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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (12 Feb 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: There is no doubt that the EU accounting directive was a positive step forward. The question is who will ensure it is implemented and when will we see the practical and positive results. In other words, when will we see the new reporting by companies. In the same context, are there plans to extend the directive beyond the extractive industries?

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Assistance Payments Implementation (13 Feb 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 172. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government in relation to the forthcoming Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill due to be published during the summer session, if tenancy rights will be extended to those who reside in hostels due to homelessness; the current legal situation for those who reside in temporary hostel accommodation; the residency rights they...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Community Development Initiatives (13 Feb 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 173. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will address the concerns of local development (partnership) companies in relation to the local and community development programme being implemented from 2015 and which is now subject to open tender; if the companies will have less influence on the delivery of programmes and the way they will be carried out; and...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Ports Policy (18 Feb 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 93. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the key issues for Dublin Port; his further views on the ports package and the port services directive; if he will protect union involvement and support worker protection; and his views on the need for stability for those companies who have invested in the port. [7994/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Ports Policy (18 Feb 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: My question concerns plans for the future of Dublin Port. I wish to ensure security and stability for those who are currently working there and the companies that have invested in it.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Ports Policy (18 Feb 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Those who favour competition will say it will lead to more jobs and growth, whereas those considering liberalisation will say it could result in job losses and a deterioration in working conditions. There is a fear that profitability margins dictating policy and procedure will have negative effects on those companies that have been working at the port over the years and which have invested...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Ports Policy (18 Feb 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I wish to acknowledge the positive response from Dublin Port, the extent of the community engagement and the community liaison person who works directly with local communities, in addition to the way in which it is involved in middle management training with ports in certain African countries. The other aspect is its engagement with a dockers' museum, which I hope will be realised. It has...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: National Monuments (18 Feb 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 182. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 48 of 6 February 2014, the person who will receive the public money now being set aside for the restoration of the national monument at Moore Street.. [7773/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Drug Rehabilitation Projects (18 Feb 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 391. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will explain the discrepancies in figures provided on the number of drug rehab T-coded participants on community employment schemes in three different parliamentary question replies from her Department and which range between 578 and 835 participants (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7919/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (18 Feb 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 429. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question No. 48 of 6 February 2014, the person that will be the recipient of the public moneys being set aside for the restoration of the National Monument at Moore Street; the reason the announcement was made before he received the revised consent application for the proposed work and before the planning...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Money Laundering (18 Feb 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 583. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the definition of a suspicious transaction and improper conduct in relation to cash transfers which must be reported by a property service provider and other designated persons; the amount of money deposited in a bank which must be reported to the Revenue Commissioners by the bank that carries out the deposit; if a limit exists for the cash...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (18 Feb 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 613. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the fact that an organisation (details supplied) recently forcibly ejected two animal welfare campaigners from the national coursing meeting preventing them filming, even though the organisation officials publicly said everyone was welcome at coursing meetings; if he has ever attended or seen film...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (18 Feb 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 765. To ask the Minister for Health further to the Disability Federation of Ireland's recent paper Promises, Commitments, and Delivery: Mid-Term Review of the Programme for Government, his views on the recommendations including the appointment of a Minister with dedicated responsibility for disability inclusion; prioritising the funding of disability services in line with pre-election...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Diplomatic Representation (19 Feb 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 3. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reasons his Department did not consider reopening the embassy in Iran as part of the further openings announced; the criteria used to prioritise a country for a new embassy or reopening of an embassy previously closed; the costs, including expenses for having an honorary consul as opposed to a small embassy; and if he...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Diplomatic Representation (19 Feb 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: My question relates to the criteria used for the reopening of embassies, the opening of new ones and the costs involved, with particular reference to an embassy in Iran.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Diplomatic Representation (19 Feb 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Would it not have been more logical to wait for the completion of the review of our foreign policy and then to decide which embassies would reopen and where new embassies would be established? I am delighted that the Vatican embassy will reopen, but the criterion in that regard was the fight against global hunger and poverty, which is wonderful. Is this part of the strategy for all...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Diplomatic Representation (19 Feb 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: There are concerns among NGOs about the balance between human rights issues and promoting our trade and economic interests. The Minister referred to diplomatic representation being about upholding our values. We went on a trade mission to Iran and there was no difficulty in discussing human rights issues, whether it was the death penalty or conditions in prisons and for prisoners. Human...

Other Questions: Foreign Conflicts (19 Feb 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 7. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade in view of the fact that the EU Foreign Ministers in May 2012 strongly criticised the marked acceleration of settlement construction and called for full application of existing EU legislation regarding products from settlements, the action he is prepared to take on these issues. [8049/14]

Other Questions: Foreign Conflicts (19 Feb 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: There is absolutely no doubt that the continued acceleration in settlement building is having a detrimental and negative effect on what is happening in the West Bank and is threatening all the talks about a two-state solution. It was criticised by the EU Foreign Ministers in May 2012 but it is still continuing. What are the direct negotiations or direct talks that are taking place with the...

Other Questions: Foreign Conflicts (19 Feb 2014)

Maureen O'Sullivan: In the meantime the settlements continue to be built. Leaving the legal argument and the moral argument about settlements aside, there is also a massive environmental impact of all these settlements. It is only when one is there that one sees for oneself the extent of the land taken up and the open spaces that were left available, the massive pressure on water and the difficulties of...