Results 1-20 of 365 for long speaker:Maureen O'Sullivan

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (18 Dec 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: ...so that individuals' homes and communities will know exactly what they have to do. It requires comprehensive, concrete information. This will feed into how necessary it is to have clarity on the long-term strategy with processes, on the measures and on the timeframes. We know of the need to cut emissions to limit warming to 1.5oC as in the Paris Agreement. A total of 196 states had...

Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Dec 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: ...that by saying that positive work is going on in the north inner city through the programme implementation board under the chairmanship of Michael Stone. However, it is going to take years before the long neglect of the north inner city is reversed. Good work is going on and there is a more positive atmosphere in spite of the many challenges involved. Some of the progressive...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (10 Dec 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: ...Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he has visited the North Lotts strategic development zone, SDZ, area to observe the impact that major large-scale developments are having on long-established residential properties in the area; the way in which he can address the lack of affordability of new builds in the SDZ, which is effectively pricing long-established communities...

Environmental Impact of Quarries and Incinerators: Motion [Private Members] (4 Dec 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: ...Dr. Gold also calls for supports for those communities displaced by the transition to low-carbon sectors. There is a real need for forward planning, which is very difficult in political life. Nobody knows how long they are going to be here. That is why there is a need for consensus among all Members, regardless of which party or grouping is in power. This is not just a decision for...

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

Maureen O'Sullivan: ...nest. I accept there is a different view that Dublin, for one area, needs to build tens of thousands more rental homes, but we do not have the type of rental system of fair rents, fixed rents and long-term leases other cities have so it is no wonder that people want to buy and own their own home. I am talking about a single person or a couple on the kind of salary that would have...

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: .... We live in a democracy. Equality is supposed to be the cornerstone but citizens and other residents are not treated equally. This is what Deputy Harty's Bill is trying to address. The inequality begins long before the person gets to the doctor, hospital or clinic. We have the statistics and reports that show that one's socioeconomic background has a major impact on one's health...

Personal Assistance Service: Motion (19 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: ...Neary as an obair atá déanta acu don díospóireacht seo anocht. Independent living is what it is all about. That is what will make the difference. We have been talking about this issue for a long time and it is positive that we are having this debate in order that we can see a way towards progress. With personal assistants, people with a disability are able to do...

Progressing Children's Disability Services: Statements (14 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: ...disability network teams and the provision of services based on the child's individual needs, regardless of where the child lives or goes to school. However, this is taking a very long time. How many children have been left without the services they need, when if that service had been set up promptly it would have made a difference? The Minister of State knows about the need for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Business and Human Rights: Discussion (14 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: .... It is indicative that lipservice has been paid in some cases and in others it is not even lipservice. On the corporate human rights benchmark methodology which Ms Lawlor used, did she engage with our national plan? It took a long time to come and there has been much disappointment with it because it was a watered-down version of what it should have been. Is there any sort of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (13 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 79. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 50 of 26 September 2019, the way in which he can address the unfairness for persons cohabiting, in many cases in long-term relationships, and those without children through other possible measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46527/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Presidential Elections (12 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: There are concerns about the OAS as an organisation. It is based in Washington and is dominated by the US and its policies. There is a long history of US-backed right-wing military coups in Latin America. The list includes Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Panama, Bolivia previously in 1964, Chile and Argentina. It is very difficult to take this organisation. I hope...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (6 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: ...that is granted, he or she will pay no tax. There is unfavourable treatment for a cohabiting couple if they are two sisters or brothers or other family relations or two friends or where one is a long-time carer. A shared home cannot be gifted to the surviving person in those relationships without a considerable tax burden being imposed. The term "disponer" is used in the 2003 Act to...

Illegal Drugs: Motion [Private Members] (5 Nov 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: ...services will also have a mental health issue. Therefore, an holistic approach is absolutely vital in treatment. The work is challenging but the integrated approach is more cost effective in the long run in terms of recovery. The recent opening of the Inclusion Health Hub in the north inner city was a very positive development in that context. Drug-related intimidation is a reality...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Children in Care (22 Oct 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: ...and greater Dublin areas and they are very concerned. The staff in voluntary residential services here are not on zero-contract hours and, therefore, they have all been in those services for a long time and they have built up relationships with young people. They are concerned that service provision into the future will be a tick-box exercise in terms of whether children are being fed...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Access of Girls to Quality Education in Developing Countries: Discussion (17 Oct 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: ...off or placed in aeroplane mode for the duration of the meeting as they cause interference, even if in silent mode, with the recording equipment in committee rooms. I also remind members of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person or body outside the Houses or an official either by name or in such a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Access of Girls to Quality Education in Developing Countries: Discussion (17 Oct 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: ...witnesses for those insightful presentations. Even though there were many disturbing elements, it was good to hear the positive actions under way because they can be built on. I acknowledge the long-term role of Irish missionaries in setting up and establishing the importance of education. That continues through their efforts and those of our very reputable NGOs working in this area....

Pre-European Council: Statements (16 Oct 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: ...of independent thinking leads to sanctions and jail. The EU must be a much stronger voice on this. This is a test for the effectiveness of the EU in upholding its principles. The so-called safe zone is 32 km into Syrian territory and along the Turkish border. Even if sanctions work, the Turkish President, Tayyip Erdoğan, already has an area of Syria that is twice the size of...

Financial Resolutions 2019 - Financial Resolution No. 9: General (Resumed) (9 Oct 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: ...Group and hope there will be action on foot of its report. There is an increase of some €21 million in Ireland's overseas development aid budget. That is a modest but welcome increase. We are now contributing 0.4% of GDP but still have a long way to go until we reach the desired 0.7%. The highest we have achieved was 0.5% in 2008. We need a plan for how to reach that level in...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Road Traffic Legislation (2 Oct 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: ...to have by-laws that are up to date and that serve the industry well. From what the Minister has told us, I hope it will receive the urgent attention it needs as it has been going on for far too long. Some of the Acts date back to the 19th century. The legislation must be brought up to date.

Status of History in the Framework for Junior Cycle: Statements (1 Oct 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: ...to learn about our dark moments, the home-grown injustices and atrocities. We cannot be afraid of doing this. All of it comes from the way history is taught. I acknowledge the different methodologies that are now in use compared to when I was being taught history, a long time ago. From my own teaching of history, the great moments were those where young people were connecting the past...