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Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (11 Jul 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I am pressing it.

Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (11 Jul 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I want to make it clear that I am not saying we should not be providing information to the other jurisdiction. I am very much supportive of the provision of information. It has to be acknowledged that efforts in this jurisdiction to get information about atrocities that happened here are not succeeding. Over 45 years have passed since the Dublin and Monaghan bombings. Some of the other...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Colombian Peace Process: Discussion (11 Jul 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I thank the witnesses for their presentations and it is good see Ms. Mariela Kohon again. This discussion is very timely. I was struck by what Ms Kohon said about sectors being afraid of the truth. We debated a Bill here last night that would see increased information being given from this State to Northern Ireland regarding the Good Friday Agreement peace process etc. There is no doubt...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Colombian Peace Process: Discussion (11 Jul 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I thank Ms Kohon.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Colombian Peace Process: Discussion (11 Jul 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: To clarify, we had a meeting with Eamon Gilmore and he provided an update.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Colombian Peace Process: Discussion (11 Jul 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: We have had some informal meetings. Certainly, I attended one which was also attended by the Colombian Ambassador to Britain to update us. We have also had a number of informal meetings with groups. One that struck me was the visit of representatives of the guardians of the river from the Choco region. My question, after Senator Gavan makes his contribution, is on the environment and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Colombian Peace Process: Discussion (11 Jul 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: We will conclude. The presentations were grim and the issues have been highlighted for us. In the middle of the grimness, though, we saw positives. We must work on them. Our guests have given us suggestions regarding how we can move forward. On behalf of the joint committee, I thank them for their presentations and for dealing with our questions in such a comprehensive manner.

Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I move amendment No. 1:In page 4, line 36, to delete “Act of 2005.” and substitute the following:"Act of 2005, or (d) be likely not be met with reciprocal assistance regarding information for investigative purposes for an inquest or investigation into a troubles related crime committed in this State.". I think the Minister for Justice and Equality knows where I am coming from...

Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Bill 2019: Second Stage (10 Jul 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I speak as a member of the Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement and chair of the Justice for the Forgotten group in the Dáil. In both capacities, I have met individuals and groups and supporters in organisations representing victims and survivors of the Troubles. They are all waiting on answers that will ensure truth and justice and an acknowledgement of...

EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement: Motion [Private Members] (10 Jul 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: When I was speaking on Mercosur in recent weeks, the concerns I outlined related to Brazil and the letter to the EU, signed by 350 civil society organisations, on the deteriorating human rights and environmental conditions in Brazil. Around the same time, approximately 600 scientists with representatives of indigenous communities called on the EU to support human rights and sustainable...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Childcare Services Administration (10 Jul 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 59. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to the difficulties for certain parents arising from the national childcare scheme, for example, parents on special community employment schemes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29959/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Childcare Services Administration (10 Jul 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Has the Minister's attention been drawn to the difficulties for certain parents arising from the national childcare scheme, for example, parents on special community employment schemes? Will she make a statement on the matter?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Childcare Services Administration (10 Jul 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: The projects and groups that brought this issue to my attention will be interested in the Minister's reply as there are some assurances in it. Nobody denies the need for affordable childcare services for parents, but the reality is that people on special community employment schemes availing of childcare or a community aftercare services are primarily lone parents, some of whom are extremely...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Childcare Services Administration (10 Jul 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I acknowledge the tremendous support the projects give to women. I have seen the difference they are making in the number of women who are being supported to return to employment and in dealing with the various issues in their lives. The idea of a meeting is a very good one. If the Minister is organising one, I would love if it included some representatives of the groups I have mentioned....

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Services (10 Jul 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 68. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to a report into an organisation (details supplied); and the way in which the issues raised in the report can be addressed. [29960/19]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Services (10 Jul 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 72. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to the number of staff in an organisation (details supplied) that are not based in the main centre of the organisation due to health and other reasons. [29961/19]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (10 Jul 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 74. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to engage with the Mother and Baby Home Collaborative Forum; and her further plans for the next phase, for example, the appointment of a new chair. [29962/19]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Adoption Legislation (10 Jul 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 92. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to complaints made by natural parents regarding invasion of privacy in relation to an adopted person seeking contact with the natural parent; the way in which she can address these concerns; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29958/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (9 Jul 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 657. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether the granting of a fifth freedom licence to an airline (details supplied) to operate a Dublin to Madrid service will place EU based airlines at a competitive disadvantage; the reason for issuing the licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29763/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Meetings (9 Jul 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 119. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the bilateral meetings he has had with his EU counterparts to date in 2019, in tabular form. [29492/19]