Results 1,721-1,740 of 5,534 for speaker:Maureen O'Sullivan

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (22 Feb 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 36. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to the historic visit of President Higgins to Cuba, his plans for further engagement with Cuba, in particular the way Ireland can contribute in resolving the issue of the banking difficulties. [8691/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Migration Crisis (22 Feb 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 45. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has had discussions at EU level regarding the arrangements in place with Turkey regarding migrants; his views on whether it is appropriate to implement agreements with countries that disrespect human rights records; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8690/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (22 Feb 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 46. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the specific proposals or contributions Ireland is making to the Foreign Affairs Council to ensure the safety of the Yazidi people subjected to genocide and slavery in northern Iraq by ISIS. [8692/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Expenditure (22 Feb 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 57. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the trend of some EU countries applying conditions to development aid and countries using their development aid budgets for border protection. [8693/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations (22 Feb 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 123. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he has initiated any review of building regulations to speed the process of bringing voids back into use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9083/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Data (21 Feb 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 124. To ask the Minister for Finance to set down the savings and yield to the Exchequer from standardising at 20% the rate at which all persons receive tax relief on contributions to occupational pension schemes, RACs and PRSAs. [8090/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Data (21 Feb 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 125. To ask the Minister for Finance to set down the savings and yield to the Exchequer from reducing the earnings cap for pension tax relief on contributions to occupational pension schemes, RACs and PRSAs from €115,000 per annum to €75,000. [8091/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Disadvantage (21 Feb 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 221. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if, with regard to the staffing schedules outlined in the DEIS programme, his attention has been drawn to the consequences of applying the pupil-teacher ratio of 20:1 in existing junior DEIS band 1 schools that currently retain additional teaching posts which allow a pupil-teacher ratio of 15:1 in junior classes, a legacy of previous...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (16 Feb 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Can I clarify if the Chairman is going to go through each programme? I have a couple of questions about some of the programmes.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (16 Feb 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Like Deputy Grealish, I wondered if there are plans to open any further embassies. There is interest from certain countries in having an Irish embassy there. I acknowledge the recent visit to Kenya when I was with the Minister of State, Deputy McHugh, and Mr. Michael Gaffey. It was positive and progressive to see the work of our embassy there under the ambassador, H.E. Vincent O'Neill...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (16 Feb 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: The first one?

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (16 Feb 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I have one general question on the effect of Brexit in diverting money that we have already committed to all of these programmes, including security and migrant refugee issues. Can the Minister assure us that our programmes will continue regardless of the additional costs?

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (16 Feb 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I know the answer the Minister will give to my question, that is, that our neutrality is respected and intact. That there is a mandatory contribution, in addition to a voluntary one, under the common foreign and security policy raises issues. We cannot ignore what has been brought to light regarding what has been happening in Shannon. I know the Minister will tell me our neutrality is not...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (16 Feb 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 58. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Leaders' Questions on 9 February 2017, if she will address the problems relating to the immigration status of those young persons not in direct provision who, due to the lack of regularisation, cannot proceed to third level, employment or access social services, many of whom have been through second level education. [7645/17]

Confidence in Government: Motion (15 Feb 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Rather ironically, I have some small semblance of confidence in the Government at this stage because finally it is doing what is right by Maurice McCabe and opening the way to doing what is right by the other whistleblowers, especially those who, like Maurice McCabe, have been having horrendous difficulties and stress in their lives because of the way in which whistleblowers have been...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Immigration Controls (15 Feb 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 95. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she is satisfied with waiting times at passport control in Dublin Airport; and if she has been in contact with the authorities such as the DAA regarding making practical changes to procedure and staffing to avoid a repeat of the hour long wait. [7738/17]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Garda Resources (15 Feb 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 96. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she is considering additional resources to allow gardaí to issue summonses to cyclists found to break road laws; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7739/17]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Human Trafficking (15 Feb 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 97. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the safeguards and supports in place for persons found to be the victims of trafficking; the procedure in place for persons residing here illegally who have been tricked by people traffickers and are therefore without documentation and reluctant to make themselves known to authorities. [7740/17]

Other Questions: Youth Services (14 Feb 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 51. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on linking in community and youth services with schools in the local area in terms of awareness programmes dealing with the dangers of misuse and abuse relating to drugs, alcohol and gambling and the possible positive effects this will have on children, particularly those from backgrounds of high risk. [6759/17]

Other Questions: Youth Services (14 Feb 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: This question relates to prevention and education programmes on addiction. Is there a way to link more definitely the community and youth services that are rolling out these programmes in other settings with the schools in their area, especially in those areas where children are at high risk?