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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Sectoral Emissions Ceilings: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: We will stay with agriculture while we are on that topic. Having researched the technologies a bit, I firmly believe that anaerobic digestion will be a key technology and key tool in decarbonising agriculture, as was just discussed. Mr. Callanan mentioned acclimatising the mean annual temperature curve, and there were references to anaerobic digestion. It seems that we do not really have a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Sectoral Emissions Ceilings: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: On using gas generated from anaerobic digestion as renewable energy to create electricity, I recently visited an anaerobic digestion plant in Timoleague where it has been estimated that over the ten years it has been there, it has saved about 1 million tonnes of carbon. It also generates enough power for about 1,000 homes. Surely there are emission reduction benefits there.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Sectoral Emissions Ceilings: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: We could reduce costs to the farmers where gate fees are waived regardless of whether it is a pig farm, piggery or chicken farm or even distilleries. I know I am going into another industry sector. Digestate can be used as a much lower-emission and chemical-free fertiliser so there are benefits there. Any emissions reduction from any technology where we also get renewable energy must be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Sectoral Emissions Ceilings: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I have a question for the witnesses from the Department of Transport but it also relates to climate action and environment. Regarding the urgency of changing our mode of transport, the Chairman was talking about Connecting Ireland and good public transport and mentioned the journey I took recently from Clonakilty to Kinsale for €8 return. There were students on that same bus who were...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Sectoral Emissions Ceilings: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: That is very welcome news. That is the type of urgency we need. I am stepping in for the remainder of the meeting as the Chairman has had to pop out for a meeting of the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The only member we have left for a question is Deputy O'Rourke.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Sectoral Emissions Ceilings: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank all the witnesses for attending and the members for their questions. It was a very interesting engagement. Some very difficult, tough and important decisions will have to be made over the coming weeks with regard to sectoral emission ceilings. This was very informative and I thank the witnesses for answering our questions.

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (21 Jun 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: It is really important, at the upcoming European Council meeting, that we discuss with our European counterparts how we approach how missile tests and military tests are carried out in all European waters, not just Irish waters. More urgent, however, is the issue with the French Navy and the fact that, as we speak, looking at data from maps, its ships are within the Irish exclusive economic...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Legislative Measures (21 Jun 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 29. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will update on the progress with the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32420/22]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Reports (21 Jun 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 72. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will outline progress regarding the recommendations of the Night-Time Economy Taskforce Report, including implementation of the new Night-Time Economy pilot programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32421/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (21 Jun 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 92. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the allowances that can be made for families who, due to the delay in finalising their Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland grant application, no longer fall into the warmer homes energy upgrade categories; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32044/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (21 Jun 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 554. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the proposed special needs unit at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32040/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (21 Jun 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 555. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will consider amending the bus route to a school (details supplied) for a family in advance of the usual concessionary timeline; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32041/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Inshore Fisheries (16 Jun 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 38. To ask the Minister for Finance if measures will be introduced to allow inshore fishers who only have the option for petrol-fuelled outboard engines to avail of the scheme under which they can claim VAT back on the petrol, as is the case with diesel engines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26777/22]

Annual Transition Statement: Statements (15 Jun 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Having observed and listened to the debate, it is becoming very clear why meeting our targets is at risk. On the one hand, there is a group of people in this House and the Seanad which is saying that we should take our foot off the pedal and not do too much too fast, start drilling for oil and gas and do everything that has led us to the situation in which we are in. On the other hand,...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht – Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 Jun 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I wish to raise another cost-of-fuel issue, specifically as it pertains to the fishing sector. I raise the plight of the small inshore boats, specifically those punts that fish for crab and lobster. Those punts are generally run by outboard engines. Those engines are available only in petrol form, so the fishers cannot avail of the VAT back that the fishers on the bigger boats that are run...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Rising Cost of Tourist Accommodation: Discussion (15 Jun 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: As a rough figure, how many hotels in and around Dublin are members of the Irish Hotels Federation?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Rising Cost of Tourist Accommodation: Discussion (15 Jun 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: There have been references to prices of €400, €500 and €600. Senator Cassells referred to €700 per night. I think every member of the committee compared prices online before the meeting. Would it be fair to say those prices are being charged by hotels that are members of the Irish Hotel Federation?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Rising Cost of Tourist Accommodation: Discussion (15 Jun 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: In that case, can the federation not try to rein in those excessive prices? Can it put out a request to members, for the sake of the reputation of the hospitality sector, to rein in those extortionate prices?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Rising Cost of Tourist Accommodation: Discussion (15 Jun 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Mr. Fenn has repeatedly stated he cannot communicate with federation members regarding these extortionate prices. Can Ms Campbell do so as president?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Rising Cost of Tourist Accommodation: Discussion (15 Jun 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I do not quite buy the supply issue and I will come to that in a moment. Our guests will understand why the members of this committee are so frustrated. We welcomed discussions with the IHF and its members earlier during the pandemic when we were calling for an extension of the employment wage subsidy scheme, EWSS, restart grants, Covid restrictions support scheme, CRSS, supports and a...