Results 4,001-4,020 of 5,534 for speaker:Maureen O'Sullivan

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Recreational Facilities (20 Jun 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 945. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on the more efficient use of canals as tourism resources; her plans to increase accessibility to the Royal Canal from the Liffey basin, which is currently experiencing accessibility problems due to limited lifting of the Scherzer bridge; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22133/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Development (20 Jun 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 1893. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has had engagement regarding the extension of a location (details supplied) in order that it be integrated with the Royal Canal greenway. [29026/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (21 Jun 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 57. To ask the Minister for Health the range of facilities and services for the new primary healthcare centre in Summerhill, Dublin 1; and when he envisages completion of construction. [27844/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Drugs Strategy (21 Jun 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 65. To ask the Minister for Health if the outstanding issues which are delaying the signing off of the new national drug strategy are being addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27845/17]

Other Questions: Harbours and Piers Development (22 Jun 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 11. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the harbour works on Cape Clear Island, County Cork, will be completed. [28158/17]

Other Questions: Harbours and Piers Development (22 Jun 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: This question relates to the harbour works on Cape Clear. When will they be completed?

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord na gCon Funding (22 Jun 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 33. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he approved the €23 million of Exchequer funding that went to Bord na gCon in the State purchase of the former Harold's Cross greyhound stadium; his views on whether the agreed price was value for money for the land in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28157/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Situation in Ukraine: Mrs. Olena Shaloput (22 Jun 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I apologise for missing the beginning of Ms Shaloput's presentation. It is good that she is here today because this is one of the issues that is falling further and further off the radar of interest and concern. I have a couple of questions. One is about the effect of the sanctions on their country and the Crimea. How hopeful is Mrs. Shaloput regarding the approaching EU summit in Kiev on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Situation in Ukraine: Mrs. Olena Shaloput (22 Jun 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I was asking about the OSCE's monitoring mission and how effective it was.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Better Energy Homes Scheme Data (27 Jun 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 66. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number better energy home grants approved in 2016 and in the first half of 2017; his plans to enhance this grants process to give incentives to home owners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29817/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan Implementation (27 Jun 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 110. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the status of the national fibre broadband plan; the timeframe to have full fibre in areas not covered in phase one of the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29818/17]

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Jun 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I am coming to this Bill from a non-legal background, unlike my colleague, Deputy Connolly, and as one of those dreaded lay persons who seems to be causing alarm around the place. I believe in fairness and justice, not a theoretical justice but a justice that is seen to be done. I listened to the Minister's speech yesterday and I liked much of what he said. I want to acknowledge some of...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Jun 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Deputy Broughan will have five minutes in this time slot.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Jun 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I note the comment of a former judge that the proposed Bill is like a group of judges selecting an Irish football team. I have seen much criticism of Irish football teams down the years. The football experts do not always get it right. Perhaps a judge with knowledge and a love of game might just make good choices for the team. Judges only appointing judges does not inspire confidence. I...

Leaders' Questions (28 Jun 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Is í seo an chéad deis a bhí agam comhghairdeas a dhéanamh leis an Taoiseach. I wish the Taoiseach well in his work. We are entering pre-budget mode and we know that Departments and Ministers are examining figures. We have had a number of pre-budget submissions and attended pre-budget presentations. The national economic dialogue is on today. Listening to the...

Leaders' Questions (28 Jun 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: We are discussing some 600,000 people, approximately 13% of the population. Yesterday, there was a meeting in the audio-visual room on disability being one of the sustainable development goals. A call was made for our aid to be disability inclusive. There is a glaring omission, that is, Ireland has still not signed the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. We are...

European Council: Statements (28 Jun 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I first wish to speak about the Malta declaration, which is supposedly about capacity building, training and adequate reception capacity in Libya for migrants. In April, €20 million was added for the protection of migrants on top of the at least €120 million already provided. The reality in Libya is very disturbing. It is a country in turmoil and chaos. There are three...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (28 Jun 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 41. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to calls by an organisation (details supplied) for emergency measures to be put in place to solve a shortage of chefs across the country (details supplied); the status of the CERT national hospitality training centre in Amiens Street; and his views on whether 5,000 chefs will be needed to fill vacancies...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (28 Jun 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 64. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the CERT in Amiens Street ceased offering chef training in 2011; and if the building is still equipped to train chefs. [29965/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: International Bodies Membership (29 Jun 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 16. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation further to Parliamentary Question No. 248 of 30 March 2017, if her Department held further negotiations regarding Ireland joining the European Southern Observatory in view of the potential benefits; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30399/17]