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Topical Issue Debate: Citizen Information Services (14 Feb 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister for her reply. I have no doubt her reply will be looked at by those who have concerns and those who are critical of what is happening in this regard. From what I have heard from certain people, I do not believe it is just a small number of objectors. If this was in the best interests of everybody concerned, namely, those working for and those availing of the service, I...

Topical Issue Debate: Citizen Information Services (14 Feb 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Táim buíoch don deis atá agam inniu labhairt ar an ábhar seo because there is a lot of disquiet and concern among those working in the area. It is significant that 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of the appointment of Tomás Roseingrave as national director of Muintir na Tíre because he identified the services we are discussing as fundamental to the dynamics of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Overseas Development Aid: Teagasc (14 Feb 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: It is good to see Professor Boyle again. I concur totally with what the Chairman said about the visit. I had an opportunity to visit other African countries where I saw more examples of what the Chairman has spoken about. One of the things that came across in Malawi was the idea of one-pot food. In that way the community is able to ensure everything going into the pot has nutritional...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Overseas Development Aid: Teagasc (14 Feb 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I refer to the work being done with partner countries. In that regard, there is an increasing role for Teagasc. The delegates mentioned capacity building. What does Teagasc need to answer all of the requests received and expand the valuable work being done with smallholders in African countries and now Colombia also? Is there a capacity or financial issue?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Overseas Development Aid: Teagasc (14 Feb 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: The joint project between Teagasc and Bord Iascaigh Mhara would be useful for a coastal community. I refer to the attempt to marry agriculture, fishing and seaweed production, for productivity and nutritional value. The witnesses might think about that.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (14 Feb 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 43. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the moral obligations to reduce emissions due to the effects climate change is having on the developing world as highlighted by a report (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7409/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (14 Feb 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 82. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the threat of offshore island depopulation and the need for high speed broadband to curtail this trend through new employment opportunities for offshore island dwellers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7410/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (14 Feb 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 264. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to deal with overcrowding on Dublin Bus especially for persons living nearer to the city in view of the fact that the vast majority of buses commence in outer suburbs and therefore are completely full on approach to the inner suburbs. [7780/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Schemes (14 Feb 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 265. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which he can address the issue of the 10,000 active members of the two CIÉ pension schemes, their need for independent legal advice and the need for an independent investigation into the governance of the schemes; and his plans to actively engage with the 10,000 members of the schemes. [7781/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (14 Feb 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 266. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address a matter regarding incursions by a club (details supplied) onto roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7782/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (14 Feb 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 267. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeframe for the electrification of the national railways in line with commitments made to tackle emissions and phase out diesel trains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7783/18]

Third Interim Report from the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes: Statements (13 Feb 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: The issue of institutions, whether it be mother and baby homes, industrial schools or Magdalen laundries, is harrowing and very sad when we think of the lives lost and destroyed, not to mention the physical conditions and brutality experienced by so many. Few survivors have spoken about the care they received in the institutions. It is very difficult to comprehend how adults in the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (13 Feb 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 80. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the code of conduct relating to fox hunting; the sanctions if there are breaches; if legislation will be introduced in view of the incident in Macroom on 26 December 2017 when a hunt entered a housing estate raising issues around public safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6792/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dog Breeding Industry (13 Feb 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 88. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to combat the level of negligence and breaching of animal welfare standards within the industry of puppy farming that has been well documented by organisations and persons in view of his statement on 3 October 2017 in which he stated that puppy farming is a stain on the public relationship with animals; and if the industry...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Money Advice and Budgeting Service (13 Feb 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 633. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to a vote taken in Dáil Éireann on 30 March 2017 which called upon the Citizens Information Board to desist from the dismantling and replacement of the networks of independent Citizens Information Services and MABS; if her attention has been further drawn to a report of the...

Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Feb 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 3 o’clock Ba mhaith liom a rá ar dtús go dtógaim deoch. Is maith liom é. Is maith liom dul isteach i dtithe tábhairne, is áiteanna sóisialta iad, agus is maith liom fíon le béilí. I take a drink, I enjoy it and I also enjoy going into many of the pubs because there is a very good atmosphere. I know the numbers employed in the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Legacy Issues Affecting Victims and Relatives in Northern Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Feb 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I have read the submission and I have listened to the commission representatives' answers to my colleagues, which have covered some of my points. Legacy is a complex aspect of all post-conflict countries. When we consider Rwanda, South Africa and the former Yugoslavia, I get the sense that some other countries have been more progressive than we have here. As people wait longer and longer...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Drugs Strategy Implementation (8 Feb 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 41. To ask the Minister for Health if he will report on the most recent meeting of the standing implementation committee with regard to the national drugs strategy. [6285/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Advisory Committee on Drugs Remit (8 Feb 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 93. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the work of the National Advisory Committee on Drugs on examining dual diagnosis; and his views on the role of service users on that committee [6284/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (7 Feb 2018)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 218. To ask the Minister for Health the number of detox beds available for addiction within the greater Dublin area; and his plans to increase the number available for those in need [6287/18]