Results 2,261-2,280 of 5,534 for speaker:Maureen O'Sullivan

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (18 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 158. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will reconsider the decision made by her Department to deport a family (details supplied) in view of the fact that the family is in a vulnerable situation, in particular their five-year old child who was born here; if her attention has been drawn to the inadequate supports that were available to the family at the time they signed the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Agreement: American Chamber of Commerce Ireland (18 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: One might be forgiven for thinking the delegates are like the fairy godmother or godfather and, with a magic wand, all of our problems will be solved through the TTIP and trade agreements, with austerity becoming a distant memory. There are concerns in civil society and among NGOs about the lack of serious and meaningful debate. I take it that the delegates welcome the debate and that there...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Agreement: American Chamber of Commerce Ireland (18 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Would the delegates agree that there is a need for independent economic analysis of the possible impacts on Ireland?

Leaders' Questions (19 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I want to acknowledge the work done by and the commitment of the local community development projects and the range of services they have been providing throughout the country over many years. There are services for children, including crèches, after school and homework clubs, one-to-one tuition and back to education. There is a range of services for older people, including meals,...

Leaders' Questions (19 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: If what the Minister said was valid then concern and stress would not be caused to community development groups and communities around the country. I wish to focus on two groups in particular, one of which is the group in the north inner city, which is at a particular disadvantage because it does not have a partnership. A total of 16 of the projects have come together in a loose alliance...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (19 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 27. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is committed to engaging in the outstanding issues he referred to at the Animal Health and Welfare Conference which took place on 16 May 2014 in Dublin Castle; if he is committed to re-engaging on the outstanding issues of hare coursing, digging out of foxes, badger culling, fur farming and the use of animals in circuses; and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Regulations (19 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 103. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if his attention has been drawn to the content in the magazine (details supplied) which reveals that on 1 December 2013 hounds hunted a deer; if he will carry out an investigation into the potential breach of the Wildlife Amendment Act 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26099/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Dormant Accounts Fund Administration (19 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 114. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government in relation to his declared intention to publish a dormant accounts disbursement action plan, if he has consulted only with some Government Departments and with the special purpose agency Pobal with regard to the preparation of that action plan; the reason that led to the exclusion of all other stakeholders in the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Dormant Accounts Fund Administration (19 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 115. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the analysis expressed in the Reaching Out – Guidelines on Consultation document, published by the Department of the Taoiseach, that consultation supports greater transparency, which is an important principle of good governance, that consultation helps to ensure that the operations of Government and...

Other Questions: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (24 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 70. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason An Grianán is not included on the list of institutions covered by the restorative justice scheme; and if she will make available the list of institutions excluded and the basis for their exclusion. [26574/14]

Other Questions: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (24 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: My question relates to why An Grianán was not included in the list of institutions covered by the restorative justice scheme, the other institutions that were not included and the basis for their exclusion.

Other Questions: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (24 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I want to put on the record of the House two letters I received from ladies who were in An Grianán as I think they show the difficulties unique to that institution. A woman I will refer to as Anne wrote to me on behalf of "An Grianán girls" who were refused the ex gratiascheme. She was 11 years old when she was sent to An Grianán and put in time at the laundry. She did not...

Other Questions: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (24 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: The woman in question did appeal to the Ombudsman and I saw the letter received in reply. The Ombudsman said he understood the rationale behind this person's arguments in support of her case and he was sympathetic. However, he was prevented from acting because of the nature of the scheme. This all illustrates that the industrial schools, Magdalen laundries and mother and child homes...

Other Questions: Magdalen Laundries (24 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 73. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide statistics on the number of women applying to the Magdalen fund who have accepted compensation from the fund to date; the number who have had their applications denied on the basis that the institution in which they spent time is not covered by the scheme; the numbers who listed An Grianan as the institution in which they...

Other Questions: Magdalen Laundries (24 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: The Minister answered part of the question earlier. I sought statistics regarding those who have accepted compensation under the Magdalen fund and those who have applications pending. However, another few aspects need to be addressed.

Other Questions: Magdalen Laundries (24 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I acknowledge what has been done to date and the Minister's response when I raised this issue on Leaders' Questions recently. However, there is a problem in that only 50% of the applicants have been dealt with and the pace is slow. Can those who are of advanced years or who have serious health problems be prioritised? Is the Minister satisfied that the Department is in receipt of all the...

Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: The year 2016 approaches and with it the commemoration of the Easter Rising. While we have many defining moments in our history, the Easter Rising is a particularly significant one. We have had a number of celebrations to date including the strike and Lock-out and Cumann na mBan, which have been very well organised and dignified. The events in store for the anniversaries of the outbreak of...

Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I thank the Taoiseach. I will be in touch with his office to set up the meeting as soon as possible. When he was director of the National Museum of Ireland, Dr. Pat Wallace made these points and it was his considered view that any consent should be mindful of the national historic importance of the Moore Street area, including its laneways and buildings. This was reiterated by the National...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Yield (24 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 140. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of revenue that would be gathered in the current year from the imposition of a 70% wealth tax on all income above €150,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26807/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (24 Jun 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 220. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the current status of all extension applications in schools (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27180/14]