Results 5,061-5,080 of 5,534 for speaker:Maureen O'Sullivan

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

Maureen O'Sullivan: Question 347: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if, in view of the fact that gardaí in both Ashbourne, County Meath and Swords, County Dublin, Garda stations have refused to investigate reports that a group (details supplied) is hunting deer in contravention of the Wildlife Amendment Act 2010, claiming ignorance that such a law has been passed; if he will circularise all Garda...

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

Maureen O'Sullivan: Question 348: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will give an assurance that should An Garda Síochána receive information the Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2010 is being contravened, it will pursue the matter and prosecute for any infringement of this important piece of animal protection legislation. [28163/11]

Written Answers — Wildlife Conservation: Wildlife Conservation (6 Oct 2011)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his views on Larsen traps and the threat that they pose to protected birds particularly after the recent disturbing report (details supplied) regarding use of these traps to capture and then torture birds. [27990/11]

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Oct 2011)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I support what Deputy Humphreys said. I represent Dublin Central and receive a number of calls about this issue, particularly from elderly people who are at the mercy of cyclists, a certain percentage of whom simply do not abide by the rules. This is also a problem at bus stops. A person asked me if Dublin Bus would be able to do something about the signage at bus stops. People standing...

National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Sep 2011)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I also salute the Minister of State, Deputy Ring, for his enthusiasm. He is very passionate about his job. The Tourism Research Forum is currently meeting in the Gibson Hotel. There is quite a line up speakers, including some from the IT colleges, an important area in this sector. The courses they run in conjunction with Fáilte Ireland are vital and I hope those courses will not be...

Employment and National Internship Scheme: Motion (Resumed) (28 Sep 2011)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I studied the Government amendment to see what was common to it and to our proposal. What is in common is that we all find it totally unacceptable to have an unemployment rate of 14.5%. We all recognise the toll increasing job losses are having on families and individuals. We also recognise that meaningful action must be taken to reduce that rate. I do not doubt that the Government wants...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (27 Sep 2011)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Question 89: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade while acknowledging Serbia's arrest of indicated war criminals, if he will ensure Serbia's compliance with those articles in the stabilisation and association agreement requiring the necessity of Serbia's contribution to stabilisation of the region and their fostering of regional cooperation and good neighbourly...

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (27 Sep 2011)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Finance when he expects the report from the Commission on Credit Unions; and his views on the restrictions the Financial Regulator is placing on lending which is causing severe difficulties for members of credit unions in some communities who may be forced to turn to money-lenders. [26219/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (27 Sep 2011)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Question 267: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the steps she is taking to shorten the length of time it is taking when dealing with appeals regarding social welfare payments. [25957/11]

Written Answers — Onshore Exploration: Onshore Exploration (27 Sep 2011)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Question 314: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the licences granted to companies to explore for methane gas using the process of hydraulic fracturing; the consultation process for residents and communities and public representatives; the situation regarding planning permission and his views regarding the problems experienced...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (27 Sep 2011)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Question 315: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the basis on which he intends to extend the REFIT scheme; if he will facilitate discussion on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25660/11]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (27 Sep 2011)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Question 333: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the person in the Government who provides political oversight and co-ordination to the work of the area based partnerships in Dublin city in particular and in the greater Dublin area generally; the mechanisms in place to deliver on that over-sight and co-ordination; his vision for the work of the area based...

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (27 Sep 2011)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Question 368: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application for refugee status in respect of a person (details supplied) [25916/11]

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (27 Sep 2011)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Question 375: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will report on the arrangement, structures and review processes in place in An Garda Síochána to ensure that value for money is achieved in all areas of Garda procurement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25651/11]

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (27 Sep 2011)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Question 443: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he will ban fur factory farming. [26141/11]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (27 Sep 2011)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Question 485: To ask the Minister for Health the mechanisms in place to deliver on the oversight and co-ordination of the drugs task forces in the greater Dublin area; his vision for the work of the drug task forces in the greater Dublin area over the coming years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25652/11]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (27 Sep 2011)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Question 571: To ask the Minister for Health the extent of the budget allocation for the mental health section of the health service for 2011; and if he will provide a breakdown of that allocation for that year. [26355/11]

Written Answers — Residential Institutions Redress Scheme: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (21 Sep 2011)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Question 42: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress made to date regarding the setting up of the general scheme of a residential institutes statutory fund Bill 2011; if any money has been forthcoming to date from the religious orders; and when a decision will be made regarding the criteria for individual applications. [25285/11]

Written Answers — Unemployment Levels: Unemployment Levels (21 Sep 2011)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide the numbers of unemployed and unemployment rates, three months, six months, 12 months for each year of the past five years and to date in 2011 for the north inner city and Cabra and Glasnevin areas of Dublin Central; the specific local initiatives driven by current Government policy that will be taken to address the...

Written Answers — Heritage Sites: Heritage Sites (20 Sep 2011)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Question 312: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will include unmarked burial grounds outside the confines of established burial grounds in the existing record of monuments and places established under section 12 of the National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, which would accord unmarked burial grounds a legal designation and ensure they are protected in county...