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Other Questions: Diplomatic Relations (19 May 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: The memorandum of understanding has been long awaited and is very welcome. I noted that the Secretary General said it was an honour to be present on that occasion. He also spoke about friendship and future trade. However, at the same time it must have been embarrassing for him that Irish banks have closed the accounts of Irish friendship groups because the word "Cuba" was in the title....

Other Questions: Diplomatic Relations (19 May 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Apart from those business-type accounts, there was also a personal account recently of an Irish couple who were told they could not transfer money from one branch of Bank of Ireland to another because the word "Cuba" was in the transfer. There are implications here. What about our democracy? We have a right to have a bank account and to use whatever words we like in that context. Is the...

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Cearta Geilleagracha, Comhdhaonnacha agus Cultúir) 2014: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha]: - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Economic, Social and Cultural Rights) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (19 May 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Ar dtús, ba mhaith liom a rá go bhfuil díomá orm toisc go mbéimid ag vótáil anocht mar ceapaim go mbéimid go léir ag aontú leis an ngnó atá againn anocht. I heard the Minister of State speak about the spring statement as if this was a justification for not accepting the Bill. The spring statement is one matter: enshrining these...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (19 May 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 23. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the current situation regarding the Irish Government's request to its British counterparts, to release British files relating to the Dublin and Monaghan bombings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19336/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (19 May 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 26. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has had discussions, at European Union, level over the serious, and without substance, comments by the President of the United States of America, Mr Barack Obama, labelling Venezuela as a country that supports terrorism, and as a threat to the security of the United States of America; and if he acknowledges that this statement will...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Medical Service (19 May 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 249. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she is satisfied that there are adequate levels of trained medical staff in our prisons; and the extent to which agency nursing is used in our prisons. [19653/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Support Services (19 May 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 250. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she is aware of the recent scheme put into circulation by the Irish Refugee Council and Doras Luimní (details supplied); her views that, at present, the system for handling asylum seekers is too long, causing strain on many persons, before their application for work permits and residency are accepted; and if she will examine said...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Equality Issues (19 May 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 251. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the way she will deal with the issues and concerns raised by Transgender Equality Network Ireland, regarding lack of recognition of their position in society; and if she will meet the group, and help progress legislation, as necessary, to address their concerns. [19655/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drugs in Prisons (19 May 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 252. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent of drugs, including tablets, obtained in recent drugs searches in Mountjoy Prison, Dublin 7. [19657/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Security (19 May 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 253. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she is aware of the reaction and challenges posed by a person (details supplied) being moved into the CB Unit in Mountjoy Prison, Dublin 7; and if there is sufficient consultation with prison staff on such matters. [19658/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Magdalen Laundries (19 May 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 278. To ask the Minister for Health when the Magdalene survivors can expect to receive a guide to their enhanced Medical Card, as indicated by him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19656/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (19 May 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 391. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his Department will continue to provide funding for the Justice for the Forgotten Group, when it expires in June 2015; if he will pay special attention to the long-standing issues, such as the lack of communication, in the process of the requests made to British authorities to release files on the Dublin and Monaghan bombings in 1974....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Legal Matters (19 May 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 392. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will request the Department of An Taoiseach to address the case of a person (details supplied), in the same way the then Australian Prime Minister, Mr Tony Abbott, and the British Prime Minister, did to protect the rights of their citizens affected by fraudulent activities in Dubai, and by doing so, attempt to alleviate the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (19 May 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 393. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the talks he has held at European Union level on the assassination of three civil society leaders in Colombia in September 2014; his views on the instability and corruption at government level in Columbia which results in that country being a dangerous one in which to be a member of a trade union; his plans to address these very serious...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Expenditure (19 May 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 394. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the total contribution by Irish Aid to the Clinton Foundation, and in particular the health access initiative; if he will provide a breakdown on the source of this money; the Irish Government officials who are represented in the Clinton Foundation and the Clinton Health Access Initiative. [19382/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Expenditure (19 May 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 395. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason Irish Aid money is paid directly through the Clinton Foundation to the health Ministries of Mozambique and Lesotho; and the projects these state Ministries implement, with finance from Irish Aid. [19383/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (19 May 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 396. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the human rights issues of Honduran people in the Aguan Valley in Honduras have been addressed, as requested by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19384/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (19 May 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 397. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views that all aspects of the free trade agreement, with regard to the requirement within the agreement of human rights being monitored, is being adhered to in Colombia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19385/15]

Topical Issue Debate: Addiction Treatment Programmes (26 May 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I wish I was not addressing this issue, but I am very happy it was chosen and that I have the opportunity to highlight two programmes working with those in alcohol recovery whose funding is being cut. Barrymore House will be temporarily closed for the month of June. It is the only residential treatment programme for problem drinkers and gamblers in the north eastern HSE region. Áit...

Topical Issue Debate: Addiction Treatment Programmes (26 May 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I do not know where to start in response. First, the staff who work in accident and emergency departments see people presenting with alcohol-related issues. Sometimes these people are completely and utterly out of it and present with physical injuries or mental health issues. What is to happen to them at that point? In both Beaumont Hospital and the Mater Hospital, there is a system of...