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Rebecca Carroll in the Vault Gallery

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:03:42 +0000

Rebecca Carroll’s exhibition opened recently in the Vault Gallery, Adare, Co. Limerick. Jan O’Sullivan TD open the exhibition there was a huge crowd despite the rain. Gina and Wynette at Rebecca Carroll exhibition aug 2008 …... Continue reading »

Southend FC ,A Story of a Club’s Survival in Southill ,Limerick.

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:16:01 +0000

We thank all of those who have helped us out especially Ted McCarthy & Co Solicitors (gear), Jan O Sullivan TD, Ger Fahey (Mayor) The Heffernan Brothers Mark and Noel and our main sponsor who works out of our parish David Lynch of …... Continue reading »

Rushing through of Intoxicating Liquor Bill undermining integrity …

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:19:18 +0000

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 »

Government parties vote against Labour’s HSE proposals

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 31 May 2008 10:59:21 +0000

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 »

As common as Snuff at a Wake

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 23:08:20 +0000

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 »

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

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:15:49 +0000

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 »

Report delays ‘fail’ cancer patients

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:57:20 +0000

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 »

Limerick

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 01:36:55 +0000

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

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 01:36:46 +0000

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 »

That would be news

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 11:57:59 +0000

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 »

Labour calls for reform of abortion legislation

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 07:44:47 +0000

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 »

Student takes a STAND

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:08:43 +0000

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 »

Mid-west must wait for BreastCheck

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:23:36 +0000

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 »

harney debate the saga continues

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:09:42 +0000

… 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

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 23:58:32 +0000

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 »

Harney to defend no confidence motion

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:08:55 +0000

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 »

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

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:46:27 +0000

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 »

Labour Party fringe meeting

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 18:39:51 +0000

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 »

Reflections On Rabbitte

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 07:07:35 +0000

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 »

I couldn’t vote, boo hoo!

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 30 May 2007 13:42:53 +0000

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 »

2006: A Liemrick Blogger Review Part III

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 11:42:56 +0000

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 »

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

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 03:08:08 +0000

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 »

City Councillor Ger McLoughlan in the red

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 18:31:17 +0000

Pictured are Labour Party Leader Pat Rabbite and Jan O’Sullivan welcoming Cllr Gerry McLoughlan into the Labour Party. Red being the colour of the Labour Party that is. Cllr Gerry McLoughlan, the former Munster star who was on the team that fateful day when they beat the All-Blacks, has joined the Labour Party over the weekend. He was... Continue reading »

Limerick Blogger Election Project - update

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 00:54:56 +0000

Just a brief update to let you know that Labour TD Jan O’Sullivan has accepted the invitation to write an article for the Limerick Blogger. I will be writing up a complete update on the week’s progress on Saturday.... Continue reading »

Moyross solidarity rally deemed a success

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 23 Sep 2006 20:40:08 +0000

By all accounts, the rally to show solidarity with the people of Moyross which took place today was a success. According to the organiser, Sharon Clancy, roughly 200 people were in attendance despite the poor weather. An exhibition of military equipment by the United Nations in the area is also suspected of being a deterrant to even more... Continue reading »