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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 section 22(k)(iii), the word "practicable" is a very loose word. When the word "practicable" is used, it provides too much of an out clause, as opposed to the words "must" or "shall". Consequently, I intend to table an amendment in this regard on Report Stage.

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 wish to indicate I intend to table an amendment to section 17(2) regarding the applicant colleges and the need to provide that other stakeholders such as, for example, staff may make representations to the Minister.

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: To go back to that point, I know that extensive discussions have taken place but the main trade union, which is the TUI, has concerns. While it is not opposed to the idea of a technological university, there are concerns. One of those concerns is that a merger can go ahead without agreement from the staff trade union. The amendment will be to ensure that those issues are addressed before a...

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 seek clarification on the term "staff association".

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: Does the Minister have any particular example of a staff association?

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: Could it lead to a staff association-----

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: Following on from the Minister's general comments, I understand - correct me if I am wrong - the mergers can go ahead but there is no guarantee they will get the status of a technical university following the merger. Therefore, is there a possibility that we could have mergers without status?

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: There is a danger they could merge and not get technological university status and then the smaller ITs would be subsumed into bigger ones. There is that possibility.

Flooding: Statements (13 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I wished to speak tonight because, although I represent Dublin Central, which was not flooded this time, parts of it have been flooded previously, including the area of East Wall where I live. While we did not experience the nightmare experienced by communities in other parts of the country, we know about flooding, for example, the suddenness with which it happens and which means that people...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Homeless Persons Data (13 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 53. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of homeless persons presenting at and provided with accommodation by the new communities unit by nationality in each of the years 2013 to date. [46518/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Eligibility (13 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 113. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if medical evidence identifies that a child with severe disabilities is in need of two full-time carers, why both carers are not entitled to a full carer's allowance, as that is what the child needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1224/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Discipline (13 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 466. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of men 18 to 20, 21 to 25 and 25 plus years of age in prison who were placed under a restricted regime for punishment purposes during each of the months November 2013 to November 2015 [46533/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Planning Issues (13 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 856. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government in view of the rate of invalidation of planning applications for west Cork being 61%, his views on this and if he accepts that accurate comparative statistics are a necessary tool in evaluating the degree to which water authorities are implementing the relevant guidelines he has set. [46844/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Planning Issues (13 Jan 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 857. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he is aware that due to delays in the planning process, including an invalidation because of an issue with a planning notice that the works scheduled to be carried out in April to June 2015, in fine weather, on the harbour and pier in Cape Clear Island did not begin until October 2015 storms and bad weather causing...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (17 Dec 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 26. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the report entitled Ireland's National Plan on Business and Human Rights; and his plans for progressing the matter and the implementation of the principles. [45030/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (17 Dec 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 39. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of discussions with relevant authorities in relation to ongoing prisoner issues in Maghaberry Prison; if he is confident that all is being done to ensure a conflict-free environment in the prison; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45029/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Status (16 Dec 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 106. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of foreign nationals who have been naturalised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service and the number of naturalised persons registered on the electoral register since their naturalisation. [45490/15]

1916 Quarter Development Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (15 Dec 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: We know the central role of the GPO from the reading of the Proclamation until the evacuation on the Thursday. That evacuation went out of the GPO into Henry Street, Moore Street, Moore Lane and the surrounding areas. Every step and few yards on that route tells a story of the various men and women involved – the Volunteers, the Citizen Army, the IRB and Cumann na mBan – who...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (15 Dec 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 192. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on the ongoing negotiations on the transatlantic trade and investment partnership and the worries of many non-governmental organisations and trade unionists that it will provide further means for large corporations to abuse, intimidate and overlook small locally-based farmers, particularly in reference to Columbia. [45191/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (15 Dec 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 501. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views that the outstanding issues for the Justice for the Forgotten Group can be finally addressed in view of the constant excuse being given of national security; and his further views that there should be an independent panel to decide if there is a matter of national security. [45459/15]