Results 21,021-21,040 of 21,514 for speaker:Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Order of Business. (22 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In light of the comment by the chairperson of the Mental Health Commission, Dr. John Owens, on the use of electro-convulsive therapy to treat patients with mental health problems, is it intended to introduce legislation that will address the clear disparities in the use of such treatment and other related matters of concern regarding the treatment of people with mental health problems?

Leaders' Questions. (22 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Tánaiste acknowledge that I say here without equivocation that Sinn Féin is a party that rejects criminality of any kind and that no republican worthy of the name can be involved in criminality? Will she note that I go further and state that if there are within this party people who are involved in criminal acts, then they should leave our ranks immediately? Will she note that I...

Leaders' Questions. (22 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Tánaiste has demonstrated again that she does not have the necessary skills. She did not listen to what another Deputy carefully said in the House. It is regrettable that the Taoiseach is not here. Although she has never attended a meeting that was key and critical to the development of the peace process, the Tánaiste is acting again as judge and jury on Sinn Féin and she would love to...

Leaders' Questions. (22 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I ask——

Leaders' Questions. (22 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I ask my colleague to allow me to speak. I ask the Tánaiste to listen to me carefully. While it may be difficult for her to acknowledge, will she at least note Sinn Féin's determination to see all guns taken out of Irish politics?

Leaders' Questions. (22 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will not note the sniggers from other benches, because the hands of the mortals who are sneering are not as clean as they would wish them to be. Sinn Féin is determined to play a part in the collective effort to create the conditions in which the IRA will cease to exist. Will the Tánaiste accept that republicans have taken many difficult decisions during the peace process? Does she accept...

Leaders' Questions. (22 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is not the case.

Leaders' Questions. (22 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Tánaiste should tell the truth.

Leaders' Questions. (22 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: An end to violence——

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (17 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the fact that non-EU nationals may require British visas, at a cost of €56, to travel by bus to Donegal, due to the fact that the route passes through Northern Ireland; if he has had talks with the British authorities regarding the removal of this onerous requirement; and if he will make a statement on...

Order of Business. (17 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is not agreed. The imposition of the guillotine on the social welfare Bill proposed for 1.30 p.m. today is another example of the curtailment of real and full debate which the Government has employed on a raft of legislation. Yesterday we saw the example of rushed legislation and the unaccommodating approach of Government to full participation by all Members. In the debate being allowed...

Order of Business. (17 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As the Government clearly intended by its proposed timing of the legislation on the GP only medical cards to dovetail with its idea of when the by-elections would take place, and now that the date has been brought forward and the Government has been wrong-footed somewhat, will the legislation to introduce the GP only medical cards be brought forward to give an opportunity of presenting some...

Written Answers — NESF Report: NESF Report (16 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has received the fourth periodic report of the NESF; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34085/04]

Written Answers — Property Disposal: Property Disposal (16 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he plans to reopen Shanganagh prison; and his other plans for the site. [5084/05]

Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2004: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome today's ruling by the Supreme Court without reservation. The bottom line is that elderly people have been illegally charged. They must now be reimbursed with the minimum of delay and bureaucracy. The Government needs to start work right away on a scheme that will see the people concerned reimbursed and without recourse to expensive legal proceedings. The Health (Amendment) (No. 2)...

Leaders' Questions. (16 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Once again the Taoiseach has avoided addressing the questions put to him. He did not address the issue of the decision of Dublin City Council last Monday and the support for the Sinn Féin motion of many of his own party's representatives in the city. He has not called on the Dublin city manager to respect the democratic wishes of the elected representatives of the city council. He has not...

Leaders' Questions. (16 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Or the Limerick one.

Leaders' Questions. (16 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The most comprehensive——

Leaders' Questions. (16 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach should try to sell that to the people of County Meath.

Programmes for Government. (16 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on progress in implementing the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3625/05]