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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Examination of the Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly (Resumed) (19 Dec 2018)

Grace O'Sullivan: That also applies to wind energy. I have many more questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Examination of the Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly (Resumed) (19 Dec 2018)

Grace O'Sullivan: On the issue of wind energy, an area in which Ireland has tremendous potential, one of the barriers to entry for us is our legislation, which is blocking our capacity to develop that area. How did the UK get around that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Examination of the Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly (Resumed) (19 Dec 2018)

Grace O'Sullivan: Is smart metering technology being rolled out in all houses in the United Kingdom?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Examination of the Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly (Resumed) (19 Dec 2018)

Grace O'Sullivan: Does the UK committee on climate change benchmark against any other country? Has it a role model in any other country?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Examination of the Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly (Resumed) (19 Dec 2018)

Grace O'Sullivan: Has organic farming been incentivised in view of what Lord Deben says about soil fertility and land use?

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2018)

Grace O'Sullivan: As I indicated last night, I support the Bill generally. For those of us who grew up in Tramore, Cork was always the real capital of Ireland. It is good to see this alteration happening and true recognition being given to Cork, particularly as balance to the development in Dublin. It is important this takes place but it needs to happen properly. I have been engaging with my Green Party...

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2018)

Grace O'Sullivan: I am speaking to section 19.

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2018)

Grace O'Sullivan: I move amendment No. 2:In page 17, between lines 9 and 10, to insert the following:“(c) the arrangements that should be made by the Cork local authorities for subsequent reviews of the Cork boundary alteration taking account of development and proposed development in the administrative area of the county council;”. I said earlier to the Minister for State that this is a very...

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2018)

Grace O'Sullivan: I would like some clarification from the Minister of State. I understand that he agrees in principle with the review but that, to his mind, this is not the correct place for it. I also understand that there will be a point of discussion around the funding ten years from now. Could the Minister of State consider stitching this review into the legislation in the place he believes is...

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2018)

Grace O'Sullivan: I will not press the amendment as I will take the Minister of State on good faith. He, and the Leader, have much more experience than myself in this area. There are mechanisms in place. I would have liked just one review process but based on what the Minister of State has said and his guarantees regarding the legislation being put forward by the Minister of State, Deputy English, I am...

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Second Stage (18 Dec 2018)

Grace O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister of State for coming to the Chamber. I will follow on from what Senator Colm Burke was saying with regard to the altering of the boundary. I wonder about the Minister of State's own position and vision with regard to avoiding a doughnut effect. As Senator Colm Burke alluded to, there is large and very welcome development in the city centre, but how are we going to...

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Second Stage (18 Dec 2018)

Grace O'Sullivan: When one thinks of the population increase of 700,000, it means that serious planning must be done. In a time of climate change, of economic growth and of the availability of jobs, which are very welcome, we need to ensure we develop in an efficient and effective way with regard to transport, people and businesses. I would like to hear the Minister of State's view on same. On the holding...

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Second Stage (18 Dec 2018)

Grace O'Sullivan: And heritage.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Dec 2018)

Grace O'Sullivan: I am wondering about solar. It has not been mentioned. Has the MaREI Centre done any analysis on that area in the context of the mix we have discussed? Is the MaREI analysis of transport only an analysis of the vehicles used? Does the analysis cover the travel options and choices available to people? I am referring to public transport, cycling and walking. What does the MaREI analysis...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Dec 2018)

Grace O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister for coming in. I have been feeling somewhat optimistic during the course of this meeting. The Minister said at the outset that he recognises the urgency of this matter and the need for ambition. I would like to pick up on the point made by Deputy Bríd Smith about licences. If the Government were to withdraw from the issuing of any new licences as part of a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Dec 2018)

Grace O'Sullivan: On Monday the Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Deputy Canney, launched guidelines for local authorities to plan for making an impact on climate change. A guideline has been set for 30 September 2019. Could that be brought forward? What will we do in 2019? Everybody talks about 2020 and 2030 but what can we do right here and now to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Dec 2018)

Grace O'Sullivan: I thank our guests for their presentations. I acknowledge the work they have been doing. It is important to take stock of the measures they have already taken. SIPTU has prepared a research booklet for members and commissioned Mary Robinson to write an article for Libertyin order to educate its members on actions they can take. I know Ms Yvonne O'Callaghan and Mr. Adrian Kane are involved...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Dec 2018)

Grace O'Sullivan: What would Mr. Joyce consider that to be?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Dec 2018)

Grace O'Sullivan: Ms O'Callaghan talked about social dialogue. How is Unite engaging the workers at ground level to prepare? As Mr. Noone said, the transition for the Bord na Móna workers was put out to 2028 and now it has been brought back. We are aware of the level of carbon in the atmosphere and the speeding up of global warming. How will the unions work with its workforces to prepare them for this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (4 Dec 2018)

Grace O'Sullivan: Ms O'Callaghan said there is a just transition centre. Is that established?