Results 1,841-1,860 of 5,534 for speaker:Maureen O'Sullivan

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Inland Waterways Development (17 Dec 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 662. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a mechanism in law for a person to obtain an inland waterways' haulier's licence to ensure that Ireland's inland waterways, such as are lawfully navigable for commercial traffic, come within the definition of the EU's inland waterways legislation. [54188/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Inland Waterways Development (17 Dec 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 663. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will work with other Government Departments and other relevant parties concerned to develop interconnected inland commercial transport for appropriate purposes and of scale to attract commercial craft to the inland waterways. [54189/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Role and Functions: Discussion with International Criminal Court (17 Dec 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: My apologies for not attending the committee earlier; I had a prior commitment in my constituency. On the way here, I listened to Mrs. Bensouda’s radio interview with Sean O’Rourke who asked some difficult and leading questions. She covered many issues, including the claim of an African bias on the part of the International Criminal Court. Her point about the case of child...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Substance Misuse (18 Dec 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 3. To ask the Minister for Health the rationale behind having those in addiction put into mental health services as opposed to general health services; the resources that are being considered for persons who will be impacted by the possible reduction of tablets when related new legislation is implemented, as there are concerns among front-line workers of increased risks to those currently...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Substance Misuse (18 Dec 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: This question is about addiction and substance misuse and abuse and the general health issues in that area, as opposed to the mental health issues. In particular, I refer to the forthcoming legislation on the tablet issue, which is very welcome, and the planning implications for those who are currently abusing tablets.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Substance Misuse (18 Dec 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: There is no doubt there have been changes in the drugs scene. For many years drug abuse equalled heroin abuse, before it moved on to cocaine abuse. Then there were the head-shop products, and recently we have seen an influx of snow blow and high-strength cannabis. Beneath all of that there is increasing use of tablets, both licit and illicit. The national drug-related deaths index showed...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Substance Misuse (18 Dec 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: When people have alcohol problems it is seen as a general health problem. There are people with mental health issues who take up substance misuse, which exacerbates the mental health problem. There are also people who take up substance misuse and that develops into mental health problems for some, while for others it does not. I have been involved in a particular area, which includes those...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Magdalen Laundries Issues (18 Dec 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 38. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the proposed legislation that will deal with the health care needs of Magdalen survivors living outside the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54088/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Services (18 Dec 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 32. To ask the Minister for Health if he will include key performance indicators for waiting lists for psychological therapy in the upcoming Health Service Executive plan 2013; if he will include indicators to measure not only the number of mental health service users but also the outcome of the use of these services to monitor and improve the services over time; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Expenditure (18 Dec 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 44. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if data is available on costs of hosting students from developing countries in Ireland for 2013 and for subsequent years until 2015; if so, what are the figures in absolute numbers; and how much of this is included in the amount reported as overseas development assistance expenditure; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Expenditure (18 Dec 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 45. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the data available on the costs of housing refugees in Ireland in 2012; the figures in absolute numbers and in percentage of the total bilateral overseas development assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54601/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Debt Relief (18 Dec 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 46. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if there is any data available on debt relief for 2012; and if so, the figures in absolute numbers and in percentage of total/bilateral overseas development assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54602/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (18 Dec 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 47. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the breakdown in foreign aid to Palestine in the past five years. [54604/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Charities Regulation (18 Dec 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 84. To ask the Minister for Finance the regulatory and oversight function the Revenue Commissioners have regarding companies with charitable status. [54737/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Charities Regulation (18 Dec 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 85. To ask the Minister for Finance the date on which the Revenue Commissioners become aware of irregularities/malpractice in the charitable status sector; and the actions they took regarding same. [54738/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Climate Change Policy (18 Dec 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 150. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government in relation to the COP 15 fast start finance promised to the amount to $30b for the period 2010-2012 by developed countries, what did the Irish Government deliver in fast track finance in 2012; are these disbursements reported in the fast track finance database; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54603/13]

Water Services (No. 2) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (19 Dec 2013)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Like others, I express my disappointment, dismay and disgust at the inordinate rush with which this Bill is going through the House. It deserves far more time and in-depth discussion by everybody concerned. I am also disappointed at the cynical way in which the introduction of charges has been arranged. The bills will not be coming in yet as they might coincide with either the local...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Northern Ireland Issues (15 Jan 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 3. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason behind the failure of the recent Northern Ireland talks; the extent of the role the Irish Government played in the talks; the positive aspects that came as a result of the Irish Government's involvement; if any progress can be attributed to Ireland's role in the talks; where the progress is on the issue of flags...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Northern Ireland Issues (15 Jan 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: It must have been extremely frustrating and disappointing for Dr. Haass and Professor O'Sullivan that all the toing and froing, the journeys across the Atlantic and the issuing of various drafts did not come to fruition. There was no resolution in the form of an agreement that could be accepted by all sides. We know that the flags, parades and legacy issues are very serious. As long as the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Northern Ireland Issues (15 Jan 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I agree with the Tánaiste; the last thing anybody wants is a return to violence and everybody would condemn the use of violence to achieve a political opinion. However, people are entitled to hold a different opinion and that is not a reason for putting them in jail. In engaging with the people in the North, we have seen it is very difficult to identify who exactly is calling the shots...