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Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (30 Jan 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 458: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of persons in possession of medical cards in respect of 1 January 2008 and the same day in each year back to 1998; and the proportion of the population this represents in each case. [2286/08]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (30 Jan 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 459: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of persons in possession of medical cards, broken down on a county basis in respect of 1 January 2008 and the same day in each year back to 1998. [2287/08]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (30 Jan 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 460: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of women between 25 and 60, who are in possession of medical cards, broken down on a county basis in respect of 1 January 2008 or the latest date for which figures are available. [2288/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (30 Jan 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 751: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if it is the case that asylum seekers who are in direct provision sign for a full social welfare payment despite the fact they only receive €19.00 per week; if he is satisfied with such a practice; if the remainder of the payment is transferred to the accommodation centre to which the person is allocated; the way this money is...

Written Answers — Farm Improvement Scheme: Farm Improvement Scheme (30 Jan 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 825: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the way, regarding the farm investment scheme, a decision was made to cap the amount of money for the scheme; the amount of the cap; the way the amount was decided; the period of time it was meant to cover; the person who was informed that such a cap existed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1051/08]

Written Answers — Schools Recognition: Schools Recognition (30 Jan 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 1019: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a decision will be made on an application for recognition for a school (details supplied) in County Limerick; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the school will not be able to continue its work much longer without recognition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1902/08]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (30 Jan 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 1178: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when an application for family reunification will be decided in relation to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1391/08]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (30 Jan 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 1237: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of people who have been granted subsidiary protection here; the average length of time it takes to process applications for subsidiary protection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1901/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (30 Jan 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 1318: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will investigate whether the make-up of the board of An Bord Pleanála is in accordance with the spirit and letter of the Act which established it; if he is satisfied that the number of professional planners on the board is in accordance with the intention that its make-up should represent the general...

Order of Business (31 Jan 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Last week in my constituency a mentally ill man who was supposed to go to the Central Mental Hospital had to be kept in a prison for a week. He could not go to the Central Mental Hospital because people could not be discharged from the hospital owing to a problem with the Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006 whereby there is no mechanism for people who are released under supervision to return if...

Order of Business (31 Jan 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: It is not promised, but it is clearly needed. The judge in the case said it was required.

Order of Business (31 Jan 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: It is a justice, equality and law reform Bill, but it affects health. I would be grateful if the Government would consider it as it is urgent.

Order of Business (31 Jan 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: I thank the Tánaiste.

Accident and Emergency Services. (31 Jan 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 2: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on whether the national emergency which she acknowledged due to the number of patients on trolleys in 2006 has re-emerged in winter 2007 in view of statistics and of concerns expressed by the Irish Association of Emergency Medicine; the action that will be taken to address this problem; and if she will make a statement on the...

Accident and Emergency Services. (31 Jan 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Does the Minister really believe the reasons given that the numbers have gone up again? Is she satisfied that the state of accident and emergency services does not amount to a national emergency similar to the one she indicated a relatively short time ago? The Minister gave very encouraging information about what is being done but can she equate the reality with what she just read out?...

Hospitals Building Programme. (31 Jan 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Does the Minister agree that it is hugely distressing for families to know that immediate rehabilitation care is crucial for those who suffer brain injury, stroke or any other condition that results in people attending the National Rehabilitation Hospital? Getting in quickly for treatment is crucial. I welcome the fact that a new unit is planned, which will increase the number of beds from...

Accident and Emergency Services. (31 Jan 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: I would like to ask the Minister about home care packages. Many Deputies attended a presentation made by the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament yesterday. When one meets senior citizens, one is told that their preferred option is to stay at home, with support. The Minister said that home care packages are expensive. They are primarily privately procured. We are privatising the care of...

Accident and Emergency Services. (31 Jan 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: It is more expensive.

Care of the Elderly. (31 Jan 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: I do not want to quibble with the Minister of State, but we met representatives of the Senior Citizens Parliament yesterday and they said they had not had any meaningful consultation, as have a number of other organisations. They wish to discuss with the Government their real concerns about the legislation and, in particular, their concerns about its effect on the family home. They are also...

Care of the Elderly. (31 Jan 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Before Christmas, the Taoiseach said the legislation would not, as promised, be published at that time because extra time was needed for consultation. I understand the Minister is now saying that the consultation will happen after the legislation is published. If this is the case, why was the extra time needed? Why did the Minister not simply publish the legislation and then allow a...