Results 21,101-21,120 of 21,514 for speaker:Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Order of Business. (9 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Deputy Kenny need not worry.

Order of Business. (9 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: A Bill to amend the Misuse of Drugs Acts 1977 and 1984, the Irish Medicines Board Act 1995 and the Clinical Trials Act, namely the Irish Medicines Board (miscellaneous provisions) Bill is promised for this session before the summer recess. Will the Taoiseach indicate whether that Bill will be presented during this session and how soon it will be published?

Social Partnership Agreement. (9 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the proposed increase in the national minimum wage form part of the Taoiseach's discussions with the social partners? What is his view on the recommendation of the Labour Court for an increase from €7 per hour to €7.65? Does he agree that for many on the minimum wage this increase is clearly inadequate in terms of what they must strive to cater to in today's——

Social Partnership Agreement. (9 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: My question relates to Sustaining Progress and whether this issue will be addressed by the Taoiseach. He can simply answer "yes" or "no" and give an opinion if he chooses. Will the plight of immigrant workers be addressed in the Taoiseach's engagement with the social partners? We have all had representations on behalf of immigrant workers and are aware of the worker whose situation was...

Social Partnership Agreement. (9 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——the hard-won terms of Irish workers, achieved through many years of campaigning, struggling and great hardship?

Social Partnership Agreement. (9 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No, I am asking the Taoiseach's opinion on the issues I have raised and will be grateful for his reply. Finally, will the Taoiseach tell us the exact status of progress in regard to the package of 10,000 affordable houses, as agreed under Sustaining Progress? How many have been completed and how many, if any, are occupied? I know there are some but I hope the Taoiseach has some further statistics.

Social Partnership Agreement. (9 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I look forward to its early implementation.

Order of Business. (9 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is not agreed.

Order of Business. (9 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: While I appreciate that a certain amount of time has been provided to debate this important legislation last evening and this evening, the imposition of a guillotine is unacceptable. The Finance Bill is introduced every year to implement the budget proposals — this Bill relates to budget 2005. I cannot predict how much additional time will be required to debate the Bill after 7 p.m. I do...

Social Partnership Agreement. (9 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 6: To ask the Taoiseach when he will next meet the parties to the Sustaining Progress agreement; the priorities for the meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1387/05]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (8 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 415: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason for the denials of work visas to persons (details supplied); the conditions of the visa which these persons may fail to observe; and the reason they may do so. [3449/05]

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage. (8 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Minister for his presence. This Finance Bill implements the budget for 2005. It contains little that is new in addition to the measures already announced in the Budget Statement. Before the budget Sinn Féin urged the new Minister to address in particular the issue of child care. We urged the introduction of a comprehensive package of child care measures, both budgetary and...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (8 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of national importance: the need to ensure that cancer services, including radiation oncology, are available in the regions and that treatment will be made accessible to all on the basis of need and without distinction based on geographical location or ability to pay.

Official Engagements. (8 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach advise us what input the Government had in framing the European Council EU-wide drugs strategy for 2005-12? I understand that a three-year action plan is to be presented for adoption at the European Council early this year. What input will we have into that particular process? Will the Government schedule a debate in this House on what is a very important policy area, that...

Written Answers — Departmental Policy: Departmental Policy (3 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she has received the fourth periodic report of the NESF; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34084/04]

Written Answers — Identity Cards: Identity Cards (2 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has raised with the British Prime Minister the implications for Northern Ireland of the British Government proposal to introduce compulsory identification cards for persons in its jurisdiction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31171/04]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (2 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the proposal of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee of the British House of Commons to hold an inquiry into Reconciliation: Dealing with Northern Ireland's Past; his views on whether it is appropriate for the committee to deal with this issue; if he has discussed it with British Government...

Written Answers — Hospital Charges: Hospital Charges (2 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 213: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her Department has issued guidelines or regulations regarding the manner in which hospital charges are made and if she will specify any such guidelines or regulations. [3182/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 214: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if she will initiate an investigation into this matter. [3183/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Charges: Hospital Charges (2 Feb 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 215: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to a practice of hospitals charging two sets of rates for inpatient stays, a base rate and a rate applicable if a patient is successful in a personal injury claim; if departmental guidelines or regulations on hospital charges permit this practice; and if she will make a statement on the...