Results 41-60 of 373 for cork speaker:Christopher O'Sullivan

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Flood Risk Management (24 Oct 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I appreciate the response. In a way, we in Glanmire are lucky in that the schemes have commenced. Unfortunately, I cannot say the same for my colleagues in east Cork who are still waiting on the Midleton scheme. That said, as the Minister of State acknowledged in her response, her constituency was impacted. I know she will take what she has experienced over the past week back to the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards (19 Oct 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 98. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on the total allocation of capital grants (devolved capital grant and the further education capital grants) to the Cork Education and Training Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45550/23]

School Transport 2023-2024: Statements (3 Oct 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: ...should not have to. Then of course, we need to do it for the students. This is my message here today: let us over-provide, within reason. If someone wants to send their kid from Clonakilty to Cork that is beyond the realms but within reason, let us over-provide. The three black spots in west Cork at the moment are Baltimore to Skibbereen, Ardfield to Rosscarbery and Ballinhassig to...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Just Transition (27 Sep 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: ..., Deputy McConalogue, to learn about the dairy sector. I understand he has accepted that invitation. I ask that we go further and bring the Commissioner, with the Taoiseach, if he wishes, to west Cork. It is one of the areas most impacted by the new nitrates rules, nitrates derogation and the reduction to 220kg N/ha. There has been incredible work happening in the Timoleague catchment...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (27 Sep 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: It is well known that Cork has the longest road network in Ireland. A statistic that is probably less well-known is that last year Cork had the highest number of road fatalities. There were 14 fatal incidents in Cork last year with 11 of those in the western division in west Cork. Despite those alarming statistics, Cork ranks third lowest in funding for the road network. On average it has...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Offshore Islands (26 Sep 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: ...There was a very innovative idea for Cape Clear, which was to build what was called "gateway housing". All the locals wanted to build was four houses but they were refused planning permission by Cork County Council. If they had been granted planning permission, the four houses would have been used as a gateway for young families, couples and others who wanted to try island life. These...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Offshore Islands (26 Sep 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: ...the islands tax havens but there should be some type of tax exemption to encourage professionals to have a little change of lifestyle and move out to the gorgeous islands we have in places like west Cork.

Children's Health Ireland - Patient safety concerns and reviews in paediatric orthopaedic surgical services: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Sep 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: ...the next steps are. I am seeking as much clarity as possible and for the those parents to be contacted, where applicable, to ensure they receive clarity. Fachtna is 16 years old and from west Cork. I have full permission from his parents to speak about him. He has a rare condition called Perthes disease, which impacts on his hips. In essence, he is unable to walk, sleep or sit...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Jul 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I raise the issue of the lack of rural taxis. Every weekend, especially during the summer months, throughout west Cork, in towns such as Bandon, Clonakilty, Skibbereen, Bantry, Kinsale, etc., young people are out, have had a great night, have been to the restaurant, to the pub, and have been socialising. When it comes to home time, however, they are in limbo. They are stuck and they have...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future of Sports Broadcasting: Discussion (12 Jul 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: That is one example and I remember it. Then we had Cork and Tipperary, which is the match that caused a lot of ire among my constituents. It was available on GAAGO. It was not available on any of the TV stations. I want to give an example of what was happening in case Mr. Ryan has not got feedback on what was happening. One person who got in touch with me explained how his father-in-law...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future of Sports Broadcasting: Discussion (12 Jul 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: ...and he gave up. He missed out on the game. My father has a Nokia 3210 and an old dinosaur of a television. My parents could not stream it. Unfortunately they ended up missing out on the same Cork and Tipperary game. This is an example of what was going on. This is what we were responding to at the time. We are looking for a solution to this. It is not perfect. GAAGO does open up...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (11 Jul 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 704. To ask the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to address the shortage of GPs in the west Cork area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33609/23]

Progress on the National Parks and Wildlife Service: Statements (6 Jul 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: ...into the organisation, even among wildlife enthusiasts. This change is happening. Staffing numbers are visibly increasing. We can see it happening in front of our eyes. I can see it in west Cork, as the Ceann Comhairle pointed out, and Deputy Leddin would be disappointed if I did not mention it. We had a situation where we had one ranger covering a vast area. Now it has been split...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Water Services (6 Jul 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: ...when estates were without infrastructure and when small villages aspect did not have adequate infrastructure, he invited local authorities to apply. I therefore cannot get my head around the fact that Cork County Council has not applied for funding to improve the wastewater treatment facilities at Shannonvale, which the Minister stood on with me, where excrement is coming up through the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: General Practitioner Services (4 Jul 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I am not sure how familiar the Minister of State is with west Cork.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: General Practitioner Services (4 Jul 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: .... That has to change. Unfortunately, the situation has disimproved over the past number of years. I would like to mention the GP for the Beara Peninsula, which is the furthest west tip of west Cork. She is based in Castletownbere, which is the town that is relevant to that area. The GP is unbelievable. She is so dedicated to her work, to the people of the Beara Peninsula and to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Development Plan (27 Jun 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: ...then in Departments because for something like whale watching or sailing, we need pier and harbour infrastructure, which is improving, but there is a whole section of coast - I am thinking of Cork which has the longest coastline in the country - where investment is needed. That is what I am talking about. While I am here, the Minister mentioned investment in sports infrastructure and...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jun 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I will raise the issue of cancer support services, particularly those in Cork, and the need for funding from the State to support such services. I especially want to talk about Cancer Connect, a service I have mentioned here in the Dáil on several occasions. Cancer Connect brings people from areas a long way from the city in Cork and Kerry to Cork University Hospital, CUH, for their...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (14 Jun 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: ...the Minister of State responsible for insurance is here - especially insurance for festivals and events. We are into June and in the middle of festival season especially where I am from in west Cork where every town and village has the most colourful and vibrant festival imaginable. Unfortunately, many of these festivals are struggling to get access to insurance. It is not only...