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Order of Business. (27 Apr 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach stated yesterday that we could have had a debate on the minimum wage. When does he intend to schedule this? The Taoiseach indicated that he had no problem with having such a debate. He thought I had it all wrong and had no difficulty facing me on the issue. I would like to take the Taoiseach up on his offer to have a debate on the minimum wage and the fact that, from this...

Order of Business. (27 Apr 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——37,000 workers will be back in the tax net. I want an answer to my question. Will the Taoiseach schedule the debate and will he allow an opportunity to address the issues?

Order of Business. (27 Apr 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We must know what the debate will be about. The debate should also address the issue of immigrants——

Order of Business. (27 Apr 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach confirm when he intends to schedule the debate?

Order of Business. (27 Apr 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach give a date? He can throw one out off the top of his head without a script.

Order of Business. (27 Apr 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I read the transcript and the Taoiseach promised a debate.

Order of Business. (27 Apr 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I would welcome the opportunity. What does the Deputy propose to do about the 37,000 workers?

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (26 Apr 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 172: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if early treatment for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 17 will be secured. [12857/05]

Written Answers — Children in Care: Children in Care (26 Apr 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 200: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been brought to the case of a person (details supplied); if she will meet with the family of this person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13195/05]

Leaders' Questions. (26 Apr 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Last week I asked whether the Taoiseach is an ostrich and of course he did not reply. His reply to the questions from Deputy Rabbitte a few moments ago confirms the answer to that question. He told the House on this most pressing issue of accident and emergency units that where there is nothing, there is nothing. When he said there was zero people on trolleys in Monaghan General Hospital he...

Leaders' Questions. (26 Apr 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In the course of his reply the Taoiseach said "the staffing issue has been resolved". How does he expect the Irish Nurses Organisation to respond to that claim? The staffing issue has not been resolved. That is one of the key problems that needs to be addressed but has not been addressed because there is no improvement whatsoever in the service. Is the Taoiseach aware that the Irish Nurses...

Order of Business. (26 Apr 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach note that the minimum wage is due to be increased from Sunday next, 1 May? It is paltry but welcome. Will this be brought about by a ministerial order or by another mechanism? Given that the increase will——

Order of Business. (26 Apr 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With respect, my question does arise. Given that some 30,000 workers——

Order of Business. (26 Apr 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Ceann Comhairle allow me to finish my question? How can he second-guess what I am attempting to ask? He should allow me to finish the question. As a result of the increase, some 37,000 workers will find themselves back in the tax net. Will the Taoiseach——

Order of Business. (26 Apr 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——allow a special debate in the House on this matter in the coming weeks?

Order of Business. (26 Apr 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach arrange a debate on the matter? The 37,000 workers to whom I refer will be back in the tax net.

Recycling Policy. (26 Apr 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach if there are guidelines for recycling within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11933/05]

Recycling Policy. (26 Apr 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach note that these questions are timely given the publication today of an EU report that highlights, once again, the failure of this State to properly manage its waste? Does he agree the Government in general, and his Department in particular, have a responsibility to take the lead in this regard? Given the significant number of hard copies of reports that Deputies and...

International Agreements. (26 Apr 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the Newfoundland and Labrador business partnerships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11934/05]

International Agreements. (26 Apr 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It seems difficult to pinpoint exactly what gains there may be although I wish the partnership a fair wind. Is the Taoiseach aware that there is a strong co-operative movement in Newfoundland and Labrador and that the Government there and the federation of co-operatives provide financial assistance to the co-op sector in establishing and sustaining viable communities based on local ownership...