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Programmes for Government. (25 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does the Taoiseach recall one of the main pillars of An Agreed Programme for Government is the development of a world-class health service and the implementation of the Government's health strategy? I know it is hard to believe it now, but does the Taoiseach remember that one of the main commitments of the programme was that it would encourage an end to the two tier system of health care delivery?

Programmes for Government. (25 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am dealing in broad brushstroke terms.

Programmes for Government. (25 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: These are broad brushstroke terms, with respect. I have not specified the detailed position that Deputy Kenny articulated earlier. I am entitled to complete my question. All I ask is the opportunity to put my question. These are the broad brushstroke commitments in the programme for Government. Will the Taoiseach affirm if the points to which I have alluded in respect of the programme for...

Programmes for Government. (25 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is a specific commitment in the programme for Government; I am not going into the detail of what should be renegotiated, only that it requires renegotiation. It is one of the bold, enlarged type——

Programmes for Government. (25 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I want to talk about the programme for Government. I am asking a question about the detail which the programme for Government states regarding health care delivery. One of the essential pillars——

Programmes for Government. (25 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Let me conclude, Ceann Comhairle. I asked the Taoiseach to confirm not only the Government's commitment in respect of the areas I have addressed but also that he will advise the House it is also his commitment to ensure that all citizens have equal access to all care provision under the aegis of the Department of Health and Children. I speak specifically about cancer services.

Programmes for Government. (25 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: They are not set up.

Programmes for Government. (25 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Radiation oncology.

Public Private Partnerships. (25 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 7: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the cross-departmental team on housing, infrastructure and PPPs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16177/05]

Public Private Partnerships. (25 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Regarding the Taoiseach's indication that some completions have taken place as part of the additional 10,000 affordable housing units promised, he will recall that only a fortnight ago we asked him to clarify a statement made at a recent CIF-sponsored conference in Killarney that there had been no starts at all, let alone completions. I wonder and marvel at how quickly house construction has...

Public Private Partnerships. (25 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: These are questions. I am asking the Taoiseach to recall and clarify something.

Public Private Partnerships. (25 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am seeking information, since last February——

Public Private Partnerships. (25 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The information is clearly wrong, and the Taoiseach should acknowledge that to the House. In the context of its work on housing, has the cross-departmental team examined the report of the National Economic and Social Council, which states that 73,000 new units of social housing will be required between now and 2012? If it has not done so, will the Taoiseach undertake to the House to encourage...

Public Private Partnerships. (25 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: If the Ceann Comhairle allowed me to finish the question, he would be in a better position to judge.

Public Private Partnerships. (25 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Ceann Comhairle should not pre-empt what I am going to say and instead allow me to finish the sentence. I am at least entitled to that courtesy. Does the Taoiseach agree that the money might be better invested in the creation of new social housing units, and is that something that his cross-departmental team might also address?

Public Private Partnerships. (25 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is not too late to start.

Order of Business. (25 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The alcohol products (control of advertising, sponsorship and marketing practices/sales promotions) Bill is listed under the Department of Health and Children and is due later this year. Why does that particular aspect of alcohol policy come under the Department of Health and Children, while promised legislation on café bar licences, which is a piece of kite flying on the part of the...

Written Answers — Benchmarking Awards: Benchmarking Awards (24 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 178: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the HSE will withdraw its threat of non-payment of increases due to nurses and midwives under Sustaining Progress and benchmarking; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17413/05]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (24 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 408: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the council's ten-year waiting list, he will meet a deputation from Monaghan County Council to discuss the level of local improvement scheme grant aid. [17012/05]

Order of Business (Resumed). (24 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: If the Taoiseach will not revise the constituencies, does that mean he will call an early general election?