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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: General Scheme of Dublin Docklands Development Authority (Dissolution) Bill 2014: Discussion (10 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I thank Deputy Catherine Murphy, whose place on this committee I am taking today. As someone who was born and lives in the docklands, I am very aware of relationships there. It must be acknowledged that there have been very fractious relationships between communities and the DDDA over the years, and these issues have not all been resolved satisfactorily for some of those communities, so...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: General Scheme of Dublin Docklands Development Authority (Dissolution) Bill 2014: Discussion (10 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: We all acknowledge the positive things, but one of the sad things is the extent of gated communities in the docklands area. The number of such communities is massive compared to the traditional communities. We must keep an eye on that so that we can have space for families and the traditional type of housing and it is not all high-rise. The DDDA would love to have 20-storey buildings all...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Commemorative Events (11 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 3. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent of consultation made in relation to the celebration and commemoration of the historical events of 1912-1922; the remit of the Decades Committee in the Dáil; the extent of its work to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24540/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Commemorative Events (11 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: My question relates to the extent of public consultation on the celebration of the historical events of the period from 1912 to 1922 and the remit of the all-party working group or decades committee.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Commemorative Events (11 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: As a member of the decades committee, I am aware of the extent of input into the committee. I note that the mission statement of the advisory group refers to ensuring "that significant events are commemorated accurately, proportionately and appropriately in tone". I acknowledge that many of the commemorations thus far have been extremely well-organised, dignified and fitting, although...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Commemorative Events (11 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I was getting at the idea of having a space for ordinary citizens to give their views on how these events should be commemorated to ensure their voices are also listened to. The suggestion that there be a royal presence at the 1916 commemorations is controversial and it would be good to get the views of ordinary citizens on it. Will the decade of commemorations be extended to include the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Monuments (11 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 5. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will prescribe an oversight mechanism in his Department and under his remit to ensure consistency in local authority local development plans for the protection of historically important sites, monuments or buildings of architectural importance as local authority treatment of important areas and sites is done in a case-by-case...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Monuments (11 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Will the Minister prescribe an oversight mechanism in his Department and under his remit to ensure consistency in local authority local development plans for the protection of historically important sites, monuments or buildings of architectural importance as local authority treatment of important areas and sites is done in a case-by-case manner?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Monuments (11 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Currently, there is no national legislation which outlines specific planning rules applicable to sites of development which are near national monuments or listed and preserved buildings. We are talking about the aesthetics of what we have besides national monuments. Conceivably, we could have a massive shopping centre at the entrance to Newgrange or a nightclub right beside the GPO. If...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Monuments (11 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I hope that legislation will not be too late for what is happening around Moore Street now. There is no way the Amsterdam authorities would allow a similar development to the one on Moore Street besides the Anne Frank house or the Polish authorities allow one besides Auschwitz. Like a Martin Luther King moment, I have a dream for Moore Street in which we have the national monument there...

Other Questions: Commemorative Events (11 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 17. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he is satisfied that plans to date to commemorate and celebrate the centenary of the 1916 Rising are such as will be fitting for such a momentous occasion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24287/14]

Other Questions: Commemorative Events (11 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: My question relates to the fittingness of the commemoration of 1916. I quote Professor Diarmaid Ferriter who said:It would be naive to believe or expect that the current period of commemoration will not be affected by contemporary politics and coloured by who is in power; history illustrates that these have always been factors.Political capital has been made out of commemorations in the past...

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (11 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I move amendment No. 3:In page 8, between lines 14 and 15, to insert the following:“(iii) the tenancy supports that are available to the tenant from the local authority and other agencies,”.The discussion about anti-social behaviour is a difficult area. The difficulty applies to all of us who work with local authorities. Certainly in the north inner city I have seen the...

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (11 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: That is a pity, because we are trying to do everything to prevent it from getting to that stage. If other contacts or agencies could be of assistance, including them in the letter of warning would be beneficial. If someone is evicted, it causes further problems in the long run in terms of homelessness. Who will pick up the pieces? Anything and everything that could be done should be done.

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (11 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: There is another aspect to this matter, namely, the extent of addiction in the north inner city. Many children are being brought up by grandparents because of their parents' addiction. The grandchildren have grown into adulthood in their grandparents' local authority flats and houses. When a grandparent dies, the grandchild faces a difficulty because his or her needs are not matched by the...

Leaders' Questions (11 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: The Taoiseach made an intensive, whirlwind visit to Silicon Valley and San Francisco recently. He visited an array of media and technology companies, including Facebook, Cisco and eBay. We acknowledge the work of the Government in attracting investment, employment and growth, but there is another side to the coin. One aspect concerns Irish workers, while the other concerns Ireland's...

Leaders' Questions (11 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I would ask about the public procurement aspect. We know the printing industry in this country has been decimated in recent years, with an estimated loss of some 5,000 jobs. I want to move to another aspect, namely, Ireland's reputation, which brings in the tax issue. I believe multinationals' idea of social responsibility equals more profit for their shareholders. How do they get more...

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (11 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Ten working days - two weeks - is too short for someone in this stressful position, regardless of the reasons for being in it in the first place. Tenants face all sorts of issue, for example, difficulties with language, literacy or addiction. Some will face the threat of eviction and homelessness. Given everything that this entails, I would opt for a period of 15 days.

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (11 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I apologise for not having been present to move amendment No. 5; I was speaking somewhere else at the time it was due to be moved. It is relevant in this instance because an exclusion order is sometimes needed against just one individual, not an entire family. Some of the earlier discussion was on the support mechanisms that could be put in place, depending on the age of the individual, in...

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (11 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: When we talk about young people and anti-social behaviour, we must examine the inter-agency approach needed. I am thinking of my background in youth services. When I consider youth services in the north inner city, I note the excellent work they are doing with challenging youth through youth clubs, youth projects, Garda diversion projects and the JLO system. This is at the preventive stage...