Results 21,401-21,420 of 21,514 for speaker:Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Committee on Social Inclusion. (18 May 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does it have a commitment to meet again? When will it do so? Will it consider the rise in the use of cocaine? Will it take on board the fact that the Eastern Regional Health——

Committee on Social Inclusion. (18 May 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With respect to you, a Cheann Comhairle, I know you would be as enthusiastic in pulling up the first question here if it were any other Member of the House. I have no doubt you will apply——

Committee on Social Inclusion. (18 May 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is my last attempt to make some breakthrough in regard to the barriers I must contend with. In a previous reply to this question — I presume that is within the ambit of what is allowed — the Taoiseach told me there is an interdepartmental group on drugs to co-ordinate the implementation of the National Drugs Strategy through partnership with Departments, State agencies and the...

Committee on Social Inclusion. (18 May 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I want confirmation from the Taoiseach — who responded previously to a similar question — as to whether he undertook to bring to the Cabinet committee the information before the interdepartmental group. Will he at least advise us if that has been done since we last addressed the issue on this floor?

Committee on Social Inclusion. (18 May 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is practice.

Official Engagements. (18 May 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 8: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with EU leaders in Dublin on 1 and 2 May 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13334/04]

Official Engagements. (18 May 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 15: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with the Prime Minister of China, Wen Jiabao, in Dublin 11 May 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14370/04]

Official Engagements. (18 May 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 16: To ask the Taoiseach when and the locations at which he plans to meet the President of the United States, George Bush, during his visit to Ireland; if they will meet separately from the EU-US summit context; if he has discussed the visit with the President or White House staff since 1 May 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14372/04]

Written Answers — Older Workers: Older Workers (13 May 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 62: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps she has taken to implement the recommendations of the NESF report, Labour Market Issues for Older Workers, published in 2003; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13869/04]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (4 May 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will take steps to ensure equality of access to education, including physical accessibility of schools, for all pupils with disabilities as shown by the case of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal. [12720/04]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (4 May 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if, in regard to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 17, the date for a consultancy can be brought forward. [12703/04]

Order of Business. (4 May 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It sounded more like Margaret Thatcher.

Order of Business. (4 May 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: When speaking in the Dáil last Friday, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform said he hoped to bring before Government some form of green card system for migrant workers. Will the Taoiseach tell us if heads of a Bill have come before Cabinet in that regard and when can we expect legislation? If such a major change in our immigration law is being considered, is it not appropriate...

Order of Business. (4 May 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——and allow for a full and informed debate to take place throughout the country, addressing all the issues contingent on these matters?

Leaders' Questions. (4 May 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach confirm the authenticity of the leaked Cabinet memos which reveal the shambles that is now the Government's so-called health policy? Has he initiated a full investigation of the leaks? Is it the case that they confirm dissent and disgruntlement within the Department of Health and Children at the continued lack of financial support and embargo on recruitment forced on it by...

Leaders' Questions. (4 May 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What are the Taoiseach's intentions regarding the request of the Minister for Health and Children? It is the collective view of the House that the Taoiseach and the Department of Finance should respond positively to the Minister's request. Can the Taoiseach not accept the public cynicism at the continual utterances of Government representatives in the weeks remaining before the local and...

Order of Business. (4 May 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have no objection to the suspension of the House for two hours tomorrow morning. However, to resume the Report Stage debate on the Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2004 makes a mockery of the House before the entire electorate.

Order of Business. (4 May 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With all respect, it arises because we will be returning to debate No. 17. It is absolute nonsense. Will the Taoiseach, for the credibility of the House please withdraw the Bill forthwith?

Commissions of Inquiry. (4 May 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach if he has received the reports of Justice Barron on the bombings of Dublin in December 1972 and January 1973, the Belturbet bombing of 1972, the bomb at Dublin Airport in 1975, the Dundalk bombing of 1975, the Castleblayney bombing of 1976 and the murder of Seamus Ludlow in 1976. [7947/04]

Commissions of Inquiry. (4 May 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 7: To ask the Taoiseach the action he proposes to take on foot of the report of the sub-committee on the Barron report of the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11373/04]