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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Refugee Situation in Syria: Discussion (5 Mar 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: There are massive issues arising, including death, destruction and displacement. I have made three visits to the area. The first was pre-politics and pre-conflict and Damascus struck me as an amazing, cultured, cultural and inclusive city and society, which was very proud of its history and its place in the area. The second visit was in the company of a predecessor of the GOAL...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: White Paper on Defence Update: Discussion (5 Mar 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I acknowledge the engagement with the committee. It is positive that we are meeting rather often on these matters. The Minister of State mentioned a high-level civil-military steering group. Who exactly are the members of that group? The Minister of State also referred to whether legislative provision should be made for the conduct of fixed-cycle reviews. What kinds of changes does...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: White Paper on Defence Update: Discussion (5 Mar 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: The four MEPs were not just testing the water to see what sort of reaction there would be because it was completely undermining our neutrality. I am alarmed by the fact that they made their comments in an open debate in the European Parliament. It is the Minister of State's party that is in government here. Therefore, there is no doubt about what occurred. Ireland has a very proud...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (28 Feb 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 39. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has concerns regarding a company (details supplied) based in Dublin and the adverse publicity being attracted by the company; and if he is satisfied that their tax arrangements and payments are in line with the progressive policies of his Department and the EU. [9853/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (28 Feb 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 184. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the microchipping of dogs; if the legislation in this regard is being enforced; and the number of warnings and or summonses issued in this regard. [10086/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dog Breeding Industry (28 Feb 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 185. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the guidelines and legislation in relation to the cross breeding of dogs. [10087/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Humanitarian Access (27 Feb 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Humanitarian aid is going in. It is genuine humanitarian aid and is not going in under another guise. The elections in 2018 were carried out under the same rules and procedures as the elections in 2015, with over 200 electoral observers present. Several opposition parties took part, they got 3 million votes as opposed to 6 million for President Maduro. One element of the opposition did...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Humanitarian Access (27 Feb 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Ireland is setting a very dangerous precedent, namely, interfering in the internal affairs of another country. Let us look at this self-proclaimed president we are recognising. Until recently, he was a pretty obscure character in a marginal far-right group that was more associated with street violence. He was better known outside Venezuela, particularly in certain Washington circles....

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Humanitarian Access (27 Feb 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: We did not.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Humanitarian Access (27 Feb 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: That is not so.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Humanitarian Access (27 Feb 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 5. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland will support peaceful efforts aimed at solving the Venezuelan crisis and only those initiatives that will help to bring the crisis to a peaceful and inclusive conclusion. [9759/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Humanitarian Access (27 Feb 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: My question is on Venezuela. I ask that Ireland supports all peaceful efforts to resolve the Venezuelan crisis and only those initiatives which will lead to a peaceful and inclusive resolution.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (27 Feb 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 23. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a commitment will be made for the return of the Temporary International Presence in Hebron, West Bank in view of the deteriorating situation in the region and stated support for the Oslo Accords; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9689/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Sustainable Development Goals (27 Feb 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 12. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on extending the memorandum of understanding between the HSE and Irish Aid operating in relation to Sub-Saharan African countries to Nepal as a low income Asian country with poor health indicators; and his further views on the need for extending this collaboration. [9690/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Agreements (27 Feb 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 21. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when Ireland will ratify the Political Dialogue and Co-operation Agreement on the EU and Cuba. [9691/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (27 Feb 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 37. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on an initiative (details supplied); and his plans to ensure that all Irish companies respect the business and human rights initiative in view of the fact that it was a policy led by his Department. [9692/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (27 Feb 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 40. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which he can address human rights abuses in Bahrain further to the concerns articulated by the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation faced by human rights defenders and the concerns for persons (details supplied). [9688/19]

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Second Stage (26 Feb 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Last night, I read through the material and put down on paper a few thoughts in preparation for today, but then another avenue opened up. What appeared certain until today was that Britain would leave the EU and the uncertainty was all about the when and the how and whether it would be a no-deal Brexit, a last-minute deal or an application for an extension. New vistas are appearing daily....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve Strength (26 Feb 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 46. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the way in which he plans to address concerns raised by the Defence Forces Reserve representative association regarding the state of the force; and his plans to engage constructively with the representative association. [9412/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Rights of People with Disabilities (26 Feb 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 106. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to promote the inclusion of disability in international development through Irish Aid and representation at EU, UN and other international bodies. [9715/19]