Parliamentary questions

Courts Service Properties

Maureen O'Sullivan

543. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the plans of the Courts Service for the two or three storey over basement red brick buildings at a location (details supplied) that appears to have been vacant since the last century. [13641/19]

Greyhound Industry Data

Maureen O'Sullivan

996. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider publishing yearly lists outlining the number of greyhounds exported and the countries they were exported to; his views on whether this would be a welcome step for transparency in view of the concerns of welfare groups and past reports of Irish greyhounds being exported to countries with no animal welfare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13951/19]

Animal Welfare

Maureen O'Sullivan

997. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a review of a case (details supplied) drawn to his attention by a person will be undertaken; and if the original complaints by the person were investigated fully at the time of complaint. [13952/19]

Voluntary Sector

Maureen O'Sullivan

51. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the way in which he can address the difficulties being faced by voluntary organisations providing home care (details supplied); and the way in which similar difficulties have been resolved in other areas. [11793/19]

Probation and Welfare Service Data

Maureen O'Sullivan

12. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons in probation services linked in with a probation officer; if sufficient community services are available; and if there are enough places for voluntary supervision. [11721/19]

Naval Service Vessels

Maureen O'Sullivan

54. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the position regarding the mid-life refit of the LÉ Róisín. [12048/19]

Election Monitoring Missions

Maureen O'Sullivan

68. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the recently issued appeals terms of reference would apply to a person (details supplied); if the independent appeals panel will review non-redacted versions of all appeals materials, including all attachments submitted by the person; if a disability professional will be assigned as part of this review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11910/19]

Legislative Programme

Maureen O'Sullivan

194. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to update the Registration of Clubs Acts 1904 to 2008. [11739/19]

Abortion Services Provision

Maureen O'Sullivan

348. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if the HSE helpline providing information on terminations will have a facility for deaf persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11766/19]

Mental Health Services Provision

Maureen O'Sullivan

349. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the way in which funding issues for residential care for a person (details supplied) will be addressed; if the HSE received correspondence from the person's psychologist regarding the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11767/19]

Childcare Services Regulation

Maureen O'Sullivan

602. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 2335 of 24 July 2018, the details of the findings regarding the crèche in question being investigated; the actions taken by her Department; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that this facility has continued to advertise and operate itself under the guise of being a fully registered childcare facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12037/19]

Childcare Legislation

Maureen O'Sullivan

603. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to update the Child Care Act 1991. [12045/19]

Citizens Information Board

Maureen O'Sullivan

676. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the estimated cost in a full year if the budget for Citizens Information Services increased by 8%. [12043/19]

Social Insurance

Maureen O'Sullivan

677. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the amount that would be generated if the 2.6% PRSI rate of classes B, C or D increased to 3% or a minimum of €300. [12044/19]

Overseas Development Aid

Maureen O'Sullivan

82. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to recognise the rights of thousands of volunteers who help deliver programmes (details supplied) on the ground; his plans to ensure equality monitoring of Irish Aid volunteers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11236/19]

Disability Allowance Eligibility

Maureen O'Sullivan

303. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the HSE blind welfare allowance is means deductible for a person seeking a disability benefit if section 12 of the Social Welfare and Pensions Act 2008 amends the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 and, thereby, entitles recipients of the disability allowance to receive the blind welfare allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11176/19]

Defence Forces Personnel

Maureen O'Sullivan

95. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if members of the Defence Forces who undertake specialist training in areas of academia or skills based will be provided with the opportunity to practice in the areas of their specialism once qualified (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10287/19]

Election Monitoring Missions

Maureen O'Sullivan

119. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the materials that will be considered by the election observer appeals panel which decides upon the final mark for appellants; if the panels will consider disability and other relevant appeal statements made by appellants; if these considerations will be documented in a way that is open to further review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10422/19]

National Driver Licensing Service

Maureen O'Sullivan

455. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether it is appropriate that the National Driver Licence Service charges a fee of €35 to replace stolen licences in cases in which the holder of the licence has a crime reference from gardaí; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10388/19]

