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Written Answers — Department of Health: Water Fluoridation (30 Nov 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 158. To ask the Minister for Health if he is satisfied with the fluoridation of the water supply; if this will be reviewed at any point in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32060/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Measures (30 Nov 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 159. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the Misuse of Drugs Act in order that Garda can begin acting upon it accordingly, in relation to street dealing of tablets. [34823/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (1 Dec 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 106. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of cyclists who received fixed penalty notices for offences contrary to road traffic laws; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38088/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Contracts (1 Dec 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 161. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 139 of 17 November 2016, the reason it is not expressly detailed in chapter 5, 5.5 of the terms and conditions of employment for registered teachers in recognised primary and post-primary schools that sitting Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas that are teachers on a career break may not apply to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Dormant Accounts Fund Deposits (1 Dec 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 197. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will arrange for the transfer to the dormant accounts fund of any monetary assets of dissolved companies held by his Department for upwards of 20 years on foot of section 28 of the State Property Act 1954; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38084/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Data Collection (6 Dec 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 225. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the instances in which persons' personal information is shared with third party companies; if PPS numbers, for instance, are treated with confidentiality; his Department's policy on sharing PPS numbers and personal details with contracted companies such as in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (8 Dec 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Since 1992, we have had so many summits, conventions, an environmental treaty, a protocol and an amendment to the protocol, and it all culminated in the Paris Agreement of 2015. What was most significant about the Paris Agreement was that more than 190 countries agreed with it. We know their objectives. On the positive side, it was the first global commitment to tackling climate change....

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hare Coursing Regulation (8 Dec 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 158. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to parliamentary question number 458 of 29 November 2016, in relation to the claim that 99.33% of hares are released back to the wild post coursing, her views on whether all of these hares are at risk of subsequently dying of the stress related condition known as capture myopathy; if she will withdraw the coursing licences...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (13 Dec 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 563. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if, in view of the announcement of significant funding for the greyhound industry, if he will provide the attendance figures at greyhound meetings for each of the years 2005 to 2015 and the number of active owners of racing greyhounds here. [40065/16]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Costs (13 Dec 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 668. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the initiatives either activated or planned by her Department to reduce preschool child care costs for parents; and if she has examined models used in other countries as a possible template. [40193/16]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Children and Family Services Provision (13 Dec 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 669. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if Tusla has a dedicated working group providing support for children and parents living in emergency accommodation in view of their needs, due to the specific impacts on children in emergency accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40194/16]

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2016: Motion (14 Dec 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: The greyhound industry is getting some €16 million in funding from the Government, yet within the industry we see appalling examples of animal abuse and lack of concern for animal welfare. I acknowledge that there are greyhound owners who look after their animals, but there are also those who have no compunction and who are always ready to sell off their unwanted greyhounds to places...

Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I took part in a concert last night that was raising funds for two charities, one of which was the Capuchin day centre in Church Street and I listened to Brother Kevin make a speech. It was staggering to hear of the increasing numbers the centre is feeding and it was heartbreaking to listen to the stories of individuals and families who are engaging with the centre. We know the situation is...

Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I do believe damage has been done to our reputation. There is one way to ensure our reputation is restored. We can be more proactive in supporting and adhering to the public country by country reporting and committing to the highest level of transparency. We should ensure that companies are made to conduct their tax business in a more just and open way. That is the way to disprove and...

Pre-European Council: Statements (14 Dec 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I wish to cover a couple of areas in my five minutes to contribute. When it comes to Syria, language fails to describe what is happening there. I do not think we have the language that could convey the depth of the suffering, devastation and anguish of Syrian people. In a way, it is a war that has nothing to do with the ordinary people of Syria. The way in which it has developed has left...

Other Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (14 Dec 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 39. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will consider a request by a group (details supplied) to remove the word "home" from the commission of investigation and replace it with the word "institution"; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40178/16]

Other Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (14 Dec 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: My question relates to a request from a group of survivors from the mother and baby homes because they find it offensive that the word "home" is used to describe something that was an institution. They were hoping there might be some move on removing that word "home" in whatever way that could happen.

Other Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (14 Dec 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I appreciate the Minister's answer. I understand the legality of it. Nobody would want the process of the investigation to be slowed in any way because it has been such a long time coming. At least we have the opportunity today to draw attention to the fact that the word "home" has certain connotations. It is a place where one feels safe and belongs. It is a place of laughter and joy and...

Other Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (14 Dec 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: The naming issue might seem like a small matter but it is important to the group that brought it to our attention. Coming up to Christmas, we are very conscious of home and the various Christmas songs such as "Driving home for Christmas". It is important that we make the point today. I will refer to a group which met the Minister's predecessor, the former Deputy and now Senator James...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Services Provision (14 Dec 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 50. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will provide support to the youth services sector, acknowledging their work; and her plans to restore their funding in line with predicted population increases of 13% in the age group between 18 to 25 year olds. [40179/16]