Results 5,441-5,460 of 5,534 for speaker:Maureen O'Sullivan

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (13 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 79. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 50 of 26 September 2019, the way in which he can address the unfairness for persons cohabiting, in many cases in long-term relationships, and those without children through other possible measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46527/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (13 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 89. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason large polluters such as the airline sector were not considered for increased carbon related taxation as a means to make carbon taxes more equitable in view of the increase in carbon taxes and related climate change mitigation expenses being levied on many persons and households in budget 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42280/19]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: EU Programmes (13 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 109. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his attention has been drawn to the issues involving the INTERREG 111a Programme 2000-2006, priority 2, measure 3: renewable energy and an application by a company (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Belgian public prosecutor has opened a file regarding allegations of fraud against the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (13 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 182. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the HSE is continuing to refuse to pay the Dublin Fire Brigade for the ambulance service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46904/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord na gCon Staff (13 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 191. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of employees as of November 2019 that are employed by the Irish Greyhound Board; the breakdown of roles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46872/19]

Financial Challenges Facing RTÉ and its Revised Strategy 2020-2024: Statements (Resumed) (14 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I am sharing time with Deputy Connolly. In looking at recent headlines such as, "RTÉ - a broken broadcaster?", "...financial crisis", and ""Transformational change" needed ...", my initial reaction was to ask what was new because the signs had been there for quite some time. Yesterday I attended a presentation in Buswells Hotel by the Nevin Economic Research Institute in which it...

Progressing Children's Disability Services: Statements (14 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: The working title for this debate is "progressing children's disability services". It must be acknowledged that progress has been made in this area, particularly if one thinks of children with a disability 50 years ago or even 20 years ago. Today there is more understanding of disability and more knowledge about the range of disabilities that exist. We know more about what needs to be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Business and Human Rights: Discussion (14 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: It is so good that the three witnesses are here to present, and I acknowledge the work all three have done. It is obvious that the awards that Front Line Defenders give every year, and in which some of us are involved, really highlight the difficulties and challenges human rights defenders face. The point has been made that the awards and nominations create an awareness and perhaps a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Business and Human Rights: Discussion (14 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Is it the case that it has not been considered?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Business and Human Rights: Discussion (14 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I have a brief question. Do we have an example of a company that is leading on this?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Business and Human Rights: Discussion (14 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: It would be good to have that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Business and Human Rights: Discussion (14 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Perhaps it would be good to have the representatives of one those companies appear before the committee.

Personal Assistance Service: Motion (19 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Last week we debated progressing disability services for children and young people. A point I made was that we knew much more about people with a disability. We know what needs to be done, how and why it needs to be done. We are talking about the service and provision of supports for those with a disability that will enable them to live and support them in living fulfilling and enjoyable...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (19 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 57. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the matter of geography as a core subject for junior cycle will be reviewed in view of the wide scope of the subject, including the issues leading to and contributing to climate change. [47476/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Youth Services (19 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 97. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if progress has been made on the report, Organisation Review of the City of Dublin Youth Services Board; if he has had contact with CDETB on the findings of same. [47477/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (19 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 112. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has had contact with the UK authorities regarding a case (details supplied) which is the only trial without a jury based on remote evidence in the history of the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47872/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Participation (19 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 194. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which he can ensure progression rates to third-level education of students from disadvantaged areas; and if he is satisfied that access programmes are meeting the needs of students from disadvantaged areas. [47478/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Data (19 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 195. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the number of ASD special classes that are available and that have ceased, respectively in each year will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47479/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Law Review (19 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 282. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the terms regarding the upcoming three year review of the Criminal Offences Bill 2017 in view of the fact that there has been an increase in attacks on sex workers; the measures being taken by the Garda protective services bureau to combat such attacks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47871/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Funding (19 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 283. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the budget allocation for the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission in each of the years 2017, 2018 and to date in 2019; and the budget allocation for GSOC for 2020. [47874/19]