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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Funding (19 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 283. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the budget allocation for the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission in each of the years 2017, 2018 and to date in 2019; and the budget allocation for GSOC for 2020. [47874/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (19 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 284. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of four wheel drive vehicles attached to each division in the Dublin region as of 12 November 2019. [47875/19]

Progressing Children's Disability Services: Statements (14 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: The working title for this debate is "progressing children's disability services". It must be acknowledged that progress has been made in this area, particularly if one thinks of children with a disability 50 years ago or even 20 years ago. Today there is more understanding of disability and more knowledge about the range of disabilities that exist. We know more about what needs to be...

Financial Challenges Facing RTÉ and its Revised Strategy 2020-2024: Statements (Resumed) (14 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I am sharing time with Deputy Connolly. In looking at recent headlines such as, "RTÉ - a broken broadcaster?", "...financial crisis", and ""Transformational change" needed ...", my initial reaction was to ask what was new because the signs had been there for quite some time. Yesterday I attended a presentation in Buswells Hotel by the Nevin Economic Research Institute in which it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Business and Human Rights: Discussion (14 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: It is so good that the three witnesses are here to present, and I acknowledge the work all three have done. It is obvious that the awards that Front Line Defenders give every year, and in which some of us are involved, really highlight the difficulties and challenges human rights defenders face. The point has been made that the awards and nominations create an awareness and perhaps a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Business and Human Rights: Discussion (14 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Is it the case that it has not been considered?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Business and Human Rights: Discussion (14 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I have a brief question. Do we have an example of a company that is leading on this?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Business and Human Rights: Discussion (14 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: It would be good to have that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Business and Human Rights: Discussion (14 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Perhaps it would be good to have the representatives of one those companies appear before the committee.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hare Coursing (13 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister for her very graphic answer, which has confirmed the need to have suspended the licences and continue the suspension. The Minister has an awful lot of faith in the Irish Coursing Club and the advocates of coursing to report a diseased hare if they come across one. It will not be in their best interests to do so. I read about the roadmap the Minister had been drawing...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hare Coursing (13 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Táim buíoch don deis atá agam labhairt ar an ábhar seo agus go bhfuil an tAire i láthair. There has been clear expert advice from scientists at the National Parks and Wildlife Service that the RHD2 virus could potentially wipe out the entire hare population. The hare is iconic in our culture. The virus is highly contagious and we have the facts in that regard. It...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (13 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 78. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied with the ability of the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman to act in the interest of aggrieved parties that are facing issues with their financial service provider; his views on whether the service offered to consumers could be improved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46528/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (13 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 79. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 50 of 26 September 2019, the way in which he can address the unfairness for persons cohabiting, in many cases in long-term relationships, and those without children through other possible measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46527/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (13 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 89. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason large polluters such as the airline sector were not considered for increased carbon related taxation as a means to make carbon taxes more equitable in view of the increase in carbon taxes and related climate change mitigation expenses being levied on many persons and households in budget 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42280/19]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: EU Programmes (13 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 109. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his attention has been drawn to the issues involving the INTERREG 111a Programme 2000-2006, priority 2, measure 3: renewable energy and an application by a company (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Belgian public prosecutor has opened a file regarding allegations of fraud against the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (13 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 182. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the HSE is continuing to refuse to pay the Dublin Fire Brigade for the ambulance service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46904/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord na gCon Staff (13 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 191. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of employees as of November 2019 that are employed by the Irish Greyhound Board; the breakdown of roles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46872/19]

Inquiry into the death of Shane O’Farrell: Motion [Private Members] (12 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: In 2011, 23 year old Shane O'Farrell was cycling and was killed in a road accident by somebody who was on bail and had multiple previous convictions for theft, drugs and road traffic offences. I have met many people in my ten years here but Shane's mother made a tremendous impact. She and her family have been tireless since 2011 in seeking justice for Shane. The injustice comes from an...

Inquiry into the death of Shane O’Farrell: Motion [Private Members] (12 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I wish to share time with Deputy Pringle.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: International Agreements (12 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 50. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the need for binding legislation here to secure due diligence for business and human rights to ensure mandatory guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46258/19]