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Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (10 Nov 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 330: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will ensure that community development projects are maintained in view of the value for money they represent and the wide range of voluntary community work that is activated through the projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40575/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (10 Nov 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 381: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the cost incurred by his Department and statutory bodies under his remit, including the national parks and wildlife service, in relation to a local dispute (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40469/09]

Social Welfare Benefits. (11 Nov 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her plans to reinstate the Christmas bonus for December 2009. [40718/09]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (11 Nov 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of Health Service Executive social workers or childcare workers who are on leave of absence on grounds of ill health who were initially suspended due to allegations of child abuse; the number of those cases in which the investigation of the allegation of child abuse was brought to a conclusion; her views on delays in...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (11 Nov 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when she will respond to a submission sent to her on 14 October 2009 from an organisation (details supplied) regarding an update on the implementation of the national strategy for service user involvement in the Irish health service; if she will ensure that the Health Service Executive, to whom it was sent on the same day, replies to...

Written Answers — Organ Donation: Organ Donation (11 Nov 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will set up an organ donor registry as proposed by Cystic Fibrosis Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40881/09]

Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (11 Nov 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the use of close coupled field technology devices to control swine flu and other airborne viruses in hospitals and other health service buildings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40880/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (11 Nov 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will ensure that the pilot project which administers intravenous antibiotics to patients in their own homes under the direction of University College Hospital Galway is continued after its private funding runs out in view of the benefit it brings to patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40882/09]

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: I share Deputy Carey's concern about the two issues he tried to raise. On secondary legislation, the Limerick north side and south side regeneration agencies were established by legislation passed by this House. Their masterplans have been ready for more than a year but have not yet been brought to the Cabinet. When does the Tánaiste expect them to come before the Cabinet for consideration?

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (12 Nov 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 72: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her views on the interim report of the mid west task force established following the announcement of job losses at a company (details supplied) in County Limerick; the action she has taken arising from the report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41065/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (12 Nov 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 96: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her views on the introduction of additional social economy or job initiative schemes to assist with the current unemployment situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41066/09]

Pre-budget Outlook: Statements (17 Nov 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: The Minister for Finance did not specify anything.

Pre-budget Outlook: Statements (17 Nov 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: The Minister did not have any specifics today.

Pre-budget Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (17 Nov 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: The Deputy's section of the slot has concluded.

Pre-budget Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (17 Nov 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: I understand Deputy Lee will share time.

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (17 Nov 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he is satisfied with the progress of the various Leader programmes here; the amount these programmes have allocated to their communities; if he has plans to change the qualifying criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41633/09]

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (17 Nov 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if it will be necessary to administer two doses of the H1N1 vaccine to the general population or if one will suffice; if one is enough, if she be able to take and pay for only the required amount of vaccine; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41842/09]

Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: A report was issued yesterday on the small number of people who are damaged by vaccines. In the context of the widespread vaccination taking place in respect of swine flu, this is an important issue. Is the Government planning to introduce a vaccine damage compensation scheme and, if so, is legislation required?

Adoption Bill 2009: Second Stage (18 Nov 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: The Labour Party welcomes Ireland's long overdue ratification of the Hague convention on inter-country adoptions. We signed the convention in 1996, but will be the last of the receiving states to ratify it. We fully support its ratification. It has the safety and welfare of children at its core, which is as it should be. Everyone who has contacted us and every Member in the Chamber would...

Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Nov 2009)

Jan O'Sullivan: While I had already contributed for five minutes before the debate adjourned, I wish to pursue the area on which I had just begun to speak, namely, the issue of transitional arrangements in the context of the new legislation. This is a very important element of the legislation about which there is much confusion. Consequently, I hope the Minister of State will be able to clarify many of the...