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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Elimination of Abuse Directed Toward Referees, Officials, and Players in Sport: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: It would be remiss of me not to congratulate Dr. May and to wish her the best of luck in her role. I look forward very much to working with her. The previous chief executive was always very forthcoming in appearing before the committee and I hope that will be the case with her. I am sure she will excel in the role. On abuse in sport, whether online or in person, we have heard some...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Creative Europe Programme 2021-2027: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank our guests for their interesting presentations and for the amazing work they are doing. My question relates to Screen Ireland in general, but there may be an opportunity to tie it in with the issue of Creative Europe funding as well. It concerns the potential for funding small to medium-scale film and TV studios. Our guests referred earlier to the innovation programme,...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Creative Europe Programme 2021-2027: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Where else can these projects turn? An Ireland Strategic Investment Fund of €150 million, State money essentially, has gone towards a €300 million project in Greystones. That is a massive project, ad it probably will not be delivered for a number of years because it will have to go through the process. In west Cork, there is an almost shovel-ready project, whereby a building...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Creative Europe Programme 2021-2027: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: The list of projects funded is amazing. Ms McGrane referred to "Holding". It was shot mainly in the small village of Drimoleague, which is my father's home village. I hope I do not upset anyone in Drimoleague by saying there was not much going on there previously. Next thing, these Hollywood stars came to town and it brought a vibrancy to the village. There was definitely an added...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (10 May 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 109. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the plans to offer support for Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22107/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (10 May 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 869. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider financial supports for the poultry sector in wake of the escalating costs of feed and other inputs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23160/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: New Retrofitting Plan and the Built Environment: Discussion (Resumed) (10 May 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I appreciate that. What I am trying to get at is how challenging, but also how realistic, is the idea that a first-time buyer or someone who is looking for a home can look at one of these vacant on-street premises and perhaps avail of a Government grant to renovate it and an SEAI grant to deep retrofit it. Is that doable on a large scale? Mr. Hoyne might wish to come in on this as well.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: New Retrofitting Plan and the Built Environment: Discussion (Resumed) (10 May 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank the witnesses for their presentations. As this conversation continues, I am sure we will learn much more and tease out more of the issues. Mr. Hoyne mentioned that he had experience of this in Tipperary. Regarding the proposed working of the retrofitting scheme, warmer homes scheme and the setting up of the one-stop shops, the last update we had from the SEAI and the Department was...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: New Retrofitting Plan and the Built Environment: Discussion (Resumed) (10 May 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Do members or witnesses wish to ask any further questions or make further comments before we wrap up? No. I see we have pretty much covered everything. This has been a long but very informative and incredibly interesting session. I guess we are still learning. There are so many challenges around the built environment, the retrofitting scheme and reducing emissions but it is safe to say...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (5 May 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: The Minister and I both share a firm belief in the provision of affordable public transport, including bus services. However, we must also acknowledge that private operators have to form a part of the solution. Recent measures, including the 20% fare reduction for public transport and the 50% reduction for those with a student Leap card, are absolutely welcome, but we must include private...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Homeless Persons Supports (5 May 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 57. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if there will be a review of the current policy whereby persons or families on the brink of homelessness can avail of assistance from the local authority homeless prevention office only after that person or family has become homeless; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22311/22]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Homeless Persons Supports (5 May 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I would like an outline of the policy across local authorities as to what point their homelessness services or officers kick into action. I believe that policy needs to be reviewed within local authorities such that people on the brink of homelessness can access those services. At the moment that is not necessarily always the case.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Homeless Persons Supports (5 May 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: The reason the question is phrased in the way it is is that there seems to be an issue in my constituency in dealing with the local authority down there and the accommodation finding officer. The officer will offer full, proper assistance only when a person or family find themselves without a home. Cork County Council has been to the fore in bringing voids back into the social housing stock...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Homeless Persons Supports (5 May 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Again, Cork County Council is at the forefront when it comes to voids and bringing them into the delivery of actual social houses. The council would be at the very top if there were a league table. The Minister of State has quite correctly read out the policy as to when the place finder mechanism should kick in. I am saying we do not always see that on the ground. Quite often we see...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Housing Schemes (5 May 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 55. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide an update on the Croí Cónaithe funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22312/22]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Housing Schemes (5 May 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I seek an update on the Croí Conaithe aspect of the Housing for All plan, particularly as it relates to towns and villages.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Housing Schemes (5 May 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: The reason I brought this up is that in west Cork the two aspects of the Housing for All plan on which I get quizzed most regularly are the affordable housing element, including when we will see affordable housing schemes and the Croí Conaithe fund. I am regularly asked when Croí Conaithe funding and finance will be made available, particularly by single people who really see this...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Housing Schemes (5 May 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: As the Minister has said, one of the reasons this is such an exciting scheme is that it has the potential to breathe new life into towns and villages, particularly in the regions. It could increase footfall on our high streets. At the moment, there are some villages and towns experiencing 50% to 60% vacancy rates on their high streets. Another important issue is the fact that a lot of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Industry (5 May 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I want again to highlight the challenge. There was a feeling within hospitality that once the PUP was reduced recruitment and staff shortages would be less of an issue but that is not the case and unfortunately it is still a big issue. I will give the Minister of State an example of some of the issues. I spoke to one business recently that advertised for a chef position in June of last...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Industry (5 May 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: He was talking and walking. That was pretty impressive.