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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (11 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: We would all like to hear Professor Franki go on and on. It is a very interesting session; I must point that out. Our next speaker is Senator Higgins.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (11 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Thank you. I could listen to this forever but, unfortunately, Deputies and Senators might want to come in for a second round of questioning. I thank Dr. Berrow for that very comprehensive response. Will Dr. Franki address coastal erosion?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (11 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I call on Mr. Kavanagh to speak about the fishing sector.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (11 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I call on Ms McMahon to speak about sensitivity mapping.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (11 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: We have only five minutes left, so I am nervous about going through a second round of questions because it could lead to an onslaught of questions for which we will not have time. We must adhere to the time limit. Are members okay to wrap up, even though I know they may have further questions? If there is anything that our guests wanted to say and did not get the opportunity to say during...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (11 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank all our guests for what has been an incredible session. We have an emissions target that is quite ambitious and it will not be easy to achieve. Renewable energy is going to play an important part in that. At the same time, we also have an incredible coastline and unbelievable ocean and marine ecosystem. That has been clear, listening to what our guests have said. We need to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed) (11 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I have a few questions and comments. I have found this session very interesting. For anybody who has an interest in the maritime and aquatic world and marine ecosystems and wildlife, it has been essential viewing, as is probably the case for anybody interested in the future of this country and our oceans. I thank all the witnesses for their incredible contributions. I have a few specific...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (6 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 12. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department will review the cost of pay-as-you-go rubbish disposal (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23560/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (6 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 43. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a report on proposals for the continued realignment of the R572 from the N71 to Castletownbere fishing port; if EU funding is available for these necessary improvements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23558/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Coverage (6 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 47. To ask the Minister for Finance if the action plan on insurance reform will address the disparity by which businesses and homes are denied insurance flood cover even in situations in which the town which they live or do business in has had a flood relief scheme built; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23589/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Code (6 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 114. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will consider a universal basic payment for persons with severe physical or mental disabilities who cannot work as a result in place of the means tested payment of disability allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23559/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (5 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 72. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the policies in place to promote the concept of young persons who are given a site by their parents or other family members being encouraged and supported to live in that rural area; the way in which this policy would be impacted by the introduction of an 18% cap on rural housing; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Parks and Wildlife Service (5 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 81. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of the NPWS review, including the establishment of a wildlife crime investigation unit; if the body will be empowered to investigate the origins of forest fires; the powers it will have to penalise those responsible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23011/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (5 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 227. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the measures that will be taken to fix the fish pass installed as a part of flood relief works in Bandon town, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23591/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Covid-19 Pandemic (5 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 314. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide a hardship payment to cover the period during which persons building new homes have not been able progress the construction of their homes due to level 5 restrictions but during this period have had to pay both rent, accommodation fees and mortgage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17210/21]

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: General Scheme of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (5 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I apologise for the technical issues earlier. The sooner we can return to the committee rooms the better. I thank the witnesses for attending the meeting today and speaking on the heads of the Bill. I have read the statements. I missed out of many of the contributions and questions due to technical issues but I can certainly watch the meeting back later on. My questions are for any...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (4 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank the Chairman. For some reason, I thought we had five minutes. I will get straight into the questions as opposed to making the big, broad statement I had intended. I will just say that I am delighted we are having this session specifically focused on biodiversity. This session needed to happen, regardless of which committee dealt with it, because of the dire state of biodiversity...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (4 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I have two more very brief questions because I want to get to Dr. Lysaght as well. Can he outline what type of resources are needed for the National Biodiversity Data Centre to function properly? As he said, there is a lack of knowledge out there. Turning to Mr. Fogarty, which Department does the National Parks and Wildlife Service, NPWS, belong with, in his opinion?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (4 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank the witnesses for their answers. I hope to come in again.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (4 May 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: To facilitate members who want to come back in, I do not mind if witnesses want to give written answers to the questions I have. They might take note of my questions and send in written submissions. Those submissions will form part of the different work we are involved in. What we have done to biodiversity and nature across the world and in this country is shameful. When I say "we" I...