Tax Collection

Maureen O'Sullivan

39. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if he has concerns regarding a company (details supplied) based in Dublin and the adverse publicity being attracted by the company; and if he is satisfied that its tax arrangements and payments are in line with the progressive policies of his Department and the EU. [9853/19]

Animal Welfare

Maureen O'Sullivan

184. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the microchipping of dogs; if the legislation in this regard is being enforced; and the number of warnings or summonses issued in this regard. [10086/19]

Dog Breeding Industry

Maureen O'Sullivan

185. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the guidelines and legislation on the crossbreeding of dogs. [10087/19]

Humanitarian Access

Maureen O'Sullivan

5. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland will support peaceful efforts aimed at solving the Venezuelan crisis and only those initiatives that will help to bring the crisis to a peaceful and inclusive conclusion. [9759/19]

Sustainable Development Goals

Maureen O'Sullivan

12. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on extending the memorandum of understanding between the HSE and Irish Aid operating in relation to Sub-Saharan African countries to Nepal as a low income Asian country with poor health indicators; and his further views on the need for extending this collaboration. [9690/19]

International Agreements

Maureen O'Sullivan

21. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when Ireland will ratify the Political Dialogue and Co-operation Agreement on the EU and Cuba. [9691/19]

Middle East Issues

Maureen O'Sullivan

23. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a commitment will be made for the return of the Temporary International Presence in Hebron, West Bank in view of the deteriorating situation in the region and stated support for the Oslo Accords; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9689/19]

Human Rights

Maureen O'Sullivan

37. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on an initiative (details supplied); and his plans to ensure that all Irish companies respect the business and human rights initiative in view of the fact that it was a policy led by his Department. [9692/19]

Human Rights

Maureen O'Sullivan

40. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which he can address human rights abuses in Bahrain further to the concerns articulated by the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation faced by human rights defenders and the concerns for persons (details supplied). [9688/19]

Defence Forces Reserve Strength

Maureen O'Sullivan

46. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the way in which he plans to address concerns raised by the Defence Forces Reserve representative association regarding the state of the force; and his plans to engage constructively with the representative association. [9412/19]

Rights of People with Disabilities

Maureen O'Sullivan

106. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to promote the inclusion of disability in international development through Irish Aid and representation at EU, UN and other international bodies. [9715/19]

Diplomatic Representation

Maureen O'Sullivan

107. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to develop the embassy in Monrovia to full ambassador strength; if he will directly support civil society in Liberia; and if the regulations for education fellowships will be loosened. [9716/19]

Election Monitoring Missions

Maureen O'Sullivan

108. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to release the terms of reference, members of the board and allow oral hearings regarding the results of the 2018 election observer roster; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9717/19]

Election Monitoring Missions

Maureen O'Sullivan

109. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the details of the election observer roster members; and the country of residence of each. [9718/19]

Ambulance Service

Maureen O'Sullivan

397. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the health sector national staff survey 2016, National Ambulance Services report January 2017 undertaken by a company (details supplied); if so, his views on the fact that 31% of respondents that claimed discrimination in relation to their trade union activity; and the way in which he plans to address the continued refusal by the HSE to attend the Workplace Relations Commission with a union to find a solution to the ongoing dispute. [9560/19]

National Monuments

Maureen O'Sullivan

18. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of progress in relation to the battlefield site of 14-17 Moore Street, Dublin 1; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8704/19]

Arts Funding

Maureen O'Sullivan

33. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the way in which she can address the financial strain on persons working in the performing arts including claims that one third of persons working in the performing arts earn less than the minimum wage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8705/19]

Housing Issues

Maureen O'Sullivan

49. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the way in which he can address concerns of residents in areas that have seen large developments of housing stock while ensuring targets are being reached in the Rebuilding Ireland programme; the success of the programme to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8399/19]

Urban Development

Maureen O'Sullivan

73. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the conflict between the legally binding strategic development zone, SDZ, North Lotts plan in Dublin 1 and the recent ministerial guidelines on building height; and if his attention has been drawn to a commercial advantage for developers that pursue his guidelines over developers that adhere to the legally binding SDZ. [8398/19]

