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Written Answers — University Privatisation: University Privatisation (30 Mar 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his position on the privatisation of third level universities in view of the current OECD review of third level education. [9808/04]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (30 Mar 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 212: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if a work permit holder whose employer goes out of business will be permitted to remain in the State until a new work permit can be obtained; if the requirement that the new employer must first list the job with FÁS can be waived in such cases; and if she has plans to change these policies after EU...

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (30 Mar 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 482: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the cost of the training course run by the Institute of Public Administration for staff nominated by returning officers and arranged by his Department to prepare for electronic voting. [9925/04]

Order of Business. (30 Mar 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Allowing only one hour with 20 minutes of questions on such an important issue is insufficient. Our party spokesperson will have only five minutes' participation on this critical issue, which is moreover being considered during the Irish Presidency of the European Union. It is a matter of grave concern that we have not had a proper debate in the House on the proposed constitutional treaty for...

Order of Business. (30 Mar 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Given that there has been at least one recent instance of a young wheelchair-dependent child being unable to progress in primary education because of a lack of access to an upstairs room in the child's school, when will the disability Bill be brought to the House? Will the Taoiseach affirm that the Bill will be rights-based?

Order of Business. (30 Mar 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Can the Taoiseach not answer the question?

Leaders' Questions. (30 Mar 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As a direct result of statements made to the media by the Tánaiste, Deputy Harney, in the course of her weekend conference, SIPTU has withdrawn from negotiations on the next phase of the Sustaining Progress agreement. The Tánaiste said in the course of the interview that the future of the Fianna Fáil-Progressive Democrats coalition would be in doubt if the Progressive Democrats' agenda of...

Leaders' Questions. (30 Mar 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Taoiseach for his reply but one of the first questions that his response must prompt is whether he is less or more supportive of and an advocate for privatisation. That clarification is required. Does he not accept that the last thing the public transport system needs is plundering by privateers who will be out to cherrypick the most lucrative and profitable areas to the detriment...

Departmental Investigations. (30 Mar 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Following on an earlier response, will the Taoiseach clarify that all pre-1922 legislation is being examined in the context of the current updating of the entire raft of legislation? When will a list of such Acts be published? When will we be advised of the details of the 500 Acts in question? Such information is necessary so that Members can know the scale and extent of the address of the...

Departmental Investigations. (30 Mar 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach might be happy to inform the House.

Departmental Investigations. (30 Mar 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Or vexatious.

Written Answers — Disadvantaged Areas Scheme: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme (17 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps he has taken to secure the classification as severely handicapped of the part of County Monaghan not currently so designated. [4901/04]

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (17 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 237: To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he has taken and intends to take to ensure that post 2006 EU funding to the Border, midlands and western region for infrastructural projects will at least hold to recent levels, in line with self-evident need, be increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4740/04]

Written Answers — Tax Strategy Group: Tax Strategy Group (17 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Finance when the Tax Strategy Group last met; and its agenda and programme of work for 2004. [4778/04]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (17 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 269: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has raised with the British Government the disruptive raids by the British Army in the Loughshore area of County Tyrone which began on 1 February 2004 and continued for eight days, causing much inconvenience to local people, damaging lands and blockading the pier (details supplied) in Ardboe; the response he received from the British...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (17 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 358: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he will have arrangements made for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 17 to be admitted to Beaumont Hospital for a serious hernia operation. [4513/04]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (17 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 366: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of people on hospital waiting lists in the State as of February 2004; the number of adults and the number of children on waiting lists; the number of adults who have been waiting for over a year and the number of children who have been waiting six months; the change in these figures since 2002; and if he will make a...

Order of Business. (17 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I draw the Taoiseach's attention to the fact that there are two dormant accounts Bills scheduled in the current legislative programme presented by the Government at the start of this term. Will he indicate the relationship between the legislation listed under the Department of Finance and that listed under the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs? Is there a particular order...

Offshore Accounts. (17 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is it intended to extend the Revenue Commissioners' investigations to other financial institutions not already included in the list of ten? What about other companies which are not recognised financial institutions, for example, the CRH situation? Is the Minister concerned that illicit banking activity might be taking place in other non-financial institution companies that would warrant the...

Offshore Accounts. (17 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Has the Minister any such knowledge?