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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens' Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Maybe they should not answer that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Citizens' Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: This is not a question; it is more about what we should do out of this session. We are currently having sessions on the citizens' assembly and biodiversity. We will put a report together on the recommendations for that, which will form an Oireachtas report. The previous session was with Inland Fisheries Ireland. One of the things Dr. Ó Cinnéide said that alarmed me was that the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (16 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 52. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his response to the termination of the Black Sea Grain Initiative by Russia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50118/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Future Licences and Contracts to Connect Data Centres to the Gas Network: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: No apologies have been received. The purpose of the meeting today is to discuss the future licences and contracts to connect data centres to the gas network. On behalf of the committee, I welcome representatives from the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities, CRU, and Climate Change Advisory Council, CCAC, to the meeting. From the CRU we have Mr. Jim Gannon, chairperson, Ms Aoife...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Future Licences and Contracts to Connect Data Centres to the Gas Network: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: My first question is for the CRU. Can the representatives explain how a corporate power purchase agreement is more beneficial and sustainable in the long run in terms of data centres?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Future Licences and Contracts to Connect Data Centres to the Gas Network: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Is the idea that it encourages more renewables to come online, as well as more renewable projects?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Future Licences and Contracts to Connect Data Centres to the Gas Network: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: That is very good. In relation to the current energy security situation and lay of the land at the moment, yesterday there was the publication of the energy security strategy. There are some very interesting options in there. In relation to the current scenario and the emergency procurement of 500 MW, can we get an update on that, as well as on the two sites that were proposed?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Future Licences and Contracts to Connect Data Centres to the Gas Network: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Is it the case that the 191 MW will be at the end of this month?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Future Licences and Contracts to Connect Data Centres to the Gas Network: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: When will the 50 MW at Huntstown be?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Future Licences and Contracts to Connect Data Centres to the Gas Network: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Okay. In the context of the outlook for the winter, demand, security and red alerts etc., where does that leave us?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Future Licences and Contracts to Connect Data Centres to the Gas Network: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Would Mr. Melvin say there is far less risk?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Future Licences and Contracts to Connect Data Centres to the Gas Network: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: How much did it cost to deliver those two projects?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Future Licences and Contracts to Connect Data Centres to the Gas Network: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Can Mr. Melvin give a ballpark figure for those two?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Future Licences and Contracts to Connect Data Centres to the Gas Network: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: That is okay. Who won those contracts?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Future Licences and Contracts to Connect Data Centres to the Gas Network: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Mr. Melvin might come back to me on the cost. I appreciate that this is a lot of detail to get from him. I am already out of time, but I want to go to Ms Donnelly as well. The question of onshore wind is a really tricky debate. Personally, I do not believe it should be as tricky and controversial as it is. We have heard of how some county councils have declared in meetings that they...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Future Licences and Contracts to Connect Data Centres to the Gas Network: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: We know we have failed in this regard but the question is how the hell do we improve.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Future Licences and Contracts to Connect Data Centres to the Gas Network: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Ms Donnelly should never apologise for being from Cork, especially the Old Head, which is heaven. We have a challenge in reaching renewable energy targets and delivering different aspects of energy security. Does Ms Donnelly believe that CRU, EirGrid, ESB Networks and the relevant Departments are working closely enough together? Is there a need for more cohesion, communication and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Future Licences and Contracts to Connect Data Centres to the Gas Network: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: The emergency generation that is coming on line before Christmas is to be welcomed. I thank Ms Donnelly for her replies.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Business of Joint Committee (15 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank my colleagues for allowing me to act as temporary Chair this afternoon. Apologies have been received from Deputies Smyth, Dillon and Munster and from Senator Hoey. We have some committee business to dispose of first. Can I take it the draft minutes of the meeting on 4 October are formally agreed and that there are no matters arising? Agreed.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: The committee is meeting today with key stakeholder groups to continue its examination of the topic of the development of local and community arts. I warmly welcome from the Drama League of Ireland, Mr. Edward Hayden, chairperson; from the Amateur Drama Council of Ireland, Mr. Liam Hannaway, chairman; from the Association of Irish Festivals and Events, Mr. Colm Croffy, executive director;...