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Order of Business. (13 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: One would need a permanent team of plumbers here to deal with all the leaks. Legislation to establish the health information and quality authority, and the Irish social services inspectorate on a statutory basis was promised for this year. I note, however, that it is now scheduled for 2006. On the last occasion I raised this delay, the Tánaiste said it was due to the fact that legislation...

Order of Business. (13 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Tánaiste advise the House when the health Bill and the nurses Bill will be presented here?

Order of Business. (13 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What about the nurses Bill?

Leaders' Questions. (12 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The PPARS fiasco is not an enhancement and has so far cost the taxpayer €150 million. Does the Taoiseach realise it would cost in the region of €151 million, a comparable figure, to fund the extension of paternity benefit and maternity and paternity leave over a three-year period up to 2008, as estimated by the National Women's Council of Ireland in its recent comprehensive proposals on...

Leaders' Questions. (12 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Government provide medical cards for all children under 18 years of age?

Constitutional Amendments. (12 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach the constitutional referenda he proposes to hold before the next general election; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24383/05]

Constitutional Amendments. (12 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Your apologies are accepted, a Cheann Comhairle, and noted for posterity. I take it from the responses the Taoiseach has already given that he is not now intent on proceeding with a referendum on the draft EU constitution in advance of the next general election and take it, therefore, that he agrees with the recent statement from EU Commission President Barroso who said that, "in all...

Departmental Bodies. (12 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 8: To ask the Taoiseach his views on the future role and development of the Ireland-America economic advisory board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27305/05]

Departmental Bodies. (12 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 9: To ask the Taoiseach the function of the Ireland-America economic advisory board and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27679/05]

Departmental Bodies. (12 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: When the Taoiseach meets the Ireland-America economic advisory board to what extent does the agenda reflect the detail of specific proposals? Does it address general proposals on inward investment from the United States to this country or does it also address individual cases either being sought, pending or in the process of establishing in this economy? Regarding general proposals, does the...

Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The National Economic and Social Forum recently published a landmark report highlighting the inadequate child care infrastructure in this State. When will the Government introduce legislative proposals to give effect to the recommendations in the report, where required?

Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The NESF report referred to the inadequacies——

Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is that with regard to any of the recommendations?

Leaders' Questions. (12 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On Monday, the Taoiseach attended the launch of a plan to improve the lives of disadvantaged children in Tallaght. I hope that he, and especially his Minister for Finance, Deputy Cowen, will support that plan and provide the necessary funding. I wish to address the Taoiseach regarding the Government's commitment to the needs of all children, with special focus on health care provision for...

Leaders' Questions. (12 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——the Minister for Health and Children advised that it would cost only €160 million to extend full medical card cover to all children and young people under the age of 18? How can the Taoiseach defend a system whereby money that could be spent on providing essential medical cover and care for all children is instead wasted on consultants and IT systems that do not work? When will he...

Leaders' Questions. (12 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach make a commitment to extend full medical card cover to all those under 18?

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (11 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 356: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, further to Parliamentary Question No. 439 of 4 October 2005, if a decision to refuse the visa was reached on 24 August 2005; the reason that decision did not appear on his Department's visa decisions web page until 3 October 2005; the further reason no notification of the decision was issued until requested by this...

Order of Business. (11 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Legislation has been promised to address the charges that were imposed on residents in long-term institutions. I understand that there will be a repayment scheme for charges for publicly funded residential long-stay care Bill. When will that be published, given that those who were overcharged must await the passage of that legislation and many are suffering hardship as a result?

Order of Business. (11 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: They will start then.

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (6 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 50: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has proposals regarding the make-up, remit and work practices of the UN human rights council. [26935/05]