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Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (28 Mar 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (2 Apr 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 33. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied that the public consultation process for residents along the proposed MetroLink and BusConnects route in the Griffith Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 area was carried out in good faith; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15149/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (2 Apr 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 59. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the number of driver test instructors hired in 2018 failed to reach the target set; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15148/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: White Paper on Defence (2 Apr 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 66. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the members of the high-level civil-military Steering Group on Defence; the responsibilities of each; the number of times the group has met in recent years; if minutes of these meetings are available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15036/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: White Paper on Defence (2 Apr 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 67. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason a strong strategic defence planning and decision making approach is required in this policy area; the major changes he envisages which may require legislative provision for the conduct of fixed cycle reviews; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15037/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: White Paper on Defence (2 Apr 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 68. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on whether some of the civil society organisations which made submissions to the original Green Paper on Defence should be invited into the review process of the White Paper on Defence; his further views on whether the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs, Trade and Defence would provide the ideal forum for their input into...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (2 Apr 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 69. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason a capital allocation for spending on military equipment under Vote 36 has been increased by €29 million to €106 million for 2019; the reason this extra increase will take place in 2019; his views on whether this is a particularly advantageous time to buy military equipment; if €250 million will be spent on a...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Operations (2 Apr 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 70. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the increasing criticism of Operation Sophia; his further views on its perceived relative failure to rescue lives in comparison to previous operations in the Mediterranean Sea; his views on its complicity in returning persons in circumstances in which there is clear evidence of torture of detainees; when he will make a decision on...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Commemorative Events (2 Apr 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 71. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on whether the theme of peacekeeping and human rights protection by the Defence Forces should be promoted during the contribution of his Department to commemorative events even as they refer to the foundation of the State (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15041/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Agreements (2 Apr 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 77. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the remarks made at the UN Conference on Disarmament in February 2019 by the UN Secretary-General, Mr. António Guterres, that international arms control mechanisms are collapsing; his further views on the call by the Secretary-General on the United States of America and Russia to recommit to the Intermediate-Range Nuclear...

Educational Supports for Children Experiencing Homelessness: Motion [Private Members] (3 Apr 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I dtosach, is maith an deis í atá againn labhairt faoi leanaí agus daltaí scoile agus na fadhbanna agus na deacrachtaí atá acu. Tá sé dearfach go bhfuilimid go léir ar an leathanach céanna mar bhí mé ag éisteacht leis an díospóireacht ó mo oifig. Gabhaim aitheantas chuig Fianna Fáil agus chuig an Teachta go...

Fibromyalgia: Statements (4 Apr 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I acknowledge the tremendous work that has been done with certain illnesses. I refer to cancer, heart disease and even certain kinds of stroke. We know that with the work done and that the illnesses to which I refer do bring with them the death sentence that they used to bring. There are, however, illnesses in respect of which the relevant treatment has not advanced to the same degree and...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Nursing Home Services (4 Apr 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: This is an ongoing issue. It was raised by Nursing Homes Ireland, which held a very well attended briefing in Buswells Hotel some time ago. It has followed up with meetings in the Dáil recently in order to highlight the issue. The message it is sending is that unless this issue is addressed in a timely, professional and effective way, the situation is going to worsen, with dire...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Nursing Home Services (4 Apr 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: There is a danger of shooting the messenger because I must acknowledge that reply was very disappointing. To go back to the review and how long it is taking, it is acknowledged that it is significantly overdue but we are not too sure why it is taking so long. The report is close to completion but we still do not have a date as to when the review will be available. What must also be...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (4 Apr 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 22. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the progress being made to address the entitlements of those whose profession is of a sporadic nature and the stress this causes for persons, for example, in the acting profession; and her plans to extend the arts scheme for longer than a year. [15646/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: National Minimum Wage (4 Apr 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 41. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the way in which she can address the potential impact to the hairdressing industry due to the Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2018 and the abolition of training rates; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15652/19]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Education and Training Boards Staff (4 Apr 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 314. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the purpose and function of the City of Dublin Youth Services Board; the number of staff employed by job title and grade; the number of staff on secondment or career break by title and grade; and the number of staff that are bilocated. [15942/19]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Services Data (4 Apr 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 315. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of groups (details supplied) registered with the City of Dublin Youth Services Board; and the number of new groups registered in 2018. [15943/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Situation in Colombia: Mr. Eamon Gilmore (4 Apr 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Déanaim comhghairdeas leis an Uasal Gilmore as an jab nua a bheith aige. I see he will be able to continue his work on the Colombian aspect, which of course ties in with his new human rights role. We know that human rights are a major issue in Colombia. I was reminded that in 2012 a number of us Deputies and Senators signed a letter expressing our support for the peace process and a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Situation in Colombia: Mr. Eamon Gilmore (4 Apr 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Mr. Gilmore mentioned civil society. My question is about his experience of civil society within Colombia, particularly the civil society of the indigenous communities. Does he have much engagement with them? It was good to hear what he said about learning from the Colombian peace agreement in terms of legacy matters and Northern Ireland. Mr. Gilmore mentioned illegal mining, but we...