Hare Coursing Regulation

Maureen O'Sullivan

276. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on the need to establish more robust criteria for the granting of licences in view of the amount of footage and evidence brought forward by animal welfare groups on breaches of licences for coursing clubs. [8763/19]

Irish Language

Maureen O'Sullivan

277. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the role of her Department in supporting an Gaeilge; and her plans to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge in March 2019. [8764/19]

Arts and Culture Capital Scheme Eligibility

Maureen O'Sullivan

70. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the arts scheme is open to actors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8045/19]

Social Welfare Benefits

Maureen O'Sullivan

79. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her views on Intreo offices having the right to make recipients of social welfare payments take up employment outside of their chosen profession or vocation; and her further views of whether it negates the ability of a person to pursue their chosen profession. [8044/19]

Bus Services

Maureen O'Sullivan

565. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties students (details supplied) are having with the limited frequency of a bus service; his views on whether there is a need for increased frequency of the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8145/19]

Child and Family Agency Data

Maureen O'Sullivan

583. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the average waiting time for children referred to social services to be investigated by county. [7804/19]

Community Employment Schemes Operation

Maureen O'Sullivan

605. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a community employment scheme will be extended for another year in the case of a person (details supplied). [7721/19]

Tax Code

Maureen O'Sullivan

20. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the way in which he plans to resolve the issues raised by unmarried persons regarding the perceived unfairness of the inheritance tax system by which there is an overarching emphasis placed on marriage and persons who are not married placed at a disadvantage. [7357/19]

VAT Rate Application

Maureen O'Sullivan

31. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether there is a fairer way to class various products for VAT rather than standardised rates, which can be subject to changes that make significant differences to certain industries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7356/19]

Courts Service Properties

Maureen O'Sullivan

80. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the plans of the Office of Public Works for a building (details supplied). [7432/19]

Local Authority Housing Data

Maureen O'Sullivan

269. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the details of the overcrowding and underoccupancy of local authority housing stock nationally; and the breakdown of local authority housing stock by number of bedrooms and occupancy in terms of number of residents in tabular form. [7444/19]

Local Authority Housing Waiting Lists

Maureen O'Sullivan

270. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to put in place a joint housing list for the four Dublin local authorities. [7445/19]

Child Protection Services Provision

Maureen O'Sullivan

42. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she is satisfied with the way in which section 13 of the Child Care Act 1991 is carried out by Tusla officials; and her views on whether the policy is in need of review in view of some exceptional cases. [7028/19]

Brexit Preparations

Maureen O'Sullivan

56. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the preparations she has made for children in care orders in the UK in the event of a no-deal Brexit; her views on whether there will be difficulties in general with care orders when the UK withdraws from the EU; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7029/19]

Cycling Facilities Provision

Maureen O'Sullivan

75. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to introduce similar segregated cycle paths on the north side of Dublin city in view of the success of the off-road cycle track parallel to the Grand Canal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6254/19]

Bus Services

Maureen O'Sullivan

100. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which planners for BusConnects have engaged and held consultations with affected residents along initial routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6255/19]

Bus Services

Maureen O'Sullivan

229. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the community impact assessment made for the Cabra and Stoneybatter, Dublin 7 area when drafting BusConnects routes in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6057/19]

Road Signage

Maureen O'Sullivan

230. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to introduce share-the-road signs or other initiatives to improve respect between motorists, pedestrians and cyclists in the Dublin region, particularly in areas in which there has been a high volume of friction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6058/19]

Horse Racing Ireland

Maureen O'Sullivan

53. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he had discussions with an organisation (details supplied) prior to its decision in 2016 to sell broadcast rights to a company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52111/18]

National Cancer Strategy

Maureen O'Sullivan

117. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the make-up of the cancer patient advisory committee; and his views on the importance of having a lung cancer specialist in view of the lack of lung cancer advocacy groups here. [5267/19]

