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

Christopher O'Sullivan: It is fine to talk about the average, but the headline room costs are what will grab people's attention and they are doing the reputational damage. As Mr. Kelly mentioned earlier in response to questions following his opening statement, there is going to be a deterioration in how people view Ireland in regard to its value for money. Mr. O'Mara Walsh referred to increasing costs for hotels...

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

Christopher O'Sullivan: Does Mr. Fenn accept that these extortionate prices in the Dublin area are doing reputational damage, and unequal reputational damage to the regions and places like west Cork?

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

Christopher O'Sullivan: That is vital.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Equipment (14 Jun 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 1058. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her Department's position on parents acquiring digital learning devices and specifically if they have the autonomy to purchase IT equipment despite the school (details supplied) having a recommended supplier; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30836/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Biodiversity: Engagement with Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (14 Jun 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: It has been great to tune into the conversation with Dr. Lynn. I have enjoyed hearing members talk about letting their gardens grow and hearing Deputy Devlin talk about the origins of the red squirrel. It is a sign of the times and of how far we have come and how far our thinking has changed on the importance of biodiversity. Obviously, however, we have a long way to go. If Dr. Lynn does...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Biodiversity: Engagement with Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (14 Jun 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Yes, that would be great, just to see what plans are afoot to deal with that outbreak. Moving on to the upcoming conference and convention, Dr. Lynn mentioned, and Deputy Whitmore touched on, the question of the 30% targets for land and sea. Does Dr. Lynn feel that it would be a good idea that, instead of that being a European average, it is done on a country-by-country basis? The reason...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Biodiversity: Engagement with Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (14 Jun 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I will ask one more question since no one else is indicating. Dr. Lynn mentioned that birds were not her area of expertise. On the general approach, and again this relates to agri-environment schemes, some of the bespoke schemes for many wading species were successful, certainly at the beginning. It is to be hoped the curlew project will have some success. As part of the new...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Refugee Resettlement Programme (2 Jun 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 32. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the progress that has taken place with regard to the cohort of UNHCR refugees based in Lebanon and Jordan that have been awaiting travel to Ireland for some time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28458/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (2 Jun 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 33. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his Department’s strategy to make childcare more affordable and sustainable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28457/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (2 Jun 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 107. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress that his Department has made in developing a renewable heat obligation scheme. [28452/22]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (1 Jun 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: The Taoiseach will be very familiar with Cancer Connect, which is a free transport service for people who need to travel to Cork city for chemotherapy or radiotherapy. On average, it takes 160 passengers per week up to Cork. It relies on the generosity of 300 volunteers drivers. The administrative and management staff are paid, which relies heavily on fundraising. Unfortunately, as we...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (1 Jun 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 130. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will inquire into the UK passport of a person (details supplied) that was mislaid during a recent passport application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28511/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Island Communities (31 May 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I will only ask one supplementary question. I also want to acknowledge that Deputy Sherlock allowed me to put this question on his behalf. He loves west Cork and mentioned the fact that he brought his young child on the Dursey Island cable car many years ago. When it was announced that the Dursey cable car would close back in February with no warning, the Minister and her Department...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Policies (31 May 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 24. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will establish a one stop shop advice and support team which would be sufficiently staffed to support and help local communities and voluntary organisations in the application process for the various grants and funding that are made available throughout the year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27658/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (31 May 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 154. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the regulations to legalise the use of e-scooters and e-bikes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28120/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (31 May 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 155. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will prioritise the N71 Newmills to Owenahincha realignment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28121/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (31 May 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 435. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if school transport can be provided to a school (details supplied) for ten children in various townlands in the vicinity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28122/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Agriculture Schemes (26 May 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: What targeted measures will be included in the new agri-environment scheme under CAP to ensure that farmers are rewarded for results that help to tackle the biodiversity crisis?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Agriculture Schemes (26 May 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister for his response. I have consistently said that the upcoming agri-environment scheme is going to be one of the key measures in tackling biodiversity loss and turning that tide. The Minister gave a good outline of the scheme and its fundamentals are good, particularly the eight co-operation areas. It is so important that within those co-operation areas there are...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Agriculture Schemes (26 May 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I agree with the Minister that it is important to get this right. In terms of the eight co-operation areas and the menu B items, I have been studying the maps and there is some really exciting potential there. The one most relevant to me is the Cork Kerry co-operation area which takes in parts of Kerry and large parts of west Cork. Having studied the maps, however, a very obvious omission...