Results 961-980 of 5,534 for speaker:Maureen O'Sullivan

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (18 Sep 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 595. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which he is ensuring that the five freedoms as expressed in the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 are being complied with for horses, especially for those families and persons that have multiple numbers of horses. [37254/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbours and Piers (7 Sep 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 1142. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeline for the transfer of Dún Laoghaire harbour to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; the directors of the harbour company; and the date each directorship expires. [36897/18]

Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (12 Jul 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: While Deputy Pringle's Bill involves divestments relating to fossil fuels, the crux of the debate is climate change. Five years ago when Ireland held the EU Presidency, I attended a conference organised by the Mary Robinson Foundation in association with Irish Aid and the World Food Programme entitled "Hunger, Nutrition and Climate Justice". It was an innovative conference because as well...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (12 Jul 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 21. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 23 of 26 April 2018, the number of complaints received through his Department's hotline regarding hunting clubs; the actions that were taken; and his views on whether a more resolute response is needed in view of the number of breaches by hunt clubs and the serious risk to the public. [31462/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (12 Jul 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 28. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which he addressed welfare concerns of animals including horse and greyhound racing during the current hot weather. [31461/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Property Services Regulatory Authority Administration (12 Jul 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 205. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to ensure that data capture for the Property Price Register includes Eircode postcodes, if available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32041/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (12 Jul 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 742. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the data on evictions for reasons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32039/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water Supply Leakages (12 Jul 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 743. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the powers he has available to him under water legislation to compel owners of private buildings to fix water leaks on their property if they are unwilling to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32040/18]

Children and Family Relationships Bill 2018: Second Stage (11 Jul 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: At the heart of the legislation is an acknowledgement of the changing nature of families in Ireland today. The norm was a female mother, male father and X number of children but that is no longer the case and it is positive that this Bill acknowledges it. However, I agree with Deputy Joan Collins about the confusion that existed. It is when we come into contact with people in different,...

Implications of Brexit for Irish Ports: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (11 Jul 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I have been listening to some of the various contributions in my office and some of them were quite negative. The first point concerns the gaps in transport infrastructure. We can acknowledge that gaps have to be addressed. However, I will be parochial in my contribution because I want to make a few points about Dublin Port and the way it is facing the challenge of Brexit. I represent...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Dog Breeding Industry (11 Jul 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 87. To ask the Minister for Finance the audits carried out by the Revenue Commissioners on dog breeding establishments; his views on tax compliance in the industry; and if the Revenue Commissioners will be contacted regarding possible issues with tax compliance by some establishments (details supplied). [30964/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (11 Jul 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 99. To ask the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners are concerned about opportune weddings taking place for the purpose of inheritance tax avoidance; and his views on whether the format of inheritance tax is not applicable to modern society and places too much emphasis on marriage. [30963/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (11 Jul 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 455. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address concerns for the welfare of mink that are caged in fur farms in view of the recent weather; if he will arrange for veterinary inspectors to visit these farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31538/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Slaughtering Data (11 Jul 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 456. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if meat production will be increased here in view of concerns regarding the conditions of live animal exports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31539/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (11 Jul 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 457. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the details of the extensive consultations with farmers and a company (details supplied) carried out regarding the bovine viral diarrhoea, BVD, programme; his views on the fact that a small percentage of farmers were contacted and consulted; and the details of the €75 million benefit to the farming industry from the BVD...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Corporation Tax Regime (10 Jul 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 182. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to address Ireland's poor international reputation regarding profit shifting by corporate tax incentives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30984/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Motor Insurance Costs (10 Jul 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 183. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether the working group on car insurance has been a fruitful exercise; his plans to address the difficulties being faced by many motorists that are still being offered extortionate premiums; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30985/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Support Schemes (10 Jul 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 347. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if increased specific grants will be offered to home-grown business start-ups to contribute to an innovative, research led economy and reduce over-reliance on foreign direct investment. [30983/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Afforestation Programme (10 Jul 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 699. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if, in reviewing the effects of the heatwave with the local authorities, the planting of greater numbers of shade giving, soil protecting trees in public parks and in newer public parks especially will be promoted; if public bodies such a Waterways Ireland and the transport companies will be encouraged to co-operate with local...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Bord na Móna (10 Jul 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 748. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if Bord na Móna will be repurposed as a dedicated carbon sequestration utility in view of recent weather events (details supplied) and Ireland's projected failure to meet carbon reduction targets; his plans to increase employment there together with elements of other commercial semi-State companies as...