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Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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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]
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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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]
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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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]
Wed, 13 Mar 2019
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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]
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
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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]
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
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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]
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
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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]
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
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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]
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
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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]
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
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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]
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
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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]
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
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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]
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
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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]
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
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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]
Wed, 6 Mar 2019
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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]
Wed, 6 Mar 2019
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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]
Tue, 5 Mar 2019
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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]
Tue, 5 Mar 2019
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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]
Tue, 5 Mar 2019
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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]
Thu, 28 Feb 2019
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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]
Thu, 28 Feb 2019
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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]
Thu, 28 Feb 2019
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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]
Wed, 27 Feb 2019
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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]
Wed, 27 Feb 2019
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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]
Wed, 27 Feb 2019
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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]
Wed, 27 Feb 2019
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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]
Wed, 27 Feb 2019
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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]
Wed, 27 Feb 2019
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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]
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
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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]
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
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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]
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
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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]
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
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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]
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
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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]
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
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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]
Thu, 21 Feb 2019
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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]
Thu, 21 Feb 2019
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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]
Wed, 20 Feb 2019
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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]
Wed, 20 Feb 2019
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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]
Wed, 20 Feb 2019
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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]
Wed, 20 Feb 2019
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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]
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
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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]
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
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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]
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
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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]
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
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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]
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
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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]
Thu, 14 Feb 2019
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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]
Thu, 14 Feb 2019
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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]
Thu, 14 Feb 2019
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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]
Thu, 14 Feb 2019
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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]
Thu, 14 Feb 2019
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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]