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Leaders' Questions (18 Feb 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: It is positive that there is some movement on this, but the signing of the Istanbul convention will not be enough in itself unless there is proactive engagement on preventing and making unacceptable this type of violent behaviour. Also, those who want help must be able to access that help. Women are the main victims, but there are increasing numbers of men are suffering domestic...

Leaders' Questions (18 Feb 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: The final debate in the Chamber prior to the Christmas recess involved statements opposing domestic violence. It followed an event outside Leinster House on 20 November in memory of the 78 women and children who had been murdered by their partners or former partners. Agencies tell us that the Christmas period was the worst on record for domestic violence against women - the word...

Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (18 Feb 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: There is nothing to lose by constant monitoring and evaluation and it is in everybody's best interests to provide a mechanism whereby it can be examined within a month or another period of time. I agree with Deputy McDonald that there would be no cost issue. It would ensure that the many positive elements of the Bill would be addressed adequately.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Feb 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Is mór an trua é go bhfuil gá leis an díospóireacht seo atá ar siúl againn anocht agus a bheidh ar siúl oíche amárach. Gabhann sé le hócáid bhrónach. Chaill buachaill beag, Jake, a shaol. It is a very sad occasion that we have a little boy, Jake, who lost his life. He is gone from his loved ones, his family, his...

Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (17 Feb 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: We need to reconsider the limitations of the McAleese report. The remit was very narrow. We know there are criticisms of that. When we talk about what happened in the laundries it is important to hear the stories. It is important for the women that their stories are heard and believed. There was a great deal of disappointment because they felt the McAleese report did not give a true...

Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (17 Feb 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Is the Minister satisfied that none of the women, particularly those who lack capacity, can be taken advantage of by anybody? Many of the women are living in the same orders that ran the laundries. While there is a different atmosphere, personnel and relationships today, it is ironic that the same orders which institutionalised them in the first place may end up advocating for them, and we...

Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (17 Feb 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I move amendment No. 15:In page 5, between lines 7 and 8, to insert the following:"Provision of qualified personal advocates to relevant participants 5.The Minister shall lay a report before each House of the Oireachtas, within 1 month following the enactment of this legislation, setting out the options for the provision of qualified personal advocates to relevant participants.".The...

Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (17 Feb 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I apologise for being unable to attend the debate last week. We must take into consideration the age of some of the Magdalen women and the urgency attached to dealing with issues related to them. They must be dealt with as promptly as possible because the women concerned have been waiting a long time. The Minister has said she is considering the issue of alternative therapies and I am...

Other Questions: Animal Welfare (17 Feb 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: There was a time when we were hunters and gatherers and had to hunt animals for food, but we do not have to do this anymore. It is a shame on us as a nation that we tolerate barbarity and cruelty to animals in the name of what is supposed to be a sport. It is hard to believe we continue barbaric practices. Everybody acknowledges how far the Bill went, but it did not go far enough. The...

Other Questions: Animal Welfare (17 Feb 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: That is a different point.

Other Questions: Animal Welfare (17 Feb 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 135. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in view of a recent hunting report (details supplied), which reveals that a fox was hunted by 37 hounds for over 13 miles, if he will acknowledge the cruelty involved and remove the exemption for fox hunting from the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6665/15]

Other Questions: Animal Welfare (17 Feb 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: My question relates to a report on a fox hunt which I sent to the Minister and which acknowledges that a fox was chased by 37 hounds for over 13 miles. It is time we decided that this is extremely cruel, that it is not sport and that we remove the exemption for fox hunting from the Animal Health and Welfare Act.

Other Questions: Animal Welfare (17 Feb 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Let us consider what is involved in fox hunting. First, in the marking to ground, the pack of hounds will chase the fox into the drain or earth. Then, the terrier man sends a terrier down the hole to attack or corner the fox. After that people start to dig away the clay and the fox is exposed. We know that this is an extremely cruel practice, but there are people who are so dedicated to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (17 Feb 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 152. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the fact that due to the cancellation of a national coursing meeting in Clonmel, County Tipperary, due to weather conditions, hares were kept in unnatural and stressful captivity overnight at the venue, while awaiting the meeting to recommence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6664/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Inshore Fisheries (17 Feb 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 283. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 219 of 25 November 2014, if he will provide a copy of the terms of reference, scoping information or direction provided for this programme of risk assessment undertaken by the Marine Institute in respect of species protected under the annexes of the habitats directive, which was referred to in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Magdalen Laundries Report (17 Feb 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 319. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on the lack of comprehensive answers offered by the inter-departmental committee on the Magdalen laundries, the fact that testimony from survivors is ignored and many aspects and concerns raised by survivors and justice groups is being left out, while exclusive attention is being given to the version of events given by religious...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (17 Feb 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 327. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide, in detail, the methodology that An Garda Síochána uses to survey the level of compliance with the speed limit, in any given location, particularly in terms of standard protocols and quality management to ensure validity, reliability and replicability of findings, across Garda divisions. [7103/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Scoláireachtaí Gaeltachta (17 Feb 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 456. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills an aontaíonn sí go raibh an Ghaeilge mar dhlúthchuid den fhís a bhí ag ceannairí an Éirí Amach in 1916 don tsochaí chomhpháirteach a bhí siad ag iarraidh a bhaint amach in Éirinn; an gcuirfidh sí in iúl cé acu atá sí sásta na scoláireachtaí...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Qualifications (17 Feb 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 459. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 502 of 3 February 2015, is she will acknowledge a failing in the Quality and Qualifications Ireland system of not awarding qualifications based on a chef's experience (details supplied), length of service and references in the culinary industry; and that this system is causing employment uncertainty for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (17 Feb 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 527. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the specific research supports the policies of An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority in promoting the wearing of hi-vis apparel by cyclists and pedestrians in urban areas, with specific reference to demonstrated reductions in collisions, injuries or fatality rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7102/15]