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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Irish Aid Programme Review: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Dec 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: It was interesting to listen to what Mr. Drummond was saying. We know ourselves the effect Irish Aid has because we have seen the evidence at first hand on visits the committee has made to some of our partner countries in Africa. A recent visit was to Malawi and northern Mozambique. Aid is getting results and part of that is because our aid has been and continues to be untied. As Mr....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Irish Aid Programme Review: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Dec 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I have a point on the role of parliamentarians, particularly those in Africa. They seem to be a missing feature when it comes to aid and development issues. We are very involved in our Parliament but when we visit African countries, we sometimes do not see the same engagement from their parliamentarians. They should have a role and should engage.

European Council: Statements (16 Jan 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I am sharing time with Deputy Clare Daly. Looking at the agenda from the EU summit, we noticed that security and defence played a big role. I know we have had a debate on PESCO. Those of us who have reservations and criticisms about PESCO aired those views. I hope those reservations and criticism do not come back to haunt us because I believe we are playing with our neutrality. I do not...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility (16 Jan 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 706. To ask the Minister for Health the reason haemochromatosis is not classed as a long-term illness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54523/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Drug Rehabilitation Projects (16 Jan 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 1580. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the annual cost for the community employment drug rehab projects under the social inclusion framework, excluding all participant allowances but including supervisor and assistant supervisor grants, materials grants, training grants and so on. [54531/17]

Section 39 Agency Staff Reimbursements: Motion [Private Members] (17 Jan 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I will take two minutes, Deputy Broughan five and Deputy Fitzmaurice two. We have a long way to go before people with a disability, their carers and those who work with them feel they are getting the same respect as others in society. We take very easily to cutting funding for people with a disability, yet even a slight suggestion that we would increase corporation tax is treated with...

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (18 Jan 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I will begin by acknowledging all of the correspondence - emails, letters and phone calls - I have received, not just from my constituents but from all over Ireland and even from outside Ireland, expressing a wide range of views. Some were for repeal while others were against it, some were pro-choice, others were pro-life while still others held views in between. Regardless of my own views,...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Coursing Club (23 Jan 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 97. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will ensure all coursing meetings are adequately monitored; the details of correspondence she received in 2017 regarding breaches of licence; the way in which they have been investigated; the results of the investigations; and the action taken to address the said breaches. [3040/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (23 Jan 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 101. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans for the national monument 14 to 17 Moore Street and the Moore Street battlefield site; her vision for the area, including the space for the work of the traders; and if she will visit the battlefield site at her earliest convenience. [3039/18]

Leaders' Questions (24 Jan 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: The World Economic Forum has placed Ireland eighth in its inclusive development index for economic performance. That report also points out that Ireland is faced with high income inequality and soaring wealth inequality. The theme for the World Economic Forum, which the Taoiseach is going to attend, is a "Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World". A significant way to mend that...

Leaders' Questions (24 Jan 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: The positives will be undermined unless we really look at the negatives. We have a considerable reputation when it comes to humanitarian aid. Irish Aid is 100% untied. We also have a major reputation because of our work on the sustainable development goals. The Government launched a national plan on business and human rights. Part of that report is about policy coherence. It outlines...

Shortage of Teachers: Motion [Private Members] (24 Jan 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Having been a second-level teacher for 36 years, I can testify to how worthwhile, rewarding and enjoyable a career it is. It is important to acknowledge that nobody goes into teaching to make a fortune but there are compensations, benefits and many positives and I enjoyed them for 36 years. I do not know if I will say the same about a career in politics but I certainly have that behind me...

Other Questions: EU Agreements (25 Jan 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 10. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the EU-Cuba Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement and the ratification of same. [3670/18]

Other Questions: EU Agreements (25 Jan 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: My question relates to the EU Union-Cuba Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement, on which the EU has been working for some years. Where does Ireland and the EU stand on ratifying the agreement?

Other Questions: EU Agreements (25 Jan 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: The EU-Cuba Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement is good because Cuba could certainly do with having a positive relationship with the European Union. We are all aware of the difficult position Cuba finds itself in as a result of its relationship with the large neighbour on its doorstep. The embargo imposed by the United States for many years affects the lives of ordinary Cubans and...

Other Questions: EU Agreements (25 Jan 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Cuba receives a bad press on the basis of its relationship with the United States. However, on humanitarian issues, it is often the first country to become involved when countries experience great humanitarian need. It never receives any recognition for this. Cuba was the first country to send humanitarian aid to Sierra Leone and Haiti. It also does much work training young men and women...

Intoxicating Liquor (Amendment) Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (25 Jan 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I find it strange that there are so many aspects relating to alcohol we could and should be discussing but this Bill has been allocated almost three hours in the House, along with the time spent on its drafting and its discussion in the Seanad. The big concern regards alcohol not being on sale in public houses on Good Friday or off-licences being open. Who is it intended that the Bill will...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Election Monitoring Missions (25 Jan 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 16. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress made on producing a new roster for election monitoring with an open transparent scoring form that will be available to those that were unsuccessful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3667/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (25 Jan 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 18. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent of the engagement of the Foreign Affairs Council regarding the continuing humanitarian crisis in Yemen caused by extreme violence; and his plans to engage with those that oppose the death sentence facing a person (details supplied). [3666/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Election Monitoring Missions (25 Jan 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 20. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No. 44 of 13 December 2017, his plans to use his influence at EU and UN levels and via the EU delegation in Tegucigalpa, to request the Honduran Government to cease all violent attacks on citizens, human rights defenders, the media and the clergy and support fresh elections as called for by the...