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Young People: Motion (21 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: So long as it is both because what we need is action. I agree that a certain amount of consultation is taking place and that is good but it is not reaching some of the most vulnerable young people. I am concerned about that. I meet young people in the course of my political work whom nobody has ever consulted and we need to reach them. I commend Emily Logan, the Ombudsman for Children,...

Psychological Service: Motion (20 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: I wish to share time with Deputy Ó Caoláin.

Psychological Service: Motion (20 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: I commend the Fine Gael Party for tabling this motion. I agree with those who stated that this is an extremely important issue. I share all the concerns expressed in the motion. Deputy Stanton and I spent many hours in committee rooms debating every aspect of what became the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act with the then Minister for Education and Science, Deputy...

Psychological Service: Motion (20 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: There is a perception that there was a problem with funding——

Psychological Service: Motion (20 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: ——in respect of what are fundamentally important measures aimed at preventing the suicide of young people.

Psychological Service: Motion (20 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: This is an issue of major importance. Educational psychologists are well trained in a holistic way. The Minister for Education and Science stated that if there is a bereavement or some other tragedy at a school, these psychologists are sent to assist. However, we should aim at reaching a position where all schools have access to that kind of holistic support for all their pupils. If the...

Written Answers — Economic Growth: Economic Growth (20 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 67: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his Department's forecast for the expected level of economic growth for the full year of 2007; the way this compares with the forecast he gave in his budget 2007 speech; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29578/07]

Written Answers — Price Inflation: Price Inflation (20 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 118: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his Department's forecast for the expected increase in the consumer price index for the full year of 2007; the way this compares with the forecast he gave in his budget 2007 speech; his views on whether the level of inflation continues to run at 5%; the measures he will take to deal with this issue; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Civil Registration Service: Civil Registration Service (20 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the notification fee of €150 recently announced in relation to the new regulations on marriage registration is a new cost that was not required previously from couples intending to marry; the purpose to which the money collected will be put; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29353/07]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (20 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the private nursing homes, county by county that have beds contracted by the Health Service Executive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29365/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (20 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 414: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her Department has given permission to go to tender in relation to a school (details supplied) in County Limerick; if not, if she will expedite the matter in view of the fact that the children currently have to use outside toilets, that the site is ready and that planning permission has been secured; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (20 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 487: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will clarify and have addressed as a matter of urgency an application for family reunification for a person (details supplied) in County Clare in view of the fact that their original application and documents were sent to the Irish Embassy in Ukraine by their legal representatives and were apparently lost; and if he...

Order of Business (20 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: It is less than five weeks to Christmas. The Taoiseach has said that he will introduce the substantial legislation dealing with nursing homes and the care of the elderly, which would result in major changes about which there is a great deal of concern, but there is not enough time to debate that legislation and for its provisions to be implemented by 1 January 2008, as the Taoiseach proposes...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (15 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 16: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on reports from ComReg that Eircom's rate of return from services provided is higher than appropriate; the implications for the customer; the action he will take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28960/07]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (15 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 29: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on a report (details supplied) that claimed that while western European broadband prices for residential users have decreased on average by 3.1%, the cost of average broadband went up by 35.5% here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28959/07]

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (15 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she is satisfied that the National Cancer Screening Service Board has been validly constituted having regard to the fact that the order made by her on 14 December 2006 provided that the board would be established from 1 January 2007, but members of the board were not appointed until 31 January 2007; if she is further satisfied that...

Transport 21: Statements (Resumed) (15 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: Deputy McHugh, it is not Question Time.

Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: There is growing concern that medical card patients, particularly elderly people, may not be able to get their prescriptions filled from 1 December because of a dispute between the Health Service Executive and pharmacists. Will the Tánaiste indicate if it is intended to amend the Competition Act or to take the Labour Party Bill tabled by Deputy Michael D. Higgins to amend it to find a...

Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: If it is not intended to amend the Competition Act, does the Government have some other mechanism of providing for meaningful negotiations because the process that was set up, which we thought was making progress last week, effectively has broken down?

Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

Jan O'Sullivan: We need an answer to this question.