Maureen O'Sullivan TD

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Judicial Appointments bill not expected to pass

This is a piece of controversial legislation that would see a lay-majority panel chaired by a lay person recom...
Summerhill Primary Health Care Centre: Update

I asked the Minister for an update on the new Primary Health Care Centre, Summerhill, Dublin 1, and it seems w...
Traffic management or traffic mismanagement?

We hear about a traffic management plan for Dublin but, unfortunately, more often see the absence of traffic m...
Ireland the puppy farm capital of Europe – This country’s deplorable Animal Welfare record goes on..

The Dog Breeding Establishments Act is not working and, consequently, there is absolutely scandalous treatment...
Inner City “Mulvey” report; Need for action not words

I questioned the Taoiseach about the Inner City report as compiled by Kieran Mulvey; the report fell short of...
Caranua: Treating survivors of institutional abuse with respect and dignity must always be a primary objective

I want to focus on my engagement with a particular group, that is, the mixed race Irish and their involvement...
Community child care needs support or at risk children will lose out

I asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to address the difficulties for community child...

Irish Times – Maureen O’Sullivan calls for funding for services to help violent men

Posted date: February 19, 2015in: Domestic Violence, In The News, Inequality, Leaders’ Questions, Local & National1 Comment

Domestic violence is a cause of shame for Ireland, Taoiseach Enda Kenny told the Dáil. He said “violence against women is a terrible blight on society” and it was a priority issue for the Go... Read more

What is being done to tackle the scourge of Domestic Violence?

Posted date: February 19, 2015in: Domestic Violence, Leaders’ Questions, Local & National, SliderNo Comments

The final debate in the Chamber prior to the Christmas recess involved statements opposing domestic violence. It followed an event outside Leinster House on 20 November in memory of the 78 w... Read more

Irish Times – Maureen O’Sullivan says fox-hunting ‘extremely cruel’ and repeats call for ban

Posted date: February 18, 2015in: Animal Welfare, In The News, Local & National, SliderNo Comments

Mr Coveney told Independent TD Maureen O’Sullivan the Department of Agriculture was contacting hunt clubs to ensure the voluntary codes of conduct were put into a formal code, which the depa... Read more