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Children and Family Relationships Bill 2018: Second Stage (11 Jul 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: At the heart of the legislation is an acknowledgement of the changing nature of families in Ireland today. The norm was a female mother, male father and X number of children but that is no longer the case and it is positive that this Bill acknowledges it. However, I agree with Deputy Joan Collins about the confusion that existed. It is when we come into contact with people in different,...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Dog Breeding Industry (11 Jul 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 87. To ask the Minister for Finance the audits carried out by the Revenue Commissioners on dog breeding establishments; his views on tax compliance in the industry; and if the Revenue Commissioners will be contacted regarding possible issues with tax compliance by some establishments (details supplied). [30964/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (11 Jul 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 99. To ask the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners are concerned about opportune weddings taking place for the purpose of inheritance tax avoidance; and his views on whether the format of inheritance tax is not applicable to modern society and places too much emphasis on marriage. [30963/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (11 Jul 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 455. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address concerns for the welfare of mink that are caged in fur farms in view of the recent weather; if he will arrange for veterinary inspectors to visit these farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31538/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Slaughtering Data (11 Jul 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 456. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if meat production will be increased here in view of concerns regarding the conditions of live animal exports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31539/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (11 Jul 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 457. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the details of the extensive consultations with farmers and a company (details supplied) carried out regarding the bovine viral diarrhoea, BVD, programme; his views on the fact that a small percentage of farmers were contacted and consulted; and the details of the €75 million benefit to the farming industry from the BVD...

Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (12 Jul 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: While Deputy Pringle's Bill involves divestments relating to fossil fuels, the crux of the debate is climate change. Five years ago when Ireland held the EU Presidency, I attended a conference organised by the Mary Robinson Foundation in association with Irish Aid and the World Food Programme entitled "Hunger, Nutrition and Climate Justice". It was an innovative conference because as well...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (12 Jul 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 21. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 23 of 26 April 2018, the number of complaints received through his Department's hotline regarding hunting clubs; the actions that were taken; and his views on whether a more resolute response is needed in view of the number of breaches by hunt clubs and the serious risk to the public. [31462/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (12 Jul 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 28. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which he addressed welfare concerns of animals including horse and greyhound racing during the current hot weather. [31461/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Property Services Regulatory Authority Administration (12 Jul 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 205. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to ensure that data capture for the Property Price Register includes Eircode postcodes, if available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32041/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (12 Jul 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 742. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the data on evictions for reasons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32039/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water Supply Leakages (12 Jul 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 743. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the powers he has available to him under water legislation to compel owners of private buildings to fix water leaks on their property if they are unwilling to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32040/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbours and Piers (7 Sep 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 1142. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeline for the transfer of Dún Laoghaire harbour to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; the directors of the harbour company; and the date each directorship expires. [36897/18]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Sustainable Development Goals (18 Sep 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 46. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding Ireland's first voluntary national review for sustainable development goals, SDGs, in July 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37510/18]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Sustainable Development Goals (18 Sep 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Will the Minister outline Ireland's position on our first voluntary national review of SDGs last July?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Sustainable Development Goals (18 Sep 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: We have to acknowledge the very special role that Ireland played in developing the SDGs. That was our then ambassador, David Donoghue. We are in a unique position with that. There is always a danger, when we have agreed goals and targets, that we do not move on to the next phase quickly enough, which is implementation and monitoring. We know what they are about. They are about...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Sustainable Development Goals (18 Sep 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: The question comes down to whether the Minister will be the person who will draw all of that together. The proposals from Coalition 2030 make sense. The national action plan was one. They also talk about a monitoring forum. I listened to the previous exchange. The elephant in the room is climate change. If we do not get that right, then none of those sustainable development goals will...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (18 Sep 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 61. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the roll-out of rural high speed broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37512/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Online Safety (18 Sep 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 84. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the way in which he plans to enhance digital safety for young persons online in view of recent reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37511/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (18 Sep 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 119. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to establish a bilateral consultation mechanism with Nepal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37246/18]