Results 101-120 of 509 for in 'Dáil debates' speaker:Christopher O'Sullivan

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Climate Change Policy (27 Jun 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I ask the Minister to provide an overview on the progress to date under national strategic outcome 8 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030 and to make a statement on the matter.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Climate Change Policy (27 Jun 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: One of the areas included under that heading is the roll-out of smart meters. The Minister may not have the figures in front of him and if he does not, that is understandable. It is a big part of transitioning to more sustainable energy in particular. The target is for 2.2 million or 2.25 million smart meters to be rolled out. We are at approximately 1.2 million of them, which is slightly...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Climate Change Policy (27 Jun 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: The Minister and I will turn on our washing machines as soon as we go home. We will be able to avail of the night rate. To clarify the point I am making, of the 1.5 million-odd meters that have been rolled out so far, only 80,000, or 6%, of them are being used to avail of that cheaper rate. The smart meters are not being used to their capacity and that is because the night rate kicks in...

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

Christopher O'Sullivan: To be fair to the Minister, the first piece is to put the strategy in place in terms of what outdoor activities we focus on and that we become leaders in. Is it hiking, mountain biking, sailing, kayaking or whale watching? There is obviously an overlap then in Departments because for something like whale watching or sailing, we need pier and harbour infrastructure, which is improving, but...

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

Christopher O'Sullivan: 37. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for an overview of the progress made to date under national strategic outcome, NSO, 7 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30879/23]

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

Christopher O'Sullivan: Will the Minister provide an overview of the progress made to date under NSO 7 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030 and will he make a statement on the matter?

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

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister.

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

Christopher O'Sullivan: NSO 7 is a broad area and the Minister tried to focus on various areas of expenditure. Great work is being done in terms of investments. The Minister probably has no idea which area I will focus on, so I will tell him: tourism. There is supposed to be strategic investment in tourism under NSO 7. This overlaps with investment in sports. I firmly believe that Ireland can put itself in a...

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

Christopher O'Sullivan: I was very interested in the Minister's response to Deputy Stanton's question. There seems to be a theme of underspend within the Department of Transport. I understand that part of that probably relates to the fact that a lot of these projects must be shovel-ready. On that note, there is a project that could have a massive benefit nationally, namely the EuroVelo routes. This is a...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Climate Action Plan (21 Jun 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: In order to reach this 51% reduction by 2030, we will clearly have to look at every measure possible. I am wondering if it is time to consider free public transport in this country. Transport, as we know, is responsible for 18% of emissions. Of that, fossil fuel from car travel is responsible for 13%.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Climate Action Plan (21 Jun 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Two of the barriers to public transport are accessibility, in that the public transport is not there, and affordability. In Ireland, we have some of the most expensive public transport in Europe. There was an EY report that suggested this move would achieve a 1% reduction in emissions. That was almost portrayed as a negative thing, but in this race against global warming, we need every...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (21 Jun 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 21. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on economy and investment will next meet. [29762/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Climate Action Plan (21 Jun 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 9. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the first progress report for the first quarter of 2023 of the climate action plan. [29761/23]

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: It is a shame it has become this competition of who can shout the loudest and who can bang their desk the hardest.

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

Christopher O'Sullivan: I will continue with my question which relates to insurance - I am delighted 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...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Network (13 Jun 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: The last part of the Minister of State's statement on the procurement of technical advisers is encouraging. It sounds familiar and I feel like I have heard it before when it comes to the section between Owenahincha and Rosscarbery. We need to get cracking with significant improvements. There have been several incidents along this route and there have been fatalities. There are two...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Network (13 Jun 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister of State for being here tonight to take this matter in his role in the Department of Transport. The N71 is the most important route in west Cork. It is the national route that serves the entire region, coming from Cork city through Inishannon, Bandon and Clonakilty out to Skibbereen, Ballydehob, Bantry and Glengarriff. That will give the Minister of State an idea of...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategies (13 Jun 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 17. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the national reform programme for the European semester recently published by his Department. [28079/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategies (13 Jun 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: The NRP refers to investment in infrastructure. One of the most basic infrastructural needs of any town or village is adequate wastewater treatment. I want to bring to the Taoiseach's attention the village of Shannonvale. The park in Shannonvale, which was used by children and families to play, now is unsafe because of excrement essentially coming up through the surface. There is a need...