Results 4,781-4,800 of 5,534 for speaker:Maureen O'Sullivan

Written Answers — Magdalene Laundries: Magdalene Laundries (13 Mar 2012)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Question 422: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will establish a threshold for State interaction short of the interdepartmental committee's final report to enable meaningful discussion to take place on an apology, redress and restorative justice as called for by both the Irish Human Rights Commission and the United Nations Committee Against Torture. [14049/12]

Written Answers — Missing Children: Missing Children (13 Mar 2012)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Question 525: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the date on which the first meeting of the joint project team took place on the 116000 missing children's hotline; the reason for the delay in implementing the hotline; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13928/12]

Magdalene Laundries (13 Mar 2012)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the ongoing investigation into the Magdalene Laundry; in particular, if he will report to Dáil Éireann on the progress made to date on the Ministerial track of the investigation, item 2 as described in the Government's statement; and if he will offer a commitment that the twin-tracks of the Government's...

Magdalene Laundries (13 Mar 2012)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister for that reply. It sounds as if progress is being made but the Minister would have to agree that justice has been delayed far too long for these ladies. The Irish Human Rights Commission and the United Nations Committee Against Torture recommended an apology, redress and that a start would be made to facilitate restorative justice and nothing has happened on any of...

Magdalene Laundries (13 Mar 2012)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I accept more has been done in the past year than previously. Many of the ladies concerned were deprived of dignity in their lives and are also being deprived of dignity in their deaths. The names on the gravestone in Glasnevin do not correlate to those given to the Department. The memorial in Bohermore in Galway has no names on it. The cross in the Mecklenburgh Magdalene laundry has the...

Magdalene Laundries (13 Mar 2012)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I presume there will be suggestions.

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (8 Mar 2012)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if Electric Ireland contracts work to Northern Ireland companies for the purpose of retrofitting Irish homes under the better energy homes scheme; if so, the reasons for contracting out such projects to Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13365/12]

Human Rights Issues (7 Mar 2012)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I acknowledge the work of Deputy Tuffy and Mr. David Turner in organising a petition on the case of Mrs. Asia Bibi last September, which was a first positive step. Ireland is seeking election to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2013-2015 term, and we deserve that seat. We have a fine reputation in respect of relationships with other countries and with regard to our...

Human Rights Issues (7 Mar 2012)

Maureen O'Sullivan: One of the other alarming aspects of cases of this nature is the way in which death sentences are carried out by mobs. I accept that the Pakistani Government has indicated that it is committed to this issue. However, it appears to be talking the talk rather than walking the walk. Given that the anniversary of the murder of the late Minister for minorities has just passed, I am of the view...

Lá na Gaeilge: Statements (7 Mar 2012)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Tá áthas orm go bhfuil Seachtain na Gaeilge againn agus go bhfuil cuid de gnó na Dála ag leanúint ar aghaidh as Gaeilge. I slí eile, tá díomá orm toisc nach bhfuil ach seachtain amháin againn sa bhliain nuair a dhéanann muid iarracht leanúint ar aghaidh as Gaeilge. B'fhéidir go mba ceart dúinn níos mó iarrachta a dhéanamh sa Dáil agus lá nó maidin gach seachtain, nó ar...

Written Answers — Teachers' Remuneration: Teachers' Remuneration (6 Mar 2012)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he recognises the inequality of budget 2012 for newly qualified teachers, some whom might be earning €11,000 less than if they were qualified two years earlier, and who are expected to perform yard duties unpaid alongside colleagues who will be paid and may not receive additional pay for teaching in a gaelscoil or in a Gaeltacht...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (6 Mar 2012)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform concerning the Estimates for public services, if he will confirm that taxpayer support to the horse-racing and greyhound fund is projected to be reduced in 2012 by 1.75% to €56.29 million; the amount of the projected spend of €56.29 million that is likely to be recouped by the Exchequer through direct taxation, that is,...

Written Answers — Poultry Industry: Poultry Industry (6 Mar 2012)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Question 429: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide mortality figures and other information (details supplied) in relation to factory farmed broilers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12163/12]

Written Answers — Irish Horseracing Industry: Irish Horseracing Industry (6 Mar 2012)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Question 452: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way the programme expenditure in 2012, projected in the Estimates at €56.29 million, a 1.75% drop on 2011, under the heading Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund will contribute to the relevant high level goal, namely, to progress, in collaboration with State bodies, the further development of the agri-food sector...

Written Answers — Animal Experimentation: Animal Experimentation (6 Mar 2012)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Question 482: To ask the Minister for Health the number of companies that have licences to use animals in experimentation; the length, terms and conditions of those licences; the guidelines that apply; and the extent of inspection to ensure those guidelines are being followed. [12788/12]

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (6 Mar 2012)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Question 585: To ask the Minister for Health if, regarding the EU directive on the protection of animals, he has identified the body to evaluate animal research proposals and the steps he is taking to ensure that this body is independent. [12789/12]

Scrap and Precious Metal Dealers Bill 2011: Second Stage (2 Mar 2012)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I wish to share my time with Deputy Joan Collins. Many debates in this House are on the big issues, the macro issues, so it is good to deal with a matter which has a direct impact on people's lives, both in rural and urban areas. The Minister says this Bill provides a useful opportunity to discuss the issues and that he regards it as an earnest attempt to deal with the issues. However, in...

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (1 Mar 2012)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason college students who have already undergone significant cuts to their student grants and increases in their course fees, are not included in national employment schemes such as JobBridge for the summer months they are not enrolled in courses and cannot find work due to the recession; her views that if students gained valuable...

Written Answers — Knackery Industry: Knackery Industry (29 Feb 2012)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will revoke the licence of a knackery which, located next to a preschool centre for children with special needs and public residences, is apparently in breach of European Communities (Knackery) Regulations, 1996 which state that the owner of a licensed knackery shall, subject to Regulation 11(1), ensure that the...

Education (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (29 Feb 2012)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I am very struck by what this Bill set out to do, namely, to facilitate reform within the education sector, enhance service delivery and achieve cost savings. A note I would make is that there is always a danger of throwing the baby out with the bath water. By that, I refer to introducing change for the sake of it and trying to reform something that does not need reform. On the issue of...