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Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (6 Apr 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: ...that of the Taoiseach, need to be applauded. I specifically refer to what he said to the people of Ukraine who find themselves in Ireland as refugees, that "our home is your home." We have to echo that and put those words into action. With 32,000 Ukrainian refugees expected to arrive in Ireland before Easter, there is a massive task to accommodate them. It will not be an easy...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (22 Feb 2022)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I echo the concerns expressed by other members and the Chairman on the gate being left open on grey hydrogen, particularly as low-carbon hydrogen has not been defined yet. The fear is that the roll-out of our own green hydrogen, offshore wind and floating offshore wind will be delayed if we leave the door open to the development of grey hydrogen which would be sourced from fossil fuels. We...

Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence: Statements (6 Jul 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: ...it is dealt with by the Government to be taken out of Tusla, which at the end of the day is a child and family body, and instead to have its own place within Government and within a Department. I echo that call today because it is vital if we are serious about dealing with this. By doing that, we can stop the silence, the stigma and the shame that is associated with domestic violence,...

Covid-19 (Agriculture, Food and the Marine): Statements (17 Feb 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: ...whereby existing licensed merchants can continue to issue prescriptions for these veterinary medicinal products. That would be of significant benefit to farmers going forward. I wish to echo the concerns raised by other Deputies with regard to point-to-point racing. I would love to know the measures that will be taken to cushion the impact the cancellation of point-to-point racing...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on the Arts Council: Discussion (25 Nov 2020)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Every member has echoed the comments made on the importance of the arts and the challenges they face during this pandemic and the resilience they have shown. My question is similar to that of Senator Byrne with regard to how the increased arts funding budgeted for next year will be administered and how it will filter down to the artists and the people who could benefit most from it. I...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Future of Public Service Broadcasting and Impact of Covid-19 on the Media Sector: Discussion (11 Nov 2020)

Christopher O'Sullivan: ...locked behind closed doors as well or the beast from the east weather event. The support and information that station gave to the public, as well as the comfort that it was, was significant. I echo the witnesses' calls. They have made a couple of simple requests regarding the reintroduction of the waiver of the levy and the expansion of the sound and vision scheme, something that I would...

Vote 33 - Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (9 Jul 2020)

Christopher O'Sullivan: ...needs targeted funding in order to put in place proper and effective mental health programmes. I welcome the Minister's reference to the possible establishment of an industry task force. I echo the calls for a meeting with stakeholders. There is another issue with the PUP which I would like the Minister to bring to Cabinet. For some reason, random events workers are receiving the...

Covid-19 (Education and Skills): Statements (20 May 2020)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I echo Deputy Byrne's comments on children in special classes and ASD units. These children have had to go without speech and occupational therapy, movement breaks and psychological supports since 12 March. I know of a child who gets up every morning, puts on her coat and schoolbag and goes to the front door to wait for a taxi that will never arrive. That is heartbreaking. I cannot even...