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Employment Permits Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome this debate which is long overdue. Like a number of Deputies who have already spoken, I deeply regret it took so long to publish this Bill which has been promised in every legislative programme going back as far as the spring of 2003. I am not sure why it took the Government so long to come up with this legislation which does little more than put the current regime on a statutory...

Health Services: Motion (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wish to share time with Deputies Gormley, Connolly, Finian McGrath, Gregory, Healy and McHugh. Ba mhaith liom tacú leis an rún ar mo shon féin agus ar son Teachtaí Shinn Féin. Arís eile táimíd ag plé géarchéim sa chóras sláinte. Arís eile, níl ag an Rialtas mar freagra ach féin-mholadh. I support the motion and I oppose the Government amendment. I challenge the Government to...

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. (26 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach the further action he proposes to take on foot of the reports of Mr. Justice Henry Barron; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24384/05]

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. (26 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On the last occasion the Taoiseach answered questions on the Barron report, he indicated he would consult the Attorney General regarding whether a case could be brought and sustained at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg. Do I understand from his reply that he has not received that advice, though he believes the Attorney General has concluded his assessment, or is he aware of...

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. (26 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am concluding. Several questions are raised.

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. (26 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am glad the Ceann Comhairle has distinguished that fact.

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. (26 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What was Mr. Blair's response? Does the Taoiseach agree it is long past time a British government was held internationally accountable for its actions in 1974?

Order of Business. (26 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have questions on two items of legislation. The alcohol products (control of advertising, sponsorship and marketing practices) sales promotions Bill was to have been published this year according to the previous legislative programme, but it does not appear on the current programme. Will the Taoiseach advise what is the status of that legislation? Why does it no longer appear on the...

Order of Business. (26 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What about the legislation?

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (25 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 147: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in discussions with the Department of Finance regarding the impact on the housing market of tax incentives such as section 23 and section 50 tax relief, he has adopted a position regarding the possible abolition of these reliefs. [30315/05]

Written Answers — House Prices: House Prices (25 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 209: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether competition from buyers of second homes is a contributory factor to house price increases. [30314/05]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (25 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 257: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the estimated cost of the extension of the full medical card to all persons here under 18. [30240/05]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (25 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 258: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the estimated cost of the extension of the general practitioner-only medical card to all persons here under 18. [30241/05]

Written Answers — Health Service Executive: Health Service Executive (25 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 262: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if payments over and above salaries have been made to members of senior management of the former health boards who took up positions in the Health Service Executive; the individual payments and the cost; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30262/05]

Written Answers — Inquiry Terms of Reference: Inquiry Terms of Reference (25 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 263: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the terms of reference of the inquiry into the death of Mr. Patrick Walsh in Monaghan General Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30263/05]

Written Answers — Inquiry Terms of Reference: Inquiry Terms of Reference (25 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 289: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the terms of reference provided by a person (details supplied) for the carrying out of their inquiry into the circumstances of, and that led to, the tragic death of Mr. Patrick Walsh in Monaghan General Hospital on 14 October 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30613/05]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (25 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 297: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the agreed heads of Bill for the Adoption (Hague Convention, Adoption Authority and Miscellaneous) Bill scheduled for publication in mid-2006. [30660/05]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (25 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 509: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of applications per year that have been filed in the past five years for residency based upon marriage to an Irish citizen; the number per year that have been granted; and the number per year that have been denied on the basis that the marriage is fraudulent. [30671/05]

Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (25 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is fitting that we are debating the Lisbon programme the day after the Irish Congress of Trade Unions has decided to recommend that its constituent unions do not enter negotiations on a new social partnership agreement. This follows the recent decision by the SIPTU conference and a clear upswell of dissatisfaction among union members over the shortcomings of the current deal. This is...

Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (25 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I do not wish to interrupt the Minister but is the text of his contribution available?