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Tax Code. (1 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There is a real shortfall in the speech and language therapy service.

Leaders' Questions. (1 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: People throughout the country are shocked and justifiably outraged at the revelations regarding the abuse of senior citizens in nursing homes. They hold the State culpable because it has failed to protect senior citizens. Is the Taoiseach aware that many thousands of senior citizens throughout the country do not need residential care but need services within their communities in order that,...

Leaders' Questions. (1 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome the fact the Taoiseach has invited a submission on the specific case to which I refer. I take this opportunity not only to appeal in regard to the Cootehill case but all cases, because, while capital provision has been provided, running costs must also be provided. In the case of the centre at Cootehill, which has a staff allocation of 5.8 by HSE assessment, estimated running costs...

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. (1 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach the terms of reference of the McEntee investigation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18086/05]

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. (1 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On the last occasion the Taoiseach responded to these related questions, 11 May, he expressed some pessimism with regard to how far he might get with the British Government in seeking the truth about collusion. He also indicated he would be holding his first meeting on the issue of the Dublin-Monaghan bombings with the new Secretary of State, Mr. Peter Hain, in the subsequent week. Is the...

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. (1 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Can the Taoiseach tell us about his meeting with Mr. Peter Hain?

Benchmarking Awards. (1 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Approximately, how many civil servants in the Department of the Taoiseach are in the lowest grades? To what extent, if at all, has benchmarking impacted on their circumstances? Does the Taoiseach envisage a further benchmarking process after the final phase of the current benchmarking arrangements has been paid?

Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I join other Deputies in asking the Taoiseach and the Minister for Health and Children to heed the outrage of the community and put in place before the summer recess emergency legislation to establish an independent inspectorate for nursing homes. This is a matter of life and death, and we earnestly appeal to the Taoiseach to respond.

Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Government has published a Bill to amend the Constitution to incorporate the draft EU constitution. In the context of the French people's decision to reject that constitution, and the likely rejection in the Netherlands when the Dutch people vote today, is the Taoiseach still determined to put what amounts to a dead duck in the Constitution?

Written Answers — Labour Inspectorate: Labour Inspectorate (31 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide statutory linkage between the labour inspectorate and the trade union movement through trade union participation on a liaison body. [18094/05]

Written Answers — Interdepartmental Committees: Interdepartmental Committees (31 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 270: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department is represented on the high level group recently established to oversee the implementation of the national workplace strategy. [18132/05]

Order of Business. (31 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Responding to the scandalous revelations on the television last night, the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Power, indicated on the radio this morning that a review of the Health (Nursing Homes) Act 1990 would be undertaken. When will that review conclude and will amending legislation——

Order of Business. (31 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is about legislation promised this morning on the radio by a Minister of State. It is hard to ask a question in the House sometimes——

Order of Business. (31 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have a second question, with the Chair's indulgence. It is difficult for some Deputies to have their questions heard. When will that review conclude and will there be amending legislation as a result of the review to address the need to protect the most vulnerable in our society? The Health and Social Care Professionals Bill is due to come to this House from the Seanad. Before it does, will...

Order of Business. (31 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——of what has now been exposed to ensure we have a substantial Bill that addresses these scandals?

Decentralisation Programme. (31 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is there a Cabinet sub-committee dealing with decentralisation? If there is no such sub-committee, would the Taoiseach consider putting one in place, given the complexities of what is proposed within his Department and in all other Departments, especially in the context of the crossover between Departments whereby people will seek relocation and, therefore, transfer between Departments. Is...

Air Services. (31 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 7: To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet sub-committee on Aer Lingus last met and the number and dates of meetings it has held in 2005. [16178/05]

Air Services. (31 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Given that the Cabinet sub-committee on Aer Lingus has not met during 2005 and that the Cabinet made the decision on Aer Lingus and Dublin Airport a fortnight ago, what function does the Cabinet sub-committee on Aer Lingus perform? What relevance does it have? Does the Taoiseach envisage it having a role in the future? Will it have a function in implementing the Cabinet decision to sell the...

Air Services. (31 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: So it is finished. It is over.

Air Services. (31 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What of the position in regard to the State's majority shareholding? Is that such a recent——