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Written Answers — Immigration Policy: Immigration Policy (27 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has been party at European level to discussions amongst his fellow Ministers for Foreign Affairs on issues pertaining to immigration within the EU; his view of the decision taken by the Italian Government to allow Member States to expel citizens of another EU Member State under certain circumstances; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — EU Treaties: EU Treaties (27 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding ongoing talks on an eventual entry into the European Union by Turkey; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30888/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will add Huntington's Chorea to the list of long-term illnesses particularly as it used to be classified as Parkinson's disease until 1993 when it was identified as a separate condition and Parkinson's is included on the list of long-term illnesses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30714/07]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (27 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when she expects that a new multi-disciplinary team for the child and adolescent mental health services in east Limerick will be appointed to address the long waiting times for this important service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31176/07]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (27 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 386: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will change the rule whereby a person who is either laid off work or who is out of work due to illness cannot get any benefit for the first three days of the claim; if his attention has been drawn to the hardship this sometimes causes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30728/07]

Order of Business (28 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: Will the Taoiseach clarify his reply to Deputy Stagg yesterday on the nursing home support scheme Bill? Each time I ask about this, the Taoiseach says that the new scheme will be implemented on 1 January. I sought clarification from his office in this regard last week. However, his reply yesterday indicated that the introduction of the new scheme may now be deferred. This would be...

Order of Business (28 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: The groups concerned would welcome a deferral if that facilitated consultation.

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: That is not much good to the women in question.

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: Did the Taoiseach read the other doctor's letter?

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: Absolutely not. I believe the women affected should come first. It is about people not taking responsibility.

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: What did the Taoiseach say?

Written Answers — Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection (28 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his proposals for a consultation process regarding the prohibition of credit card and other relevant methods of payment surcharges to consumers; when he expects the process to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31147/07]

Written Answers — Equal Opportunities Employment: Equal Opportunities Employment (28 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the average industrial wage earned by a male worker and female worker respectively; the average male earnings and average female earnings generally; if he plans additional measures to help bridge the male/female earnings gap; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31146/07]

Order of Business (29 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: The Taoiseach seemed to be in doubt about that yesterday.

Order of Business (29 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: There is no consultation.

Order of Business (29 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: This morning's newspapers report that six women seen at the Mid-West Regional Hospital in my constituency are to be recalled for review — this relates to the case of Rebecca O'Malley. Their tests were done at Cork University Hospital and the Health Information and Quality Authority, HIQA, is soon to publish a report on the matter. This will be one of a number of reports because Dr. Ann...

Order of Business (29 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: Will we have the opportunity to contribute positively to this issue as it is a concern that is felt on all sides of the House?

Order of Business (29 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: It is four years too late in my constituency.

Order of Business (29 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: Ordinary people are saying that additional resources are required.

Order of Business (29 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: My contribution was entirely in a positive spirit.