Results 1,421-1,440 of 5,534 for speaker:Maureen O'Sullivan

Written Answers — Department of Health: Thalidomide Victims Compensation (16 Apr 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: To ask the Minister for Health the date on which he will meet with the Irish Thalidomide Survivors' Society to discuss the needs of the 32 survivors for an open care package as in other countries; and if he will consider the German model of care and address the individual specific needs of the survivors [16406/13]

National Lottery Bill 2012: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (17 Apr 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I move amendment No. 33:In page 23, between lines 2 and 3, to insert the following:"(f) natural environment;".The categories mentioned for the disbursement of funds are sport and recreation, national culture and heritage, including the Irish language, the arts, health of the community, youth welfare and amenities and "such other objectives as the Government may determine from time to time"....

National Lottery Bill 2012: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (17 Apr 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Having spent approximately five hours getting nowhere with amendments to the Animal Health and Welfare Bill, the Minister's decision to accept the amendment is welcome. I thank him and the Deputies who spoke in favour of the amendment, from which only good can come.

National Lottery Bill 2012: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (17 Apr 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I move amendment No. 39:In page 25, to delete lines 36 and 37.I may have been a little premature in moving this amendment given that legislation on mental capacity is due before the House. However, the amendment provides the Minister with an opportunity to clarify the reason a paragraph referring to mental incapacity has been included in the section. What do the terms "legal disability" and...

National Lottery Bill 2012: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (17 Apr 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I accept the Minister's clarification.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Issues (17 Apr 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: To ask the Minister for Health if he can ascertain from the Health Service Executive when the psychological report in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1 will be discussed with him in a supportive environment; the type of counselling/psychotherapy that will be provided; and if the HSE will respond to this Deputy's correspondence regarding same [17926/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Position of LGBTI People in Uganda: Discussion (17 Apr 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I welcome the delegates. I hope they will enjoy some rest and relaxation here for the few days. It must be a welcome break from the stress and dangers under which they live in Uganda. I know they are working very hard but at least they are away from the physical danger of being taken in by the police. We are told that the President of Uganda, privately, does not agree with the Bill. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Case of Mr. Sergei Magnitsky: Motion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I apologise that I must leave shortly because I must table an amendment elsewhere. I also signed Senator Walsh's motion. I thought that its wording was a bit strong but I was prepared to go along with it. I had heard a number of presentations at the Council of Europe so I knew about the situation before it was raised here. The letter is totally unhelpful. The views of the committee...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Case of Mr. Sergei Magnitsky: Motion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: How will we respond to the ambassador?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Case of Mr. Sergei Magnitsky: Motion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I apologise and I beg the Senator's pardon.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Case of Mr. Sergei Magnitsky: Motion (Resumed) (17 Apr 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: We should be clear on what we want to find out. That was my only point about the term "reassurances" being too vague.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Foreign Affairs Councils: Discussion with Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (17 Apr 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I will not go back over some of the points raised by other speakers. I was able to attend the conference in Dublin Castle for most of the two days. The speech given by President Michael D. Higgins on Monday morning set the tone for the conference. It was a most powerful and passionate speech on inequality. He did not mince his words as to where the fault lies. The big powers must be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Foreign Affairs Councils: Discussion with Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (17 Apr 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: It is more relevant than biofuels.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Agreements: Motion (17 Apr 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Is the Minister confident that the essential elements clause in all framework agreements is strong enough on human rights and the democratic principles, and if there was a legal case, would it be strong enough? I would make one other point about money laundering. Money laundering is conducted not only to finance terrorism. It is profit-driven by certain companies. It is also part of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Magdalen Laundries Issues (18 Apr 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality in relation to Magdalen Laundry survivors, if he will publicise at home and abroad to diaspora communities of survivors' entitlements to register with the Magdalen Fund/Commission in order to maximise the number of potential applicants' awareness of the scheme; the consequences there are for a survivor who does not register with the Magdalen...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Magdalen Laundries Issues (18 Apr 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will make available to survivors and their families free independent advice and advocacy assistance in relation to the Magdalen Fund/Commission scheme; if Mr. Justice Quirke will be commissioned to implement the process that he recommends after the three month review period; and if he will establish a dedicated helpline for Magdalen...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: EU Directives (23 Apr 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he recognises the importance of the EU Accounting Directive as a game changer for the entire relationship between Europe and Africa; if he will push for the best possible standards of Chapter 9 of the Directive under the Irish EU Presidency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15825/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: EU Directives (23 Apr 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: My question was submitted just before that directive was signed. I acknowledge the work the Government and officials have done to support the accounting directive. This is something NGOs and civil society have been seeking for some time. The EU Commissioner, Michel Barnier, has said that local communities in resource-rich countries will finally be better informed about what their...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: EU Directives (23 Apr 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: An effort needs to be made at UN level to highlight the issue of tax justice and to tackle the illicit movement of taxes from particular countries. Did the Government support the inclusion in the review clause of additional sectors, such as telecommunications and construction, that could be included in the directive? While I accept what is being done with regard to oil, gas and mineral...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations Application (24 Apr 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 187. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the reasons for not including members of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists in the list of competent designers and certifiers when this profession was previously recognised and established in the State to carry out this task. [19312/13]