Results 20,061-20,080 of 21,514 for speaker:Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Ferns Report: Statements. (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This report reveals a clerical establishment that wilfully ignored what can only be described as an epidemic of abuse. It reveals a picture of rogue clerics preying on successive generations and being facilitated in this by the church authorities. What emerges is an attitude on the part of the church that sees children as objects rather than human beings. They were objects of temptation for...

Tax Code. (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Finance the tax measures in place regarding child care, including reliefs and exemptions for development of facilities; the changes he proposes to make in these provisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33541/05]

Tax Code. (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does the Minister agree with the widely held view that tax reliefs and concessions are not the best way to address child care needs? Does he agree that moneys that might be spent by the State in this area in future would be better directed at the provision of universal early childhood care and education access for all three and four year olds? Does he further agree that the extension of paid...

Tax Code. (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Minister for his reply and I concur that the supply side is now the area of most critical importance. We are talking of quality, accessible child care. I appreciate that the Minister cannot elaborate on whether the capital allowance relief will be addressed in the Government's forthcoming package of child care measures, because I presume that is part of what he intends announcing...

Official Engagements. (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Can the Minister tell us whether the proposed EU directive on motor vehicle or passenger car tax and related taxes was discussed at yesterday's ECOFIN meeting? I specifically refer to the possibility of an EU directive on vehicle registration tax as it applies in this jurisdiction. If that issue was not addressed, does the Minister expect it will be discussed at a future meeting of European...

Legislative Programme. (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach his Department's legislative programme for the current Dáil session; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27690/05]

Legislative Programme. (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach bring forward legislation to provide for any constitutional changes in the remainder of the current Dáil? For instance, in the area of Seanad reform, many reports have been presented recommending specific changes in the arrangements for the election to and operation of the House within the Oireachtas. Will the Government bring forward a package of constitutional changes?...

Legislative Programme. (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Regarding legislation to facilitate Seanad reform, has the Taoiseach considered Seanad elections directly from a list system? That is the critical question.

Legislative Programme. (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No, it has not.

Legislative Programme. (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is not anticipated but I am asking if the Taoiseach has given due consideration to this matter.

Cabinet Committees. (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 7: To ask the Taoiseach the membership of the Cabinet committee on children; and when it last met. [26486/05]

Cabinet Committees. (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 8: To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on social inclusion and drugs last met. [27308/05]

Cabinet Committees. (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 9: To ask the Taoiseach the membership of the Cabinet committee on social inclusion and drugs; when it last met; and when its next meeting is scheduled. [27691/05]

Cabinet Committees. (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach tell us the terms of reference, if any, for the Cabinet committee on children? Does the committee deal with the issue of child care? Has the Taoiseach put before that committee the report of the National Economic and Social Forum on child care and early childhood education? Will the Taoiseach ask the Cabinet committee on children to consider the need for child care and...

Cabinet Committees. (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Indeed it has arisen.

Cabinet Committees. (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach urge consideration of a single Department for children?

Decentralisation Programme. (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 15: To ask the Taoiseach the number of employees of his Department who have applied to relocate under the decentralisation programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27692/05]

Decentralisation Programme. (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is the issue of decentralisation.

Decentralisation Programme. (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In one of his first reports the new chairman of the decentralisation implementation group, Mr. Finbar Flood, indicated there were continuing difficulties — he used the words, "little progress"— in the union management talks on facilitating the programme. How does this stand and how does it impact on the Taoiseach's Department? More people seek to remain in Dublin than there are jobs...

Decentralisation Programme. (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am asking about the Taoiseach's Department because Mr. Flood indicated in his report that 6,000 new jobs would have to be found for public and civil servants in Dublin. Is that reflected in the Taoiseach's Department? What can the Taoiseach tell us about his Department's position?