Results 2,161-2,180 of 5,534 for speaker:Maureen O'Sullivan

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Industry Lobbying (13 May 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 603. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to counteract the lobbying force of tobacco companies and their spreading of misinformation about the tobacco industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21174/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Neuro-Rehabilitation Policy (13 May 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 613. To ask the Minister for Health if reform of neuro-rehabilitation care here is included as part of the universal health insurance; if it will address the long waiting lists, including up to a year for patients in comas or semi-responsive states, and the fact there are only seven rehabilitation when the Neurological Alliance of Ireland states the country needs 26; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (14 May 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 17. To ask the Minister for Health his reasons for banning a smoking cessation aid which has been effective for long-term smokers trying to cease tobacco smoking; if there have been tests on electronic cigarettes and electronic vapour devices which determined his decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21152/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Treatment Programmes Policy (14 May 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 52. To ask the Minister for Health in respect of the national substance misuse strategy 2009-16 review published in March, if he will outline the policy level activities carried out in response to rising polydrug use here and the actions carried out so far under the research and information pillar, supply pillar and prevention pillar in respect of polydrug use; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (14 May 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 64. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding a reduction in tax credits in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21674/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (14 May 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 155. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality following this week's judgment of the European Court of Justice in Case C 604/12 H. N. v. Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Ireland, Attorney General, if she is considering introducing a single procedure for international protection by way of statutory instrument or amending legislation in advance of the immigration, residence and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (14 May 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 152. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality in respect of the European Commission on 30 January 2014 adopting the implementing Regulation (EU) No. 118/2014 which outlines the rules for application of the Dublin III regulations, when a statutory instrument will be introduced to amend or replace the 2003 order to give full effect to the new EU regulations; and if she will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (14 May 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 153. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality in respect of the European Commission implementing Regulation (EU) No. 118/2014 which relates only to the previous Dublin II regulations, the way her Department in practical terms will operate the order in relation to the Dublin III which became effective on 1 January 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21680/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (14 May 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 154. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if her Department is currently making determinations in accordance with the regulations as to which member states are responsible for processing applications for international protection; if the current practice is conforming to EU law; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21681/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Business of Joint Committee (14 May 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Would it be appropriate to send the good wishes of the committee to Senator Norris?

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 May 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Intense attention has been paid to the housing situation in recent weeks. The Technical Group tabled a Private Members' motion on it at the end of April. We have had Leaders' Questions, Topical Issues, Other Questions and much media attention. The one thing on which we can agree is that there is a crisis which requires prompt attention so people feel a resolution is coming. Although the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (15 May 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 15. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent of consultation with stakeholders-employers in Dublin Port to date regarding future development plans for the port; his role in the master plan for Dublin Port; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21292/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (15 May 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 48. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has made available a copy of his decision or order giving effect to the National Transport Authority Integrated Implementation Plan 2013-2018; and if not, the reasons it is not available to members of the public and public representatives; the funding for the plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21291/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Universal Social Charge Application (27 May 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 14. To ask the Minister for Finance the rationale behind the suggestion of increasing the universal social charge by 7%, when assurances were given that the USC was only a temporary measure; his view on whether the taxpayer can afford this increase on top of the upcoming water charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23045/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Debt Cancellation (27 May 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 15. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will act in support of a range of countries around the world that are experiencing debt distress by raising their cases through Ireland's membership of the World Bank and IMF and through relevant regional banks which lend to those countries; if he will pay particular attention to the Caribbean region where this month the Caribbean Community, CARICOM,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Oversight (27 May 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 68. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the specifics of the new initiative he launched in the meeting of the Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation, through which Ireland, Mozambique, Finland and Switzerland will work together to strengthen the quality and co-ordination of development co-operation in Mozambique and to bring new donors, such...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (27 May 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 69. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade in view of the recent National Commemoration of the Irish Famine, and Ireland's own experience with famine, if he will address the ongoing failure of the international community to deliver aid to those starving to death in Syria as caused by the Assad's regime policy of starve/surrender; if he will insist that aid is...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Levy (27 May 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 145. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the Government's potential levy charge on insurance companies and its potential contribution to a distress fund for homeowners without flood cover; the amount of funds that will go towards the Office of Public Works flood relief schemes to increase insurability of homes in certain areas; the amount that will go towards...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: NAMA Portfolio (27 May 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 155. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will direct the National Asset Management Agency to publish its property portfolios in its entirety in order to make vacant properties visible and possibly available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19454/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Family Income Supplement Applications (27 May 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 470. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the current average length of time for a family income supplement application to be processed in her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23303/14]