Primary Care Centres Provision

Maureen O'Sullivan

118. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the future status of a centre (details supplied) in view of the concerns of staff and community regarding the possible closure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5266/19]

Special Educational Needs Service Provision

Maureen O'Sullivan

260. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a sensory room for children with special needs in a school (details supplied) will be provided. [5635/19]

Schools Refurbishment

Maureen O'Sullivan

261. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the refurbishment of a school (details supplied). [5636/19]

Garda Transport Provision

Maureen O'Sullivan

291. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason a Garda station (details supplied) has one Garda car; and if same will be reviewed in view of the fact that it is having a negative impact on tackling crime. [5646/19]

Trade Union Recognition

Maureen O'Sullivan

387. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health his views on whether he can have a positive role with the HSE in engaging with a union (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5303/19]

Medicinal Products

Maureen O'Sullivan

388. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health his plans to address costs and commercialisation of medicines as outlined by an organisation (details supplied); if consideration has been given to finding a sustainable solution to these challenges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5304/19]

Addiction Treatment Services

Maureen O'Sullivan

389. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 58 of 5 December 2018, if extra resources will be committed to allow adequate spaces for those wishing to detox from Z-drugs in a community setting (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5305/19]

Horse and Greyhound Fund

Maureen O'Sullivan

518. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on subsidies to industries which promote gambling and its consequences (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5730/19]

Climate Change Adaptation Plans

Maureen O'Sullivan

519. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures he is taking to address the considerable carbon admissions resulting from agriculture; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5731/19]

Fur Farming

Maureen O'Sullivan

520. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a ban on fur farming will be introduced here in 2019 (details supplied). [5732/19]

Greyhound Industry

Maureen O'Sullivan

521. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 183 of 10 October 2018, if the matter raised has been investigated; and if so, if he will communicate the results of the investigation in relation to the person. [5733/19]

Greyhound Industry

Maureen O'Sullivan

522. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the fact that greyhounds born here are continuing to end up in China which has no animal welfare laws; if the matter will be investigated; and if action will be taken against the greyhound owners involved. [5734/19]

Horse Racing Industry

Maureen O'Sullivan

523. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures put in place by his Department and an organisation (details supplied) to ensure that no devices such as one publicised in Australia recently are being used in tracks or horse trainers' premises here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5735/19]

Animal Welfare

Maureen O'Sullivan

524. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on whether fox hunting is unacceptable here (details supplied); and if legislation will be introduced to outlaw same. [5736/19]

UN Funding

Maureen O'Sullivan

54. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if funding was provided in 2018 to the United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4777/19]

VAT Rate Application

Maureen O'Sullivan

68. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the rationale for the 23% VAT rate for health supplements; if his attention has been drawn to the effect it will have on regular purchasers of supplements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4882/19]

Garda Procedures

Maureen O'Sullivan

39. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if An Garda Síochána has a written policy regarding the use of section 12 of the Child Care Act 1991 in respect of newborn infants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3959/19]

Visa Applications

Maureen O'Sullivan

41. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he is satisfied with the turnaround time for visa application decisions; and his plans to designate additional resources to expedite the process. [4394/19]

School Accommodation

Maureen O'Sullivan

116. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the need for forward planning for the accommodation needs of a school (details supplied) for September 2019 will be addressed. [4510/19]

Prison Visiting Regulations

Maureen O'Sullivan

124. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the protocols, guidelines and facilities available to enable male prisoners in Mountjoy Prison have access to their children in view of the importance for children to see parents who are in custody. [52428/18]

Middle East Peace Process

Maureen O'Sullivan

65. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the work he has undertaken on the Palestine-Israel situation; the expected outcome of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3897/19]

Foreign Policy

Maureen O'Sullivan

66. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on a company (details supplied) that continues to import coal for use by the ESB from a mine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3893/19]

Brexit Negotiations

Maureen O'Sullivan

69. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland’s position on a potential hard border will be reaffirmed in the event of a no-deal UK withdrawal from the EU in view of the statement made by a spokesperson for Mr. Jean-Claude Juncker reaffirming the EU external border position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3896/19]

