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Employment Permits Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I see 20 minutes on the clock; I only requested two minutes. It will be a big job to draw that out.

Employment Permits Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I am sure they are. First of all, I wholeheartedly welcome the announcement today that it has been signed off that fishers from outside the EU and the EEA will be able to avail of proper work permits. It is something for which I advocated as soon as I came into this Dáil. I have to be grateful to the Minister of State, Deputy English, in this regard because I had brought it up in the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (11 Oct 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 11. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on the environment and climate change will next meet. [49711/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (11 Oct 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I bring to the Taoiseach’s attention a headline in my local newspaper, the Southern Star, that states, "Forget the climate for now says TD". The newspaper attributes that comment to a public representative in my constituency. This is in the context of people drowning in floods across the globe, dying in forest fires that are out of control, sea levels rising and thousands of young...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (11 Oct 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 99. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if any extra buses or bus capacity have been procured for school transport in Cork south west; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49781/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (11 Oct 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 671. To ask the Minister for Health when the special pandemic recognition award will be paid to the eligible private sector and section 39 workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49807/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Functions (11 Oct 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 761. To ask the Minister for Health the reason that educational and child psychology doctoral students, were not included in the €700,000 investment in psychology training announced as part of Budget 2023, considering that the majority of graduates go on to work in HSE settings including CAMHS, CDNTs and primary care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50268/22]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Employment Schemes (11 Oct 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 809. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if her Department will provide financial support to community groups that are having to bridge the serious shortfall between the amount that Pobal pays participants on the community services programme and the amount that staff should be paid in line with the minimum wage (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Wastewater Treatment (5 Oct 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I know the Minister of State read that statement out on behalf of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage and Irish Water. The people of Rosscarbery and Owenahincha, which has another beautiful beach close to Warren Beach, cannot wait until 2025 or 2029. That is much too far out. Warren Beach is a gem, not just for Rosscarbery but the whole Clonakilty-Rosscarbery-Skibbereen...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Wastewater Treatment (5 Oct 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I understand that the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, has never been to the Warren Beach in Rosscarbery, so I will tell her about it. It is paradise, with golden sands, and you can look out at Galley Head and the stag rocks off Toe Head. There is nowhere like it. It is very peaceful, and anyone who has discovered this gem of a beach will know how nice it is. Unfortunately, on 15...

Housing for All Update: Statements (4 Oct 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: During the debate, the Minister will hear the current homelessness figures quoted a lot and rightly so. The homelessness figures are too high and we need to do everything to tackle that. He is also going to hear about the impact of homelessness on a lot of families and that is only right too. I know that he is well aware of many of these issues. He is going to hear a lot about the lack of...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Oct 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: The free school transport introduced by this Government was a wonderful intervention. It has saved many families across Ireland hundreds of euro. However, like with many schemes, there are always consequences. Unfortunately, in west Cork, there are still many students left without bus tickets. These are students who are eligible and may be concessionary and going to their second-closest...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Prices: Discussion (4 Oct 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank Mr. Fenlon for his opening statement. My party colleague, Deputy Cowen, wrote to the committee asking that the CEO of ESB Group attend these sessions. Why is the CEO not present?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Prices: Discussion (4 Oct 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I ask that it be noted that we will ask the CEO to attend a future session because of the importance of issues such as price increases and weakened capacity.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Prices: Discussion (4 Oct 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I ask that Deputy Cowen's request to invite the CEO to appear be noted. Mr. Fenlon mentioned profits of €357 million for the first six months of 2022. For context, that equates to €2 million per day, or €14 million this week alone, in profits. During the course of this session, lasting a couple of hours, we are probably talking about profits running into the hundreds...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Prices: Discussion (4 Oct 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: My final question concerns the bonus structure for staff and senior directors in Electric Ireland. Are bonuses linked to the profits of the ESB group?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy Prices: Discussion (4 Oct 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Customers will have great difficulty accepting that answer, whereby a €357 million profit cannot translate into reduced bills for the customer. Mr. Fenlon referred to a hardship fund of €3 million, approximately 0.8% of the €357 million profit. Clearly, there is a mechanism for the ESB to do something for consumers, particularly those who are finding it most difficult...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Promotion (29 Sep 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 5. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans for promoting regional tourism in 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47580/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (22 Sep 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 8. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of traffic calming measures in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46255/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (22 Sep 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 131. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to extend the 9% VAT rate for the hospitality sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46257/22]