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Order of Business (31 Jan 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: It is a justice, equality and law reform Bill, but it affects health. I would be grateful if the Government would consider it as it is urgent.

Order of Business (31 Jan 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: I thank the Tánaiste.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (30 Jan 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 158: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on the ten specific amendments to the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995 suggested by SIPO in its most recent annual report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2322/08]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (30 Jan 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 141: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number and percentage of income earners who paid tax at the higher rate and the standard rate for 2007; the anticipated figures for each category for 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2323/08]

Written Answers — Alcohol Advertising: Alcohol Advertising (30 Jan 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 292: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the groups and bodies that have been invited to make submissions in relation to the review of the voluntary code to limit the exposure of young people to alcoholic drink advertising being undertaken by her Department; the groups and bodies that have been consulted with to date or it is intended to consult with, in particular youth...

Written Answers — Alcohol Advertising: Alcohol Advertising (30 Jan 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 293: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if, in relation to the review of the voluntary code to limit the exposure of young people to alcoholic drink advertising being undertaken by her Department, she will report on the persons who are conducting the review; the time-frame for completion of the review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1031/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (30 Jan 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 295: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the shortage of supports for children with Asperger's syndrome; the plans in place to increase access for these children to occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, paediatric clinical psychologists and other supports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1053/08]

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (30 Jan 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 299: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress that has been made in progressing the plans to extend and develop St. John's Hospital, Limerick; the expected timeframe for this development; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1080/08]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (30 Jan 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 393: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the consultation that has taken place with relevant groups and organisations since the announcement of the postponement of the Fair Deal legislation; the consultation planned; the timeframe for introducing the legislation and implementation of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1781/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (30 Jan 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 394: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the frequent cancellation of appointments at the urology department of St. Colmcille's Hospital; if there is a particular reason for this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1782/08]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (30 Jan 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 458: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of persons in possession of medical cards in respect of 1 January 2008 and the same day in each year back to 1998; and the proportion of the population this represents in each case. [2286/08]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (30 Jan 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 459: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of persons in possession of medical cards, broken down on a county basis in respect of 1 January 2008 and the same day in each year back to 1998. [2287/08]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (30 Jan 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 460: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of women between 25 and 60, who are in possession of medical cards, broken down on a county basis in respect of 1 January 2008 or the latest date for which figures are available. [2288/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (30 Jan 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 751: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if it is the case that asylum seekers who are in direct provision sign for a full social welfare payment despite the fact they only receive €19.00 per week; if he is satisfied with such a practice; if the remainder of the payment is transferred to the accommodation centre to which the person is allocated; the way this money is...

Written Answers — Farm Improvement Scheme: Farm Improvement Scheme (30 Jan 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 825: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the way, regarding the farm investment scheme, a decision was made to cap the amount of money for the scheme; the amount of the cap; the way the amount was decided; the period of time it was meant to cover; the person who was informed that such a cap existed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1051/08]

Written Answers — Schools Recognition: Schools Recognition (30 Jan 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 1019: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a decision will be made on an application for recognition for a school (details supplied) in County Limerick; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the school will not be able to continue its work much longer without recognition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1902/08]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (30 Jan 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 1178: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when an application for family reunification will be decided in relation to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1391/08]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (30 Jan 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 1237: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of people who have been granted subsidiary protection here; the average length of time it takes to process applications for subsidiary protection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1901/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (30 Jan 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 1318: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will investigate whether the make-up of the board of An Bord Pleanála is in accordance with the spirit and letter of the Act which established it; if he is satisfied that the number of professional planners on the board is in accordance with the intention that its make-up should represent the general...

Order of Business (30 Jan 2008)

Jan O'Sullivan: Five reports on the misdiagnosis of cancer are pending. I do not expect the Taoiseach to be able to give me answers in respect of all five. Many people are concerned about the failure to publish any of the reports to date. Deputies were given an undertaking in the House that the Ann O'Doherty report would be published by the end of November. The report has yet to be published as a result...