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Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Motion (27 May 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: The Green Party claimed that it was prioritising education. I listened to Deputy Paul Gogarty more than 100 times claiming that his party was prioritising education but there is no Green Party Deputy here tonight. It is disgraceful to renege on these promises and to tell the children of this country that they should tell the truth while Government Deputies come into this Chamber, in good...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (27 May 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 308: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she will arrange for a review of a decision to refuse a work permit in relation to a person (details supplied) as their qualification is in a category allowed according to her Department guidelines and their potential employer has tried without success to find a suitable candidate within the EU; and if...

Order of Business. (28 May 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: The week before last the Tánaiste, in replying to similar questions, said she expected the Bill to be published in about two weeks. It is two weeks later at this stage and as Deputy Reilly said, there is quite a short amount of time left for Dáil business. We must ensure we have time to consult and listen to the interests involved. If the Bill is not published this week I do not think we...

Order of Business. (28 May 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Could the Taoiseach be more accurate in his reply?

Order of Business. (28 May 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: She said two weeks, the last time she was asked.

Constituency Commission Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: I concur with my Limerick colleague, Deputy John Cregan's references to the changes affecting our mutual constituency and to the fact that Limerick will lose a Deputy. I have some doubts as to the reason for the decision and I agree with Deputy Cregan that it would seem more logical to transform Kerry into a five-seater constituency rather than doing something that will significantly affect...

Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (28 May 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in regard to the proposed Thornton Hall Prison plan; the latest estimate available to his Department of the expected cost, including the cost of the site, the provision of infrastructure and ancillary services; the cost of construction and fitting out of the prison; the costs incurred to date; the estimated...

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (28 May 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the quantity and values of seizures of heroin, cocaine, cannabis, and other drugs within the State during 2007 and to date in 2008; the proportion of the overall flow of drugs into Ireland believed to be represented by these seizures; the new initiatives he is planning to control the flow of illegal drugs into the...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (28 May 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 221: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if it is the case that the Health Service Executive allocation for funding for people with disabilities for 2008 has not been received in the mid-west region; if so, if it applies to other regions; when the money will be released in order that services can be delivered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21324/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (28 May 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if beds have been closed in the National Rehabilitation Hospital; if so, the reason for same; the effect this is having on people who urgently need to be admitted to the hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21325/08]

Order of Business (29 May 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: We have only 11 Dáil working days before the summer recess. Will the fair deal legislation be published and does the Minister still believe the Government will be able to bring it through both Houses of the Oireachtas before the summer? Families have been waiting for this and are paying large amounts of money to nursing homes. Will the Minister provide the House with a clear answer on...

Order of Business (29 May 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: If it was published on time we would not have to rush it.

Order of Business (29 May 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Will the Minister undertake that the €110 million allocated to implement the legislation will be used on services for older people?

Cancer Screening Programme: Statements (29 May 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: I wish to share time with Deputy Emmet Stagg. I welcome this important debate which I have been requesting on the Order of Business over the past two weeks. I thank the Labour Party Whip, Deputy Emmet Stagg, for pursuing the matter at the Whips' meetings. I assure the Minister that we are fully supportive of a good, accredited and safe programme of cancer screening, whether for cervical or...

Cancer Screening Programme: Statements (29 May 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: It was set up at significant cost to the taxpayer with expensive equipment and expert academic staff. If all the testing is to be carried out by Quest Diagnostics, then all that effort and money will be down the drain. There will be no jobs for the students, there will be no cytology expertise in Ireland and there will be no backup if Quest does not seek to renew its contract or if anything...

Cancer Screening Programme: Statements (29 May 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Not everybody has access to the service.

Cancer Screening Programme: Statements (29 May 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Not always.

Cancer Screening Programme: Statements (29 May 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: I am not suggesting the Minister should do so.

Cancer Screening Programme: Statements (29 May 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Does the Minister accept that she has a role in regard to this issue?

Cancer Screening Programme: Statements (29 May 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: The Minister has accepted she has a role to play. Perhaps then she will clarify for me what is that role. Does it include protecting the skills of cytology laboratory staff in this country into the future? Does the Minister have a role in this regard? Also, is there any joined-up thinking between the Minister and the Minister for Education and Science in terms of the students in DIT who...