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Leaders' Questions (26 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: It is not just this Government, but successive ones. When this Government did the right thing with part of the terrace, why could it not have gone further and done the right thing with the whole area? We also had this exchange in 2014, when the Taoiseach told me that commemorative events had to be inclusive, sensitive and appropriate. I will go back two weeks on the subject of Nos....

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Framework Agreement: Motion (26 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: We had a meeting some time ago with the ambassadors of Central America countries. As far as I can remember, the ambassador of Belize was also in attendance, but that country is not included in the agreement. Some years ago, when it was being discussed, there was considerable concern among civil society organisations about the need to have binding mechanisms and monitoring systems in terms...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Homeless Persons Supports (26 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 111. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of persons accommodated by the new communities unit at Gardiner Street, Dublin 1 during the years 2014 and 2015. [3095/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Review Office Remit (26 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 142. To ask the Minister for Finance further to the announcement contained in his budget day speech on 14 October 2014, the date that Permanent TSB Bank will come within the remit of the Credit Review Office, if decisions made by Permanent TSB dating back to 14 October 2014 will be accepted and pursued by the office in respect of Permanent TSB; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Policing (26 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 283. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to return community Garda Síochána levels to pre-cut levels; and if community policing is vital for community relations, and in certain cases a more approachable Garda Síochána service. [3002/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (26 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 314. To ask the Minister for Health if the relevant authorities, in particular, the Health Service Executive, made all efforts to contact a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 at the various addresses known for her; and the specific actions taken, by whom and when, to address the very serious issues with which the person presented. [2775/16]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Issues (26 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 465. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his engagement with Dublin City Council on pyrite issues in the Dublin Central area; if work will be to the highest standard; and if there is sufficient and meaningful engagement with the residents concerned. [2771/16]

Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership: Statements (21 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: There is no doubt that TTIP is being presented to us in very glowing terms but there are really serious concerns. I listened to the Minister earlier but those concerns have not been addressed. There are massive implications for workers' rights, food safety, agriculture, banking and education. There are also implications for the environment and culture. As it stands, this agreement will...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (21 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 165. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht how Irish persons at home and abroad can access the DVD of the Ulster 2015 National Famine Memorial Day. [2540/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: COP21: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Climate change is the biggest challenge facing us. If we do not get that right, we will see increasing poverty and hunger. What would the delegates identify as the most significant decision that came out of the Paris conference? What was the most disappointing decision? What decision, if it had been included, would have made the most difference? There was much disappointment that the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Administration (20 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 120. To ask the Minister for Health if he is satisfied with the operation of the fair deal scheme and if improvements could be made by linking in all additional costs to the original agreed settlement, as at present many persons are subject to additional costs for nursing home care after agreeing to the original arrangement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2391/16]

Topical Issue Debate: National Monuments (14 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: The answer ignores all the other events that occurred on these streets, coming from the GPO around to Moore Street and down to the place of the final surrender. The Minister is not taking into account all these other events which involved the members of the Volunteers, Irish Citizen Army, Cumann na mBan and ordinary citizens. Some very significant events happened on that street scape. We...

Topical Issue Debate: National Monuments (14 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: It is very timely that this has been chosen because of what has happened in the past week. When one walked the route taken by the 300 men and women of the Volunteers and the Citizen Army along Moore Street that Thursday in 1916 and when one walks that route today, it is clear that so much happened at different places along the lanes and in the houses. This is a battlefield site of...

Convention on the Constitution Final Reports: Statements (14 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Having been a member of the Constitutional Convention and, with Deputies Buttimer and Keating, having an attendance rate of 100%, I can certainly acknowledge the tremendous work and commitment of its members, both political representatives and citizens, in addition to the staff and chairman, Mr. Tom Arnold. I acknowledge, in particular, the meticulous planning, the availability of experts,...

Committee on Education and Social Protection: Select Sub-Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (14 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I still have questions on the timeframe. Following this morning's discussion there are areas that, if clarified, would prevent further amendments. I hope there will not be a guillotine as it is such a major piece of legislation and it will have such implications at third level that it deserves better than being guillotined.

Committee on Education and Social Protection: Select Sub-Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (14 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: In the event of it not coming through in this Dáil, where will it stand?

Committee on Education and Social Protection: Select Sub-Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (14 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: The fact that it raised alarm bells when people read this suggests that it needs to be looked at again to ensure that the principle of academic freedom is respected. People's concerns should be addressed in that they feel the president will really be controlled and prevented from expressing an opinion.

Committee on Education and Social Protection: Select Sub-Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (14 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I will also bring forward an amendment, but if the concerns about pre-2006 staff are addressed in the meantime, there might not be a need to do so.

Committee on Education and Social Protection: Select Sub-Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (14 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I move amendment No. 1 to amendment No. 21:To insert the following new subsection (1):“(1) A Technological University may suspend or dismiss any employee but only in accordance with procedures and subject to any conditions made following consultation through normal industrial relation structures operating in the technological university with Trade Unions which procedures or conditions...

Committee on Education and Social Protection: Select Sub-Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (14 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: It will be okay for us, therefore, to submit an amendment on Report Stage for clarification on that so that we can be assured there is no reason for concern in the event of such dismissals.