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

Christopher O'Sullivan: Ms Donnelly has been facing questions for well over two hours now. It has been intense and, in fairness, the answers have not been brief; they have been full of detail. There are members offering for a second round of questioning if she is up for continuing.

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

Christopher O'Sullivan: In addition to a climate crisis, we also have a biodiversity crisis with the mass extinction of species. Nowhere is it more apparent than here in Ireland. There is a continuing debate and some uncertainty about the role of this committee, the Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action, in addressing the biodiversity crisis. For me and for most people there is a clear link between...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (2 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: It is 2 December and Christmas is in full swing. As the Tánaiste will be well aware, Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and the team of elves are absolutely flat-out in their workshop in Lapland trying to make toys for the children of Ireland and children right across the globe. He will also be aware, in his role as Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, that there is an issue with the...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Direct Provision System (2 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 121. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of meetings of the programme board overseeing the White Paper to End Direction Provision have taken place; the number of properties being examined by the Programme Board for the purposes of the new accommodation model; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59451/21]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (1 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Madigan, for attending. I appreciate the difficult task she has in trying to rectify what seems to be a crisis in special needs assistant, SNA, shortages and allocations. At the same time, I must speak up on behalf of the parents of children with special needs. Principals of national schools throughout the country, and in west Cork, seem to be engaged...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (1 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: This is the type of thing that is happening on the ground.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (1 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: It is proof that the NCSE has no idea of what is happening on the ground and that needs to be resolved.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (1 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I genuinely appreciate the efforts that are being made. I do not disregard the figure of in excess of 19,000 SNAs that are in circulation. That is a large increase, and we must acknowledge it. At the same time, in many instances, the increase in SNA allocations is not being reflected on the ground. In the cases I outlined, many of the schools have applied to the NCSE and appealed...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Elimination of Abuse Towards Referees, Officials and Players in Sport: Discussion (1 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I got all the opening statements but I had to leave the meeting for a while, so I apologise in advance for any repetition or any questions that have been already asked. This is an important session to highlight the abuse, mainly of referees, but also of players and management across the board in terms of abusive language, etc., in sport. What was highlighted in the opening statements is...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Elimination of Abuse Towards Referees, Officials and Players in Sport: Discussion (1 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: What Mr. Slattery outlined is pretty stark. Would any of the other witnesses like to add to that?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Elimination of Abuse Towards Referees, Officials and Players in Sport: Discussion (1 Dec 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank the witnesses for responding. I am struck by the seriousness of some of the incidents. Mr. Slattery spoke of that feeling of loneliness. That must be a terrible place to be. I acknowledge the witnesses have called for supports. The following question may have been already asked, but what are the existing supports in each of the organisations for someone who finds himself or...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government (30 Nov 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: The income threshold for fuel allowance will increase to €120 in January and the overall rate of payment will also increase. That is proof that carbon tax can be used to protect the most vulnerable in society. When it comes to assessing those who qualify for fuel allowance, I am asking that we show far more flexibility and discretion. I also ask that payments such as carer's...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government (30 Nov 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 16. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the implementation of the programme for Government. [57669/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (30 Nov 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 77. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the measures being taken to reduce the lengthy timeframe for completion of apprenticeships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58657/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (30 Nov 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 90. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the details of the planned allocation of supports for the further and higher education sector announced as part of Budget 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58629/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Nov 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 208. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the issue that small hospitality providers are experiencing with employment wage subsidy scheme and the qualifying criteria of 30% reduction of turnover; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59090/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Research and Development (30 Nov 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 453. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the next national research and innovation strategy including the key priority areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58630/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Electric Vehicles: Discussion (30 Nov 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I welcome the witnesses. I apologise because I was in the Dáil and I am dipping in and out of the meeting. I missed caught of the opening statements. I missed many of the questions of committee members, so the witnesses can be certain that I will repeat some of them. I will plough on. Dr. Byrne commented in his opening statement on many of the negative aspects of a move towards 1...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Electric Vehicles: Discussion (30 Nov 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I fully agree.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Electric Vehicles: Discussion (30 Nov 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I think Mr. Cooke is the right person to direct my other question to. I was saying that I can see a future in three, four or five years where most of the cars on the road will be electric vehicles. What is a realistic timeline to get to that point?