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10 Jul

Rushing through of Intoxicating Liquor Bill undermining integrity …

An article about Jan O'Sullivan seen on senatoralexwhite.wordpress.com

My colleague, Deputy Jan O’Sullivan, pointed out recently the many powers in the Childrens Act 2001 dealing with parents, parental involvement and trying to ensure parents take action in respect of their recalcitrant children. ... Continue reading »

31 May

Government parties vote against Labour’s HSE proposals

An article about Jan O'Sullivan seen on senatoralexwhite.wordpress.com

We approached this issue genuinely and my colleague in the Lower House, Deputy Jan O’Sullivan, has brought forward these proposals in a genuine attempt to have the chaos which characterises much of the operation of the health services ... Continue reading »

17 Feb

As common as Snuff at a Wake

An article about Jan O'Sullivan seen on fitzindublin.blogspot.com

I'm Sitting in the Dail in Jan O'sullivan's office and watching the 10:30 order of business. I just finished looking up some numbers for her about how much money the Health Services Executive (essentially the department of Health) ... Continue reading »

04 Feb

Government Waste: Blood board to write off €740000 computer upgrade

An article about Jan O'Sullivan seen on valueireland.blogspot.com

The Labour Party's spokeswoman on health, Jan O'Sullivan TD, last night welcomed the intervention of the C&AG on the matter. She said she was anxious that he would establish whether the board had done sufficient preparatory work in ... Continue reading »

28 Jan

Report delays ‘fail’ cancer patients

An article about Jan O'Sullivan seen on hse-ireland.blogspot.com

The party’s health spokesperson Jan O’Sullivan warned inquiries were being used as a way of deflecting criticism, not finding out what went wrong. She cited a report into the circumstances surrounding the misdiagnosis in the case of ... Continue reading »

23 Jan

Limerick

An article about Jan O'Sullivan seen on fitzindublin.blogspot.com

I got Jan O'sullivan as my TD she's the spokeswoman for Health for the Labour party in the Dail and a huge woman's rights advocate. she's a member of the Church of Ireland and that's pretty much all I know about her for now, ... Continue reading »

HSE Hits New Low As Patients Referred To Lourdes

An article about Jan O'Sullivan seen on gubuwire.com

Labour Party Spokesperson on Health Jan O’Sullivan has reacted angrily to the decision, describing it as “completely ridiculous and unrealistic”. She waffled on: “I think it shows how much respect the present government has for the ... Continue reading »

10 Jan

That would be news

An article about Jan O'Sullivan seen on irisheagle.blogspot.com

When I saw this headline I just had to click: “Jan O'Sullivan slams health system which favours the poor”. However, it's just a typo and not a new (possibly even a winning?) political ploy from the Limerick TD. The first line spoils the ... Continue reading »

05 Jan

Labour calls for reform of abortion legislation

An article about Jan O'Sullivan seen on hse-ireland.blogspot.com

The party’s health spokesperson, Jan O’Sullivan, said it was not acceptable for the Republic to continue to export the situation to England. “There is a degree of hypocrisy in this attitude. We can’t just continue sweeping this issue ... Continue reading »

03 Jan

Student takes a STAND

An article about Jan O'Sullivan seen on communityengagement.wordpress.com

Higgins and Jan O’Sullivan, as well as further support from celebrities, government leaders, international athletes and students globally. This is the fourth year in a row that a day has been set aside for this purpose. ... Continue reading »

11 Dec 2007

Mid-west must wait for BreastCheck

An article about Jan O'Sullivan seen on hse-ireland.blogspot.com

WOMEN in the mid-west will have to wait another two years to avail of national BreastCheck appointments, Labour Health spokeswoman Jan O’Sullivan TD claimed yesterday. BreastCheck has just been introduced in Cork and the unit there will ... Continue reading »

29 Nov 2007

harney debate the saga continues

An article about Jan O'Sullivan seen on politicsbog.blogspot.com

by Tom kitts threats of eternal damnation and political exile.jan O Sullivan was measured and assured and Charlie Flannagan of FG gave a solid performane while Dr liam O rielly of FG set about to finish the job.tonite Act two. ... Continue reading »

Harney: I am not a quitter, I’m not going off the pitch

An article about Jan O'Sullivan seen on hse-ireland.blogspot.com

Labour health spokes-woman Jan O’Sullivan said both the HSE and the Department of Health had to make clear when they first became aware of the problems in Cork and Galway. “This is particularly important in regard to the CUH as, ... Continue reading »

27 Nov 2007

Harney to defend no confidence motion

An article about Jan O'Sullivan seen on hse-ireland.blogspot.com

Yesterday, Labour’s health spokeswoman Jan O’Sullivan said the latest disturbing disclosure about up to 15 cancer misdiagnoses at Cork University Hospital had added to the gravity of the situation in the health services. ... Continue reading »

24 Nov 2007

RTE Radio News headlines-ommission of Olwyn Enright's contribution …

An article about Jan O'Sullivan seen on johnbarrysblog.blogspot.com

Today Saturdayview featured Olwyn Enright (FG), Jan O Sullivan (Lab) and Martin Cullen (FF). There was a very passionate discussion -expertly stewarded by Rodney Rice-on the breast cancer debacle at Portlaoise hospital and on the HSE in ... Continue reading »

16 Nov 2007

Labour Party fringe meeting

An article about Jan O'Sullivan seen on southbelfastdiary.blogspot.com

Jan O’Sullivan TD • Joanna Tuffy TD • Kathleen Lynch TD • Sen. Dominic Hannigan • Cllr.Gerald Nash • Mark Langhammer (NEC, Chair NI Labour Forum) Saturday 17th November White’s Hotel, Wexford 5.10 - 6pm McCarthy Room 1 ... Continue reading »

31 Aug 2007

Reflections On Rabbitte

An article about Jan O'Sullivan seen on ElBlogador.com- The Voice of Irish Nationalism

It seemed that Irish Labour Party leader Pat Rabbitte had weathered the storm that was the recent general election in the south. The plan had been for a Fine Gael/ Labour 'Alternative Government' to force Bertie out of office- Enda Kenny's party delivered, but unfortunately for Labour, Fianna Fáil also delivered,... Continue reading »

30 May 2007

I couldn’t vote, boo hoo!

Seen on waidesworld

Electors omitted from register Steven Carroll Hundreds of electors were unable to cast their vote in last week’s election because they were not listed on the newly revised electoral register. Labour TD Jan O’Sullivan, who was re-elected … hundreds of people of their basic and constitutional right to vote”. Ms O’Sullivan’s comments follow... Continue reading »

23 Dec 2006

2006: A Liemrick Blogger Review Part III

Seen on The Limerick Blogger

Better late than never, This was due to be published on Wednesday, but due to circumstances beyond my control, this post has been delayed and is being posted today. The closing months of 2006 showed both extremes of the human race, from the most evil acts one man can carry out against another, to the level of generosity anc charity shown by the... Continue reading »

15 Nov 2006

Tle Limerick Blogger Election Project - Jan O’Sullivan TD (Labour, E)

Seen on The Limerick Blogger

Jan O’Sullivan entered Dáil Éireann in 1998 after winning the by-election in Limerick following the death of the late Jim Kemmy. She managed to retain her seat in the subsequent election. She has held her seat as a TD since. She has also been a member of Limerick City Council and Seannad Éireann. Deputy O’Sullivan agreed several weeks... Continue reading »


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