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Psychological Service: Motion (20 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: I commend the Fine Gael Party for tabling this motion. I agree with those who stated that this is an extremely important issue. I share all the concerns expressed in the motion. Deputy Stanton and I spent many hours in committee rooms debating every aspect of what became the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act with the then Minister for Education and Science, Deputy...

Psychological Service: Motion (20 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: There is a perception that there was a problem with funding——

Psychological Service: Motion (20 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: ——in respect of what are fundamentally important measures aimed at preventing the suicide of young people.

Psychological Service: Motion (20 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: This is an issue of major importance. Educational psychologists are well trained in a holistic way. The Minister for Education and Science stated that if there is a bereavement or some other tragedy at a school, these psychologists are sent to assist. However, we should aim at reaching a position where all schools have access to that kind of holistic support for all their pupils. If the...

Written Answers — Economic Growth: Economic Growth (20 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 67: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his Department's forecast for the expected level of economic growth for the full year of 2007; the way this compares with the forecast he gave in his budget 2007 speech; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29578/07]

Written Answers — Price Inflation: Price Inflation (20 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 118: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his Department's forecast for the expected increase in the consumer price index for the full year of 2007; the way this compares with the forecast he gave in his budget 2007 speech; his views on whether the level of inflation continues to run at 5%; the measures he will take to deal with this issue; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Civil Registration Service: Civil Registration Service (20 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the notification fee of €150 recently announced in relation to the new regulations on marriage registration is a new cost that was not required previously from couples intending to marry; the purpose to which the money collected will be put; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29353/07]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (20 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the private nursing homes, county by county that have beds contracted by the Health Service Executive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29365/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (20 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 414: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her Department has given permission to go to tender in relation to a school (details supplied) in County Limerick; if not, if she will expedite the matter in view of the fact that the children currently have to use outside toilets, that the site is ready and that planning permission has been secured; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (20 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 487: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will clarify and have addressed as a matter of urgency an application for family reunification for a person (details supplied) in County Clare in view of the fact that their original application and documents were sent to the Irish Embassy in Ukraine by their legal representatives and were apparently lost; and if he...

Young People: Motion (21 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: Unfortunately, if young people were watching this debate, they could be forgiven for wondering whether we want to do anything at all for them. We are debating a motion that does not include action. It does not propose doing anything for young people or speeding up the process of providing them with facilities, supports or help for problems. Instead, the motion is all about recognising,...

Young People: Motion (21 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: I am all for better collaboration but I am concerned about this lovely general speak because I have heard it in regard to other things.

Young People: Motion (21 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: So long as it is both because what we need is action. I agree that a certain amount of consultation is taking place and that is good but it is not reaching some of the most vulnerable young people. I am concerned about that. I meet young people in the course of my political work whom nobody has ever consulted and we need to reach them. I commend Emily Logan, the Ombudsman for Children,...

Community Pharmacy Services. (21 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 46: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will instruct the Health Service Executive to resume talks with the Irish Pharmaceutical Union to resolve the issues that are leading to the threatened withdrawal of medication to vulnerable patients from 1 December 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30019/07]

Community Pharmacy Services. (21 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: I welcome the fact that the lawyers re-engaged last night because the news last week was that they had disengaged. I hope that process will find a resolution to the problem. Will the Minister say whether she and the HSE are willing to accept a neutral chairperson to address this issue, as has been proposed? Specific eminent people were proposed by the pharmacists. She said she was...

Community Pharmacy Services. (21 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: Will the Minister say why people should not be represented by their union?

Community Pharmacy Services. (21 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: Will the Minister ensure a process is put in place in order that very vulnerable patients will not be faced with the fear of not being able to obtain their medication on 1 December?

National Cancer Strategy. (21 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if Professor Tom Keane has arrived here; when he will commence his work of implementing the national cancer strategy; the audit that has been carried out of the capacity within the service; the budget agreed for the implementation of the strategy; the funding that will be made available for it in 2008; and if she will make a statement...

National Cancer Strategy. (21 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: When will the women in Portlaoise who are still awaiting results have those results and thus alleviate their worry? The Minister did not answer my question on the budget. She has stated what is available for Professor Keane to implement his strategy for this year but not what is available for next year and the year thereafter. It is essential that we know where the money is coming from and...

National Cancer Strategy. (21 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: Are there no new cases?