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

Maureen O'Sullivan: I move amendment No. 14:In page 35, between lines 7 and 8, to insert the following:“(3) For the purposes of this section, regulations made under section 3 must—(a) only include new revisions directly associated with the revised procedure for repossessing of local authority dwellings, and (b) not provide less favourable terms than the current agreement with the tenant in any...

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

Maureen O'Sullivan: Time will tell if the section 29A approach is the more positive.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Council Funding (11 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 19. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he envisages funding for his Department will be maintained for the year 2015 at the same levels as the year 2014; the funding priorities he envisages for the new year; if funding for the Heritage Council will be maintained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24284/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service Remit (11 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 25. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will outline the work his Department is doing in regard to the biodiversity crisis in Ireland as was highlighted by National Biodiversity Week; the way the National Parks and Wildlife Service is addressing biodiversity concerns in our national parks such as a potential population decrease in badgers due to badger culling and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Magdalen Laundries (11 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 130. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will ensure that there are no additional delays or interruptions on the Magdalen implementation plan especially by supporting the completion of pending legislation and the expeditious payment of pensions. [24948/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Magdalen Laundries (11 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 131. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she supports the broader interpretation of Justice Quirke's recommendations on health care which will afford all women, regardless of place of residence, full health care equal to the holders of the HAA card. [24949/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in South Sudan: Concern, GOAL and Oxfam (11 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I refer to South Sudan before this conflict broke out when it had two and a half years of relative peace. Parliamentary democracy - if we can call it that - was very fragile. Can this be put down to what happened between the north and the south with regard to oil supplies? Oil is always accompanied by corruption. I read the message from the eminent African leaders about the hopes for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (12 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 170. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will keep immigration reform as a priority on her Department's agenda; if she will ensure that legislation introduced and intended to be published will be done within the time frame given; if she will ensure that the Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill will be published by the end of this year as previously indicated; and if she...

Other Questions: Architectural Heritage (17 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 67. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce legislation which will put on a primary statutory basis a universal requirement to have new developments in keeping with surrounding buildings of historical and architectural significance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24541/14]

Other Questions: Architectural Heritage (17 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Does the Minister have plans to introduce legislation which will put on a primary statutory basis a universal requirement that new developments will take into account surrounding buildings if they are of historical or architectural significance?

Other Questions: Architectural Heritage (17 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I am taken aback by the Minister of State's answer. It would appear from her reply that the Minister of State is saying there is sufficient legislation to prevent deterioration and protect these structures. If there was legislation concerning specific planning rules that would be applicable to the area around historic sites, however, we would not be left with the current situation in Moore...

Other Questions: Architectural Heritage (17 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: The proof of the pudding is in the eating, and the proof is what we see in Moore Street at present. This issue has been pursued with the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht ad infinitum. He has done what he says he can do in regard to the national monument at 14-17 Moore Street. Surely the local development plans should also take account of the aesthetics of the surrounding area....

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Community Development Projects (17 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 73. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the chaos surrounding the rolling out of the social inclusion and community activation programme; if he has received reports of the insufficient information supplied to voluntary and community organisations currently delivering local community development programmes; if he is aware that...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Residential Institutions Issues (17 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 235. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the outstanding issues in relation to a person (details supplied) will be finalised by Caranua in order to ensure the continuity of the health, recovery and further education of applicants is maintained and progressed for this person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25505/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ministerial Meetings (17 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 387. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will meet relatives of the signatories to the 1916 Proclamation on the proposed development with the National Asset Management Agency funding of the Moore Street 1916 Battleground, the most historic site in modern Irish history, according to the National Museum of Ireland and historically beyond price according to the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Provision (17 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 443. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will expand on the new national framework for housing supply as introduced in the Construction 2020 plan; the way this will address social housing needs in terms of increasing supply for those who need it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25488/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Control of Dogs (17 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 444. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the current Control of Dogs Act 1998 regulations inhibit the dog breeds listed in becoming registered assistance and therapy dogs; if he will consider reviewing this legislation in view of statements issued by hundreds of organisations, including Dogs Trust Ireland; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (17 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 538. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine what was involved in the invitation process in the lead up to the Dublin Castle animal welfare conference held on 16 May 2014; the way his Department selected requests to attend; the reason hunting organisations were invited while other animal welfare groups were not invited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26096/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (17 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 539. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the latest incident which occurred in Tipperary town involving a pony being abandoned after it was driven into a heavy wooden fence while participating in a Sulky race; if his attention has been drawn to the excessive speeds at which these ponies are driven often by children as young as ten years...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (17 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 540. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will ensure there are sufficient strict regulations that coursing will not take place in weather conditions that are adverse and difficult for the animals in question, hares and greyhounds; and if so that coursing events will be cancelled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24286/14]