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Order of Business. (8 Mar 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach explain his objection to the simultaneous release to both Government and Opposition of the Travers report?

Order of Business. (8 Mar 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It arises. Will the Taoiseach explain why we cannot have the simultaneous release of the Travers report?

Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (8 Mar 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I support amendment No. 2 in the name Deputy Twomey, which seeks to address the issue of long term care for the elderly and the need for the Minister to prepare over a three month period a plan for the funding of care for the elderly in public and private nursing homes. We should look at access to long term care on the basis of need. I regret that throughout the Bill we see a reflection of...

National Security Committee. (8 Mar 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach if the high level group established within his Department in the wake of the 11 September 2001 atrocities in the United States has completed its work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3696/05]

National Security Committee. (8 Mar 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Has the high level group addressed or discussed the range of measures introduced by the British Government under the guise of anti-terrorist legislation but which attack basic human rights? I am speaking specifically in regard to condemning people to detention within their own homes and the abolition of jury trial in many more cases. Is the Taoiseach concerned that the legislation the British...

National Security Committee. (8 Mar 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This legislation is being introduced as a direct result of the events of 11 September.

National Security Committee. (8 Mar 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It arises because this is what the British Government is doing allegedly in response to the events of 11 September and it will have a direct effect on Irish citizens on the island of Ireland. Has the Taoiseach addressed the matter of the introduction of compulsory ID cards? Irish citizens on this island should——

National Security Committee. (8 Mar 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Yes, and I have asked if this issue has been addressed by the high level group and if the Taoiseach has followed through by raising it because unquestionably Irish citizens will strongly object to compulsorily bearing British identity cards. Will the Taoiseach be good enough to take on board this issue? Will he also advise the House of his position on this issue following the commentary of...

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. (8 Mar 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 6: To ask the Taoiseach the further inquiries being undertaken by Mr. Justice Barron; the further action to be taken by his Department on foot of reports already issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2403/05]

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. (8 Mar 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does the Taoiseach recall that the final report of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights, on Mr. Justice Barron's inquiry into the Dublin-Monaghan bombings of 1974, recommended that a public tribunal of inquiry be established in Northern Ireland and-or Britain? This report states that this represents the best opportunity for success. The Taoiseach...

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. (8 Mar 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Taoiseach for that. Does the Taoiseach agree that response represents a point blank refusal on the part of the British Prime Minister and government to co-operate with the calls of the joint committee? When the Taoiseach said he raised these matters with the British Prime Minister since 10 January, did he reply in writing to Prime Minister Blair's letter of 10 January and in what...

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. (8 Mar 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Was that in writing?

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. (8 Mar 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is the Taoiseach sure of the terms?

Northern Ireland Issues. (8 Mar 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he raised with the British Prime Minister, at his meeting on 1 February 2005, the jailing of a person (details supplied) and the admission by MI5 that it bugged the Sinn Féin office at Connolly House, Belfast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3623/05]

Northern Ireland Issues. (8 Mar 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am incredulous that these matters were not addressed. Does the Minister recall that the Taoiseach said he raised with the British Government the bugging of the Sinn Féin office at Connolly House and that he limply told the British that it was unhelpful, but that the British authorities did not admit to it at the time? Is the Minister aware that a representative of MI5 admitted to a British...

Northern Ireland Issues. (8 Mar 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will conclude with this question. The Minister will note that Martin Doherty was released on Friday, but I understand he is subject to further imprisonment. Has this matter been raised with the British and, if so, what was the response? If the Minister's reply is definitive, will he undertake to raise both of these very important matters at the first opportunity?

Northern Ireland Issues. (8 Mar 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It would be of concern to me also. As a Deputy who has been under surveillance throughout my years of elected office and for all the years previously, I could not agree more with the Minister. I hope he is as sincere in that matter as I am. I ask the Minister to address the question I put to him. When he raised the matter last September we did not at the time have a British admission of...

Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (8 Mar 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I request the adjournment of the business of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss a matter of national importance, namely, the need for the Ministers for Health and Children and Education and Science to take urgent action to address the crisis in the provision of services for children with special needs, as highlighted in the north-eastern area of the Health Service Executive in...

Order of Business. (8 Mar 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I support the other Deputies in the arguments posed for not proceeding as the Taoiseach suggests. We need the opportunity to discuss the Postal (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2001 in full fora. I disagree very much in respect of the ESOP. It should not be a live option in the postal services or any other service. I make that very clear. However, I look forward to the opportunity to debate...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (3 Mar 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on his review of tax reliefs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7462/05]