36. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to the historic visit of President Higgins to Cuba, his plans for further engagement with Cuba, in particular the way Ireland can contribute in resolving the issue of the banking difficulties. [8691/17]
25. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will progress Ireland's recognition of Palestine as a state, in view of the recent approval by the Israeli Government of further construction of settlements, the illegality of which has been reaffirmed by the United Nations Security Council and the violation of international law. [8689/17]
221. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if, with regard to the staffing schedules outlined in the DEIS programme, his attention has been drawn to the consequences of applying the pupil-teacher ratio of 20:1 in existing junior DEIS band 1 schools that currently retain additional teaching posts which allow a pupil-teacher ratio of 15:1 in junior classes, a legacy of previous enlightened schemes. [8571/17]
125. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance to set down the savings and yield to the Exchequer from reducing the earnings cap for pension tax relief on contributions to occupational pension schemes, RACs and PRSAs from €115,000 per annum to €75,000. [8091/17]
124. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance to set down the savings and yield to the Exchequer from standardising at 20% the rate at which all persons receive tax relief on contributions to occupational pension schemes, RACs and PRSAs. [8090/17]
58. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Leaders' Questions on 9 February 2017, if she will address the problems relating to the immigration status of those young persons not in direct provision who, due to the lack of regularisation, cannot proceed to third level, employment or access social services, many of whom have been through second level education. [7645/17]
97. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the safeguards and supports in place for persons found to be the victims of trafficking; the procedure in place for persons residing here illegally who have been tricked by people traffickers and are therefore without documentation and reluctant to make themselves known to authorities. [7740/17]
96. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she is considering additional resources to allow gardaí to issue summonses to cyclists found to break road laws; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7739/17]
95. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she is satisfied with waiting times at passport control in Dublin Airport; and if she has been in contact with the authorities such as the DAA regarding making practical changes to procedure and staffing to avoid a repeat of the hour long wait. [7738/17]
61. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to support the youth services sector and acknowledge the work being carried out by organisations within the community; her further plans to increase funding through the youth services grant scheme in line with predicted population increases of 13% in the age group between 18 to 25 year olds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6757/17]
51. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on linking in community and youth services with schools in the local area in terms of awareness programmes dealing with the dangers of misuse and abuse relating to drugs, alcohol and gambling and the possible positive effects this will have on children, particularly those from backgrounds of high risk. [6759/17]
50. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on the effects that the housing crisis is having on children in view of the fact that parents in emergency and transitional accommodation are by their very nature in a precarious position regarding settling their children's education and after-school activities and the need for additional resources for those children. [6758/17]
49. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 2 of 14 December 2016, her views on the length of time children will spend in State care before they can be fostered by families and while all necessary protocols need to be addressed. [6760/17]
177. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Social Protection his plans to fill vacancies on the boards of statutory bodies which operate under the aegis of his Department (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6292/17]
651. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether demand for commuter rail services between Newbridge, County Kildare and Grand Canal Dock in Dublin via the Phoenix Park Tunnel, would be enhanced if that service were to be converged with the Connolly Station to Sligo line at Prospect Junction, Cross Guns Bridge, as recommended by a group (details supplied) amongst others; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5859/17]
650. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will confirm media reports that the metro north scheme will be brought forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5858/17]
649. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has had discussions with sporting bodies regarding the exorbitant rates of resale tickets to major sporting events; his views on whether more can be done to prevent resale inflation for sporting events including ticket touting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5857/17]
648. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the increase in volume on the Dublin Belfast main train line between Connolly Station and East Wall Road Tolka river bridge; if his attention has been drawn to noise disruption caused to residents in the East Wall and North Strand area with this section of track operating Enterprise, DART and suburban services on an increasing basis; and if he will consider reviewing rail silencing schemes operated in Denmark as a way of reducing the noise pollution in said areas. [5856/17]
647. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of tourists to Ireland and their destinations of choice in 2016 and to date in 2017; if he is satisfied that all of Ireland is receiving a fair share in promotion with particular emphasis on rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5855/17]
646. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review the traffic advisory group system operated by local authorities in view of the fact that deliberations and decisions can have extensive waiting times causing frustration for motorists and locals in a particular area; and if he will consider introducing a more efficient active body to review traffic decisions in a timely manner. [5854/17]
645. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to extend the average speed camera system installed in Dublin Port Tunnel to other routes in the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5853/17]
565. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has examined the feasibility of banning the sale of all commercial goods, food or otherwise, in non-recyclable materials; if his attention has been drawn to levies in other countries that have proven successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5552/17]
564. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the discussions he has had with his European counterparts to ensure the Paris agreement will not be undermined in view of the uncertainty surrounding the new US administration and its scepticism regarding climate change; if Ireland will commit to its climate change targets; and his views on the possibility of sanctions to countries that do not commit to climate change targets. [5551/17]
399. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the current regulations for counselling bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5583/17]
353. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he is satisfied that the Houses of the Oireachtas are leading by example on environmentally friendly initiatives; his views on whether more could be done on environmental policies within the Houses; and if consideration will be given to following the example of the Bundestag in becoming a carbon neutral national Parliament. [5581/17]
258. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if his Department has a role in providing resources to dog wardens to increase their capabilities in view of severe problems of dog waste persisting in certain areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5582/17]
154. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to problems faced by businesses in coastal areas obtaining insurance in view of the fact certain companies are basing their refusal on their own climate change presumptions; if his Department commissioned any study to examine specific coastal areas that will be adversely affected by rising sea levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5580/17]
212. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the number of election observers sent will be increased or at least maintained at the level of 2016; his views on whether the overall numbers sent have fallen significantly in recent years; and if he is considering a review of conditions and allowances for observers. [5062/17]
40. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to reduce packaging on meat and dairy products on sale in supermarkets and local grocers here as has occurred in other European countries. [4877/17]
7. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Question No. 563 of 13 December 2016 and in view of the huge drop in public interest and race meetings, his views on whether it is acceptable to support the greyhound industry with Government funding; and his views on whether funding should be cut in line with the drop in figures attending this sport. [4876/17]
303. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of funding his Department gave to Bord na gCon in each year from 2005 to 2016, in tabular form. [4804/17]
98. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the revised date for full commissioning of all health services in a primary care centre in Summerhill, Dublin 1 that is currently under construction. [4525/17]
55. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if there has been engagement with the Department of Justice and Equality regarding those issues that are delaying the commencement date of tablet legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4526/17]
606. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the funding which is available for a service (details supplied) especially in view of the increasing demands for its services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4613/17]
598. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health when he plans to publish the completed national drugs strategy in view of the fact that the previous one ceased in 2016; and if prevention and recovery will have meaningful roles in the forthcoming strategy with matching resources allocated to them. [4527/17]
188. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has engaged with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade regarding Ireland's development aid budget plan of reaching 0.7% GNI; and the timeframe for doing so. [1730/17]
125. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he can facilitate freedom of information requests to county councils to make all inspection records and applications in relation to dog breeding establishments available in unredacted form, apart from mobile phone numbers being redacted, in order that persons and animal welfare groups can have full and comprehensive information for their submissions to the consultations taking place on the amendment of the guidelines under the Dog Breeding Establishments Act. [3390/17]
75. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the measures his Department has taken in advising Irish companies of the consequences of their activities in Western Sahara while under Moroccan occupation, in view of his commitment to the self determination of the Sahrawi people in Western Sahara. [3033/17]
74. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which he will progress the UN resolution 2334 (2016) (details supplied); if he will support the persons of occupied Palestine; and his views on the effect on the viability of the two state solution. [3032/17]
70. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which Ireland is supporting efforts to address the humanitarian crisis in north-east Nigeria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3035/17]
68. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he had any dialogue at EU level regarding addressing the urgent situation whereby members of civil society are at extreme risk in view of the increase in attacks and murders of human rights defenders in Colombia, since the cease fire in August 2016. [3031/17]
57. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the circumstances surrounding the revocation of a licence (details supplied) due to allegations that have not been substantiated by any witnesses or other corroborative evidence. [3034/17]
47. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress made regarding the Dáil Éireann motions on the Dublin-Monaghan bombings and the issues that continue to be left unaddressed for the families of those who lost their lives in the bombings. [3262/17]
390. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in receipt of the blind welfare allowance; if all current recipients of the blind welfare allowance had their eligibility assessed using the same means test; if he will publish details of the blind welfare allowance means test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2686/17]
383. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the supports available to Irish artists, from her Department and other organisations that receive Government funding, that have been invited to exhibit their work abroad in prestigious venues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2952/17]
349. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland, through his Department or through Irish Aid, can support those Iraqi refugees, predominantly Christians living in Jordan who have been dependent on the fund-raising activities of persons and groups to provide them with food, shelter, health care and education. [3202/17]
348. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to examine the possibility of reopening the Irish embassy to the Islamic Republic of Iran in Tehran; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3090/17]
347. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline Ireland's engagement regarding the UN talks on nuclear proliferation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3089/17]
346. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has engaged with the Minister for Finance regarding Ireland's development aid budget commitment of reaching 0.7% GNI; and the timeframe for doing so. [3088/17]
345. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when he expects the report on business and human rights to be published. [3087/17]