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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: The fact that it raised alarm bells when people read this suggests that it needs to be looked at again to ensure that the principle of academic freedom is respected. People's concerns should be addressed in that they feel the president will really be controlled and prevented from expressing an opinion.

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 still have questions on the timeframe. Following this morning's discussion there are areas that, if clarified, would prevent further amendments. I hope there will not be a guillotine as it is such a major piece of legislation and it will have such implications at third level that it deserves better than being guillotined.

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 the event of it not coming through in this Dáil, where will it stand?

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Administration (20 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 120. To ask the Minister for Health if he is satisfied with the operation of the fair deal scheme and if improvements could be made by linking in all additional costs to the original agreed settlement, as at present many persons are subject to additional costs for nursing home care after agreeing to the original arrangement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2391/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: COP21: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Climate change is the biggest challenge facing us. If we do not get that right, we will see increasing poverty and hunger. What would the delegates identify as the most significant decision that came out of the Paris conference? What was the most disappointing decision? What decision, if it had been included, would have made the most difference? There was much disappointment that the...

Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership: Statements (21 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: There is no doubt that TTIP is being presented to us in very glowing terms but there are really serious concerns. I listened to the Minister earlier but those concerns have not been addressed. There are massive implications for workers' rights, food safety, agriculture, banking and education. There are also implications for the environment and culture. As it stands, this agreement will...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (21 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 165. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht how Irish persons at home and abroad can access the DVD of the Ulster 2015 National Famine Memorial Day. [2540/16]

Leaders' Questions (26 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: On 1 January in Dublin Castle, there was an impressive flag-raising ceremony to start the 100th anniversary of the Easter Rising. An amazing array of launches and events is being held not just in Ireland, but also abroad, by a wide number of organisations. A number of restorations are ongoing, for example, Kilmainham court and Pearse's cottage. It appears to me and others that this and...

Leaders' Questions (26 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: The Government had the power to designate Nos. 14-17 Moore Street as a national monument. Why was this designation not extended to the rest of the terrace? Why has the Taoiseach abandoned what he called the "laneways of history" and why are we leaving it to a vulture capitalist to look after the rest of the battlefield site?

Leaders' Questions (26 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: It is not just this Government, but successive ones. When this Government did the right thing with part of the terrace, why could it not have gone further and done the right thing with the whole area? We also had this exchange in 2014, when the Taoiseach told me that commemorative events had to be inclusive, sensitive and appropriate. I will go back two weeks on the subject of Nos....

Technological Universities Bill 2015: Report Stage (26 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister for the engagement and extensive discussion on Committee Stage and the follow-up meeting with officials, as promised by her. It was good that some of the points we made on Committee Stage were taken on board for Report Stage, but there are still major concerns. I was outside tonight at the protest organised by the Teachers' Union of Ireland and there is clearly a great...

Technological Universities Bill 2015: Report Stage (26 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: We agree on the value of the institutes of technology. From my life before coming to the House, I know very well about the great work that has been done. My dealings were with DIT, Blanchardstown, Tallaght and Dundalk. The ladder system and progression routes were valuable. Someone could progress from a certain level right up to PhD level through the institutes of technology. Their...

Technological Universities Bill 2015: Report Stage (26 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: There is no doubt about the anger outside tonight from representatives of the TUI. Their anger relates to the conditions of service, which we will discuss in a later amendment. It comes back to the respect for the staff trade unions. There seems to be more concern to include staff associations, of which we have none, to allow them to make an appearance at some stage, than respect for the...

Social Housing: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Many foreign national people who are seeking to access housing are being passed on to a different office, the new communities unit in the Department of Social Protection. If the homelessness figures do not include those foreign national people on the homeless list, then the numbers are being understated. There are concerns about this significant understatement of the figures because these...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Homeless Persons Supports (26 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 111. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of persons accommodated by the new communities unit at Gardiner Street, Dublin 1 during the years 2014 and 2015. [3095/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Review Office Remit (26 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 142. To ask the Minister for Finance further to the announcement contained in his budget day speech on 14 October 2014, the date that Permanent TSB Bank will come within the remit of the Credit Review Office, if decisions made by Permanent TSB dating back to 14 October 2014 will be accepted and pursued by the office in respect of Permanent TSB; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Policing (26 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 283. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to return community Garda Síochána levels to pre-cut levels; and if community policing is vital for community relations, and in certain cases a more approachable Garda Síochána service. [3002/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (26 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 314. To ask the Minister for Health if the relevant authorities, in particular, the Health Service Executive, made all efforts to contact a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 at the various addresses known for her; and the specific actions taken, by whom and when, to address the very serious issues with which the person presented. [2775/16]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Issues (26 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 465. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his engagement with Dublin City Council on pyrite issues in the Dublin Central area; if work will be to the highest standard; and if there is sufficient and meaningful engagement with the residents concerned. [2771/16]

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Framework Agreement: Motion (26 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: We had a meeting some time ago with the ambassadors of Central America countries. As far as I can remember, the ambassador of Belize was also in attendance, but that country is not included in the agreement. Some years ago, when it was being discussed, there was considerable concern among civil society organisations about the need to have binding mechanisms and monitoring systems in terms...