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Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (8 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: As the Taoiseach knows, Brexit had a disproportionate impact on the fishing sector. The Common Fisheries Policy review is looming. What is the Government's approach to that review in terms of addressing the burden share and quota share issue facing the Irish fleet? I understand that there will be a meeting of the European Council on 12 and 13 December , including marine and fishing...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (8 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I want to raise the issue of the wearing of face masks by children in primary schools. I fundamentally get the necessity to follow NPHET advice, and I have always supported the Taoiseach in that. Following that expert advice has served the Taoiseach, the country and the people well. There comes a point when we have to ask whether the benefits of a measure outweigh the potential harms of...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (8 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 5. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on Brexit is meeting next. [60329/21]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (8 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 6. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on Brexit is meeting next. [60567/21]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Flood Risk Management (8 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I stress again the importance of expediting and streamlining the scheme and getting it right. However, I welcome the interim measures the Minister of State outlined. I also stress that we are having more frequent and severe weather events. Our coastline is being battered, as the Minister of State knows well, being from Waterford. It is not just towns being flooded. Piers are being washed...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Flood Risk Management (8 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I commend the emergency services, the fire services and Cork County Council, which were out since 5 a.m. on Tuesday trying to battle back the north Atlantic, an impossible task without a flood defence. I am assured some of the measures they took prevented further damage, but we have to acknowledge their incredible efforts. It is now expected that every time there is a southerly wind and a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Carbon Budgets: Engagement with the Climate Change Advisory Council (7 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Apologies have been received from Deputy Leddin, the Chair of the committee. I am not aware of any other apologies having been received. This session is the start of our engagement with the Climate Change Advisory Council regarding carbon budgets and the first of our sessions to discuss carbon budgets. I welcome Ms Marie Donnelly, chair of the Climate Change Advisory Council, and thank...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Carbon Budgets: Engagement with the Climate Change Advisory Council (7 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank Ms Donnelly. I really appreciate that contribution and the elaboration on her written statement. As the meeting is confined to a maximum of three hours, I propose that each member be given two minutes to address their questions to the witnesses, in order to ensure all members get an opportunity to pose questions. Is that agreed? Agreed. I will go first and get the ball rolling....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Carbon Budgets: Engagement with the Climate Change Advisory Council (7 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank Ms Donnelly. She was concerned she would not cover all my points but she did so perfectly in great detail, so I thank her for that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Carbon Budgets: Engagement with the Climate Change Advisory Council (7 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank Senator Higgins. We will have a second round.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Carbon Budgets: Engagement with the Climate Change Advisory Council (7 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I ask the Senator to be very brief.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (7 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 56. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if her Department will consider the Dursey cable car project for funding under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund in view of An Bord Pleanála's decision to grant planning permission for the upgrade of the cable car; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60192/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (7 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 139. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department will investigate if topsoil can be classed as gardening material as opposed to waste; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60532/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (7 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 418. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the measures his Department is considering in order to incentivise the hiring of first-year apprentice construction workers, such as block layers, plasterers and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60531/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Carbon Budgets: Engagement with the Climate Change Advisory Council (7 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I will give Ms Donnelly a chance to reply, because, as I suggested, she did not imply that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Carbon Budgets: Engagement with the Climate Change Advisory Council (7 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank Senator O'Reilly for those questions. I call Deputy Alan Farrell.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Carbon Budgets: Engagement with the Climate Change Advisory Council (7 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank Ms Donnelly for that response. I give her the opportunity to sum up or make further comments if she wishes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Carbon Budgets: Engagement with the Climate Change Advisory Council (7 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank Ms Donnelly. Her offer of support and to communicate with us when we feel it is necessary is very encouraging. We have had well over two hours of intensive questioning. Usually in these sessions two or three witnesses are present to share the answering responsibilities, but Ms Donnelly has managed to field all these questions alone. The answers and the detail will be very helpful...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Carbon Budgets: Engagement with the Climate Change Advisory Council (7 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: We have heard that one before.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Carbon Budgets: Engagement with the Climate Change Advisory Council (7 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: To be fair, I do not think Ms Donnelly implied that.