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Bank Reorganisation: Statements (Resumed) (6 Apr 2011)

Jan O'Sullivan: The Deputy's party put us in that space. It signed up for it.

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (5 Apr 2011)

Jan O'Sullivan: The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) were agreed by world leaders at the United Nations in 2000 as the framework for international development policy up to 2015. For the first time the MDGs provide a clearly measurable way in which the world can track progress in relation to reducing global poverty. Last September, the MDG Review Summit in New York assessed progress against each of the...

Universal Service Charge: Motion (Resumed) (30 Mar 2011)

Jan O'Sullivan: There is going to be a review.

Universal Service Charge: Motion (Resumed) (30 Mar 2011)

Jan O'Sullivan: Did Deputy Mac Lochlainn listen to the Labour Party contributions?

Situation in Libya: Statements (24 Mar 2011)

Jan O'Sullivan: I join the Acting Chairman in congratulating the new Members who contributed to what has been a wide-ranging and informed debate, including Deputies Nicky McFadden, Ann Phelan, Peter Mathews and Aodhán Ó Ríordáin. I acknowledge the concerns expressed, in particular from the Opposition benches, and reiterate that the action was taken in response to requests from the civilians in Libya who...

Written Answers — Economic Partnership Agreements: Economic Partnership Agreements (23 Mar 2011)

Jan O'Sullivan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 43 and 44 together. Since 2002, the EU has been negotiating a series of new trade and development agreements with the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) group of States. The negotiations for these Economic Partnership Agreements are being carried out by the European Commission, on behalf of the European Community and the Member States. They were...

Written Answers — Overseas Development Programmes: Overseas Development Programmes (23 Mar 2011)

Jan O'Sullivan: Efficient and fair tax systems in developing countries are essential for sustainable growth, poverty reduction, and the provision of services so that the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) can be met. They also help in promoting democracy and state legitimacy, since tax payers are more likely to hold their governments to account. This is why building government systems, including tax and...

Written Answers — Humanitarian Assistance: Humanitarian Assistance (22 Mar 2011)

Jan O'Sullivan: A devastating earthquake measuring 9.0 on the Richter scale struck Japan on the afternoon of Friday, 11 March, causing widespread damage and triggering a massive tsunami. The twin disasters ravaged the northeast of the country leaving thousands of people dead and many thousands more destitute. More than 500,000 people were evacuated from their homes and many of these have been forced to...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (22 Mar 2011)

Jan O'Sullivan: The humanitarian situation in and around Libya is extremely worrying. More than 250,000 people, mostly migrant workers, are thought to have fled across the country's borders and into Tunisia and Egypt in recent weeks, prompting a major international relief effort. At the same time, the situation within the country gives cause for real concern with widespread reports of civilian deaths and...

Overseas Development Aid (22 Mar 2011)

Jan O'Sullivan: In 2011, it is estimated that we will spend approximately €669 million on official development assistance, ODA. This will equate to 0.52% of our Gross National Product, GNP, and remains a very clear demonstration of Ireland's commitment to the reduction of poverty in the developing world. In our programme for Government we committed ourselves to the 0.7% of GNP target for ODA and we will...

Overseas Development Aid (22 Mar 2011)

Jan O'Sullivan: Obviously, it was a good question well answered.

Rapid Response Initiative (22 Mar 2011)

Jan O'Sullivan: Japan is currently responding to the largest emergency in its post-war history as it tackles not only the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami which struck the country on 11 March, but also a nuclear crisis. We have all been deeply shocked and saddened by these events and I join the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste in expressing our sympathies to the Japanese Government and people. At...

Rapid Response Initiative (22 Mar 2011)

Jan O'Sullivan: As the Deputy is aware, the response is primarily being co-ordinated by the United Nations. The rapid response corps is on standby and our supplies are available for provision through Malaysia. These efforts are being co-ordinated by the United Nations and supplies will be provided directly to the Japanese Red Cross. There have been ongoing discussions at EU level and particularly with the...

Rapid Response Initiative (22 Mar 2011)

Jan O'Sullivan: The primary concern internationally has been been to stabilise the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan, although other issues may be addressed at a later stage in various fora. At the weekend the nuclear plant was relatively quiet as action continued to be taken to gain control. However, the position is still very serious and there are issues to be resolved in the region close to the plant in...

Programme for Government: Motion (15 Mar 2011)

Jan O'Sullivan: It appeared.

Programme for Government: Motion (15 Mar 2011)

Jan O'Sullivan: The Labour Party provided a fully costed proposal.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Feb 2011)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 128: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the rights of patients who received titanium hips that have proved faulty; her plans to set up a body that would assess the damage done to persons and to recompense them accordingly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4506/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (1 Feb 2011)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the supports a person who fulfils the financial criteria for help from their community welfare officer and whose spouse is seriously ill is entitled to; if they are entitled to the full cost of accommodation with receipts provided while they are visiting their spouse in hospital; if they are entitled to the full cost of items that those...

Written Answers — EU Globalisation Fund: EU Globalisation Fund (26 Jan 2011)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 11: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if a group of workers who have applied for funding under the EU globalisation fund can also receive funding for the project through the EU micro-loan scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4174/11]

Written Answers — Medical Training: Medical Training (26 Jan 2011)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 37: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children with whom does responsibility lie to ensure the availability of training in all of the different surgical specialties in respect of doctors working here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4175/11]