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Pre-European Council: Statements (18 Oct 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: We recently had an exchange on Priority Questions in relation to Libya and the detention centres there. I acknowledge the contribution made by the Minister of State at the European General Affairs Council in Luxembourg where she followed up on those concerns and spoke about the concern about human rights abuses in the centres in Libya. It is unfortunate that on 11 October an Italian naval...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (18 Oct 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 125. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will report on the progress of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017; the statistics to back up the progress in terms of enforcement and support for victims; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44236/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (18 Oct 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 126. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the success of Garda operations targeting rural burglary gangs; and his plans to further reassure persons living in fear. [44237/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Welfare (18 Oct 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 127. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to improve prison accountability by introducing a prisoner complaint mechanism and the ratification of OPCAT as a gesture; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44238/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Parole Boards (18 Oct 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 128. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to establish a fully independent parole board on a statutory basis; his further plans to implement the recommendations of the strategic review on penal policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44239/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Homeless Persons Supports (17 Oct 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 44. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the specific programmes her Department and Tusla have in place to assist parents and children within the emergency accommodation system while they await being housed in view of the increase in the numbers of children in emergency accommodation. [43712/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Family Support Services (17 Oct 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 45. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to assist stay at home parents; and her views on whether these parents were not affected positively in the recent budget. [43711/17]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services Staff (17 Oct 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 71. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will meet with the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection regarding those community child care services that, due to their difficulties in recruiting staff through community employment, are having to cut services in areas of great need. [43708/17]

Financial Resolutions 2018 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (11 Oct 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Listening to the Minister for Finance allocate various amounts to different Departments and areas yesterday, one could be forgiven for believing that great inroads were being made. Increases in allocations are always welcome, especially as too many budgets in recent years moved in the opposite direction. However, the big question is whether the budget will make a difference and, if so, for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (11 Oct 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 49. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which he plans to address the shortfall of chefs within the hospitality sector. [42149/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Irish Aid Programme Review (5 Oct 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Ta fáilte romhaibh go leir. It has been a sad week following the shooting in Las Vegas and the death of Mr. Liam Cosgrave. Yesterday we met a member of the Rohingya community who was living in Ireland and wanted to know about our involvement in that particular issue. I wish Mr. Ruairí de Búrca well in his new post. There is no doubt that Ireland's reputation in this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Defence Forces Strategy Statement 2017 to 2020: Department of Defence (5 Oct 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: We have just been listening to Irish Aid and hearing about the various programmes it has around the world. We know that we in Ireland have a very considerable reputation when it comes to humanitarian engagement and peacekeeping. I share the concerns of my colleagues over Irish neutrality, however. Reading the strategy statement and looking in particular at the section under "Partnership...

Topical Issue Debate: Direct Provision System (4 Oct 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister of State.

Topical Issue Debate: Direct Provision System (4 Oct 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister of State for his response. One of the people I have met has refugee status and been trying for over a year to find accommodation but without success. Some of the people who are the subject of deportation orders do not, for various reasons, believe it is safe to go back to their country of origin and are going to try, for obvious reasons, to fight the deportation order...

Topical Issue Debate: Direct Provision System (4 Oct 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I am glad to have the opportunity to raise this issue which is causing a lot of stress and concern to those affected who are living in direct provision. We are aware of the difficulties and the issues in direct provision, some of which are being addressed. There have been improvements, but there are other issues ongoing. This most recent controversy...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Rural Broadband Scheme (4 Oct 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 49. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress to date on the rural broadband scheme with particular reference to offshore islands, the populations of which rely heavily on suitable connectivity for future sustainability. [41882/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (4 Oct 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 78. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Ireland's position in relation to meeting its 2020 carbon emission targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41881/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (4 Oct 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 206. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether it would be beneficial to have an integrated statutory body responsible for all modes of public transport and roads infrastructure in the region that acts separately from Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII, and the National Roads Authority, NRA, in view of the size and demographics of the greater Dublin area...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (4 Oct 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 207. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will announce sport capital grants funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42180/17]

Animal Welfare: Motion [Private Members] (3 Oct 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Ar dtús, aitheantas agus buíochas do gach éinne a ghlac páirt sa díospóireacht anocht. I really appreciate all of the contributions made this evening. We cannot dispute the facts and evidence of animal neglect and cruelty because there are gaps in the legislation and because the legislation is not being fully implemented. It does not help that there are three...