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Order of Business (29 May 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Will the Minister undertake that the €110 million allocated to implement the legislation will be used on services for older people?

Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (28 May 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in regard to the proposed Thornton Hall Prison plan; the latest estimate available to his Department of the expected cost, including the cost of the site, the provision of infrastructure and ancillary services; the cost of construction and fitting out of the prison; the costs incurred to date; the estimated...

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (28 May 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the quantity and values of seizures of heroin, cocaine, cannabis, and other drugs within the State during 2007 and to date in 2008; the proportion of the overall flow of drugs into Ireland believed to be represented by these seizures; the new initiatives he is planning to control the flow of illegal drugs into the...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (28 May 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 221: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if it is the case that the Health Service Executive allocation for funding for people with disabilities for 2008 has not been received in the mid-west region; if so, if it applies to other regions; when the money will be released in order that services can be delivered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21324/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (28 May 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if beds have been closed in the National Rehabilitation Hospital; if so, the reason for same; the effect this is having on people who urgently need to be admitted to the hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21325/08]

Constituency Commission Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: I concur with my Limerick colleague, Deputy John Cregan's references to the changes affecting our mutual constituency and to the fact that Limerick will lose a Deputy. I have some doubts as to the reason for the decision and I agree with Deputy Cregan that it would seem more logical to transform Kerry into a five-seater constituency rather than doing something that will significantly affect...

Order of Business. (28 May 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: The week before last the Tánaiste, in replying to similar questions, said she expected the Bill to be published in about two weeks. It is two weeks later at this stage and as Deputy Reilly said, there is quite a short amount of time left for Dáil business. We must ensure we have time to consult and listen to the interests involved. If the Bill is not published this week I do not think we...

Order of Business. (28 May 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Could the Taoiseach be more accurate in his reply?

Order of Business. (28 May 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: She said two weeks, the last time she was asked.

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (27 May 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 308: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she will arrange for a review of a decision to refuse a work permit in relation to a person (details supplied) as their qualification is in a category allowed according to her Department guidelines and their potential employer has tried without success to find a suitable candidate within the EU; and if...

Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Motion (27 May 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: I wish to share time with Deputies Ciarán Lynch, Martin Ferris and Ruairí Quinn. I am absolutely flabbergasted at the nerve on the Government side of the House, that Deputies can stand up here and go back on a very clear promise that was made in the programme for Government. That promise does not refer to what the Government "might" do, but to what it "will" do and reads: "The staffing...

Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Motion (27 May 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: The Green Party claimed that it was prioritising education. I listened to Deputy Paul Gogarty more than 100 times claiming that his party was prioritising education but there is no Green Party Deputy here tonight. It is disgraceful to renege on these promises and to tell the children of this country that they should tell the truth while Government Deputies come into this Chamber, in good...

Written Answers — White Paper on Defence: White Paper on Defence (22 May 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 35: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to prepare a second White Paper on defence for the period 2011 to 2020. [20165/08]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (22 May 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Defence the discussions he has had with the Department of Education and Science with a view to having Defence Forces personnel visiting schools to outline the peacekeeping role of the Defence Forces throughout the world; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20164/08]

Written Answers — Public Play Facilities: Public Play Facilities (22 May 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to invest in playgrounds here under the national play policy in order that every child in every community has a reasonable access to at least one modern playground. [20367/08]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (22 May 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress made with the commitment given in the programme for Government to ensure that every child has access to a pre-school place by 2012. [20357/08]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (22 May 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress made with the commitment given in the programme for Government to create an extra 50,000 new child care places by 2010 through the investment of €1.3 billion provided for in the national development plan. [20358/08]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (22 May 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress made with the commitment given in the programme for Government to prioritise expansion of pre-school facilities for children with intellectual disabilities. [20360/08]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (22 May 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress made with the commitment given in the programme for Government to further invest in and support the roll-out of affordable school age child care. [20364/08]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (22 May 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress made with the commitment given in the programme for Government to provide services in schools or in other suitable premises, that will operate until 6 p.m. and on a full-time day basis during school holidays. [20365/08]