Foreign Conflicts

Maureen O'Sullivan

76. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his efforts through the EU to ensure the South Sudan peace deal holds in view of the volatile nature of the region and in further view of the fact that previous peace deals have proven ineffective. [3894/19]

Human Rights Cases

Maureen O'Sullivan

82. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his concerns have been highlighted to his Guatemalan counterpart regarding the continued attacks on human rights defenders in the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3895/19]

Military Neutrality

Maureen O'Sullivan

130. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which he can ensure and guarantee neutrality in view of recent signals from the EU that security and military union is the preferred next stage of European integration. [48436/18]

Child Protection

Maureen O'Sullivan

517. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if Tusla has a written policy on the use of section 13 of the Child Care Act 1991 (details supplied) regarding a newborn infant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3955/19]

Child Safety

Maureen O'Sullivan

518. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of children taken into care under sections 12, 13 or 17 of the Child Care Act 1991, in cases in which the child was under 30 days and under one year of age, in each of the years 2013 to 2018. [3956/19]

Child Protection Guidelines

Maureen O'Sullivan

519. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if Tusla has a written policy for engaging with parents with disabilities in the context of childcare proceedings. [3957/19]

National Mitigation Plan Implementation

Maureen O'Sullivan

36. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the Shannon LNG project and its impact on Ireland’s efforts to reduce fossil fuels over time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3189/19]

Broadcasting Sector

Maureen O'Sullivan

49. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has considered the recommendations of an organisation (details supplied) and the need for support for Irish independent productions through television licence fee reforms. [3190/19]

Blind Welfare Allowance

Maureen O'Sullivan

275. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she is satisfied with the service offered to social welfare recipients at the point of contact as specified in Part 3 section 23 of the Disability Act 2005; the way in which and her views on whether a person (details supplied) should receive reasonable accommodation at point of contact in view of their long established disability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3485/19]

Television Licence Fee

Maureen O'Sullivan

197. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will report on the work of the interdepartmental television licence fee working group; and when he expects recommendations to be published. [3239/19]

Climate Change Adaptation Plans

Maureen O'Sullivan

198. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a scheme to convert methane to energy which has been trialled in other countries has been examined in view of the high percentage of carbon emissions that comes from the agricultural sector through methane; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3240/19]

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Maureen O'Sullivan

199. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if consideration has been given to measures to complement or replace potential carbon taxation such as a proposal (details supplied) advocated by certain NGOs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3241/19]

Special Educational Needs Service Provision

Maureen O'Sullivan

61. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which the difficulties being experienced in ensuring a satisfactory support plan for a person (details supplied) will be addressed. [2547/19]

Schools Healthy Living Strategies

Maureen O'Sullivan

79. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason involvement in the extra curriculum activities of sports is not being considered as part of the timetabled wellness programme in second-level schools. [2548/19]

Immigration Policy

Maureen O'Sullivan

246. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the arrangements he anticipates for the holders of stamp 4 EUFAM permission to remain here under the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) Regulations 2015 in the event of a no-deal Brexit when the family member of a stamp holder is a British citizen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2669/19]

Prison Visiting Regulations

Maureen O'Sullivan

264. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the protocols and procedures in place for children in State care to visit parents who are imprisoned in Mountjoy Prison; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2871/19]

Light Rail Projects Status

Maureen O'Sullivan

572. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a decision will be made for a final route of metro north; the timeframe for the process from agreed route and construction; the cost of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2832/19]

Defence Forces Operations

Maureen O'Sullivan

22. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on whether Irish involvement in PESCO and a change of direction of the Defence Forces will undermine the training work being carried out by Irish troops as highlighted and praised by the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence on his recent visit to Mali. [1856/19]

Defence Forces Remuneration

Maureen O'Sullivan

23. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the stages for the restoration of allowances, pay and conditions for members of the Defence Forces; and the timeframe for restoration. [1855/19]