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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (18 Sep 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 1601. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps being taken by Córas Iompar Éireann to control the spread of Japanese knotweed, Fallopia japonica, along the railbed system, particularly in Phibsborough where is seems to have become established by the railbed further to recent canal re-lining works undertaken by Waterways Ireland; whether demarcation issues...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation In Syria: Discussion with Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (18 Sep 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Having listened to the Tánaiste's comments today and having read the reports and information members have been getting recently on Syria, particularly the United Nations Human Rights Council report of May, June and July that outlined the appalling human rights abuses on the part of both the pro-and anti-government sides, one cannot help but ask the first question on the effectiveness or...

Mortgage Arrears: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I wish to share time with Deputies Finian McGrath, Mick Wallace, Catherine Murphy and Richard Boyd Barrett. Throughout our history we have had a fractured relationship with land and houses, from the time of the plantations until the 19th century when we got to the point where more than 90% of the land was owned by only 5% of the population. We are experiencing similar difficulties today...

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services Provision (19 Sep 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: We tried to have this raised as a topical issue in July and as our chance has been quite a while coming, I am grateful for the opportunity to discuss the matter today. I am glad that the Minister is here to discuss it. In 2008 we were told that one in seven people had a mental health issue. We know recent figures suggest the number is now one in four. A recent report from Headstrong...

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services Provision (19 Sep 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister for his reply and I acknowledge the positive work that is going on but there is a need for greater transparency. We are not sure how much of the €35 million ring-fenced for mental health services in 2012 was spent on these services. This sector should not have to pick up the bill for the overspend in other HSE sectors. I would like the HSE to spell out...

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services Provision (19 Sep 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: And alcohol.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Youth Services Funding (19 Sep 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 5. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will outline the cuts in the previous budgets to youth services; if her attention has been drawn to the impact of these cuts on the youth communities where these services are based; and the way she intends to prevent further cuts in Budget 2014. [38915/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Youth Services Funding (19 Sep 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister but the reality on the ground is very different from what she has outlined in her reply. I want to focus on the youth clubs and youth projects in the inner city. We know the statistics. There are areas with over 60% of parents being lone parents and pockets with 40% unemployed. We know of the serious misuse and abuse of alcohol and drugs and of areas of really serious...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Youth Services Funding (19 Sep 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: The youth clubs and youth projects are very significant preventative measures. The Minister spoke earlier about Oberstown. We know there is a disproportionate number of young people and older people from areas such as Dublin 1, 3 and 7 going into Oberstown, Mountjoy and St. Patrick's. These youth clubs and youth projects are doing great work to prevent that. When the young people's...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Children in Care (19 Sep 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 19. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent of the reduction in working hours of child care staff in residential care homes due to cuts in funding. [38728/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Exemptions (19 Sep 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 61. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason tax exemption continues to be granted to fox/hare hunting groups and shooting clubs; the way they are classified under Section 235 of the Taxes and Consolidation Act 1997 as bodies established for promotion of athletic or amateur games or sports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39031/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions Levy (19 Sep 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 78. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in relation to the pension relation deduction attributed to public servants since March 2009 as an emergency financial measure, his plans in the future to cease deductions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39032/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders Data (19 Sep 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 129. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons that have been deported from Ireland to the Democratic Republic of Congo in each of the years from 2010 to date in 2013; the reason ten deportations from Ireland to DRC took place in June, 2013; if more deportations to DRC are likely to take place in 2013-2014; if any follow-up has taken place to ascertain the well-being...

An Appreciation of the Life and Work of Seamus Heaney: Statements (24 Sep 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Is pribhléid agus onóir é dom caint faoi Seamus Heaney. Mar is eol dúinn, is ócáid bhrónach í seo, go háirithe dá chlann agus dá chairde. Ní cheart dúinn bheith brónach, i slí eile, os rud é go bhfuil a fhios againn go mbeidh Seamus Heaney againn go deo - trína chuid filíochta, trína chuid...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: HIV-AIDS Programmes (24 Sep 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 155. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade in view of the fact that international efforts to halt the spread of HIV and AIDS are working, if he will confirm that Ireland remains committed to supporting the fight against HIV and AIDS; and when his Department will publish the long awaited strategy statement to guide Government policy in this area. [39316/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rates Application (24 Sep 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 207. To ask the Minister for Finance the social policy objectives of this Government and of the State on the needs of those who are mobility-impaired and on low incomes, that are advanced by imposing a VAT rate of 23% on walking sticks while the VAT on limousine hire stands at 0%; if this indicates a need for a re-balancing of VAT rates generally in order to achieve co-ordination with social...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rates Application (24 Sep 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 208. To ask the Minister for Finance the social policy objectives of this Government and of the State, especially in the context of population health gain, that are advanced by levying 23% VAT on toothbrushes and toothpaste while the VAT on processed sugar stands at 0%; if this indicates a need for a re-balancing of VAT rates generally, in order to achieve co-ordination with social policy...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rates Application (24 Sep 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 209. To ask the Minister for Finance the social policy objectives of this Government and of the State, especially in the context of meeting the health needs of those who are ill, that are advanced by levying 23% VAT on catheters, a basic necessity in the circumstances, while VAT on caviar, a luxury food item stands at 0%; if this circumstance indicates a need for a re-balancing of VAT rates...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rates Application (24 Sep 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 210. To ask the Minister for Finance the social policy objectives of this Government and of the State, in the context of in-shore fisheries development, that are advanced by levying VAT at 23% on lobster pots, which are essential working implements, while the VAT on processed lobster, a luxury food item, stands at 0%; if this indicates a need for a re-balancing of VAT rates generally, in...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rates Application (24 Sep 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 211. To ask the Minister for Finance the social policy objectives of this Government and of the State, in the context of sustainable home heating, that are advanced by imposing a VAT rate of 23% on solar panels while a 13% levy is imposed on bituminous coal, a contributor to climate change; if this indicates a need for a rebalancing of VAT rates generally, in order to achieve co-ordination...