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Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Maghaberry Prison: Discussion (3 Nov 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: We need the other members of the committee to know what is happening. We need to give them an opportunity to hear what happened today rather than this smaller group making a decision. The first item on the agenda for the next meeting could be to give 15 or 20 minutes to discuss the suggestions made. We would then have agreement from everybody on this and it would be stronger.

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Nov 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Last night, I was quoting from a survey of sex workers in Northern Ireland that was carried out approximately 18 months ago by Queens University in Belfast. There are two particular findings from that. A total of 85% of those working in the trade locally said that such legislation as in the Swedish model would not reduce trafficking. Only 8% of the clients surveyed said that it would make...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Media Freedom in Turkey: National Union of Journalists (3 Nov 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: What we are hearing about this clampdown, not only on journalists but also on the judiciary and people involved in education, is very disturbing. I had tabled an oral parliamentary question on this matter to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Flanagan, on the previous occasion he took questions, which was about a week ago. In terms of children being back at school, there are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Media Freedom in Turkey: National Union of Journalists (3 Nov 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: A similar letter should go to the Turkish ambassador outlining our concerns. Has there been any official visits to these journalists by organisations like those appearing before our committee today? How would such a visit be received?

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: European Defence Agency: Motion (3 Nov 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I have had three different experiences of foreign affairs committees since I was first elected to the Dáil. The first one was very much focused on human rights issues. The second one, in the previous Dáil, added "trade" to the title of the committee. Now this one has "defence" in its title. We have broadened our horizons considerably in recent years. Having heard the Minister...

Calais Migrant Camp: Statements (2 Nov 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: It is very hard to believe the French authorities could dismantle the "Jungle" camp in Calais, move people on and yet leave 1,000 to 1,500 young people there, many of whom are unaccompanied minors. Some of them may have set out with their parents but became separated when their parents died en route, and some may have come because their families took the opportunity to get their children out...

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Nov 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Más rud é go mbeidh mé críochnaithe roimh 8 a chlog, beidh an Teachta Pringle réidh chun tosnú. I acknowledge the work that has gone into this Bill and what it is trying to accomplish, especially in the protection of children. Ireland has failed very dismally in this area in the past. Like others, I want to concentrate on Part 4 which is causing a great deal...

Topical Issue Debate: Animal Breeding Regulations (2 Nov 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I will start by talking about dog poop. Can one imagine a puppy farm with between 200 and 500 dogs and the amount of dog poop that would be produced? Where are the guidelines for the disposal of that? It cannot go into a normal septic tank, it cannot be spread on the ground and there are dangerous consequences if it goes out into the atmosphere. How many inspections are carried out with...

Topical Issue Debate: Animal Breeding Regulations (2 Nov 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: If the Dog Breeding Establishments Act were working, I would not have been submitting this issue for consideration as a topical issue over the past two and a half weeks and I would not have had the opportunity to discuss it now, which is great, albeit without the Minister, Deputy Coveney. However, I do hope to meet him about these issues at some point over the next week or so. The Dog...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Centre Network (2 Nov 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 138. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the implications of his Department's decision informing a centre (details supplied) that it must incorporate its contingency funds into its core budget particularly in view of the centre's careful management of a contingency fund which was used to cover a variety of purposes and the fact that this change...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Youth Unemployment Measures (2 Nov 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 210. To ask the Minister for Social Protection to outline the engagement with the young persons concerned in taking available training places across the further education and training sector in view of figures supplied in respect of unemployed young persons between 18 and 24 years of age in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32687/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Appointments (2 Nov 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 243. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the details of the precise scoring system used to assess each application for an individual election observation mission; if his Department regards each invitation for observers for a particular mission as an open competition; the reason applicants have to complete a new application form for each mission when the data required is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (2 Nov 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 426. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to review the need for an outer orbital dual carriageway for Dublin or upgrades to the M50 in view of recent surveys and reports that the M50 route is at breaking point with a 19% increase in traffic volumes since 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32616/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (2 Nov 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 427. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the person or body who has overall authority over the use of bus lanes and review of usage of the bus lanes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32617/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (2 Nov 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 433. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the departmental programmes promoting agritourism here; the programmes specifically relating to research in the area of agritourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32730/16]

Prohibition of the Exploration and Extraction of Onshore Petroleum Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 Oct 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I wish to share time with Deputy Catherine Connolly.

Prohibition of the Exploration and Extraction of Onshore Petroleum Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 Oct 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: There is absolutely no doubt that this is a controversial issue because one side sees it as environmentally unsustainable, with very negative effects, and the other will tell us about the money that can be made. I understand that €120 billion was quoted as being the potential value of fracking in the north west. It is great that we are having this debate and that reports and surveys...

Finance Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Oct 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Before the debate adjourned last night, I was discussing the budgetary measures on tax avoidance and evasion, offshore income and assets as well as offshore tax defaulters who have been given ample opportunity to sort out their affairs. These people continue to break the law and I have no doubt that work and research are being done as we speak to find innovative and creative ways to...

Leaders' Questions (27 Oct 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Unfortunately, there has been no movement on this matter in the past three years. I understand that the Financial Action Task Force, FATF, is undertaking an evaluation of Ireland. Criticism is expected for our lack of appropriate legislation to prevent money laundering through the gambling industry. There is no fundamental protection of the consumer and even basic responsible practices...

Leaders' Questions (27 Oct 2016)

Maureen O'Sullivan: The issue I wish to raise is what is being called "the silent addiction", which is governed by what the Tánaiste called "entirely outdated and not fit-for-purpose regulation and legislation". That silent addiction is gambling, which is divided into gaming, governed by the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956, and betting, which is primarily regulated by the Betting Act 1931. These Acts are...