Results 14,601-14,620 of 17,531 for speaker:Jan O'Sullivan
- Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2008)
Jan O'Sullivan: The Deputy might still have his chance.
- Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2008)
Jan O'Sullivan: The Deputy might get a chance soon.
- Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2008)
Jan O'Sullivan: That is what the over 70s want to do â deal with the cards they were given.
- Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2008)
Jan O'Sullivan: Millionaires are not the only people who will be excluded. What about retired teachers and nurses?
- Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2008)
Jan O'Sullivan: As I said earlier, the withdrawal of the universal entitlement of people over the age of 70 to the medical card will reverse some proven health gains. This regressive and inhumane measure will reduce the peace of mind of such people. We are all aware that the decision to remove this entitlement led to a significant expression of outrage on the streets of Dublin some weeks ago. We owe it to...
- Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (10 Dec 2008)
Jan O'Sullivan: I wish to share time with Deputies Stagg and Upton.
- Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (10 Dec 2008)
Jan O'Sullivan: As I have already indicated the Labour Party will be vigorously opposing this legislation on all Stages. The universal entitlement to a medical card, which gives free access to primary care, for all over 70s must not be taken away. I again urge the Minister to reconsider her decision. What has happened since the budget has considerably watered down the original proposal. However, the...
- Order of Business (10 Dec 2008)
Jan O'Sullivan: The Taoiseach should be ashamed of himself.
- Health Bill 2008: Order for Second Stage (10 Dec 2008)
Jan O'Sullivan: The Labour Party does not agree to the moving of the Order for Second Stage. We are profoundly opposed to the presentation of this legislation in the democratic forum of this House. Senior citizens should not bear the brunt of the mismanagement of the economy in recent years and the budgetary cuts that have been imposed as a result. The Minister and the Government know well that their...
- Health Bill 2008: Order for Second Stage (10 Dec 2008)
Jan O'Sullivan: We will soon find out whether they have the courage to stand up for what they believe in. The Labour Party intends to give them every opportunity to put their votes where their mouths are. This is profoundly unjust legislation which should be withdrawn forthwith.
- Constitutional Issues. (10 Dec 2008)
Jan O'Sullivan: The Minister only told us when the judgment was about to be announced.
- Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (4 Dec 2008)
Jan O'Sullivan: Question 43: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the details for the summer works scheme 2009 will be completed; the date by which the details of the summer works scheme will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44363/08]
- Written Answers — Departmental Guidelines: Departmental Guidelines (4 Dec 2008)
Jan O'Sullivan: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his Department will issue guidelines to schools regarding dealings with separated parents of pupils; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44364/08]
- Written Answers — Animal Diseases: Animal Diseases (3 Dec 2008)
Jan O'Sullivan: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if consideration is being given to the cessation of the importation of susceptible animals from BTV infected areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43983/08]
- Written Answers — Animal Diseases: Animal Diseases (3 Dec 2008)
Jan O'Sullivan: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied that adequate checks and safeguards are in place to ensure Bluetongue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43982/08]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (3 Dec 2008)
Jan O'Sullivan: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the details of the Health Service Executive's nine point action plan in relation to the demand led schemes; if she has approved the action plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44344/08]
- Order of Business (3 Dec 2008)
Jan O'Sullivan: The Taoiseach informed the House yesterday that the Cabinet has passed the legislation to take the medical cards from the over-70s. Has this legislation been fully drafted and when will it be published? Did the Cabinet approve an item of legislation that is ready for publication? Will it be published this week?
- Order of Business (3 Dec 2008)
Jan O'Sullivan: Will it be published this week?
- Written Answers — Fuel Poverty: Fuel Poverty (2 Dec 2008)
Jan O'Sullivan: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the fuel poverty action research project has completed its report; if this report will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43625/08]
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (2 Dec 2008)
Jan O'Sullivan: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the growing digital divide across rural and urban Ireland as outlined in a report of the Central Statistics Office; the steps he is taking to combat the growth of a digital divide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43624/08]