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

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As 1 June is only a week away and the Health Service Executive has decided to withhold increases in pay due to nurses and midwives under——

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

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It does arise. The pay increases were due under the Sustaining Progress programme and the benchmarking agreement. Does the Taoiseach propose to intervene to avoid a further escalation of the crisis in our hospital and accident and emergency services?

Northern Ireland Issues. (24 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach note that this Deputy and my party reject the so-called Independent Monitoring Commission report and its charge against the IRA? There is no evidence to substantiate such a charge. I want to proceed on a positive note because it is important that I acknowledge and welcome the Taoiseach's statement that the Good Friday Agreement is the only way forward. Will he impress that...

Death of Students: Expressions of Sympathy. (24 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I extend my deepest sympathy and that of my family to the families of the five children who died so tragically in the school bus crash in County Meath. To the devastated families and friends of Sinéad Ledwidge, Aimee McCabe, Deirdre Scanlon, Claire McCluskey and Lisa Callan, we offer our heartfelt condolences on their terrible loss. The thoughts of parents and children throughout the country...

Standards in Public Office. (24 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: If the Taoiseach does not intend to amend the existing code of conduct, can he advise the House if, given the number of serious breaches, not least of which includes the utterances regarding asylum seekers by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, he is determined to have it enforced as it stands?

Standards in Public Office. (24 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach indicate——

Standards in Public Office. (24 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Enforceability is very important.

Northern Ireland Issues. (24 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 10: To ask the Taoiseach when he expects to meet the British Prime Minister and the political parties in connection with the peace process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15071/05]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (19 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will issue in the visa application of a person (details supplied). [16746/05]

Order of Business. (19 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On a point of order.

Order of Business. (19 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Nobody was sorrier than me when the Ceann Comhairle indicated that the Minister should be allowed to answer the question. I have still not received an answer to the question I put quite validly in the sequence of those who questioned the Minister on the Government's intent to accommodate a proper debate on the issue of the Aer Lingus sale.

Order of Business. (19 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It has not.

Order of Business. (19 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am asking for a debate to be accommodated by the Minister and he has not replied.

Order of Business. (19 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister should give me an answer. I am at least entitled to that.

Order of Business. (19 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Of course I am entitled to an answer.

Order of Business. (19 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Under what Standing Order?

Order of Business. (19 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am entitled to an answer.

Order of Business. (19 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The issue was accommodated by the Ceann Comhairle. I sought an answer and have yet to hear one.

Order of Business. (19 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: He has not replied.

Order of Business. (19 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: If you would allow him he might.