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Order of Business. (5 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: A light moment, perhaps. An explanation is required for the guillotine in this instance. We may or may not, depending on the import of what is being proposed, require the time that has been allocated but it should have been left open. The legislation could have been addressed within the suggested timeframe but it should be open to Members' participation. That is critically important. The...

Order of Business. (5 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In a written reply to a parliamentary question I received yesterday from the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, she indicated that a draft resolution will have to come before the Houses of the Oireachtas to revoke the relevant statutory instrument regarding the High Court judgment striking down the Government's proposed inquiry into the conduct of vaccine trials on children in...

Written Answers — Health Levy: Health Levy (4 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 132: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the arrangements she is making to provide for repayment of the excess health levy of PRSI (details supplied) by residents of the Six Counties employed in this jurisdiction; the steps she intends to take to advise these workers of their entitlement to a rebate; if the rebate will be available retrospectively to 1994; and...

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (4 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 133: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her Department has concluded its consideration of the High Court judgment striking down the Government's proposed inquiry into the conduct of vaccine trials on children in institutional care in the State; if a new form of inquiry into this scandal will be established; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (4 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 176: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of new acute hospital beds which have come on stream; the number of existing beds which have been freed up as a result of her ten point plan to address the accident and emergency crisis; the location of these beds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14242/05]

Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (4 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 172: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will liaise with a person (details supplied) to develop an all-Ireland strategy to deal with the threat of a potential avian flu outbreak. [14132/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (4 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 177: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if extra beds will be provided in Cavan General Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14243/05]

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (4 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 203: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason for her refusal to meet the Cork Harbour Alliance for a Safe Environment to discuss the health implications of the proposal for a toxic waste incinerator in Ringaskiddy, County Cork. [14356/05]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (4 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 318: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will meet with a deputation from Monaghan County Council to hear their case for the reclassification of the Cremartin-Castleblayney road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14200/05]

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (4 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 327: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will meet with a deputation from Monaghan County Council to discuss the steps which can be taken to move forward the project for the reopening of the Ulster canal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14195/05]

Consultancy Contracts. (4 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 7: To ask the Taoiseach the action he has taken within his Department on foot of the recent report of Mr. Dermot Quigley with regard to the appointment of consultants by Ministers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11938/05]

Official Commemorations. (4 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 13: To ask the Taoiseach the commemorations of historic events for which his Department is responsible; if further commemoration initiatives are contemplated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11939/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Apr 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 110: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the respite care facilities available to families of children with disabilities in the north west area, in particular for those in need of residential respite care. [13846/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Apr 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 111: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the speech therapy services available in the north-west region, in particular access provided for children with disabilities to essential speech therapy programmes to develop and enhance their ability to speak, including current provisions for access to persons in rural areas; and the future plans to expand the service....

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Apr 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 117: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the Health Service Executive will provide as a matter of urgency the necessary care and assistance to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 and to their family. [13887/05]

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (28 Apr 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has received correspondence from a committee (details supplied); and if he will meet it to discuss the matter raised. [13784/05]

Written Answers — Stability and Growth Pact: Stability and Growth Pact (27 Apr 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Finance the discussions he has had at EU level regarding the Stability and Growth Pact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13437/05]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (27 Apr 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Finance if any Government Departments, or parts thereof, or any State agencies, will be relocated to the towns of Carrickmacross, Cavan and Monaghan under the decentralisation programme, following the omission of these towns from the list of towns receiving relocated offices up to 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13436/05]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (27 Apr 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will issue in the visa application of a person (details supplied). [13641/05]

Public Private Partnerships. (27 Apr 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have the impression the Minister resents us asking him questions.