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Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Outstanding Legacy Issues affecting Victims and Relatives in Northern Ireland: Discussion (24 Sep 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I was not suggesting that sort of agreement. I was saying that if Glencree has a group of people coming with their stories and voices, how does it provide the space when they all want different things? Can that space be afforded to them?

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hare Coursing (24 Sep 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 21. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the reason the National Parks and Wildlife Service has decided to no longer seek copies of post mortems carried out by vets at coursing meetings; and if she acknowledges that only a post mortem can reveal true cause of death and that for transparency, this should be requested to ensure no clubs can claim deaths from natural causes...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (24 Sep 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 38. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans for the national monument at 14-17 Moore Street, Dublin 1; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32179/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Refugee and Migrant Crisis: Discussion (23 Sep 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I apologise for not being here for all of the presentation and hope I do not go back over issues that have been covered. The refugee crisis stems from a complete lack of respect and disrespect for human rights in countries, whether Syria, Yemen or Eritrea. Unless we grapple with the human rights issues, then we will have another Syria and other situations will develop in the future. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trial of Ibrahim Halawa: Motion (23 Sep 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Whoever goes should try to visit Mr. Halawa in prison. There are so many examples of the trial being postponed. I do not see the merit in going for a trial that we are not sure is going to happen. Therefore, there should be other aspects to the visit if we agree to go ahead with it.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (23 Sep 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 19. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for the interconnect rail link between Dublin airport and Dublin city centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31938/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (23 Sep 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 36. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied that Tourism Ireland and Bord Fáilte are promoting all tourism areas equally; his views that a fresh approach should be taken to highlight some of the less well known areas of natural beauty, particularly our offshore islands, in conjunction with the usual tourist hot spots; and if he will make a statement on the...

Hospital Waiting Lists: Motion [Private Members] (22 Sep 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: We have a very significant health budget which one would imagine would translate into a state-of-the-art health service. While we have very professional, hard-working and committed staff and excellence in certain areas, including, I acknowledge in particular, in the treatment of cancer, the stark reality is that we do not have a state-of-the-art service and there are glaring deficiencies. I...

Other Questions: Energy Policy (22 Sep 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 95. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views that with Ireland's high level of dependency on energy imports, in excess of 90%, this country is in a precarious position and vulnerable to geopolitical conflicts due to its high reliance on imports of fossil fuels; his further views that there is a need to be more self-reliant as is the case with other...

Other Questions: Energy Policy (22 Sep 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: My question is to ask the Minister of State his views on Ireland's high level of dependency on energy imports, in excess of 90%. We are in a precarious position and are very vulnerable to geopolitical conflicts due to this high reliance on the import of fossil fuels. I ask the Minister of State to examine our need to be more self-reliant, as is the case with other European Union countries.

Other Questions: Energy Policy (22 Sep 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Yes.

Other Questions: Energy Policy (22 Sep 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: There is no doubt that we have a very high dependency on imported fossil fuels and I saw a figure of €6.5 billion that we are spending on it. We are very vulnerable and are at the mercy of international markets and prices. We saw what happened to Ukraine with its reliance on natural gas from Russia. Over the weekend I read a story about a green plan by firefighters at the fire...

Other Questions: Energy Policy (22 Sep 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I was struck by the fact that three years ago Denmark was able to export energy after securing all its own needs. I want to put the issue in the broader context of climate change. We are moving into sustainable development goals and Ireland has been playing a very strong role at EU and UN level. However, we are giving with one hand - and we have a very strong reputation regarding...

Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation Targets (22 Sep 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 94. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is confident that Ireland will reach its 16% target for renewable energy by 2020; the measures that are being taken by his Department to ensure this target will be met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31763/15]

Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation Targets (22 Sep 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Is the Minister of State confident that Ireland will reach its 16% target for renewable energy by 2020 and will he outline the measures that are being taken by the Department to ensure the target will be met?

Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation Targets (22 Sep 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I note that, in 1990, we were 98% dependent on imported fossil fuels and, in 2013, we were still importing 90% of our energy needs. Hydro power counts for only 0.5% of our energy and other renewables 6%. Even though there is an increase in gas power, which generates lower emissions, nevertheless it is still a fossil fuel. There are reports that we will not achieve the 2020 targets, and...

Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation Targets (22 Sep 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: The word is "urgency", and the other important word is "creativity". If we can bring the two together, then I think we might see some progress. According to new figures published, we are more reliant on imported energy than almost every other country in the European Union. Among the new technologies is wave technology, and wastewater is also a resource. I accept that wind technology...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Emergency Services Personnel (22 Sep 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 91. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is aware of a recent paper stating that the emergency call answering service has performed to a consistently high standard, with the average speed of answer for a caller being 0.6 seconds, which is one of the fastest in Europe; and that the workers have concerns regarding conditions and cover for this vital...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Emergency Services Personnel (22 Sep 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: My question relates to the emergency call answering service, particularly the professionalism and performance of the operators. The workers have concerns about the conditions and cover for the service, so I ask if the Minister of State is aware of these concerns.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Emergency Services Personnel (22 Sep 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister of State. I also acknowledge the professionalism and efficiency of the emergency call answering service. It operates 24-7 all year round, engaging with services and, occasionally, the Coast Guard. It is absolutely vital. However, there is a high turnover of staff at one centre, at East Point in Dublin. This high turnover of staff means there is a loss of very...