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Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (17 Feb 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I move amendment No. 15:In page 5, between lines 7 and 8, to insert the following:"Provision of qualified personal advocates to relevant participants 5.The Minister shall lay a report before each House of the Oireachtas, within 1 month following the enactment of this legislation, setting out the options for the provision of qualified personal advocates to relevant participants.".The...

Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (17 Feb 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Is the Minister satisfied that none of the women, particularly those who lack capacity, can be taken advantage of by anybody? Many of the women are living in the same orders that ran the laundries. While there is a different atmosphere, personnel and relationships today, it is ironic that the same orders which institutionalised them in the first place may end up advocating for them, and we...

Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (17 Feb 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: We need to reconsider the limitations of the McAleese report. The remit was very narrow. We know there are criticisms of that. When we talk about what happened in the laundries it is important to hear the stories. It is important for the women that their stories are heard and believed. There was a great deal of disappointment because they felt the McAleese report did not give a true...

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Feb 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Is mór an trua é go bhfuil gá leis an díospóireacht seo atá ar siúl againn anocht agus a bheidh ar siúl oíche amárach. Gabhann sé le hócáid bhrónach. Chaill buachaill beag, Jake, a shaol. It is a very sad occasion that we have a little boy, Jake, who lost his life. He is gone from his loved ones, his family, his...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (17 Feb 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 152. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the fact that due to the cancellation of a national coursing meeting in Clonmel, County Tipperary, due to weather conditions, hares were kept in unnatural and stressful captivity overnight at the venue, while awaiting the meeting to recommence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6664/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Inshore Fisheries (17 Feb 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 283. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 219 of 25 November 2014, if he will provide a copy of the terms of reference, scoping information or direction provided for this programme of risk assessment undertaken by the Marine Institute in respect of species protected under the annexes of the habitats directive, which was referred to in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Magdalen Laundries Report (17 Feb 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 319. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on the lack of comprehensive answers offered by the inter-departmental committee on the Magdalen laundries, the fact that testimony from survivors is ignored and many aspects and concerns raised by survivors and justice groups is being left out, while exclusive attention is being given to the version of events given by religious...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (17 Feb 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 327. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide, in detail, the methodology that An Garda Síochána uses to survey the level of compliance with the speed limit, in any given location, particularly in terms of standard protocols and quality management to ensure validity, reliability and replicability of findings, across Garda divisions. [7103/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Scoláireachtaí Gaeltachta (17 Feb 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 456. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills an aontaíonn sí go raibh an Ghaeilge mar dhlúthchuid den fhís a bhí ag ceannairí an Éirí Amach in 1916 don tsochaí chomhpháirteach a bhí siad ag iarraidh a bhaint amach in Éirinn; an gcuirfidh sí in iúl cé acu atá sí sásta na scoláireachtaí...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Qualifications (17 Feb 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 459. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 502 of 3 February 2015, is she will acknowledge a failing in the Quality and Qualifications Ireland system of not awarding qualifications based on a chef's experience (details supplied), length of service and references in the culinary industry; and that this system is causing employment uncertainty for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (17 Feb 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 527. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the specific research supports the policies of An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority in promoting the wearing of hi-vis apparel by cyclists and pedestrians in urban areas, with specific reference to demonstrated reductions in collisions, injuries or fatality rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7102/15]

Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (18 Feb 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: There is nothing to lose by constant monitoring and evaluation and it is in everybody's best interests to provide a mechanism whereby it can be examined within a month or another period of time. I agree with Deputy McDonald that there would be no cost issue. It would ensure that the many positive elements of the Bill would be addressed adequately.

Leaders' Questions (18 Feb 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: The final debate in the Chamber prior to the Christmas recess involved statements opposing domestic violence. It followed an event outside Leinster House on 20 November in memory of the 78 women and children who had been murdered by their partners or former partners. Agencies tell us that the Christmas period was the worst on record for domestic violence against women - the word...

Leaders' Questions (18 Feb 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: It is positive that there is some movement on this, but the signing of the Istanbul convention will not be enough in itself unless there is proactive engagement on preventing and making unacceptable this type of violent behaviour. Also, those who want help must be able to access that help. Women are the main victims, but there are increasing numbers of men are suffering domestic...

Teaching Council (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (18 Feb 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I had some exchanges with the Minister's predecessor, Deputy Ruairí Quinn, on the issue of the Teaching Council. With many of my teaching colleagues, I have been very critical of the idea of a Teaching Council, particularly the way in which it was set up. The first engagement we had with the Teaching Council in June 2009 was when we receiving letters threatening us that if we did not...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: GOAL Programmes in South Sudan: CEO of GOAL (18 Feb 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Mr. Andrews mentioned our visit to the south east of Turkey. I am sure I also speak for the Chairman when I say that the stories we heard there were very grim, harrowing and depressing. I compliment the commitment and energy of GOAL staff in the area and admire the way they keep going in spite of the very difficult situation they face. I also must acknowledge the Syrian people, whom we met...

Other Questions: Redress for Women in Certain Institutions (19 Feb 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 6. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality under the Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014, if liaison officers will be appointed to assist Magdalen women in obtaining their enhanced benefits under the Bill; her views that these changes should be welcomed and are vital at the next stage of the Bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6975/15]

Other Questions: Redress for Women in Certain Institutions (19 Feb 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: My question relates to the Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill and the need for liaison officers and support for the survivors of the Magdalen laundries to ensure they obtain their enhanced benefits as proposed under the Bill recently passed in this House.

Other Questions: Redress for Women in Certain Institutions (19 Feb 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: As discussed earlier this week, we know there are survivors who are capable of obtaining the benefits to which they are entitled. I thank the Minister for taking the suggestion I made about a comprehensive and simple-to-understand guide for the ladies. However, we know there are ladies who lack the necessary mental capacity, because they have been in an institution and have been...

Other Questions: Redress for Women in Certain Institutions (19 Feb 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: There are many positive aspects to what the Minister has just stated. It is when we look at these capacities that we will see if it does work. It is good that there are options available for these particular ladies, who are a particularly vulnerable group. I take this opportunity to acknowledge the work of support groups such as Justice for Magdalenes, which have been both tenacious and...