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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Engagement with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (9 May 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: What is the figure for a complete roll-out?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Engagement with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (9 May 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Is there a figure?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Engagement with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (9 May 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: So we are about one quarter of the way there. The point of smart meters is to encourage consumers to move away from peak demand times and to save money or keep money in their pockets. At the moment, the peak rate is between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. and the night-time rate begins after 11 p.m.. We are trying to encourage consumers to reduce their energy use at peak times. Did the CRU set those...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Engagement with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (9 May 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: The 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and the after 11 p.m. times were set by the CRU, which means I am speaking to the right people about this issue. Breaking down the figures that Mr. Gannon went through in his presentation, 80,000 consumers are availing of smart tariffs out of a total of 1.2 million smart meters that have been installed. My rough maths indicates that this represents 6%, which seems...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Engagement with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (9 May 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Ms MacEvilly said she does not have the data but if only 6% of 1.2 million are choosing the smart tariffs, clearly something is wrong. When I was discussing my own plan, I looked at the options and I knew I would not be using appliances after 11 p.m. What people are choosing to do is stay on the flat tariff because it is still providing better value for money and is less hassle. If the CRU...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Engagement with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (9 May 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: The lack of competition is a big issue.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Business Supports (9 May 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 99. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of businesses in counties Cork and Kerry that have applied for assistance under the temporary business energy support scheme to date; the number that have been successful in each county; the estimated value or worth of the support to date for businesses in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21464/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (9 May 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 105. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of home buyers in counties Cork and Kerry who have availed of the enhanced help-to-buy scheme since 23 July 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21465/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (4 May 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 43. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an outline of the realignment and improvement projects that can be expected on the N71 in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20665/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (27 Apr 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 9. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his current assessment of the situation with regard to Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19703/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (27 Apr 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 30. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he expects any further sanctions against Iran in view of the Iranian government’s ongoing repression of protestors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19704/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (27 Apr 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 105. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if grants will be made available for schools, community buildings and other groups that wish to install small scale anaerobic digesters for cooking purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19853/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Economic and Social Council (26 Apr 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 14. To ask the Taoiseach his response to the recent National Economic and Social Council report, Understanding the Irish Economy in a Time of Turbulence. [19384/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (25 Apr 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: The economy is doing very well with unemployment at only 4%. Many sectors are booming but for many rural areas, tourism and hospitality is key and is the largest employer. A concerning report recently suggested that visitor numbers for the first three months of this year were down 16%. Many believe this is down to an issue with hotel accommodation capacity and the fact that the British...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (25 Apr 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 18. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on the economy and investment will next meet. [19218/23]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Apr 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I wish to raise the urgent need to increase special school capacity right across Ireland. There are parents everywhere in Ireland at the moment who are looking for and fighting for places for their children in special schools. In west Cork we do not even have a special school. That needs to change urgently. I wish to raise the issue of a child who lives close to where we are in the centre...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Funding (25 Apr 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 68. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if the Community Centres Investments Fund would be available to community groups, where the existing community centre is deemed not fit for purpose; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19330/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers (20 Apr 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 84. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider re-examining the decision to increase business rents on Dinish Island, Castletownbere; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18583/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers (20 Apr 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 139. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if consideration will be given to Cork County Councils request for funding to carry out the necessary work to reconstruct Keelbeg Pier in Union Hall, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18585/23]