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Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 289: To ask the Minister for Finance if the owners of the Leas Cross Nursing Home benefited from the nursing homes tax incentive scheme; if so, the amount of tax foregone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19109/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 290: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons who have availed of the nursing homes tax incentive scheme; the cost of this scheme to the public finances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19110/05]

Written Answers — Debt Cancellation: Debt Cancellation (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 302: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the campaign for the sale of IMF gold to fund debt cancellation; if he supports this campaign; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19339/05]

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Whatever Deputy Burton does, she should not upset the Minister of State.

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wish to speak to amendment No. 8 and in support of amendment No. 7. These amendments are in the domain of the whistleblowers. It would be preferable if we had dedicated legislation as regards this area rather than adopting a piecemeal approach as legislation presents. A dedicated whistleblower's Bill is what is actually required. Few committees will have the experience the Joint Committee...

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No, we are not talking about informers. Even the use of that term in jest is an impediment and discouragement to people who act responsibly as regards matters of such public importance as this legislation addresses, namely, the Civil Service and the abuses that all too sadly take place within its ranks. These people need to be protected and the amendments provide for the introduction of the...

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Good man, deal with the issue.

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have done so time and again. The Minister of State, on this and all other issues, is not well informed.

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: These amendments seek to ensure we have a strong and confident public service. That should apply across the board, irrespective of the arm of the State where people are employed. Where there is a strong and confident public service, it is important that its writ runs through every level of the Civil Service, from the first rung to Secretary General. If people in the public service see or...

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I move amendment No. 8: In page 11, between lines 47 and 48, to insert the following: "(2) No disciplinary measures may be taken under this Act against a civil servant who in good faith reports a suspicion of illegality, corruption or other wrong-doing to a body or person having a legal function in respect of such matters.".

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: These amendments ensure fair procedures for civil servants. They are a straightforward proposal to write fairness into the legislation. A civil servant should not just be afforded but should also be guaranteed the opportunity of making a representation to the appropriate authority. The place for that guarantee is in the legislation. Civil servants must be guaranteed a fair hearing and it is...

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We all have a right to assume that due consideration and a fair hearing will always be adhered to. However, we also seek to guarantee those rights in legislation. This Government appears to be set against guaranteeing rights in legislation — with the recently passed Disability Bill being a case in point — and here we go again. Why is the Minister of State against guaranteeing people's...

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I move amendment No. 10: In page 12, line 5, after "offer" to insert the following: "having due regard to the civil servant's right to fair procedures and to a fair hearing for his or her case".

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I also support both amendments. However, along with Deputy Boyle, I am somewhat at a loss in not having a copy of amendment No. 1a. While these amendments may have been placed in our pigeonholes while we were here for earlier business, would it be possible that they could be circulated? Having listened to Deputy Bruton's contribution I accord with what he said. I also support the proposition...

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On a point of order, is a copy of the groupings of amendments available?

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is it possible to have the groupings provided as normal?

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I support Deputy Bruton's amendment. It must be acknowledged that what is sought in amendment No. 5a is eminently reasonable, that the Minister shall, by regulation, outline procedures which are to be applied where a person is being engaged on contract for a specified time or for the duration of a specified project. Each of the specifics in regard to what needs to be outlined in paragraphs...

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Where did the Minister of State take the Minister to comfort him?

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister of State can bring him to the Dáil bar where he can cry into his beer.

Leaders' Questions. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does the Taoiseach support the failure of his Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to take any effective action on foot of the Morris tribunal reports? Does the Taoiseach stand over the situation, which I can only describe as adding insult to injury, where we see corrupt gardaí not being at the very least, suspended pending prosecution, but being allowed to resign, perhaps even...