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Departmental Bodies (25 Oct 2011)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I acknowledge it is this Government which has begun the work. However, an important point needs to be made about the timeframe. Many of these ladies are very elderly and it is being said in certain quarters that there seems to have been a delaying tactic. I look forward to reading the report this afternoon and no doubt there will be a need for a further priority question.

Departmental Bodies (25 Oct 2011)

Maureen O'Sullivan: No.

Report by the Interdepartmental Working Group on Mortgage Arrears: Statements (Resumed) (18 Oct 2011)

Maureen O'Sullivan: It is very significant that as well taking statements on the interdepartmental working group on mortgage arrears this week, at the same time Fianna Fáil is tabling a Private Members' Bill on debt settlement and mortgage resolution. We have taken far too long to get to this point. The issue of mortgage arrears and difficulties did not happen overnight, so this debate is long overdue....

Written Answers — Public Procurement: Public Procurement (18 Oct 2011)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his attention has been drawn to the amount of printing work that is leaving the State, leading to the closure of printing firms here; if his further attention has been drawn to the VAT position and loss of revenue to the State due to the fulfilling of printing requirements outside the State; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Jobs Initiative: Jobs Initiative (18 Oct 2011)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she has been able to support under the jobs initiative scheme a project (details supplied) which is working closely with many networks and local employment services to assist the long term unemployed to establish their own businesses. [29763/11]

Written Answers — Electoral Legislation: Electoral Legislation (18 Oct 2011)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Question 385: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he is satisfied that the electoral law in relation to election material which states that it is an offence to print posters, leaflets and so on without an imprint is being enforced; if there have been any prosecutions in relation to this; if any candidate has not received a refund of election expenses for failing to have the...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (13 Oct 2011)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Question 34: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has met with or sought further clarification from the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland, a body licensed and supported by the Government and Irish taxpayers, regarding the continued brutal and unjust treatment of medical staff in Bahrain and the recent sentencing of some 20 of them; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Curaclam Scoile: Curaclam Scoile (13 Oct 2011)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Question 67: To ask the Aire Oideachais agus Scileanna maidir leis an 50% - 60% den obair a dhéanfaidh na daltaí trí phunann scoilbhunaithe, an ndéanfar meastóireacht ar an nGaeilge mar atá molta d'ábhair áirithe faoin gcóras nua don Teastas Sóisearach; má dhéantar, an bhfuil sé i gceist scrúdú cainte a chur san áireamh sa phunann, rud a chuirfeadh go mór le foghlaim na...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (13 Oct 2011)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when legislation to re-establish joint labour committees will be brought forward; and if he will commit that the new legislation will not reduce the income of low wage workers. [29382/11]

Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (13 Oct 2011)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Question 279: To ask the Minister for Health the reason the national lottery is being advertised on the website of the Health Service Executive; if this is appropriate in view of the rising numbers of those caught in gambling addiction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29383/11]

Sale of State Assets: Statements (13 Oct 2011)

Maureen O'Sullivan: The analogy of the family silver is often used when discussing State assets. If my family were starving I would certainly consider selling the family silver, if I had any, but I do not think of our State assets in terms of the family silver but of the bread and butter we need for our survival. I hope when we are discussing this matter, it will not be a knee jerk reaction looking for a quick...

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (12 Oct 2011)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason there is a reluctance to continue the t code status of the community employment schemes; the criteria for ring fenced projects in FÁS; if she will respond to concerns addressed to her by the community projects working in this area. [28948/11]

Community and Voluntary Sector: Motion (11 Oct 2011)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I wish to share time with Deputy Pringle.

Community and Voluntary Sector: Motion (11 Oct 2011)

Maureen O'Sullivan: We all recognise the community and voluntary sector plays an important role in supporting all aspects of life throughout Ireland. It delivers vital services the Government neglects to deliver on many occasions. Communities respond to particular needs because they would be waiting a long time for the various powers that be to respond to them. I am glad one to see aspect of the amendment,...

Written Answers — Stag Hunting: Stag Hunting (11 Oct 2011)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Question 291: To ask the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht if a breach of the legislation prohibiting stag hunting is a matter for An Garda Síochána or the National Parks and Wildlife Service to investigate. [28164/11]

Written Answers — Stag Hunting: Stag Hunting (11 Oct 2011)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Question 293: To ask the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht if his attention has been drawn to reports from animal welfare groups that a group (details supplied) continues to hunt deer in direct breach of the new provision of the Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2010; the action he will take to deal with this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28161/11]

Written Answers — Stag Hunting: Stag Hunting (11 Oct 2011)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Question 294: To ask the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the National Parks and Wildlife Service has acted upon eye witness reports and video footage submitted to it at the end of the last hunting season 2010/11; this footage and reports provided evidence that a group (details supplied) was hunting deer with a pack of hounds on various occasions as planned by it on a...

Written Answers — Stag Hunting: Stag Hunting (11 Oct 2011)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Question 295: To ask the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht if responsibility for ensuring that an organisation (details supplied) is complying with the terms of the Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2010 and the gathering of proof of breaches is being left solely to anti-hunt observers and the general public in the area; if he will give assurance that the National Parks and Wildlife...

Written Answers — Electricity Transmission Network: Electricity Transmission Network (11 Oct 2011)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Question 322: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether the national grid will not suffer the same fate as the European grid, many multiples the size of the Ireland island grid and already having serious difficulty incorporating a far lower penetration of renewable electricity than Ireland. [28900/11]

Written Answers — Stag Hunting: Stag Hunting (11 Oct 2011)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Question 346: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to reports from animal welfare groups that a group (details supplied) continues to hunt deer in direct breach of the new provision of the Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2010; the action he will take to deal with this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28160/11]