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Order of Business. (2 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We would continue on.

Order of Business. (2 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Thank you.

Order of Business. (2 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It sounds like Dublin will make a UDI.

Order of Business. (2 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On a recent Order of Business, I objected to a motion being taken without debate regarding the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission. The Taoiseach responded that I would have the opportunity to address this matter in the debate on the Estimates. Today, I was advised by the Taoiseach's Department that it transpires that is not the case. Given the serious concerns I expressed, including that...

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (2 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I move amendment No.1: In page 9, between lines 5 and 6, to insert the following: "(a) chiropractor;". This amendment seeks to amend section 4 on page 9 of the Bill as presented by inserting in the alphabetical list of designated health or social care professions chiropractor, immediately before clinical biochemist, dietitian and medical scientist. Professions following chiropractor would be...

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (2 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am disappointed the Minister of State cannot do so. I speak not only as somebody who has been lobbied by people personally interested but as somebody who has used the services of a chiropractor and who knows many others who have done so. The numbers who gravitate to the services of chiropractors in Ireland must be significant because chiropractors are mushrooming all over the country. I...

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (2 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I do not view myself as unfortunate in representing the people of Cavan and Monaghan.

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (2 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As the Minister of State's own colleague, Deputy Devins, might state, I am very proud to represent the Border constituency of Cavan and Monaghan.

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (2 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wanted to reassure the Minister of State should the Official Report be read out of context. The Minister of State commented that one had to be mindful of the entire jurisdiction. As a Border resident, I argue that our reality must therefore be taken into account. I made a point about the special circumstances in which we live, but in taking the interests of everyone in this jurisdiction...

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (2 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I support amendment No. 2 in the names of Deputies Twomey and McManus. In the absence of a resolution of this long-standing dispute in respect of descriptions, the difficulties are only deepened by not recognising physical therapists and only making reference to physiotherapists. I appreciate the difference. In the absence of a resolution it is imperative not to proceed with legislation which...

Leaders' Questions. (2 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does the Taoiseach recognise that the social partnership process is falling asunder? Does he realise there can be no meaning or future for it if the management of Irish Ferries gets away with dumping Irish-based workers and hiring vulnerable people who will be exploited through lower wages and poorer conditions? Is he aware that Irish workers in the public and private sectors are deeply...

Leaders' Questions. (2 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On the same theme, this morning I met representatives of the Communication Workers' Union. Does the Taoiseach not also recognise that, in An Post's refusal to pay increases due under Sustaining Progress, its management is also contributing to the further erosion of confidence? The future of social partnership has seriously been called into question. What is the Taoiseach's view of IBEC's...

Leaders' Questions. (2 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——recognising that only by doing that can we reach a situation where we can hang on to the Sustaining Progress agreement? All the issues that An Post wants to bring to the table can then be substantively addressed by the CWU on behalf of its membership.

Leaders' Questions. (2 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does the Taoiseach not recognise that his response to IBEC's backing for the actions of Irish Ferries management will only create greater concern among workers in the public and private sectors? The notion is implied in his response that it is normal and acceptable from an employer's perspective, but it is no such thing; it is abnormal and must be addressed. If the Taoiseach is not prepared...

Leaders' Questions. (2 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——a postal strike, with all its serious consequences for the economy? Does the Taoiseach know that tomorrow thousands of Irish workers will march on this House in a further cry regarding their concerns about the future of partnership and the serious consequences of the actions of Irish Ferries management of which I have given account? In conclusion——

Leaders' Questions. (2 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——will the Taoiseach take this matter further? Will it be raised at EU level and beyond so that the abuses by Irish Ferries management can be stamped out and no other employer, Irish or otherwise, seeks to adopt such a threatening and serious approach, which can only damage the Irish economy?

Leaders' Questions. (2 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No, it was in the context of Irish Ferries, and I put it clearly.

Leaders' Questions. (2 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: He has backed An Post——

Tribunals of Inquiry. (2 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach the costs to his Department of the Moriarty tribunal since its establishment; the projected costs for the completion of the tribunal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27687/05]

Tribunals of Inquiry. (2 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What is the Taoiseach's reaction to Mr. Justice Moriarty's ruling on 29 September, rejecting submissions from Mr. Denis O'Brien that——