Results 2,081-2,100 of 2,564 for speaker:Christopher O'Sullivan

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Issues (25 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 301. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the reason for the discrepancy between wheelchair accessible housing and Cork County Council standards which currently do not allow for larger mobility aids such as wheelchairs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28372/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Inshore Fisheries (20 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 14. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to introduce a financial support for the inshore fishing sector that have had to deal with a significant reduction in fish prices as a result of Covid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26979/21]

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: General Scheme of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (19 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: It is not all bad. We all use our guests' platforms to get our messages across. In the context of some of the great social events and movements in recent years, social media has been used really effectively. On issues such as the marriage equality referendum and climate action, social media platforms have played a really important role. On the other hand, there is what Senator Hoey...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: General Scheme of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (19 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Quite often, posts are reported but are not taken down and no action is taken.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (18 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 279. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason some rural NDLS centres are only opened one day a week which is resulting in persons having to travel to get appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26601/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (18 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 280. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether plans to extend the runway at Cork Airport could disrupt the extended summer season; if the works can be brought forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26604/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: It is impossible to know where to start as each subject here could merit a separate session. I will launch straight into my questions. I have specific questions for each witness, and I will start with Dr. Farrell. Her opening statement was quite strong. She said that peat and bog restoration could be the number one tool in the battle against climate change. I wish to delve into that a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I have one more question for Ms Duggan of BirdWatch Ireland

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: She mentioned that there has been a 50% reduction in the snipe population. I assume this is due to drainage of wetland, loss of wetland and loss of habitat, as one of the issues. She spoke about proper agri-environment schemes and what a new green deal would look like. Can she give examples of agri-environment schemes or farming for nature or farming for biodiversity schemes which have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I will not get a chance to come in again, so I thank all the witnesses. This is a fascinating and eye-opening session. I thank the witnesses for those answers.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (13 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 14. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the role of the Naval Service in fisheries protection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24907/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic (13 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 114. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the measures that will be taken to enforce social distancing on school transport after reports that social distancing was not enforced on some routes prior to lockdown; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1848/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (13 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 115. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the extension for a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25116/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill, 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (13 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I have some questions for the Minister on the control plan and I would like to ask a few supplementary questions after that. I will keep it tight because I see that other members have indicated also. Regarding the derogation of the control plan, Deputy Mac Lochlainn has already outlined how the measures that are being used in processing plants at the moment are extremely accurate,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill, 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (13 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I refer to interim financial supports. As I noted, the SFPA stated it would be a minimum of two months before a control plan could be brought for the white fish and shellfish sector. Does the Department have a role in helping the sector to provide interim measures for weighing?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill, 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (13 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: We asked its representatives that question and no answer was forthcoming; it just put the matter it back to the industry. The final issue I wish to raise is not necessarily related to the Bill but relates to the fishing sector and the role of the Minister. The inshore fishing fleet, the white fish sector and the non-quota shellfish sector have obviously been massively impacted since the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill, 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (13 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: General Scheme of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (13 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: My apologies for missing the opening of the meeting. There was a clash and I was at another committee. I have read the opening statements and there are some insights I would like to get from the witnesses on education. I apologise if other members have touched on this. The witnesses may have been told about the presentations we were given last week by two secondary schools, when the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Schemes (12 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 111. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if water activities such as boat trips are included in the outdoor activity fund; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25123/21]