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National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Oct 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: I wish to share time with Deputy Joe Costello.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Oct 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: The former US president, Thomas Jefferson said of banks in 1802: I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around the banks will deprive the people of all property until...

Medical Practitioners (Professional Indemnity)(Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (13 Oct 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: I wish to share time with Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin.

Medical Practitioners (Professional Indemnity)(Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (13 Oct 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: I begin by adding to the collaborative atmosphere in the House by stating the Labour Party also supports Deputy Reilly's legislation and congratulates him on introducing it. I must comment on the fact that unfortunately when the 9 o'clock news is shown tonight this element of collaboration in the Chamber will not be the top item coming from this building. That said, it is positive and...

Medical Practitioners (Professional Indemnity)(Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (13 Oct 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: -----would be better spent in the overall health budget. As Members are only too aware of the various areas in which more moneys need to be spent, I will not list them. The New Zealand system should be examined with a view to introducing it in Ireland. The Minister of State said the Medical Council's guide to ethical conduct and behaviour provides that doctors must ensure they have adequate...

State Airports. (13 Oct 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: We all know that Aer Lingus must cut its costs but it is out of proportion for it to take 102 cabin crew out of Shannon when it is taking only 100 out of Dublin and Cork airports together. In the interests of balanced regional development the west depends on having connectivity through Shannon Airport for the sake of industrial development and of the society in the west and mid-west. With...

State Airports. (13 Oct 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: What is the point of it?

Written Answers — Electric Vehicle Infrastructure: Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (13 Oct 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the report on electric cars published recently by the Joint Committee on Climate Change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35526/09]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (13 Oct 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the call from an association (details supplied) for a one-stop-shop in respect of the communications market here; the position regarding his commitment to establish a one-stop-shop to provide service providers with open access to existing ducting infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (13 Oct 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Finance if all persons who hold a medical card are exempt from the recently introduced 1% levy on income; if so, the way they can ensure that this levy is not deducted from their wages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35796/09]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (13 Oct 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the cost to her Department of the extra number of people who will qualify for medical cards in 2009 above the number anticipated for; the amount of money which will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35792/09]

Written Answers — Health Centres: Health Centres (13 Oct 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the new health centre in Westbury, County Clare will open; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35783/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (13 Oct 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will ensure that the proposal to close Our Lady's Ward and the admission therapy unit at St. Bridget's Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway, is reviewed in view of the negative effect such a closure would have on the mental health of patients there; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35784/09]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (13 Oct 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of consultant dermatologists in each of the Health Service Executive regions; her plans to augment this number in accordance with guidelines on the appropriate ratio of dermatologists per population; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35785/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (13 Oct 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if bonuses have been paid to staff under the aegis of her Department in 2009; if she will undertake to ensure that none is sanctioned for 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35786/09]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (13 Oct 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she has sanctioned top-up pension arrangements for staff under the aegis of her Department during 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35788/09]

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (13 Oct 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if consideration was given to acquiring a mercury free vaccine for the H1N1 virus, particularly for pregnant women and young children; if not, the reason for same; her views on acquiring such a vaccine; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35789/09]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (13 Oct 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 289: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the spouse and children all born and living in Great Britain of a person who is an Irish citizen will be considered for Irish citizenship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35837/09]

Order of Business (15 Oct 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: I appreciate the time the Ceann Comhairle gave for issues on NAMA raised by colleagues. I assure the Tánaiste that I, on behalf of the taxpayers in my constituency, will want to fit into whatever room is set aside-----

Order of Business (15 Oct 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: I am sure I speak for the entire 166 Members in this Chamber in that regard. I return to the issue raised by my party leader, Deputy Eamon Gilmore. Yesterday, speaking to the media, the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Mary Harney, stated that the matter of Professor Brendan Drumm's bonus was a matter for the board of the HSE. I was surprised to hear her say that because in a...