Results 20,521-20,540 of 21,514 for speaker:Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Leaders' Questions. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach's defence of the Minister will rest very uncomfortably with many on the Government backbenches who have clearly flexed themselves in regard to the Minister's recent kite-flying vis-À-vis café bars. I am sure they feel the same disdain in regard to much of what the Minister says, many of them certainly on his utterances on asylum seekers because those utterances have clearly...

Leaders' Questions. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: If it has not been apparent, my question is about the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. I have covered a number of issues in regard to this gentleman's portfolio and area of responsibility. Is the Taoiseach not also concerned about the deportation of children who are Irish citizens? What will happen when these children come of age——

Leaders' Questions. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am sorry, the question is not about the Morris tribunal.

Leaders' Questions. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am the author of the question during Leaders' Questions, a Cheann Comhairle, not you, and it is my prerogative to ask a question of my choice.

Leaders' Questions. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: One topical issue is the conduct and suitability of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the fact that the evidence I have highlighted demonstrates he is clearly unfit for that office. Will it not be the case that we will see young Irish-born citizens taking cases against this State and a future Government will clearly have to face the consequences of the Minister's actions?...

Leaders' Questions. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——nor did he vote.

Leaders' Questions. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am concluding.

Leaders' Questions. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am talking about the same issue.

Leaders' Questions. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister did not even vote on a Bill that bore his name.

Leaders' Questions. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This is not about resignation, it is time the Taoiseach had the courage to dismiss him.

Order of Business. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister for Health and Children recently signalled her intention to provide yet further resources for the private health industry, that is, the provision of land adjacent to public hospitals for private hospital facilities. Will this require legislation and, if so, when does the Taoiseach expect it will be introduced?

Northern Ireland Issues. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 14: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on progress in the peace process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19094/05]

Northern Ireland Issues. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 15: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with former US President, Mr. Bill Clinton; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19096/05]

Written Answers — EU Constitution: EU Constitution (2 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 43: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the discussions he has had, the briefings he has given and the meetings he has held with party leaders in the Houses of the Oireachtas in relation to the proposed EU constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16175/05]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (1 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 24: To ask the Minister for Finance the cost to date of the purchase of sites for office facilities for relocated Departments and State agencies under the decentralisation programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18431/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (1 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of submissions he has received from the public to date in his review of tax reliefs; the further public consultation which will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18432/05]

Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The question in people's minds is very simple. Why did all the organs of the State fail to protect these vulnerable older people? Why did it take a television programme to expose the scandal when these homes are supposed to be governed by the rule of law, bound by regulations and subject to inspection? Relatives of victims at Leas Cross told of their concern at what they had seen on visits to...

Tax Code. (1 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 21: To ask the Minister for Finance the changes he proposes to make with regard to tax reliefs for the development of private hospital facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18651/05]

Tax Code. (1 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is the Minister aware that the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, recently indicated her interest in extending so-called tax reliefs for private health facilities? Will the Minister share his view on that proposition with the House? Does he agree with Deputy Harney and her penchant towards pouring more money into the private health sector, while we see the public...

Tax Code. (1 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is acknowledged that many more places are now available in private care facilities, but the level of public care provision has not kept pace. The Minister signalled in his Budget Statement of last December that he would initiate a review of the various tax incentives. Will he examine each of these closely under each category? Will there be a specific examination of those who have benefited...