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Human Rights Budgeting: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (26 Nov 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Tá sé do-chreidte nach bhfuilimid go léir ar aon intinn maidir le na téarmaí sa ghnó príobháideach seo. Cheapas go mbeimid go léir ag tacú leis na téarmaí. I feel an air of disbelief that we are actually going to vote on this Private Members' motion because who could vote against principles of human rights and equality? Who could...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Banking Sector (26 Nov 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 16. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the measures that are being taken by his Department regarding the current situation whereby a foreign jurisdiction may impose freezes and implement restrictions on Irish banking institutions registered under the Central Bank of Ireland, a situation currently happening with Irish banks being forced to close accounts here with any connection...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Expenditure (26 Nov 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 26. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way he plans to bring Ireland closer to the 0.7% commitment to overseas development aid, especially in view of the current and further discussion/decision on the post-Millennium Development Goals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44976/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Minor Works Scheme Restoration (27 Nov 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 18. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason the minor works grant has been omitted from the list of grants for primary schools, in view of the fact that a large number of national school buildings are in excess of 50 years old, this fund was vital in carrying out repair works and, without it, it is proving extremely difficult for schools to budget sufficiently to cater for...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (27 Nov 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 159. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way he will support the lifting of the blockade against Cuba which is infringing on the human rights of the Cuban people; and if he will call for the immediate release and pardon of the remaining members of the Cuban five who have served over 16 years to date in American prisons, a call that has been advocated by an independent...

Other Questions: Local and Community Development Programme Project Funding (2 Dec 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 89. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the position on the potential 38% cuts to community groups as represented by the Dublin inner city community alliance; how he expects progress with these cuts; if he has provided the alliance with the allocation model; and if he will meet the group to discuss its concerns. [40939/14]

Other Questions: Local and Community Development Programme Project Funding (2 Dec 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: This question relates to the potential 38% cuts in funding for community groups in the inner city. They have sought access to the rational allocation model from the Minister. Furthermore, they would welcome an opportunity to discuss their concerns about the cuts with him since they are causing much stress and distress.

Other Questions: Local and Community Development Programme Project Funding (2 Dec 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I have already been told that in the period from January to April there will be a cut of approximately 6%. It is important that the Minister meet the groups in question and listen to their concerns. The statistics are available. This area has the highest number of unemployed persons, as well as the highest number of lone parents. I am unsure whether the allocation model to which the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Animal Welfare (2 Dec 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 106. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 130 of 15 October 2014 if he will put in place guidelines from his Department regarding humane methods and procedures for the killing of dogs in pounds, guidelines that local authorities will in turn enforce; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40940/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (2 Dec 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 470. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if changes have been made to the 1998 Education Act that reverse the ability of a school to determine catchment area-enrolment policy; her views that restrictions on catchment areas may disproportionately affect non-religious children who are now not in the catchment areas for the Educate Together schools as it may restrict their right...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Hydraulic Fracturing (2 Dec 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 578. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will ensure that strict guidelines are in place for companies when granted exploration licences to ensure that Environmental Protection Agency studies are comprehensive enough and that guidelines will prioritise public health as the main focus of the study; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45833/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Insurance Coverage (2 Dec 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 601. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding insurance cover for races in respect of a sporting organisation (details supplied); if the competitors are covered arising from their membership of Leinster regional clubs to specifically include outdoor races; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46127/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Insurance Coverage (2 Dec 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 602. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the obligations of sporting organisations in terms of insurance cover; if enforcement is applied in terms of registration and maintenance of cover; and if he is satisfied that his Department maintains a suitable review process for both. [46128/14]

Leaders' Questions (3 Dec 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: The Government is dealing with a number of legacy issues that were neglected by previous Governments. Progress is being made, which makes it all the more vital to get it right. The concerns and issues I want to address are those which arise for the ladies who suffered the most appalling procedure of symphysiotomy. Many of us have met them; we have listened to their stories and had a debate...

Leaders' Questions (3 Dec 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I have to make the point that 99% of the known survivors do not accept that the scheme is meeting their need for justice. On that aspect, there is no reference to the perpetrators of this most cruel treatment. If a survivor accepts the payments, she has to waive irrevocably all rights and entitlements and "indemnify and hold harmless" the people responsible for imposing this suffering on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (4 Dec 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 193. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the weight restriction that applies to traffic using the current 18th century Reilly's Bridge on the Royal Canal at Cabra, Dublin; the load-bearing capacity of the replacement bridge, which is now in place and which will be opened to traffic in the spring of 2015; if a weight restriction will apply to the new...

Water Services Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Dec 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Ar dtús, ba mhaith liom aitheantas a thabhairt go bhfuil difríocht mhór ann idir téarmaí an Bhille atá os ár gcomhair amach inniu agus na téarmaí a bhí sa Bhille an bhliain seo caite. There are major differences between what is before us now and what was before us this time last year. Regardless of what one thinks of water charges, that has...

Palestine: Motion [Private Members] (9 Dec 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: First, I acknowledge Sinn Féin's role in having this issue debated tonight. The motion is opportune because, as of now, we have 135 countries that have formally recognised the state of Palestine. I accept the right of the people of Palestine to a state, as well as the right of the people of Israel to a state, but each of them has to recognise the other's rights. From my own visits to...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Personal Public Service Numbers (9 Dec 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 123. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to a supermarket chain (details supplied) seeking job applicants to supply personal public service numbers before being allowed to submit a job application; if this practice is lawful; if it is authorised or condoned by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46874/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Lending (9 Dec 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 174. To ask the Minister for Finance if any guidelines are in place in the new mortgage regulations for correct procedures with dealing with persons or a person who are refused mortgages because of mental health issues; in view of the State having played such a role in keeping banks solvent, his views that Government should play a bigger role in ensuring that persons who qualify through...