Results 4,101-4,120 of 5,534 for speaker:Maureen O'Sullivan

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Data (28 Sep 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 73. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons being prescribed methadone in 2017; the number that have been prescribed methadone for more than ten years; and if, since the introduction of methadone in 1971, longitudinal research has been carried out to examine its effectiveness [41001/17]

Animal Welfare: Motion [Private Members] (3 Oct 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I think we should wait for the Minister.

Animal Welfare: Motion [Private Members] (3 Oct 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I know.

Animal Welfare: Motion [Private Members] (3 Oct 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I move:That Dáil Éireann:recognises:— the progress made since the introduction of the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013; — that, despite the progress, there are an increasing number of incidents and reports of animal mistreatment, cruelty and abuse; and — that this rise in reported incidents of animal cruelty stems from neglect, poor regulations, lack of...

Animal Welfare: Motion [Private Members] (3 Oct 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Ar dtús, aitheantas agus buíochas do gach éinne a ghlac páirt sa díospóireacht anocht. I really appreciate all of the contributions made this evening. We cannot dispute the facts and evidence of animal neglect and cruelty because there are gaps in the legislation and because the legislation is not being fully implemented. It does not help that there are three...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (3 Oct 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 70. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which he plans to deal with the cases of illegal doping of dogs, particularly greyhounds; and his plans to apply transparency on doping in the greyhound industry, for example, publishing the details of OOC tests and supporting unannounced visits. [41647/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (3 Oct 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 73. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which he can address the animal welfare issues apparent in the live transportation of animals, especially the export to countries that lack animal protection laws. [41646/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Cycle to Work Scheme (3 Oct 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 108. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will reduce the eligibility time for the cycle to work scheme from five years to three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41496/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fuel Prices (3 Oct 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 109. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to address the difference between the price of diesel and petrol for private motor cars in view of the implications for air pollution and carbon emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41497/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (3 Oct 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 180. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the timeframe for the completion of a proposed new school (details supplied); the reason for the long delay; the amount of rent which continues to be paid each year for the privately rented premises on Parnell Square; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41498/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Industry (3 Oct 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 464. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has satisfied himself with the performance of Horse Racing Ireland and the Turf Club regarding the disclosure of funds in the pension fund as reported recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41622/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Industry (3 Oct 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 465. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to take action regarding the correspondence sent by a person (details supplied) and forwarded to him as advised regarding serious neglect and treatment of animals; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that GSOC has been contacted regarding the correspondence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41623/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (3 Oct 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 524. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Smarter Travel: a New Transport Policy for Ireland 2009-2020 is still the policy of his Department; the person within his Department who has responsibility for implementing same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41499/17]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Dog Breeding Industry (3 Oct 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 557. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans to conduct a review of the breed restrictions in the Control of Dogs Act 1998 regulations in view of a group's (details supplied) call to conduct a review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41753/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Jobseeker's Payments (3 Oct 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 569. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person is unavailable for work for two days a month and those two days one of which is a Saturday are being used to enhance their skills and educational qualifications to MA level, the reason they are deemed unavailable for work for the entire month rather than two days and jobseeker's payment refused completely rather...

Topical Issue Debate: Direct Provision System (4 Oct 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I am glad to have the opportunity to raise this issue which is causing a lot of stress and concern to those affected who are living in direct provision. We are aware of the difficulties and the issues in direct provision, some of which are being addressed. There have been improvements, but there are other issues ongoing. This most recent controversy...

Topical Issue Debate: Direct Provision System (4 Oct 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister of State for his response. One of the people I have met has refugee status and been trying for over a year to find accommodation but without success. Some of the people who are the subject of deportation orders do not, for various reasons, believe it is safe to go back to their country of origin and are going to try, for obvious reasons, to fight the deportation order...

Topical Issue Debate: Direct Provision System (4 Oct 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister of State.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Rural Broadband Scheme (4 Oct 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 49. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress to date on the rural broadband scheme with particular reference to offshore islands, the populations of which rely heavily on suitable connectivity for future sustainability. [41882/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (4 Oct 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 78. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Ireland's position in relation to meeting its 2020 carbon emission targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41881/17]