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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (19 Jan 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 1964. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of participants in the current round of TAMS 2014-2021 who were successful in acquiring funds for equine housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63287/21]

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: EU Digital Services Package and the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill: Discussion (19 Jan 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank the Chair and the witnesses for coming before us today and informing us on what is happening in regard to the DSA in particular. I have two questions. The first relates directly to the DSA. It might potentially mirror what Senator Byrne asked about. Ms Quill stated, "The Digital Services Act, DSA, envisages the creation of networks of digital regulators at both EU and national...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Carbon Budgets: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jan 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank the witnesses for their contributions. There are always incredibly interesting contributions when academics and scientists appear before the committee. There is so much to learn. I will pick up on something Professor Sweeney said on the fact that the climate emergency was only referenced once. I assure him that everybody on this committee and, I am sure, the CCAC realises that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Carbon Budgets: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jan 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I will wrap up on that. The witnesses yesterday referenced that the second budget period reduction of 8.3% could possibly be adjusted upwards to achieve greater reductions in that period because of developments in areas such as wind energy. Professor Sweeney referenced a 33% figure for agriculture, which would leave a 60% "burden" for the rest of society. When we talk about 80%...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Carbon Budgets: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jan 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Carbon Budgets: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jan 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Does Professor McMullin disagree with the council basing that 4.8% on social, economic and just transition factors? This was the question we put to Professor Brian Ó Gallachóir yesterday. Those factors are what it based that first trajectory period on.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Carbon Budgets: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jan 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I do not think that anyone is suggesting that a transition will be easy. I think we all appreciate that it will be incredibly difficult.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Carbon Budgets: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jan 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I take it then that Professor Anderson's issue is not just with the budgets but also with the interim target of 51% and the target of carbon neutrality by 2050.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Carbon Budgets: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jan 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank the witnesses.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Carbon Budgets: Discussion (11 Jan 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank all the members of the council for attending. Like Deputy Whitmore, I also thank them, on behalf of everybody, for the unbelievable work that they have done in getting us to this point. Quite simply, we would not be here without them. They deserve a lot of credit. I also appreciate that they have come here to respond to questions and concerns that we may have or clarifications...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Carbon Budgets: Discussion (11 Jan 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank both the witnesses for those very detailed answers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Carbon Budgets: Discussion (11 Jan 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank the Chairman. I have two further brief further questions. I will put my first to Professor Ó Gallachóir. Judging by the contributions from witnesses so far there appears to be a high level of consensus and agreement. During the process of coming to the proposed carbon budget and the 4.8% for the first period and the 8.3% for the second period, what level of agreement or...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (16 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 88. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the Bandon relief road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62411/21]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Wastewater Treatment (15 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I know the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan, is familiar with west Cork. I understand he has been to Castletownshend, so he will be very familiar with how picturesque it is down there. Castletownshend, to paint the picture, is a coastal village just east of Skibbereen and is one of the most picturesque locations in Ireland, I would say. It is a beautiful village with a 17th century castle...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Wastewater Treatment (15 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister of State. That is a very positive development in regard to Castletownshend. Obviously we knew the planning permission has been granted, but that we can expect work to commence in 2022 will bring much solace to the people of Castletownshend, business people and residents alike. In my remaining time I have another Irish Water related issue to raise regarding my home...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Policies (15 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 11. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the main policy achievements and initiatives undertaken by his Department during 2021; and his main priorities for 2022. [62192/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Policies (15 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 35. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the main policy achievements and initiatives undertaken by his Department during 2021; and his main priorities for 2022. [62193/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Policies (15 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 47. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the main policy achievements and initiatives undertaken by his Department during 2021; and his main priorities for 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62204/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Policies (15 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 60. To ask the Minister for Finance the main policy achievements and initiatives undertaken by his Department during 2021; and his main priorities for 2022. [62194/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Policies (15 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 67. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the main policy achievements and initiatives undertaken by his Department during 2021 and his main priorities for 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62200/21]