Results 21,041-21,060 of 21,514 for speaker:Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Programmes for Government. (16 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The programme for Government states: "... will encourage the end of the two-tier health system by ensuring that public patients will have access to timely and quality services in all parts of the system". Does the Taoiseach not accept that cannot be done without a revision of the consultants' contract?

Programmes for Government. (16 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Yes, but my question seeks information on progress towards implementation and I am outlining a number of areas——

Programmes for Government. (16 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This question is about progress towards the implementation of the commitment in the programme for Government.

Programmes for Government. (16 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is the purpose of my question.

Programmes for Government. (16 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There is, of course.

Programmes for Government. (16 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: He has responsibility for the programme for Government.

Programmes for Government. (16 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am pointing out the deficiencies in the programme so far in respect of the commitments made. I am giving a few examples and inviting the Taoiseach to reply in the general, if that is his wont. I made the point on the consultants' contract. Also, does the Taoiseach accept that the revision of same was promised in the health strategy to be implemented by the end of 2002, more than two years...

Programmes for Government. (16 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is a detailed question but I am inviting a general response to help the Taoiseach to focus on what is a myth in the programme for Government and the way it applies to the daily lives of ordinary people. Let us make no mistake about it; health is one of the key areas under same as is the situation in respect of children and child care. What is the Government's strategy to implement the...

Programmes for Government. (16 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What is the Taoiseach's view on the methodology employed in carrying out a national survey of child poverty in 2003, also committed to in the programme for Government, which sought to address, under Children and Child Care, the issue of reducing child poverty in line with the national anti-poverty strategy? Perhaps the Taoiseach might be good enough to address both of those issues.

Programmes for Government. (16 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is the Taoiseach satisfied with the findings?

Order of Business. (16 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I do not agree that this is a worrying development. It is a welcome development as it vindicates the arguments presented by the Opposition to this Bill on its rushed nature, its purpose and its intent. There clearly was not sufficient consideration given to the enormity of what was involved. Today is a good day because this has happened. It is right that the Government takes the lesson that...

Leaders' Questions. (16 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach advise the House if it is the Government's intention to proceed with plans to impose waste incinerators on communities throughout the State, despite the concerns about pollution and the obvious risks to public health? How does he square that policy with the position of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Roche, who has publicly opposed...

Leaders' Questions. (16 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Terminal for whom?

Leaders' Questions. (16 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I seek a clarification of the Taoiseach's definition of the word "terminal".

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (15 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 244: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her Department has allocated funding for two neurology consultants and a full complement of support staff for Waterford Regional Hospital as endorsed by the Comhairle na nOspidéal report; and when will the neurologists take up their posts. [4979/05]

Issue of Writ: Meath By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Cuirim fáilte roimh an rún seo chun votachán na Mí a chur ar siúl ar 11 Márta. I welcome the Government's acceptance of the writ for the Meath by-election. The Sinn Féin candidate, Councillor Joe O'Reilly, has been on the campaign trail for weeks. He is by far the best known and the most experienced candidate in the field. He has a proven record in community leadership in local...

Issue of Writ: Meath By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——and a lack of planning that has characterised economic development under the Government. The Deputy should be aware of that. The great shortage of affordable housing in Dublin has pushed people into surrounding counties, including my own constituency. Counties Meath and Kildare continue to take up the greatest outflow of people from Dublin. However, the jobs have not followed and this...

Issue of Writ: Meath By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: While employment has increased and living standards have risen for many, the truth of the matter is that the daily quality of life for ordinary people has disimproved.

Issue of Writ: Meath By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We can battle it out at the hustings.

Issue of Writ: Meath By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With respect to the cackle in the background, in which I thank Deputy Mary Wallace for not participating, we will have every opportunity in the coming weeks to make these points. I am sure Deputy Brady will be heard well from behind his newspaper which is where he usually hides.