Results 1-20 of 120 for speaker:Christy O'Sullivan

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (26 Jan 2011)

Christy O'Sullivan: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Transport the amount of money allocated to Cork County Council for emergency road repairs after the November-December 2010 cold spell; his plans to allocate further funds for Cork's rapidly deteriorating road network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3999/11]

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (13 Jan 2011)

Christy O'Sullivan: I wish to share my time with Deputy Mattie McGrath.

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (13 Jan 2011)

Christy O'Sullivan: The Communication Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 is vital legislation which should be used to improve the postal service for the population as well as allowing greater efficiencies for business. It also has the potential to be of great benefit to the emergency services. However, in achieving these efficiencies, job losses must be minimised and negative repercussions for our rural...

Fishing Industry Development (12 Jan 2011)

Christy O'Sullivan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this matter, which I genuinely feel is of national importance. If resolved, it could contribute towards the regeneration of many coastal communities. The entire mackerel quota increase for 2011 should be allocated to the polyvalent fleet. As of 1 January, Ireland has had in excess of 6,000 tonnes of extra mackerel quota to allocate....

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (12 Jan 2011)

Christy O'Sullivan: Question 450: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the average waiting period for orthodontic treatment through the Health Service Executive at St. Finbar's Dental Hospital, Cork (details supplied); the action being taken to address the long waiting time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1609/11]

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (1 Dec 2010)

Christy O'Sullivan: Question 36: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views regarding the transfer of Ireland's fish quotas to Norway to pay for cod and other stocks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45058/10]

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (1 Dec 2010)

Christy O'Sullivan: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the funding that has been approved under the fishery harbour and coastal infrastructure development programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45057/10]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (1 Dec 2010)

Christy O'Sullivan: Question 94: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will make provision whereby the home tuition grant can be extended for a further 12 months to children over five years of age who have been diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder and if she will outline the policy of accessing the suitability of a school capable of meeting the requirements of such children as...

Flood Relief (17 Nov 2010)

Christy O'Sullivan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for accepting this matter on the Adjournment. In November and December 2009, Skibbereen was hit by a series of floods which devastated the local community. The effect of these events was threefold. There was a major impact on the businesses of the town with some premises destroyed. It resulted in the closure of some long-established family businesses and it is...

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (4 Nov 2010)

Christy O'Sullivan: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his plans to advance the development of the Irish seafood sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40768/10]

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (4 Nov 2010)

Christy O'Sullivan: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the benefits he expects to be delivered by Bord Iascaigh Mhara's three year strategy and the Irish national seafood programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40767/10]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (28 Oct 2010)

Christy O'Sullivan: Question 13: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she would consider revising the school transport guidelines to allow for the use of a bigger bus when there are students who qualify for a concessionary ticket and are willing to pay for a yearly ticket on a particular route (details supplied) [39572/10]

Written Answers — Ferry Services: Ferry Services (6 Jul 2010)

Christy O'Sullivan: Question 340: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding the revitalised Cork to Swansea ferry service; the dealings he has had with the company operating this route; the way the success or otherwise of this route has been evaluated since it reopened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30013/10]

Written Answers — Marine Resources Protection: Marine Resources Protection (6 Jul 2010)

Christy O'Sullivan: Question 526: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the report on sea lettuce in Clonakilty, County Cork; his views on the recommendations contained in the task force report; when he expects to make a decision on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30010/10]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (6 Jul 2010)

Christy O'Sullivan: Question 527: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received requests for funding from Cork County Council in relation to the Bandon sewerage scheme; if funding will be provided for the scheme from other non local government sources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30014/10]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (9 Jun 2010)

Christy O'Sullivan: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the percentage of the health budget allocated and spent on mental health for the years 2008, 2009, and to date in 2010; the way that compares with international figures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24177/10]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (9 Jun 2010)

Christy O'Sullivan: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Health and Children his views on a recent report supplied to her Department by Amnesty International Ireland; her further views on the reports recommendations for a performance assessment framework in respect of mental health; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24183/10]

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (9 Jun 2010)

Christy O'Sullivan: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the training received by student gardaí on mental health related issues and dealing with persons with mental health problems; if there is any continuous professional development training on these subjects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24201/10]

Written Answers — Common Fisheries Policy: Common Fisheries Policy (26 May 2010)

Christy O'Sullivan: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his priorities for the new Common Fisheries Policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21848/10]

Written Answers — Common Fisheries Policy: Common Fisheries Policy (26 May 2010)

Christy O'Sullivan: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the outcome of the recent informal Fisheries Council in Vigo, Spain, in relation to the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21847/10]