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Planning and Development (Amendment) (First-Time Buyers) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I acknowledge the principle and the aspiration behind Deputy O'Brien’s Bill, and the reality of the difficulties being faced by first-time buyers as well as the fact that block sales are more evident. They are attractive for developers. Some developments are being entirely bought up by investors, even during the construction phase. It is not surprising that the word "cuckoo" is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (27 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 46. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on whether China and Pakistan are among the countries that do not meet welfare standards here; if he and the Irish Greyhound Board are opposed to direct or indirect exports to these countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48989/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Racing Industry (27 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 48. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of horses injured and killed at racecourses and point-to-point events here to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48988/19]

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Ceart chun Sláinte), 2019: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Health) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Cuirim fáilte roimh an díospóireacht anocht. It is very opportune coming after the many debates and discussions we have had on health recently, including Deputy Pringle's motion last Tuesday on personal assistance. Today we have so much knowledge and awareness and we know what to do, why we should be doing it and how to do it, but the problem is implementation. We have...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Assisted Decision Making (26 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 238. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the urgent calls by families and interested parties to set up the decision support service to replace the ward of court system that many families feel to be inadequate; his plans to progress legislation in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48748/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (26 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 371. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to end grants to the greyhound industry in view of an opinion poll (details supplied); if he will review the allocation to the industry in view of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49004/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord na gCon (26 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 372. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Irish Greyhound Board is attempting to hide incidents involving dogs falling and suffering injuries by withholding race footage from its website (details supplied); if he will direct it to publish the footage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49005/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (26 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 373. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the fact that an Irish greyhound that is believed to have suffered whippings has been rescued from Spain; if he will recommend an end to exports to Spain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49006/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Safety (20 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 270. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there has been contact between him and the Marine Survey Office regarding the situation faced by a company (details supplied) in respect of regulations which will have a negative effect on tourism and the viability of offshore islands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47889/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Regulations Implementation (20 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 271. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if progress will be made on resolving the licensing issues regarding horse-drawn carriages; and if he will take steps to resolve the issue for the benefit of tourist safety, public safety and respect for law abiding carriage operators. [47890/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (20 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 272. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which the public consultation process conducted by BusConnects was advertised; if he is satisfied that enough consultation was conducted with communities within the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47891/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Anti-Social Behaviour (20 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 273. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the statistics on incidents of anti-social behaviour on DART services, particularly in the evening times post rush hour; his views on whether more robust measures need to be taken in conjunction with the recent text message report system such as dedicated patrols and increased security; and the way in which he will ensure persons are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (20 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 274. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there has been consultation on addressing the chronic traffic issues on the M50 motorway; his views on whether the route is no longer fit for purpose as an original bypass for Dublin; his plans to consider an outer bypass such as the Leinster orbital route to tackle chronic congestion, remove cars from inner suburbs of Dublin...

Personal Assistance Service: Motion (19 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Last week we debated progressing disability services for children and young people. A point I made was that we knew much more about people with a disability. We know what needs to be done, how and why it needs to be done. We are talking about the service and provision of supports for those with a disability that will enable them to live and support them in living fulfilling and enjoyable...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (19 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 57. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the matter of geography as a core subject for junior cycle will be reviewed in view of the wide scope of the subject, including the issues leading to and contributing to climate change. [47476/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Youth Services (19 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 97. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if progress has been made on the report, Organisation Review of the City of Dublin Youth Services Board; if he has had contact with CDETB on the findings of same. [47477/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (19 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 112. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has had contact with the UK authorities regarding a case (details supplied) which is the only trial without a jury based on remote evidence in the history of the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47872/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Participation (19 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 194. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which he can ensure progression rates to third-level education of students from disadvantaged areas; and if he is satisfied that access programmes are meeting the needs of students from disadvantaged areas. [47478/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Data (19 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 195. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the number of ASD special classes that are available and that have ceased, respectively in each year will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47479/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Law Review (19 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 282. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the terms regarding the upcoming three year review of the Criminal Offences Bill 2017 in view of the fact that there has been an increase in attacks on sex workers; the measures being taken by the Garda protective services bureau to combat such attacks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47871/19]