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PEACE II Programme. (3 Mar 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 3: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on progress to date at EU level to secure the extension of the PEACE II programme until 2006; if he has also pressed for a successor programme or programmes, that is, PEACE III, to build on the achievements of PEACE II; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7385/05]

PEACE II Programme. (3 Mar 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome the good progress made and the confirmation that the European Parliament has formally ratified the extension of PEACE II to 2006. The programme is very important for communities in the Border counties and the Six Counties which still experience, as we all recognise, the legacy of partition, conflict and neglect over decades. The previous Minister stated in reply to a question from...

PEACE II Programme. (3 Mar 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I would be grateful if the Minister would be good enough to come back to me when he establishes the position because it is a matter of concern whether the extension of the PEACE II programme also covers women in the child care sector in terms of what is applied heretofore. Am I to understand from the Minister's reply that we are now looking at both Governments addressing what might apply...

Order of Business. (3 Mar 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The guillotining of this Bill will significantly curtail the opportunity of Members to participate in important legislation in respect of the two key focuses, namely, the GP-only medical card proposal and the reintroduction of fees for nursing home patients. On Second Stage last night, I questioned the marriage of these two separate matters in the one Bill and that the measure is being rushed...

Order of Business. (3 Mar 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is absolutely outrageous. I strongly oppose the imposition of a guillotine on this legislation. It is wholly and absolutely inappropriate.

Order of Business. (3 Mar 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Where are the plans to reimburse people?

Northern Ireland Issues: Motion (Resumed). (2 Mar 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Support the amendment.

Northern Ireland Issues: Motion (Resumed). (2 Mar 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: How dare Deputy O'Keeffe dance his anti-Sinn Féin jig on the grave of an innocent man. Shame on him.

Northern Ireland Issues: Motion (Resumed). (2 Mar 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We have answered everything.

Northern Ireland Issues: Motion (Resumed). (2 Mar 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The problem is the Deputy does not want to listen.

Northern Ireland Issues: Motion (Resumed). (2 Mar 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I move amendment No. 1: In the last paragraph, after "police" to insert "or, for those who do not support or trust the PSNI, to bring forward any information they may have to the family, a solicitor or any other authoritative or reputable person or body," On my own behalf and on behalf of my fellow Sinn Féin Deputies, I extend deepest sympathy to the McCartney family. The brutal murder of...

Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Mar 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This is a dual purpose Bill. First, it gives effect to those parts of the Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2004 that were found to be constitutional by the Supreme Court and, second, it introduces the GP-only medical card announced by the Government last November. These are two distinct and separate matters and I must question their inclusion in one Bill. I also question the rush to enact the...

Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Mar 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister of State opposite is from the Department of Agriculture and Food.

Regional Development. (2 Mar 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I note from the Taoiseach's earlier reply to this series of questions that he has agreed that the single biggest issue of concern to people in the BMW region is infrastructure in all its aspects. Can I deduce from what the Taoiseach said that he accepts that people in our region are rightly concerned that despite Objective One status, the promised peace dividend and the establishment of a...

Regional Development. (2 Mar 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is an aspect of infrastructure no different to roads or rail. Broadband is infrastructure. Will the Taoiseach give an indication of the Government's intent in regard to addressing the deficiency in broadband access in the BMW region? Specifically in my county and that of the Ceann Comhairle, what is the status of the towns of Castleblaney and Clones?

Regional Development. (2 Mar 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Fair enough. That is a more specific question——

Regional Development. (2 Mar 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——but I am using it as an example of Border towns that have known only disadvantage and marginalisation over many years. What does the Taoiseach propose to do?

Regional Development. (2 Mar 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Slane Bridge is another example.

Regional Development. (2 Mar 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is in County Meath.

Regional Development. (2 Mar 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We have waited a long time.