Results 681-700 of 5,534 for speaker:Maureen O'Sullivan

Prohibition of Above-cost Ticket Touting Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (31 Jan 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: In response to what Deputy Jan O'Sullivan just said, there will always be occasions when people buy tickets and are not able to use them for whatever reason. There should always be a facility for reselling so, in that context, the loss of jobs that she fears should not arise. In Ireland the ticket prices for many sporting events, music shows and other acts are absolutely extortionate in...

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Statements (31 Jan 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: The phrase "child and adolescent mental health services" sounds fine. It sounds promising, as though a service is being provided for young people with mental health issues. We know the mental health issues that young people face. The Minister of State knows it from his own experience and I know it from my teaching and voluntary youth work. I know the difference a service of support and an...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: UN Funding (31 Jan 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 54. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if funding was provided in 2018 to the UNFPA supplies (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4777/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rate Application (31 Jan 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 68. To ask the Minister for Finance the rationale for the 23% VAT rate for health supplements; if his attention has been drawn to the effect it will have on regular purchasers of supplements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4882/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Visa Applications (30 Jan 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 41. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he is satisfied with the turnaround time for visa application decisions; and his plans to designate additional resources to expedite the process. [4394/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Visa Applications (30 Jan 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: My question regards the turnaround time for visa application decisions and whether the Minister plans to designate additional resources to expedite the process.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Visa Applications (30 Jan 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I tabled a question to the Minister before Christmas regarding the delay in getting appointments. In reply, he stated that a new online system was being considered and would be developed over the coming year or so, that there would be additional staff and that offices would open on Saturdays and Sundays. Could those measures be implemented in the visa application process? It is only when...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Visa Applications (30 Jan 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I acknowledge that the system is fair and transparent. My engagement with INIS has been good and I acknowledge the work it does. However, there is a need to address the significant delay in processing some applications, particularly in emergencies.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Garda Procedures (30 Jan 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 39. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if An Garda Síochána has a written policy regarding the use of section 12 of the Child Care Act 1991 in respect of newborn infants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3959/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Garda Procedures (30 Jan 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: This question is to ask the Minister if An Garda Síochána has a written policy on the use of section 12 of the Child Care Act 1991 regarding newborn babies.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Garda Procedures (30 Jan 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister. My question relates to newborn babies, which is a very sensitive and emotive topic. No one denies that there are times when - for their safety and welfare - babies need to be removed from the care of their parents. Section 12 allows the Garda some discretion and my understanding is that it is used in a humane way. Difficulty arises when there is a court order and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Garda Procedures (30 Jan 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I refer to section 13 of the Child Care Act 1991. I want to return to the forcible removal of a newborn baby from its mother. I agree with the Minister that the welfare of the child is paramount. I ask him, however, to consider that there is a need for a more detailed protocol for a better partnership in those situations where there is a court order or where section 13 is applied. There...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (30 Jan 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 116. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the need for forward planning for the accommodation needs of a school (details supplied) for September 2019 will be addressed. [4510/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Visiting Regulations (30 Jan 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 124. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the protocols, guidelines and facilities available to enable male prisoners in Mountjoy Prison have access to their children in view of the importance for children to see parents who are in custody. [52428/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Negotiations (29 Jan 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 69. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland’s position on a potential hard border will be reaffirmed in the event of a no-deal UK withdrawal from the EU in view of the statement made by a spokesperson for Mr. Jean-Claude Juncker reaffirming the EU external border position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3896/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Peace Process (29 Jan 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 65. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the work he has undertaken on the Palestine-Israel situation; the expected outcome of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3897/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (29 Jan 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 66. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on a company (details supplied) that continues to import coal for use by the ESB from a mine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3893/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (29 Jan 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 76. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his efforts through the EU to ensure the South Sudan peace deal holds in view of the volatile nature of the region and in further view of the fact that previous peace deals have proven ineffective. [3894/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Cases (29 Jan 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 82. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his concerns have been highlighted to his Guatemalan counterpart regarding the continued attacks on human rights defenders in the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3895/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Military Neutrality (29 Jan 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 130. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which he can ensure and guarantee neutrality in view of recent signals from the EU that security and military union is the preferred next stage of European integration. [48436/18]