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Health (Amendment) Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second Stage (20 Jul 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I will not need a whole five minutes. We have heard some really horrific stories and accounts of how people with disabilities, especially those with intellectual disabilities, have been treated in this country. We ally that with the stories of parents of children with disabilities and intellectual disabilities. I know the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath, is one of those who has...

Leaders' Questions (20 Jul 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: In May 2015 my-----

Leaders' Questions (20 Jul 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: In May 2015 I asked the Taoiseach a question during Leaders’ Questions about TTIP, the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. I outlined my concerns and those of politicians, trade unions, civil society and NGOs. The main concern was TTIP's aim to remove any regulatory barrier to profits and the profit-making potential of multinational and transnational companies. There...

Leaders' Questions (20 Jul 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: The Taoiseach mentioned opportunities and challenges, but there are also very serious and grave risks for countries attached to such agreements. We cannot provisionally apply CETA for a number of reasons. First, the EU is waiting for the decision from the European Court of Justice on the EU-Singapore free trade agreement, and that is not expected until the end of this year or early 2017,...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: National Drugs Strategy Implementation (21 Jul 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 35. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will consider a role in co-ordinating and progressing the prevention and education arm of the national drug strategy in respect of children and young persons which currently involved a number of Departments. [22965/16]

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Business of Select Committee (21 Jul 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Will the meeting go ahead even if it is only a select committee?

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Business of Select Committee (21 Jul 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Agreed.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Business of Select Committee (21 Jul 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I understand it is planned to hold some committee meetings in September. Have we made any plans?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Business of Joint Committee (28 Jul 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I definitely cannot attend on that date. I do not know whether other members can.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Business of Joint Committee (28 Jul 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I suggest 8 or 15 September, whichever suits more.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Business of Joint Committee (28 Jul 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I cannot attend on 22 September.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: UN Migration Summit: Discussion (28 Jul 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I thank the witnesses for their presentation. I am glad developing countries have been mentioned because we need to reflect on the extent of the work being done by fragile countries that have many needs of their own. It is as though the poorest in the world are looking after and supporting those who are even poorer. That leads me to consider whether there is a need to rethink how we fund...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: UN Migration Summit: Discussion (28 Jul 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: To reiterate a point, we were talking about Mexican emigration into the United States but it must be said that much of that is the result of United States-IMF agriculture policies. It comes down to looking at the root reasons - apart from war or conflict - for people leaving. What can we do where the framework is allowing the EU to partner with countries that have appalling human rights...

Government Appeal of European Commission Decision on State Aid to Apple: Motion (7 Sep 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: At the core of the discussion tonight is the principle of tax justice. I go back to November 2015 when the then Technical Group tabled a Private Members’ motion on this issue. Worldwide there is a lack of accountable and transparent tax systems. That lack is creating inequality and exacerbating existing inequality. We know that economic inequality is growing and with it...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (16 Sep 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 34. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will ensure that when documents are being handed in at the Immigration Office that the person receives a receipt for those documents. [24604/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Coverage (16 Sep 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 218. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the engagement he has had with the Insurance Ireland regarding the situation in East Wall, Dublin 3, and the failure of insurance companies to grant home insurance specifically covering flooding to houses that have never been flooded and houses that are prone to flooding but in areas where substantial flood prevention work has been carried...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Rental Accommodation Standards (16 Sep 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 631. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if the strict living requirements set out for private landlords and local authorities has led to an increase in homelessness while refurbishments were carried out to make properties habitable; and his views on whether notable exceptions should be made given the housing emergency. [25881/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (16 Sep 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 1719. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will introduce legislation or regulations to ensure that garages do not store vehicles for sale on public streets as is the case at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24363/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (16 Sep 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 1813. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action he is taking to ensure roads in Dublin and elsewhere here are a safe environment for all road users and which encourage greater levels of health and well-being, in view of the recent deaths of cyclists; his plans to meet the Government's target of 10% of journeys by bicycle by 2020; and the way in which he is contributing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Election of Vice Chairman (22 Sep 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I thank the committee.