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

Maureen O'Sullivan: Unfortunately, the employer has been ignoring all requests from the Communication Workers' Union to meet. I know the workers who handle the calls to the ambulance and fire service are members of SIPTU but the emergency call answer personnel are being denied this right. ComReg also indicated that because of the critical nature of an emergency call, the system cannot be run like a fully...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Broadband Service Provision (22 Sep 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 89. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether a high speed broadband service is vital for rural communities; the role of his Department in supporting the roll-out of broadband services for our off-shore islands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31880/15]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Broadband Service Provision (22 Sep 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: My question concerns high speed broadband and how vital it is for rural communities. I also want to ask the Minister of State about the role of his Department in supporting the roll-out of broadband services for the offshore islands.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Broadband Service Provision (22 Sep 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: We can all agree that a high speed broadband service is vital in the battle against rural decline, especially when we take into account the number of closures that have happened, such as Garda stations, post offices, banks and other services. It is also important in preventing further depopulation of the islands. Broadband could provide employment, online education and online help for...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Broadband Service Provision (22 Sep 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I will take up the Wild Atlantic Way with the Minister of State another time because some of the islands feel highly aggrieved that they were very much sidestepped. That is another debate. We have to accept that islands and islanders are different. My experience is that islanders are dedicated to their community and want to stay on the islands. Broadband is a major step forward. The...

Confidence in Taoiseach, the Attorney General and the Government: Motion (22 Sep 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Earlier, I voted against the proposal to extend the time allocated for this debate not because I disagreed with the proposal, but because I find it bizarre and out of touch that the first topic of discussion in this House following the summer recess is a vote of confidence in the Government, under the guise of the Fennelly commission and its report. The report is important. It should be...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (22 Sep 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 103. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the investment State dispute settlement as part of the Transatlantic Trade Investment Partnership, and its ability to challenge indirect expropriation, when the potential profits of an investment may be reduced because of a regulatory change or other decisions by a public authority which includes bans on...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Generation (22 Sep 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 106. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the action being taken by his Department to encourage development of new wave technology, which provides a sustainable way to harness the natural resources available on the coast here by the use of tidal turbines; and his views that given the extensive coastline here, this form of renewable energy has significant...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Resources (22 Sep 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 113. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the action being taken to explore the possibilities of treatment and extraction from wastewater, which has great potential as a sustainable resource. [31762/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Illicit Trade in Tobacco (22 Sep 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 374. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent of seizures of illegal cigarettes in the past 12 months; the amount of revenue lost to the State; and his plans to combat the very serious matter of illegal cigarettes being brought into and sold in this country. [27070/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (22 Sep 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 590. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if it is possible to fine motorists who stop in the Advanced-Stop-Line area at traffic lights, and if so, the number of fines that were issued in the latest year for which figures are available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30519/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (22 Sep 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 1164. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is aware of the human rights abuses which are being inflicted upon the community of Caquetá in Colombia due to a campaign the community has conducted against the imposition of an oil company in the area; and if he is satisfied that this is an environment in which Irish business should be encouraged to invest. [30459/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (22 Sep 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 1650. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views that issues and difficulties could have been foreseen in the initial planning of the now shelved DART underground that could have saved the Exchequer the €50 million; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31962/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (22 Sep 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 1680. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views that the Official Report requires correction in respect of statements made (details supplied) in relation to the Frank Myles-Shaffrey battlefield report on the General Post Office-Moore Street area submitted in support of the chartered land planning application; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hare Coursing (22 Sep 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 1711. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the reason a club (details supplied) was not prosecuted for breaching the 2014-2015 hare netting licence conditions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32241/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hare Coursing (22 Sep 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 1712. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the reason a club (details supplied) was not prosecuted in respect of hare licences and certification requirements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32242/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hare Coursing (22 Sep 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 1713. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the reason a club (details supplied) was not prosecuted for lack of co-operation with National Parks and Wildlife Service conservation rangers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32243/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Animal Welfare (16 Jul 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 26. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government in view of the management of dog pounds going out to tender for the first time, the steps he will take to ensure the welfare of pound dogs will be to the highest standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25949/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Establishment (16 Jul 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 639. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the number of current primary school students living within 3 km of a site (details supplied) indicates that the site is viable as a location for a post primary school, as has been provided for in the draft local area plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30358/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (16 Jul 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 851. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the upgrade of the Maynooth line from Connolly Station will commence; if it will include a new station at Cross Guns Bridge in Phibsborough in Dublin 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30355/15]