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

Christopher O'Sullivan: Dr. Ó Tuama makes a very good point. That public transport option is a non-runner for me at the moment. We need to get to a point where it is and it becomes easy. I take Dr. Ó Tuama's point.

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

Christopher O'Sullivan: I have two further questions, one being for Dr. O'Tuama. I am glad he mentioned the bicycle festival in Clonakilty and the Bike Circus. Those concerned comprise an extraordinary group. Not only are they promoting cycling, but they are also promoting getting more use and a longer life out of bicycles. For a long time now, the group has been advocating safer cycling routes in and around...

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

Christopher O'Sullivan: It is a tricky one. It is a shame because there is huge public support and community support. Dr. Ó Tuama hit the nail on the head in that Clonakilty to Inchydoney is the perfect example. It is a shame that, for the benefit of the community and safe travel, it is not facilitated as easily as it should be. I take Dr. Ó Tuama's point. It is a tricky one to answer and I get that.

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

Christopher O'Sullivan: Where they are looking for a fast charger in a public car park, that first step would come from the area engineers in the local authority, who would identify where it may be suitable and then assess it.

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

Christopher O'Sullivan: Is that funded by the local authority?

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (25 Nov 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 91. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will consider awarding the fuel allowance to recipients of half-rate carer’s payments in cases in which the person has another social welfare payment but no other source of income, as in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57926/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Insurance (25 Nov 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 113. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the strategies in place to ensure that persons can receive information regarding their insurance contributions record ahead of retirement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58019/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (25 Nov 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 161. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of community gardaí in the Clonakilty, Bandon and Bantry Garda districts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57974/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Strategies (25 Nov 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 163. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made in relation to the youth justice strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57973/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Energy Prices (25 Nov 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 273. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons applying for assistance with energy costs under the exceptional needs payment scheme, by county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58020/21]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Climate Change Negotiations (24 Nov 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 3. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the COP26 United Nations Climate Change Conference. [57047/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Co-operation (24 Nov 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 165. To ask the Minister for Health if support will be considered for additional expenses such as accommodation for the family of patients who have to travel for treatment under the cross-Border directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57645/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Schemes (23 Nov 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 96. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the implementation of the new Covid learning and support scheme which aims to help mitigate the impact of Covid-19 on students’ learning and well-being; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57306/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Programmes (23 Nov 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 100. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of applications and grants under the school energy retrofit pathfinder programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57307/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (23 Nov 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 366. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the lack of primary school places for children with autism in west County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48668/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (23 Nov 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 437. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will consider awarding the fuel allowance to recipients of the half-rate carer's allowance in cases in which the customer has another social welfare payment but no other source of income; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57641/21]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Nov 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I did not get an opportunity yesterday to contribute to the debate on the National Ambulance Service. I want to take this opportunity to address the urgent need for extra ambulances and ambulance staff in the west Cork area. The Taoiseach knows well the unique geography of west Cork and that it can take anything up to three hours to travel from Cork University Hospital to Castletownbere....

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Business of Joint Committee (17 Nov 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank members for agreeing that I can act as temporary Cathaoirleach for today's meeting. We have one item to be addressed before I call witnesses. Are the minutes of our last private and public committee meetings on 3 November formally agreed and there are no matters arising? Agreed.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing the Broadcasting Sector as a Result of Covid-19: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: We are meeting with representatives from the Community Radio Forum of Ireland, CRAOL, which is also Community Radio Ireland, and the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland, IBI, to discuss the challenges facing the broadcasting sector as a result of Covid-19. I welcome our witnesses to the meeting. I welcome Mr. John Purcell, chairman of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland, and Mr....