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Other Questions: Foreign Conflicts (25 Oct 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Regardless of the motivations of the coup, it was an attack on democracy in Turkey. The aftermath was anything but democratic. The words "purge" and "cull" have been used. It was a purge and a cull of civil society and the public sector, particularly educators, judges, journalists and academics, all under the umbrella of national security, which is reminiscent of what we are being told...

Other Questions: Foreign Conflicts (25 Oct 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: A number of Turkish intellectuals have also been imprisoned, in particular Ahmet and Mehmet Altan. There was no substantial evidence to back-up the charges of their involvement in the coup. They were accused of participating in the plot by giving subliminal or subconscious messages in a TV talk show before the coup. One of them has been released under judicial supervision, probably because...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: UN Resolutions (25 Oct 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 42. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps Ireland can take in engaging with the US to cease its blockade of Cuba, which is having an extremely serious impact on the people of Cuba with the possibility of a humanitarian crisis emerging in the near future, particularly in view of the UN Resolution on the necessity of ending the blockade. [30283/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Syrian Conflict (25 Oct 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 60. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way he has made his concerns known to the Russian and Iranian ambassadors here in view of the escalation in the conflict in Syria, particularly the escalation in bombings of civilians, aid convoys, water and electricity supplies; if he has called them to a meeting on these matters; and, if not, when he will do so. [30279/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Security Co-operation (25 Oct 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 59. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on media reports that Ireland has an agreement with its UK counterparts to allow RAF jets access Irish airspace for defence and counter-terrorism purposes in the scenario of airspace intrusion; and his further views on the fact that having a possible defence arrangement with a NATO member is eroding Ireland's status of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Funding (25 Oct 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 531. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the Turf Club incurred legal costs that were paid for by his Department; the amount of these legal costs; when covering these legal costs ceased; and the reasons for ceasing. [32107/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: National Broadband Plan Implementation (26 Oct 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 13. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress to date of the national broadband plan, with specific reference to the offshore island communities; and his views on the continued difficulties these communities face regarding education, employment and viability without high-speed Internet access. [32338/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: National Broadband Plan Implementation (26 Oct 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: My question relates to islands in particular. While I totally accept what the Minister said about the need for rural broadband in order to halt rural decline, the islands are in a particularly precarious position. We can drive anywhere for classes and education but if people are living on an offshore island, they do not have that access and they are also very dependent on the weather for...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: National Broadband Plan Implementation (26 Oct 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I hope the Minister will take the advice of the Minister of State, Deputy Kyne, and start with the islands and work from there because they are in a particularly vulnerable position. We have lost the island community on the Blaskets and there is a danger of losing the community on Tory Island. We do not want to lose any more. In addition to the advantages for residents of the islands,...

Finance Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Cinnte go bhfuil an buiséad seo níos dearfa ná na buiséid a bhí againn ar na blianta deireanacha. It is obvious that we are emerging from very difficult budgets of recent years. I would first like to make some general points on the Bill. The attempt to spread the positivity widely was an opportunity lost to have a constructive impact on a particular section of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Generation Targets (26 Oct 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 42. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to tackle reliance on fossil fuels following the ratification of the Paris agreement on climate change; and his further plans to develop programmes utilising renewable energy sources, which, in the case of wind and sea turbines, are in abundance in view of Ireland's geographic location. [32059/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Data (26 Oct 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 63. To ask the Minister for Finance the nominal GNP numbers for 2015-2021 that underpin budget 2017; the reason he excluded these figures from the budget documentation published on budget day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32287/16]

UN Paris Agreement on Climate Change: Motion (27 Oct 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: We had very passionate speeches at the Paris conference. I think we can all agree climate change is extremely dangerous for our generation and also for future generations, which are facing a grim reality. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change tells us that, if we continue as we are, 50 million more people will be at risk of hunger by 2050. The World Bank tells us that, in 15 years...

Leaders' Questions (27 Oct 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: The issue I wish to raise is what is being called "the silent addiction", which is governed by what the Tánaiste called "entirely outdated and not fit-for-purpose regulation and legislation". That silent addiction is gambling, which is divided into gaming, governed by the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956, and betting, which is primarily regulated by the Betting Act 1931. These Acts are...

Leaders' Questions (27 Oct 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Unfortunately, there has been no movement on this matter in the past three years. I understand that the Financial Action Task Force, FATF, is undertaking an evaluation of Ireland. Criticism is expected for our lack of appropriate legislation to prevent money laundering through the gambling industry. There is no fundamental protection of the consumer and even basic responsible practices...

Finance Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Oct 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Before the debate adjourned last night, I was discussing the budgetary measures on tax avoidance and evasion, offshore income and assets as well as offshore tax defaulters who have been given ample opportunity to sort out their affairs. These people continue to break the law and I have no doubt that work and research are being done as we speak to find innovative and creative ways to...

Prohibition of the Exploration and Extraction of Onshore Petroleum Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 Oct 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I wish to share time with Deputy Catherine Connolly.

Prohibition of the Exploration and Extraction of Onshore Petroleum Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 Oct 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: There is absolutely no doubt that this is a controversial issue because one side sees it as environmentally unsustainable, with very negative effects, and the other will tell us about the money that can be made. I understand that €120 billion was quoted as being the potential value of fracking in the north west. It is great that we are having this debate and that reports and surveys...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (27 Oct 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 36. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on calls by animal welfare groups to decrease, if not cease, financing the greyhound industry, which is seeing significant decreasing public interest, and instead invest in industries which do not support cruel treatment of animals in the name of sport. [32206/16]

Topical Issue Debate: Animal Breeding Regulations (2 Nov 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: If the Dog Breeding Establishments Act were working, I would not have been submitting this issue for consideration as a topical issue over the past two and a half weeks and I would not have had the opportunity to discuss it now, which is great, albeit without the Minister, Deputy Coveney. However, I do hope to meet him about these issues at some point over the next week or so. The Dog...