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Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jan 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I will begin by acknowledging the progress to date to address the longstanding issues and concerns relating to those ladies who spent time in the Magdalen laundries. It is very heart-warming to meet those who have had settlements made and to see the difference this has made in their lives. Some of them live in Ireland while others are living abroad. They have waited a very long time but it...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (28 Jan 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I have questions on trade missions. Will the Minister outline his plans going forward? Will he identify what targets are being looked at and where? It will be interesting to learn which parts of the world are being concentrated on. As a member of this committee, I know many other parts of the world are very interested in trading with Ireland because of its reputation. Everyone is in...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (28 Jan 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: On the question of trade missions, has the Minister identified certain areas?

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (28 Jan 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: On the banking issue, bank accounts in Ireland that included the word "Cuba" were closed. The committee followed up on that issue on which there was further correspondence with the Minister for Finance and the Central Bank. It is bizarre that Irish banks are not allowed to hold accounts for Irish citizens with connections with Cuba. If we are seeking to open up links with Cuba, as I hope...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (28 Jan 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Is the funding of community organisations centrally organised or allocated, or is it at the discretion of our embassies where we have significant Irish communities? At what stage is the diaspora policy? With regard to the ongoing work concerning people who have been in institutions in this country, including Magdalen laundries, can Irish men and women living abroad be included in the...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (28 Jan 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I apologise for coming and going and if the Minister has covered what I am going to raise. In respect of business and human rights, those of us on the committee who have been abroad - I know Iran was mentioned - meet ambassadors and delegations from other countries. There is never an issue with us bringing up human rights issues. There seems to be a reluctance on the part of other...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (28 Jan 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I apologise as I must leave again.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (28 Jan 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: As stated, we provide €10 million in aid to Palestine. I have been to the West Bank twice. During the course of both visits I met a number of theatre, youth, heritage, disability and music and dance groups, none of which were in receipt of funding. There were some projects that were being funded by Italy. I was struck by the fact that we appear to be giving money to the same...

Free Trade Agreements between the European Union and Columbia and Peru: Motion (28 Jan 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: In 2010, President Michael D. Higgins, then a Deputy, made a powerful intervention about the economic partnership agreements with African countries because they were threatening the lives of millions of African people, and we something similar here today with what is being proposed. Over the past four to six years, individually and through the foreign affairs committee, I have met...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Data (28 Jan 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 22. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the number of households currently occupying accommodation rented directly from Dublin City Council in Dublin Central; the number of households occupying accommodation rented from an approved housing body or housing association; the number of units of local authority housing known to be vacant or unoccupied because it is...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (28 Jan 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 39. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the issues raised with him regarding SICAP; his arrangements to meet community organisations in Dublin; and if the resource allocation model has been sent to said organisations. [3535/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Remuneration (27 Jan 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 135. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will examine the pay conditions for new teachers and the lack of qualification allowances for new post-primary teachers; if she will discuss the wide disparities in teachers' incomes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3343/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Remuneration (27 Jan 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 144. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will address an anomaly in the process of the abolition of allowances from new beneficiaries from January 2011 which has left a small number of teachers, who were completing their fourth year of an honours degree in Marino Institute of Education in the academic year 2011-12, unequally remunerated; and her views on the announcement of 5...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Debt Restructuring (27 Jan 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 419. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade in view of the UN General Assembly vote on 5 December 2014 to establish the modalities for the implementation of a multilateral legal framework for sovereign debt restructuring, the reason for Ireland's decision to vote against the resolution; the extent the Government consulted with Global South governments, or other heavily indebted...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: National Lottery Funding Disbursement (27 Jan 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 508. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government in view of the amendment accepted to the National Lottery Bill, including natural environment agencies, as potential recipients as of April 2013, the procedure for agencies and groups that qualify for funding under the amendment to apply for funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47713/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Data (27 Jan 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 530. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the number of households nationally occupying accommodation rented directly from one of the 34 local authorities; the number of households occupying accommodation rented from an approved housing body or housing association; the number of units of local authority housing known to be vacant or unoccupied because it is in...

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Comhaltaí de Thithe an Oireachtais) 2014: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Jan 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Tá a fhios againn an méid oibre a dhein an Teachta Mathews maidir leis an mBille seo i dtreo is go mbeadh an díospóireacht againn inniu. We must acknowledge the hard work, commitment, dedication and passion Deputy Mathews has shown in bringing the Bill before the House.

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Comhaltaí de Thithe an Oireachtais) 2014: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Jan 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: In Article 15 he mentioned the "power to ensure freedom of debate". Freedom of debate is not enough. Members must have freedom to make decisions based on how they debated in a discussion. I speak as somebody who is not a member of a political party and who is, therefore, not bound by the Whip system. I have the freedom and independence to make up my own mind on votes. It is almost a...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Humanitarian Aid (22 Jan 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 10. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Ireland's contribution in respect of the Ebola crisis; his views on concerns relating to low survival rates in the management centres; and if enough is being done to ensure better survival rates. [2539/15]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Humanitarian Aid (22 Jan 2015)

Maureen O'Sullivan: This is to ask the Minister about Ireland's contribution with regard to the Ebola crisis, about the low survival rates in the centres and whether he believes enough is being done to ensure better survival rates.