Results 1-14 of 14 for waste management speaker:Maureen O'Sullivan

Environmental Impact of Quarries and Incinerators: Motion [Private Members] (4 Dec 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: ...are discussing today are included in that with aspects of the Fianna Fáil's Private Members' motion and the Sinn Féin amendment. The motion calls on the Government to prioritise prevention and recycling of waste over incineration, and to implement a community-led zero waste policy. The Sinn Féin amendment calls for an increase in the number of recycling centres and the...

Animal Welfare: Motion [Private Members] (3 Oct 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: ...with several weeks' notice. When improvement notices were given, the premises were invited to comply. A puppy farm passed by the local authority had multiples of the permitted number of dogs which were living in absolute squalor. County managers are being compelled into initiating enforcement procedures. We do not see any urgency in ensuring improvements are carried out and, in the...

Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (19 Jan 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: ...We must ensure that we do not give, on one hand, and then undermine ourselves, on the other. This divesting from the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, ISIF, under the remit of the National Treasury Management Agency, NTMA, is a signal that we are serious. It is not even immediate but involves a five year process from the commencement of the Act. This divestment would be in line with...

Local Government Reform (Amendment) (Directly Elected Mayor of Dublin) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 Nov 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: ...within each council in the gift of the political party or grouping taking it in turn over the course of the life of that authority. Part of tomorrow's debate will centre on establishing a regional authority for Dublin. The details in that Bill are very clear and manageable. If we get it right in Dublin, it will be a template for Cork, Galway, Waterford and Limerick. Getting it right...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest: Statements (8 Jul 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: ...people with the necessary qualities motivation and enthusiasm for these jobs. It is not simply a question of qualification. I am a former teacher and I am still involved in schools. I chair the board of management of a primary school. I know the type of person is a more important consideration than the qualification. The letters after a person's name does not make him or her a good...

Housing Provision: Motion [Private Members] (23 Sep 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: ...that sections of society are in dire circumstances. There is a commitment to end long-term homelessness by 2016 but I cannot see it being met. In the north inner city, poor housing standards are compounded by illegal dumping and poor waste management and collection. Rent allowance has to be increased. It is a short-term measure but it would certainly help. Homeless budgets have to be...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Private Rented Accommodation Sector (8 Oct 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: ...Community and Local Government if and when legislation will be brought forward which seeks to address on-going issues in the private rental accommodation sector including landlord/tenant relations, waste management and sub-standard accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42433/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Private Rented Accommodation Standards (1 Oct 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: ..., Community and Local Government when he will introduce housing legislation in relation to private accommodation that will address enhancing accountability of landlords in housing standards and waste management; the main issues that will be covered in the Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40418/13]

Housing (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 May 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: ...programme to take on all of the aspects of housing, whether it is local authority housing, private rented housing, ghost estates, the role of NAMA or the housing associations. An ancillary problem that is very bad in Dublin Central is the issue of waste management and illegal dumping, which is becoming almost a plague in certain parts of the inner city. It keeps being pushed between the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Waste Management (17 Jan 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the progress made to date in developing new regulatory structures for waste management; if he has further details regarding the introduction of on the spot fines for incidents of fly tipping or small scale illegal dumping. [2154/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Private Rented Accommodation Provision (18 Sep 2012)

Maureen O'Sullivan: ...overcrowding in their properties, to prevent the dereliction of their rented accommodation internally and externally, to replace and maintain appliances in their properties for their tenants and to manage waste and dumping; the legal avenues that exist for communities and residents in Dublin Central that are having difficulties with landlords who are not addressing these issues; and if he...

Health Service Plan 2012: Statements (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

Maureen O'Sullivan: ...fortune. Deputy Catherine Murphy referred to suicide prevention. I mentioned previously Oasis Counselling Centre in my constituency, which centre is part of the Deora project. It is a small well-managed project and allows for direct access for those in difficulty, particularly those presenting with suicidal tendencies and addictions. Many counselling services will not take on people who...

European Summit: Motion (8 Dec 2011)

Maureen O'Sullivan: ...of being in Europe. I voted against the Nice treaty and the two Lisbon treaties. I have always felt there were threats to or an undermining of our identity, independence and our capacity to manage our own affairs and that we were very much leaving ourselves at the disposal of the Goldman Sachs of this world. Certain sections of society did very well out of the EU. We know of the...

Water Utilities: Motion (13 Jan 2011)

Maureen O'Sullivan: ...checks. The council made particular suggestions about the use of rainwater and gardening. Flood protection measures have also been undertaken. However, our individual responsibility not to waste water will not be enough without significant investment in infrastructure. With €1 billion being spent every year on water treatment and supply, one would have thought there would be an...