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Programmes for Government. (10 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I ask the Taoiseach to give consideration to——

Programmes for Government. (10 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We are not interested in Part V.

Programmes for Government. (10 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is not my intention. However, I would like him to address my question.

Programmes for Government. (10 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: May I ask a supplementary question?

Special Educational Needs. (5 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Leas-Cheann Chomhairle as deis a thabhairt an cheist seo a phlé. The decision of the Department of Education and Science to axe the jobs of more than 70 special needs assistants has caused shock throughout the State, especially to those working in the special needs area. I compliment the trade union IMPACT, which represents special needs assistants, on bringing this...

Special Educational Needs. (5 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There is a shortfall.

Special Educational Needs. (5 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: However, it could be.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (5 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if a decision has been made regarding the sections of his Department which will relocate to Carrickmacross, County Monaghan under the decentralisation programme; if so, the sections to be relocated; the timescale involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14688/05]

British-Irish Agreement (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (5 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I propose to share time with Deputy Boyle and, perhaps, Deputy Cowley.

British-Irish Agreement (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (5 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Questions must be raised about why this Bill is necessary. How did it come about that the British-Irish Agreement Act 1999 refers to the Landlord and Tenant (Amendment) Act 1980 and not to the Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (No. 2) Act 1978? This Bill has come, quite clearly, out of the blue and it is difficult for us to address its detail in so short a time, little though that detail may...

British-Irish Agreement (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (5 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Government has a responsibility for this. The Minister sent me a reply to a written parliamentary question about a request from Monaghan County Council to meet him regarding the Ulster Canal, which is a critical issue.

British-Irish Agreement (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (5 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am not straying from the debate. This issue is about inland waterways and is about canals and so on. Despite his missive to Monaghan County Council, the Minister is clearly accepting the situation of a care and maintenance mode under the direct Ministers. He should not accept that. As a democratically accountable Minister, he has a binding responsibility to the Irish people to pursue...

British-Irish Agreement (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (5 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——this issue at every turn. The Minister will have his opportunity to reply. He should be good enough to allow me to use my time.

British-Irish Agreement (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (5 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We do not want them here at all. We want them to pack up their bags and go. Until that is achieved, the Minister has a responsibility in the interim. I am speaking about the Bill and this is an issue that is integral to it. I want the Minister to accede to the request of Monaghan County Council to meet the council and discuss this issue. I want him to assure us that he is continuing to do...

British-Irish Agreement (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (5 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I hope the Minister is not competing with Deputy O'Dea to be the heckler of the year. I will await the Minister's reply when he has the opportunity. In the meantime, I will not oppose the Bill as I wish the matter to be addressed and progress to be made. The Minister should also take into account my remarks on a ground rent Bill, which the Government has trundled out in legislative programme...

Suicide Levels: Motion (Resumed). (5 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Molaim na Teachtaí Neamhspleácha as an rún a chur os comhair na Dála. Is práinneach an cheist í seo agus tá dualgas ar gach duine sa saol poiblí díriú uirthi. Tá díoma orm, áfach, le leasú an Rialtais. Ní leor é agus tá súil agam tar éis na díospóireachta seo go mbeidh an Rialtas féin ag díriú i gceart ar cheist an fhéinmharaithe. I commend the Independent Deputies...

Suicide Levels: Motion (Resumed). (5 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wish to share time with Deputies Gormley and Boyle.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (5 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the decision of the Department of Education and Science to dismiss over 70 special needs assistants despite the shortfall of 175 such assistants throughout the State, the need for the Minister to reverse this decision and to re-allocate assistants where they are required and to...

Order of Business. (5 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell, has been back up the pole again in recent times. On behalf of the Sinn Féin team of candidates, I thank him for his helpful intervention.

Order of Business. (5 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is an appropriate day for me to share that with the Minister.