Results 20,461-20,480 of 21,514 for speaker:Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. (22 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach states that he does not intend to drag the matter out. However, other Members have noted that when the issue was last addressed in this House, he said he would raise it at his next meeting with Mr. Blair and would offer a final opportunity to establish an inquiry into the Dublin and Monaghan bombings. Will the Taoiseach be frank with the House and tell us whether he raised this...

Tribunals of Inquiry. (22 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Mahon tribunal has awarded costs to most witnesses at this juncture, at huge cost to the taxpayer. Recognising that there is also a massive bonanza for members of the legal profession, has this setting of costs in the Mahon case set a precedent in regard to the Moriarty tribunal? Can we anticipate a similar decision in that tribunal? The last time the Taoiseach answered this sequence of...

Infrastructure Programme. (22 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With regard to the cross-Border contacts indicated by the Taoiseach and cross-Border roads, will the Taoiseach note that in my constituency, we still have two cross——

Infrastructure Programme. (22 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am asking whether this opportunity will address those remaining cross-Border roads that have not reopened despite the systematic road reopening programme adopted some years ago. Two crossings in my constituency have not been re-established. To broaden the understanding of infrastructure from roads alone, will the most important flagship project in regard to infrastructural development...

Infrastructure Programme. (22 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I asked on closed cross-Border roads.

Infrastructure Programme. (22 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The issue has been raised many times. What of the Ulster canal?

Infrastructure Programme. (22 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is something else we shared.

Written Answers — Private Hospital Facilities: Private Hospital Facilities (21 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 75: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her proposals to provide lands at public hospitals to private interests to construct private hospitals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20932/05]

Written Answers — Cystic Fibrosis Services: Cystic Fibrosis Services (21 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 82: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the measures she will bring forward to further assist persons with cystic fibrosis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20933/05]

Written Answers — Strategic Task Force on Alcohol: Strategic Task Force on Alcohol (21 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 233: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her Department is represented on the strategic task force on alcohol and the inter-departmental group on alcohol. [18087/05]

Written Answers — Prescription Drugs: Prescription Drugs (21 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 318: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of prescriptions for benzodiazepines which have been written in the State in the past 12 months; the number of these which are repeat prescriptions; the number of persons in the State who are addicted to benzodiazepine; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21297/05]

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (21 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On behalf of the Sinn Féin Deputies, I extend our sympathy to the wife and daughters of the late former Deputy, Seán Doherty, and to the other members of the Doherty family on their great personal loss. I also extend our sympathy to his friends in the Fianna Fáil Party. While I had the opportunity to speak with Seán Doherty on a number of occasions, uniquely among those who have spoken...

Order of Business. (21 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I endorse the remarks of Deputy Michael D. Higgins and Deputy Sargent concerning item No. 12 on today's Order Paper. I object to the approach being taken with regard to these proposals. I wish to speak to No. 13 because Nos. 12, 13 and 14 are grouped together under proposition No. 2. They are to be progressed without debate in the House. We are speaking about the Council decision on the EU...

Hospital Acquired Infections. (21 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have listened to several of the Tánaiste's responses. Given the seriousness of the MRSA issue and the threat that it poses, will she would consider a proactive campaign? Lives are at risk and it could be hers. What is her opinion on such a campaign of public awareness to encourage co-operation regarding anonymous reporting if it is the preference of the in-patient, out-patient or visitor?...

European Issues. (21 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach if he will bring forward proposals for a referendum on the EU constitution within the next year. [18088/05]

European Issues. (21 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 10: To ask the Taoiseach the agenda for the forthcoming meeting of the European Council in Brussels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19097/05]

European Issues. (21 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 11: To ask the Taoiseach the visits abroad he plans to undertake during the remainder of 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19098/05]

European Issues. (21 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 26: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his participation in the European summit in Brussels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20934/05]

European Issues. (21 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does the Taoiseach accept the verdicts of the French and Dutch people in rejecting the draft EU constitution? I am happy to state for the record that I welcomed these verdicts. Does he accept that, if an EU constitution is introduced, it will differ from the current draft constitution because the latter cannot secure the unanimous support of every EU member state? Will he join me in rejecting...

Hospital Services. (21 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 53: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the funding for capital projects for acute hospitals she has approved since she took office; the funding for capital projects that is proposed for the remainder of 2005, including projects in Monaghan General Hospital and Cavan General Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21185/05]