Results 501-520 of 5,534 for speaker:Maureen O'Sullivan

Written Answers — Department of Health: Treatment Abroad Scheme (16 Apr 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 366. To ask the Minister for Health the number of patients who access the treatment abroad scheme to receive deep brain stimulation surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17654/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (16 Apr 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 381. To ask the Minister for Health the reason there are no mental health services in Summerhill primary care centre, Dublin 1 (details supplied); if the alternative location on North Great George's Street will be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17686/19]

Treatment of Cancer (Advertisements) Bill 2018: Second Stage (11 Apr 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I acknowledge the extent of work that goes into a Private Members' Bill, for the Member, the Member's staff and also for the Oireachtas staff. With the advances made in cancer treatment, cancer is not the death sentence that it once was. We see a range of treatments and medicines. I know from the experience of family and friends that they are discovering that if they have a cancer, if plan...

A Better World: Ireland's Policy for International Development: Statements (11 Apr 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: At a time when there is a lot of criticism of Government policies regarding housing, health and special education, the area of development aid presents a much more positive view of the Government. In the main, the Government has got it right. Our international aid policies and practices have given Ireland a very significant positive reputation. Our success in bilateral aid comes down to a...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: European Defence Capabilities (11 Apr 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 5. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the remit of the European peace facility, EPF; the way in which it will be financed; and the way in which it will contribute to conflict prevention and peace building. [16964/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: European Defence Capabilities (11 Apr 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: How will the EPF be financed and how will it contribute to conflict prevention and peace building?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: European Defence Capabilities (11 Apr 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: People could be forgiven for thinking that this is part of the increasing militarisation agenda in Europe and the growing pressure to have a European army, but there is no doubt that there has been a great deal of mystery surrounding this facility. Its remit is "to broaden actions with a military or defence nature, such as capacity building activities for military actors, that can be...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: European Defence Capabilities (11 Apr 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: There is some positivity in the Minister of State's reply. From what he said, it sounds like some countries were testing the water to see whether the proposal would be supported. Those who have criticisms and reservations about it must raise them strongly. I hope that Ireland takes the lead in that regard, given the significance of the questions raised. There is no guarantee that the EPF...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Veterans (11 Apr 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 18. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the frustration and disappointment of veterans and their families over the issues surrounding the awarding of certain medals for those that fought in the Jadotville battle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16963/19]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Operations (11 Apr 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 28. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 70 of 2 April 2019, if a coherent plan will be ensured for migrants after rescue which has not been the case with Operation Sophia for future missions by the Defence Forces in view of his concerns over the treatment of migrants when returned to Libya. [16962/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Job Initiatives (11 Apr 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 201. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the Seetec service is the most relevant service for professional actors. [17069/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Legacy Issues: Commission for Victims and Survivors (11 Apr 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: May I clarify the terms?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Legacy Issues: Commission for Victims and Survivors (11 Apr 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: We can ask questions in public session-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Legacy Issues: Commission for Victims and Survivors (11 Apr 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: -----and the answers will come in private session.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Legacy Issues: Commission for Victims and Survivors (11 Apr 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I totally understand that, but we are not precluded from asking sensitive questions in public session?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Legacy Issues: Commission for Victims and Survivors (11 Apr 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I should be here for most of the meeting. The Chairman has to leave before I do. Listening to Ms Thompson and reading the policy paper, my immediate reaction is, “If only she were the Minister for justice for Britain, Northern Ireland and the Republic.” What she says is just so practical and common sense and it is what we hear from the victims, or in my case Justice for the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Legacy Issues: Commission for Victims and Survivors (11 Apr 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: It was only when Martina was talking it brought home to me that I attended the play in Belfast. That was so powerful from victims and families. The testimony that they all gave. It is great that it is coming to Dublin so people here can have a chance to see it. To me it was the power of drama to tell a story in a way that reports do not tell. So congratulations to them on their acting.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Deer Hunting (10 Apr 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 40. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if her attention has been drawn to the fact that locals and tourists were denied access to a large part of the Wild Nephin Ballycroy National Park, Altnaboy, County Mayo from 21 December 2018 to 7 January 2019 up until 12 noon each day to facilitate legitimate deer hunting; the nature and purpose of the hunting; the persons or...

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (9 Apr 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I wish to share time with Deputies Clare Daly and Wallace.

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (9 Apr 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I know this special meeting is dominated by Brexit and the position of Ireland and the EU is very clear, but what we are seeing in the House of Commons is MPs going around in circles and now making a request for another extension. In the meantime, other very serious issues are not getting the attention they should be getting from the European Parliament and I wish to refer to two of them in...