Results 2,961-2,980 of 5,534 for speaker:Maureen O'Sullivan

Written Answers — Department of Health: Information and Communications Technology (7 Jul 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 437. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the planned information and communications technology-enabled clinical and operational mental health information system, for which €400,000 was allocated in 2013; when the system will be fully operational; if the system will collect social inclusion indicators such as housing, employment, education and income status of persons...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Records (7 Jul 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 438. To ask the Minister for Health if he will release all medical records in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3; if he will ensure that an examination will take place, of the reason that this public patient's medical files were incomplete when he received them, as this matter is causing great stress for this person' [27710/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (7 Jul 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 575. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied that there are adequate regulations in place to regulate rickshaws in Dublin, including those with battery powered motors. [27192/15]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: School Completion Programme (8 Jul 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 27. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs in view of the European Union priority on school completions, the priority the Government places on this issue; and his plans to support school completion programmes. [21873/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Reviews (8 Jul 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 58. To ask the Minister for Social Protection in the event that she is considering restoring the telephone allowance for certain persons, if she will consider an information technology allowance for those who would not wish to avail of a telephone allowance. [27913/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (8 Jul 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 70. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on the activity of the strategic investment fund to date in supporting small and medium-sized enterprises through the provision of sustainable credit; the number of on-lenders through which loans from the fund are being advanced; the number applications for loans received to date by each on-lender, and in each case the number of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (8 Jul 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 71. To ask the Minister for Finance the consideration that has been given to engaging restructured credit unions as on-lenders under the strategic investment fund; if his Department has been approached by any third parties in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27863/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Illicit Trade in Tobacco (8 Jul 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 73. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent of seizures of illegal cigarettes in the past 12 months; the amount of revenue lost to the State; and his plans to combat the serious matter of illegal cigarettes being brought into and sold in this country. [27912/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (8 Jul 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 101. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is aware of additional information regarding the way in which animals belonging to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare were treated by the Turf Club and Horse Racing Ireland; if there has been an investigation or an examination of the facts surrounding this person's grievance; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Health and Safety (8 Jul 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 206. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she is aware of concerns regarding the new traffic management regime at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 1, especially in relation to health and safety as, under the new plan, traffic is routed directly in front of the school gates, causing grave concern for parents. [27916/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Affairs Council: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (8 Jul 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I know. We need more women on this committee because they are much more to the point. I will start with Syria. We know that Iran and Russia are key players and the nuclear talks with Iran are taking place. All negotiations are about give and take. Has there been any representation in the negotiations on ensuring there can be some give on Syria, particularly on barrel bombing? There is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Affairs Council: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (8 Jul 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I would appreciate it if I could ask my questions first.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Drug Treatment Programmes (9 Jul 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 3. To ask the Minister for Health the extent of Government funding to drug addiction services and alcohol addiction services; his views that there are adequate services and resources for those seeking to address their alcohol issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27727/15]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Drug Treatment Programmes (9 Jul 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Alcohol-related harm costs the country €3.7 billion, of which €1.2 billion is due to alcohol-related crime. Some 97% of public order offences recorded on the PULSE system are due to alcohol. These figures do not include the human cost to the individual and his or her family. I recently met a group of people in recovery who outlined the cost of their alcoholism. These costs...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Drug Treatment Programmes (9 Jul 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I do not believe the medical model provides the sole answer because the majority of the two thirds who are discharged will end up back in the emergency department. There are very few projects and facilities on the northside of Dublin. One of the few services that exists on the northside manages to cover the cost of qualified therapists and counsellors, its premises, its information...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Drugs Rehabilitation Framework (9 Jul 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 5. To ask the Minister for Health his views that the national drugs rehabilitation implementation committee framework is responding effectively to the drug and alcohol issues present in Irish society; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27728/15]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Drugs Rehabilitation Framework (9 Jul 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: My question relates to the national drugs rehabilitation implementation committee, NDRIC, framework. Does the Minister believe the committee is responding effectively to the drugs and alcohol issues that continue to present in the country?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Drugs Rehabilitation Framework (9 Jul 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: The Minister of State heard the reality when he attended the North Inner City Drugs Task Force this week, which is that an increasing range of drugs is appearing on the streets, in particular the benzodiazepines, Z drugs, zopiclone and zimovane. He heard about the massive profits involved. It is possible to make €1,000 a week, which beats a summer job packing shelves in one of the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Drugs Rehabilitation Framework (9 Jul 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I will give the Minister of State an example. The Irish Medicines Board reacted very quickly when fake Viagra appeared on the streets. We need the same urgency with these drugs. As the Minister of State knows, the hands of gardaí are tied because these are controlled drugs, and we know that as soon as they are controlled another one will appear. Therefore, there is a need for urgency...

Topical Issue Debate: National Monuments (9 Jul 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Táimid buíoch go bhfuil an t-ábhar seo á phlé againn inniu toisc go bhfuil sé práinneach. For decades, the Moore Street site has been allowed to fall into neglect and dereliction. This is embarrassing, particularly with the centenary approaching next year. Nos. 14 to 17 have been designated a national monument. A figure of €5 million is floating...