Results 5,081-5,100 of 17,531 for speaker:Jan O'Sullivan
- Seanad: Overseas Trade: Statements (17 Nov 2011)
Jan O'Sullivan: I thank all Members who have been constructive in the debate. I will respond as quickly and as comprehensively as I can, but I will forward replies to those questions I do not have time to answer.
- Seanad: Overseas Trade: Statements (17 Nov 2011)
Jan O'Sullivan: I again thank those Senators who were constructive in the debate. The vast majority of contributions were highly constructive and I will incorporate them in ongoing discussions, as they were made in a positive manner. I will draw a few conclusions. In this context, I note that in the very first contribution Senator White raised the issue of job creation. Essentially, our recovery will be...
- Seanad: Overseas Trade: Statements (17 Nov 2011)
Jan O'Sullivan: Senator White raised the issue of job creation. To create jobs, we must continue to grow our exports. That is my main message and focus. I will include all the positive suggestions that have come from this House. I refer, for example, to using strategic opportunities such as those presented by our chairmanship of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, OSCE; our...
- Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (29 Nov 2011)
Jan O'Sullivan: The devastating earthquake which struck Haiti on 12 January 2010 killed more than 230,000 people and injured 300,000 others. The earthquake destroyed much of Port-au-Prince and the surrounding areas, left approximately 1.5 million people homeless and caused losses and damage estimated at approximately â¬5.9 billion. Nearly two years after the earthquake, the humanitarian situation in Haiti...
- Financial Resolution No. 13: General (Resumed) (7 Dec 2011)
Jan O'Sullivan: Sadly, Deputy Mac Lochlainn was correct in saying there would be many Christmas dinner tables with empty chairs in Ireland this year. The only way we will be able to bring these people back is by fulfilling our mandate as a Government which is to rebuild the economy and our society, restore confidence in Ireland at home and abroad and support the protection and creation of jobs. Job...
- Financial Resolution No. 13: General (Resumed) (7 Dec 2011)
Jan O'Sullivan: It is anything but a poor whisper.
- Financial Resolution No. 13: General (Resumed) (7 Dec 2011)
Jan O'Sullivan: We are all public representatives. We are all out there.
- Order of Business (8 Dec 2011)
Jan O'Sullivan: It is very convoluted.
- European Summit: Motion (8 Dec 2011)
Jan O'Sullivan: It is in line with Standing Orders.
- European Summit: Motion (8 Dec 2011)
Jan O'Sullivan: I thank the Tánaiste for sharing time and for allowing me the opportunity to respond to the Technical Group's motion and to speak to the Government's amendment. I reiterate the Tánaiste's call for this House to unite behind the Taoiseach as he puts on the green jersey to represent citizens of Ireland at this important summit. I note that an amendment has also been tabled by Fianna Fáil...
- European Summit: Motion (8 Dec 2011)
Jan O'Sullivan: We got a number of good changes since then.
- European Summit: Motion (8 Dec 2011)
Jan O'Sullivan: We got changes that you could not get.
- European Summit: Motion (8 Dec 2011)
Jan O'Sullivan: That is not true.
- European Summit: Motion (8 Dec 2011)
Jan O'Sullivan: It was one you said we could not get.
- European Summit: Motion (8 Dec 2011)
Jan O'Sullivan: The Irish Government is fully engaged.
- European Summit: Motion (8 Dec 2011)
Jan O'Sullivan: We got a much better deal than you ever got.
- Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (11 Jan 2012)
Jan O'Sullivan: The current membership of the board is presented in the table. The procedures for the appointment by the Minister of ordinary members of An Bord Pleanála are set out in sections 104â106 of the Planning and Development Acts 2000â2010. Nominating bodies that are specified in the associated Planning and Development Regulations are requested to make nominations which form panels from which...
- Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (11 Jan 2012)
Jan O'Sullivan: It is open to any person or household to apply to a housing authority for an assessment of their housing need. Decisions on the eligibility of specific persons for social housing support and the allocation of that support are a matter solely for the housing authority concerned and I have no function in specific cases. My Department has recently issued revised guidance to housing authorities...
- Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (11 Jan 2012)
Jan O'Sullivan: I assume that the Question refers to the draft Guidelines for Planning Authorities on Retail Planning which issued for public consultation on 21 November 2011 aimed at: · ensuring that the planning system plays a key role in supporting competitiveness in the retail sector; · advancing choice for the consumer while promoting and supporting the vitality and viability of city and town...
- Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (11 Jan 2012)
Jan O'Sullivan: As part of the Government's Comprehensive Review of Expenditure and the 2012 Estimates process difficult decisions have had to be taken in relation to prioritising funding for core services in all programme areas. The funding Estimate to support my Department's mainstreamed drugs projects under the housing programme is â¬100,000 in 2012, compared with â¬400,000 in 2011, and as the...