on housing is meeting. I will certainly work with the Deputy and the local authorities to try to find a resolution to this, because I agree with the Deputy that the tenant in situ scheme is a key way of preventing homelessness.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Housing Schemes (1 May 2025)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank Deputy Gould for raising this important matter. I am glad to have the opportunity to discuss the second-hand acquisitions programme, which includes the tenant in situ scheme in Cork city. This Government and Department are committed to increasing the supply of new build social and affordable homes. Increasing the overall housing supply is key to addressing the housing challenge and...

Final Draft Revised National Planning Framework: Motion (30 Apr 2025)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank everybody for their contributions. I listened with interest. Many valid points were made by Deputies who are clearly in touch with their constituencies. They know the reality on the ground in their constituencies. I might come back to a lot of those comments at the end of my closing remarks. I am pleased to have the opportunity to outline the importance of the first revision...

Final Draft Revised National Planning Framework: Motion (30 Apr 2025)

Christopher O'Sullivan: It is a framework.

Seanad: Revised National Planning Framework: Motion (29 Apr 2025)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I acknowledge Deputy Feighan and his esteemed guests. I thank the Senators for their contributions to today's debate. I have listened intently and will try at the end of the main body of my speech to come back to many of the comments and points raised. I will also respond on the proposed amendment, which the Government will be opposing. I will touch on the reasons for this towards the end...

Housing Emergency Measures: Motion [Private Members] (2 Apr 2025)

Christopher O'Sullivan: That is a 50% increase on the three years prior to that.

Housing Emergency Measures: Motion [Private Members] (2 Apr 2025)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Apartment construction has reduced but the measures proposed in the motion here would actually reduce it even further.

Housing Emergency Measures: Motion [Private Members] (2 Apr 2025)

Christopher O'Sullivan: We have to face up to the reality; we need private investment. If we are to deliver apartments at scale-----

Housing Emergency Measures: Motion [Private Members] (2 Apr 2025)

Christopher O'Sullivan: -----we need private investment. The equation is simple.

Housing Emergency Measures: Motion [Private Members] (2 Apr 2025)

Christopher O'Sullivan: In order to get to the housing targets we need, we are talking about a €20 billion per annum investment.

Housing Emergency Measures: Motion [Private Members] (2 Apr 2025)

Christopher O'Sullivan: The current investment by the State-----

Housing Emergency Measures: Motion [Private Members] (2 Apr 2025)

Christopher O'Sullivan: -----is €6.8 billion. How do we make up that €13 billion gap? Is the State going to contribute that €13 billion in the context of seeing tariffs introduced and economic uncertainty?