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Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Humanitarian Access (27 Feb 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Ireland is setting a very dangerous precedent, namely, interfering in the internal affairs of another country. Let us look at this self-proclaimed president we are recognising. Until recently, he was a pretty obscure character in a marginal far-right group that was more associated with street violence. He was better known outside Venezuela, particularly in certain Washington circles....

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Humanitarian Access (27 Feb 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: We did not.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Humanitarian Access (27 Feb 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: That is not so.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (27 Feb 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 23. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a commitment will be made for the return of the Temporary International Presence in Hebron, West Bank in view of the deteriorating situation in the region and stated support for the Oslo Accords; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9689/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Sustainable Development Goals (27 Feb 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 12. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on extending the memorandum of understanding between the HSE and Irish Aid operating in relation to Sub-Saharan African countries to Nepal as a low income Asian country with poor health indicators; and his further views on the need for extending this collaboration. [9690/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Agreements (27 Feb 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 21. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when Ireland will ratify the Political Dialogue and Co-operation Agreement on the EU and Cuba. [9691/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (27 Feb 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 37. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on an initiative (details supplied); and his plans to ensure that all Irish companies respect the business and human rights initiative in view of the fact that it was a policy led by his Department. [9692/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (27 Feb 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 40. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which he can address human rights abuses in Bahrain further to the concerns articulated by the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation faced by human rights defenders and the concerns for persons (details supplied). [9688/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (28 Feb 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 39. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has concerns regarding a company (details supplied) based in Dublin and the adverse publicity being attracted by the company; and if he is satisfied that their tax arrangements and payments are in line with the progressive policies of his Department and the EU. [9853/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (28 Feb 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 184. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the microchipping of dogs; if the legislation in this regard is being enforced; and the number of warnings and or summonses issued in this regard. [10086/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dog Breeding Industry (28 Feb 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 185. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the guidelines and legislation in relation to the cross breeding of dogs. [10087/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (5 Mar 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 95. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if members of the Defence Forces who undertake specialist training in areas of academia or skills based will be provided with the opportunity to practice in the areas of their specialism once qualified (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10287/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Election Monitoring Missions (5 Mar 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 119. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the materials that will be considered by the election observer appeals panel which decides upon the final mark for appellants; if the panels will consider disability and other relevant appeal statements made by appellants; if these considerations will be documented in a way that is open to further review; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Driver Licensing Service (5 Mar 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 455. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether it is appropriate that the National Driver Licence Service charges a fee of €35 to replace stolen licences in cases in which the holder of the licence has a crime reference from gardaí; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10388/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Refugee Situation in Syria: Discussion (5 Mar 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: There are massive issues arising, including death, destruction and displacement. I have made three visits to the area. The first was pre-politics and pre-conflict and Damascus struck me as an amazing, cultured, cultural and inclusive city and society, which was very proud of its history and its place in the area. The second visit was in the company of a predecessor of the GOAL...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: White Paper on Defence Update: Discussion (5 Mar 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I acknowledge the engagement with the committee. It is positive that we are meeting rather often on these matters. The Minister of State mentioned a high-level civil-military steering group. Who exactly are the members of that group? The Minister of State also referred to whether legislative provision should be made for the conduct of fixed-cycle reviews. What kinds of changes does...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: White Paper on Defence Update: Discussion (5 Mar 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: The four MEPs were not just testing the water to see what sort of reaction there would be because it was completely undermining our neutrality. I am alarmed by the fact that they made their comments in an open debate in the European Parliament. It is the Minister of State's party that is in government here. Therefore, there is no doubt about what occurred. Ireland has a very proud...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid (6 Mar 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 82. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to recognise the rights of thousands of volunteers who help deliver programmes (details supplied) on the ground; his plans to ensure equality monitoring of Irish Aid volunteers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11236/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (6 Mar 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 303. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the HSE blind welfare allowance is means deductible for a person seeking a disability benefit if section 12 of the Social Welfare and Pensions Act 2008 amends the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 and thereby entitles recipients of the disability allowance to receive the blind welfare allowance; and if she will make...

An Ghaeilge: Ráitis (12 Mar 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Is deis iontach í Seachtain na Gaeilge chun solas a chur ar thábhacht ár dteanga dhúchais. Is cuid lárnach í dár stair, dár traidisiún, dár gcultúr, agus dár bhféiniúlacht. Ach, an bhfuilimid ag déanamh ár ndóthain ar son na Gaeilge? An bhfuil gach iarracht á dhéanamh chun í a chosaint, a...