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Flooding: Statements (13 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I wished to speak tonight because, although I represent Dublin Central, which was not flooded this time, parts of it have been flooded previously, including the area of East Wall where I live. While we did not experience the nightmare experienced by communities in other parts of the country, we know about flooding, for example, the suddenness with which it happens and which means that people...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Homeless Persons Data (13 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 53. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of homeless persons presenting at and provided with accommodation by the new communities unit by nationality in each of the years 2013 to date. [46518/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Eligibility (13 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 113. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if medical evidence identifies that a child with severe disabilities is in need of two full-time carers, why both carers are not entitled to a full carer's allowance, as that is what the child needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1224/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Discipline (13 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 466. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of men 18 to 20, 21 to 25 and 25 plus years of age in prison who were placed under a restricted regime for punishment purposes during each of the months November 2013 to November 2015 [46533/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Planning Issues (13 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 856. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government in view of the rate of invalidation of planning applications for west Cork being 61%, his views on this and if he accepts that accurate comparative statistics are a necessary tool in evaluating the degree to which water authorities are implementing the relevant guidelines he has set. [46844/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Planning Issues (13 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 857. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he is aware that due to delays in the planning process, including an invalidation because of an issue with a planning notice that the works scheduled to be carried out in April to June 2015, in fine weather, on the harbour and pier in Cape Clear Island did not begin until October 2015 storms and bad weather causing...

Convention on the Constitution Final Reports: Statements (14 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Having been a member of the Constitutional Convention and, with Deputies Buttimer and Keating, having an attendance rate of 100%, I can certainly acknowledge the tremendous work and commitment of its members, both political representatives and citizens, in addition to the staff and chairman, Mr. Tom Arnold. I acknowledge, in particular, the meticulous planning, the availability of experts,...

Topical Issue Debate: National Monuments (14 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: It is very timely that this has been chosen because of what has happened in the past week. When one walked the route taken by the 300 men and women of the Volunteers and the Citizen Army along Moore Street that Thursday in 1916 and when one walks that route today, it is clear that so much happened at different places along the lanes and in the houses. This is a battlefield site of...

Topical Issue Debate: National Monuments (14 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: The answer ignores all the other events that occurred on these streets, coming from the GPO around to Moore Street and down to the place of the final surrender. The Minister is not taking into account all these other events which involved the members of the Volunteers, Irish Citizen Army, Cumann na mBan and ordinary citizens. Some very significant events happened on that street scape. We...

Committee on Education and Social Protection: Select Sub-Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (14 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Following on from the Minister's general comments, I understand - correct me if I am wrong - the mergers can go ahead but there is no guarantee they will get the status of a technical university following the merger. Therefore, is there a possibility that we could have mergers without status?

Committee on Education and Social Protection: Select Sub-Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (14 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: There is a danger they could merge and not get technological university status and then the smaller ITs would be subsumed into bigger ones. There is that possibility.

Committee on Education and Social Protection: Select Sub-Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (14 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I seek clarification on the term "staff association".

Committee on Education and Social Protection: Select Sub-Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (14 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Does the Minister have any particular example of a staff association?

Committee on Education and Social Protection: Select Sub-Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (14 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Could it lead to a staff association-----

Committee on Education and Social Protection: Select Sub-Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (14 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: To go back to that point, I know that extensive discussions have taken place but the main trade union, which is the TUI, has concerns. While it is not opposed to the idea of a technological university, there are concerns. One of those concerns is that a merger can go ahead without agreement from the staff trade union. The amendment will be to ensure that those issues are addressed before a...

Committee on Education and Social Protection: Select Sub-Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (14 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I wish to indicate I intend to table an amendment to section 17(2) regarding the applicant colleges and the need to provide that other stakeholders such as, for example, staff may make representations to the Minister.

Committee on Education and Social Protection: Select Sub-Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (14 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I wish to do likewise. I am a member of some of the bodies overseeing the Grangegorman development and the nature of the amendment will be to indicate the extent of the community and the social engagement between the college, that is, the Dublin Institute of Technology, DIT, and the communities. There is a need to consider social communities and cultural activities and as this should be...

Committee on Education and Social Protection: Select Sub-Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (14 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: In section 22(k)(iii), the word "practicable" is a very loose word. When the word "practicable" is used, it provides too much of an out clause, as opposed to the words "must" or "shall". Consequently, I intend to table an amendment in this regard on Report Stage.

Committee on Education and Social Protection: Select Sub-Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (14 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I wish to indicate that I will be tabling an amendment because I believe the governing body needs other representation. For example, the trade unions will be anxious about this one. With respect to the communities where the institutes have been located, I know the extent of the relationship they have had with communities. I would like to see that community social environment also...

Committee on Education and Social Protection: Select Sub-Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (14 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Yes, we have an interesting amendment included in this group. It is interesting at a time when there are concerns about political appointees, that we are seeking a role for the Minister to make appointments and that these appointees will be accountable to the Minister. This is a concern and I will raise the issue again on Report Stage.