Results 2,921-2,940 of 17,531 for speaker:Jan O'Sullivan

Constitutional Issues. (10 Dec 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: The Minister only told us when the judgment was about to be announced.

Order of Business (10 Dec 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: The Taoiseach should be ashamed of himself.

Health Bill 2008: Order for Second Stage (10 Dec 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: The Labour Party does not agree to the moving of the Order for Second Stage. We are profoundly opposed to the presentation of this legislation in the democratic forum of this House. Senior citizens should not bear the brunt of the mismanagement of the economy in recent years and the budgetary cuts that have been imposed as a result. The Minister and the Government know well that their...

Health Bill 2008: Order for Second Stage (10 Dec 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: We will soon find out whether they have the courage to stand up for what they believe in. The Labour Party intends to give them every opportunity to put their votes where their mouths are. This is profoundly unjust legislation which should be withdrawn forthwith.

Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (10 Dec 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: I wish to share time with Deputies Stagg and Upton.

Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (10 Dec 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: As I have already indicated the Labour Party will be vigorously opposing this legislation on all Stages. The universal entitlement to a medical card, which gives free access to primary care, for all over 70s must not be taken away. I again urge the Minister to reconsider her decision. What has happened since the budget has considerably watered down the original proposal. However, the...

Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: As I said earlier, the withdrawal of the universal entitlement of people over the age of 70 to the medical card will reverse some proven health gains. This regressive and inhumane measure will reduce the peace of mind of such people. We are all aware that the decision to remove this entitlement led to a significant expression of outrage on the streets of Dublin some weeks ago. We owe it to...

Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: The Deputy might still have his chance.

Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: The Deputy might get a chance soon.

Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: That is what the over 70s want to do — deal with the cards they were given.

Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Millionaires are not the only people who will be excluded. What about retired teachers and nurses?

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (10 Dec 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 110: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, in view of recent disclosures regarding expenditure at FÁS, she has plans to issue a direction under section 17 of the Labour Services Act 1987 to refrain FÁS from carrying out expenditure or to reduce by specified amounts its expenditure on specified services or activities. [44899/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (10 Dec 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 111: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when she last gave a direction under section 17 of the Labour Services Act 1987 to refrain from carrying out expenditure or to reduce by specified amounts its expenditure on specified services or activities. [44898/08]

Order of Business (11 Dec 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: The Labour Party also objects to the guillotine on Second Stage and on the Committee and remaining Stages of this legislation. A large number of Deputies would like the opportunity to express their views on the withdrawal of medical cards from pensioners in the run up to Christmas, following the mean-spirited measure in the budget. We strongly object to the guillotine. We submitted...

Order of Business (11 Dec 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Following on from the welcome agreement on pork products, I would like to ask a question about the health implications of the crisis. Will the Government learn any lessons after what has happened? There does appear to be a breakdown in the various regulatory and monitoring bodies. The EPA may have responsibility for one aspect of this while the Food Safety Authority and the Department of...

Order of Business (11 Dec 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: This is very serious. We must learn lessons for the future on public health.

Order of Business (11 Dec 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: There are a number of Bills promised, such as the Bill on animal health and welfare and the health (corporate bodies) Bill. Will the Government make sure there are no cracks within the different regulatory bodies on public health?

Order of Business (11 Dec 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: What about the other Bill?

Order of Business (11 Dec 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Will the Minister co-ordinate the two Bills?

Order of Business (11 Dec 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: I am concerned that we might have gaps between the different regulatory bodies.