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Social Welfare Benefits: Motion (23 Apr 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: I wish to respond to some of the contributions made by those on the Government benches. We are not accusing Ministers or backbenchers of sadism or, as some of them seem to be feeling the pain themselves, masochism. However, we are accusing them of getting their priorities and their economics wrong. Deputy Thomas Byrne indicated that we did not suggest any alternative with regard to where...

Social Welfare Benefits: Motion (23 Apr 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: I do not believe the money needs to be appropriated from within the social welfare budget. The motion states that "the €156 million required for the payment this year could be raised through further restrictions on interest relief on rental property, including restriction of relief on rental properties". In a downturn such as that which we are experiencing, the areas that must be protected...

Human Rights Issues. (23 Apr 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 13: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the actions his Department is taking to ensure the safety of aid organisations, humanitarian groups, and other non-governmental organisations that are working to relieve the suffering of the people of Darfur. [15382/09]

Written Answers — Arms Trade: Arms Trade (23 Apr 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, following his reply on this issue, he is concerned at the large volume of arms exports from the EU to the Middle East; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15381/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Reviews: Departmental Reviews (28 Apr 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when the Horse and Greyhound Fund review will be completed and published; if party spokespersons will have an opportunity to review same before further legislation regarding this fund is brought before Dáil Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16363/09]

Written Answers — Positive Ageing Strategy: Positive Ageing Strategy (28 Apr 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the first inter-departmental group charged with managing the National Positive Ageing Strategy first met; the number of times it has met since that date; when the promised public consultation on the National Positive Ageing Strategy is due to commence; the form that consultation will take; and if she will make a statement on the...

Plean Gníomhachaíochta don Ghaeltacht. (29 Apr 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 76: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta an mó cruinniú den Choiste Rialtais i leith an Phlean Gníomhaíochta don Ghaeltacht a bhí ann ó thús na bliana; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [16714/09]

Written Answers — Reachtaíocht atá geallta: Reachtaíocht atá geallta (29 Apr 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 86: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta cén obair atá déanta ar an mBille um Údarás na Gaeltachta; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [16713/09]

Written Answers — Social Insurance: Social Insurance (30 Apr 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 19: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will amend legislation to allow a person who takes a career break during the recession to be credited with a full credit history as this is currently one of the disincentives for not taking up this option. [16982/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (30 Apr 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 39: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her plans to amend the benefit and privilege rule for under 25 year olds. [16981/09]

Naval Service Vessels. (6 May 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will ensure that a preventative maintenance manual will be developed for each vessel in the Naval Service as recommended in the value for money review of Naval Service vessel maintenance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17787/09]

Naval Service Vessels. (6 May 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will establish a dedicated maintenance management team for Naval Service vessel maintenance as recommended in the value for money review of Naval Service vessel maintenance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17786/09]

Order of Business (6 May 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: The issue that I want to raise is primarily a matter of European law, but it has significant relevance for my constituency in particular. Today, the EU will reduce the amount that a government must pay towards applying for the EU globalisation training fund. The Government indicated that it would apply for this fund in respect of the Dell workers who are to lose their jobs.

Order of Business (6 May 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: I understand that the amount is now only 25%. The number of redundancies has decreased from 1,000 to 500.

Order of Business (6 May 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: Has a decision been made on when an application will be made for the EU globalisation fund?

Order of Business (6 May 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: It is an important issue. Perhaps the Taoiseach will be able to tell the House.

Order of Business (6 May 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: The Taoiseach will not be in the House tomorrow, so this is my only chance to raise it with him.

Order of Business (6 May 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: Would the Taoiseach not wish to-----

Order of Business (6 May 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: This EU legislation is being changed today.

Order of Business (6 May 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: People have already lost their jobs. They have no training, options or anywhere to go.