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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Oct 2018)

Grace O'Sullivan: We are here today because Ireland is seen as failing on every climate target. As the Taoiseach stated just a few months ago, Ireland is a laggard. All the information is stacking up to show us this. The IPCC report just last week gives us a 12-year window. As a result, our ambition in this area cannot be great enough. I have a number of questions about just transition. In her report,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Oct 2018)

Grace O'Sullivan: Anything that is not answered here will be on the record, so if the witnesses could come back and provide the outstanding answers to the committee, it would be much appreciated.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Oct 2018)

Grace O'Sullivan: Having the facilities to entice FDI into Ireland and being ready to support companies would be worthwhile. I urge IDA Ireland to provide more support in respect of renewables.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Oct 2018)

Grace O'Sullivan: Is there a specific policy on that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Oct 2018)

Grace O'Sullivan: Is there more time for questions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Oct 2018)

Grace O'Sullivan: The Department's remit is business, enterprise and innovation. How will we decouple economic growth from the greenhouse gas emissions? I am a little disappointed because I was hoping for some blue sky stuff today where we would be talking about renewables and the enterprise and opportunities that are happening here and now in renewables and I have heard nothing in that regard. Has Dr....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Oct 2018)

Grace O'Sullivan: If we are going to look to new technologies and new ways of doing things, then what is most important is that we do it for the common good.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Oct 2018)

Grace O'Sullivan: It is important that in moving to clean energy and renewable energies we do things right but as a nation we are not doing it right.

Seanad: Greyhound Racing Bill 2018: Second Stage (17 Oct 2018)

Grace O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister of State for outlining the provisions of this Bill, which is welcome. It was only produced recently despite a long process, which led to its provisions and scheme being complied. It will proceed quickly. We are on Second Stage and Committee Stage is set for next week. I welcome this, as it demonstrates the Minister of State's determination and leadership. I wish we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 42- Department of Rural and Community Development (17 Oct 2018)

Grace O'Sullivan: I congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy Canney. I am delighted he got his promotion and appointment. What mechanisms does the Minister have to ensure that there is a balanced approach to regional funding? I am from the Waterford area and Dr. Senan Cooke was before the committee recently discussing the area made up of Dunhill, Fenor, Boatstrand and Annestown where funding was...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 42- Department of Rural and Community Development (17 Oct 2018)

Grace O'Sullivan: I acknowledge the contribution of Senator Ruane because it is true that community development is an area on which this committee has not focused. We do not have a definition of what that means for us. We sometimes focus too much on rural and do not look at community in terms of urban communities. I draw the Department's attention to a recent ESRI report on SICAP. One of the points made...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2018)

Grace O'Sullivan: I extend my best wishes to the members of Government who are taking up their positions in their new Departments today. I would like to draw particular attention to the incoming Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Deputy Bruton, as he takes up his crucial role. The Minister pronounced on Twitter that he is looking forward to the implementation of the national...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Housing Standards: Discussion (11 Oct 2018)

Grace O'Sullivan: I agree with Deputy O'Dowd that the presentations were very informative. My first question is to the Department. What happens now with the fire safety report? Will there be further research to confirm the extent to which fire safety measures are in place and will this research be ongoing? In light of the necessity for new buildings, does the fire department have the necessary resources...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Housing Standards: Discussion (11 Oct 2018)

Grace O'Sullivan: Is there a list of buildings with this defect?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Housing Standards: Discussion (11 Oct 2018)

Grace O'Sullivan: In the light of the demand for housing, the need to build houses and the lack of skilled personnel in the construction industry and the point made by Ms Hegarty on the personnel required for inspections and fire safety, what is the Department doing to ensure we can scale up in the construction sector?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Housing Standards: Discussion (11 Oct 2018)

Grace O'Sullivan: In regard to the skills shortage, is the Department working with the other Departments in terms of education and training and the acquisition of skills to ensure there will be sufficient skilled people in the industry? There is a significant shortage of skilled staff.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2018)

Grace O'Sullivan: I support what Deputy Corcoran Kennedy said about the role of Met Éireann in communication. I have been thinking about phenology, which relates to plant species. Met Éireann is a communication tool. I think it could serve as a good way of bringing the public on board with regard to climate change. If this is done on a monthly basis, we will have missed all the storms that are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2018)

Grace O'Sullivan: What about existing stock in low-lying areas? What will happen when the next flood occurs in November. There is a storm predicted for this weekend, with onshore southerly winds. We know that the sea level is rising and that families are living in housing in low-lying areas. What is going to happen?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2018)

Grace O'Sullivan: I understand there is a phase 1, but I am getting to the deep retrofit where the State gets in with grants and all of the incentives to do a full and thorough job in one run, as opposed to bit by bit, with such an amount being done this year and a requirement to come back next year to do a deeper job. I am talking about efficiencies and scale.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2018)

Grace O'Sullivan: Can the Department set the BER standard for rented properties?