Results 5,461-5,480 of 5,534 for speaker:Maureen O'Sullivan

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (19 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 284. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of four wheel drive vehicles attached to each division in the Dublin region as of 12 November 2019. [47875/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Safety (20 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 270. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there has been contact between him and the Marine Survey Office regarding the situation faced by a company (details supplied) in respect of regulations which will have a negative effect on tourism and the viability of offshore islands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47889/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Regulations Implementation (20 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 271. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if progress will be made on resolving the licensing issues regarding horse-drawn carriages; and if he will take steps to resolve the issue for the benefit of tourist safety, public safety and respect for law abiding carriage operators. [47890/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (20 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 272. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which the public consultation process conducted by BusConnects was advertised; if he is satisfied that enough consultation was conducted with communities within the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47891/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Anti-Social Behaviour (20 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 273. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the statistics on incidents of anti-social behaviour on DART services, particularly in the evening times post rush hour; his views on whether more robust measures need to be taken in conjunction with the recent text message report system such as dedicated patrols and increased security; and the way in which he will ensure persons are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (20 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 274. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there has been consultation on addressing the chronic traffic issues on the M50 motorway; his views on whether the route is no longer fit for purpose as an original bypass for Dublin; his plans to consider an outer bypass such as the Leinster orbital route to tackle chronic congestion, remove cars from inner suburbs of Dublin...

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Ceart chun Sláinte), 2019: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Health) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Cuirim fáilte roimh an díospóireacht anocht. It is very opportune coming after the many debates and discussions we have had on health recently, including Deputy Pringle's motion last Tuesday on personal assistance. Today we have so much knowledge and awareness and we know what to do, why we should be doing it and how to do it, but the problem is implementation. We have...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Assisted Decision Making (26 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 238. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the urgent calls by families and interested parties to set up the decision support service to replace the ward of court system that many families feel to be inadequate; his plans to progress legislation in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48748/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (26 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 371. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to end grants to the greyhound industry in view of an opinion poll (details supplied); if he will review the allocation to the industry in view of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49004/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord na gCon (26 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 372. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Irish Greyhound Board is attempting to hide incidents involving dogs falling and suffering injuries by withholding race footage from its website (details supplied); if he will direct it to publish the footage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49005/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (26 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 373. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the fact that an Irish greyhound that is believed to have suffered whippings has been rescued from Spain; if he will recommend an end to exports to Spain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49006/19]

Planning and Development (Amendment) (First-Time Buyers) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I wish to share time with Deputy Joan Collins.

Planning and Development (Amendment) (First-Time Buyers) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I acknowledge the principle and the aspiration behind Deputy O'Brien’s Bill, and the reality of the difficulties being faced by first-time buyers as well as the fact that block sales are more evident. They are attractive for developers. Some developments are being entirely bought up by investors, even during the construction phase. It is not surprising that the word "cuckoo" is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (27 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 46. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on whether China and Pakistan are among the countries that do not meet welfare standards here; if he and the Irish Greyhound Board are opposed to direct or indirect exports to these countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48989/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Industry (27 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 48. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of horses injured and killed at racecourses and point-to-point events here to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48988/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadcasting Sector (28 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 25. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on whether potential cost savings at RTÉ will have a negative effect on independent screen producers here in view of the fact that spending by the national broadcaster on independent productions has fallen dramatically; and the way in which he can address same in the context of changes to the television...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Television Licence Fee (28 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 53. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the need for the immediate introduction of the household charge in order to create the conditions required for the sustainability of public service media and the sustainability of the independent production sector here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49174/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (28 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 235. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the MetroLink project has plans to take over an area (details supplied) for maintenance shaft and car park on a permanent basis; if consultation has taken place with local residents regarding potential changes to the amenity of the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49506/19]

Freagra ar Eascairí - Return of Writs: Cork North-Central, Dublin Fingal, Dublin Mid-West and Wexford - Introduction of New Members (3 Dec 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Déanaim comhghairdeas le na Teachtaí Dála nua agus céad míle fáilte don Dáil. I congratulate the four Deputies who have been elected. It is a proud day for them for them and their families and I wish them well in this Dáil. Being elected through a by-election is a very special way to be elected. I was too and I remember that day back in June 2009....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (3 Dec 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 321. To ask the Minister for Health if funding will be secured to enable the work of the national platform of self-advocates to continue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49695/19]