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Order of Business. (17 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I too object to the use of the guillotine in this case. It is impossible to gauge the extent of participation. It is unquestionably an important Bill, but business might very well be concluded within the time. The objection is that a guillotine is once more being applied. In the event that not all speakers have had a chance to participate, it rules out people in the queue. It is not...

Constitutional Amendments. (17 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach inform the House, in crystal clear terms, if an amendment to the Constitution is required to allow citizens in the Six Counties participate in future presidential elections? Will the Taoiseach bring forward such an amendment at this point? If it is not required will he bring forward legislation to accommodate the participation of citizens of the Six Counties in the expected...

Constitutional Amendments. (17 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does he not propose to exempt——

Constitutional Amendments. (17 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach if it is intended to hold a referendum or referenda in 2004 on changes to the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1698/04]

Constitutional Amendments. (17 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Based on his last remarks, would the Taoiseach not agree that the best way is always to afford the people the opportunity to make that judgment and decision? I do not know that there are better ways than that — referral to the electorate for constitutional purposes is always the best way. The Taoiseach stated his view that the issue of land and property rights will have to be addressed...

Constitutional Amendments. (17 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As it seems likely that there will be a presidential election later this year, does the Government have proposals to bring forward a constitutional change and does the Taoiseach believe such change is required to extend the franchise to citizens north of the Border, in the six north-eastern counties of our country? Given that the President, were she domiciled in her own home, would not be...

Constitutional Amendments. (17 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What is the Taoiseach's position?

Constitutional Amendments. (17 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach share——

Mahon Tribunal: Statements. (10 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wish to share my time with Deputies Joe Higgins and Sargent.

Mahon Tribunal: Statements. (10 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In his opening remarks in statements on the Gilmartin controversy in January 1999, the Taoiseach, when referring to the relationship between planning decisions and big business, said, "The people are entitled to the assurance that the public interest is paramount at all times and that such decisions are taken on legitimate grounds, having regard to employment, effects on the environment and...

Mahon Tribunal: Statements. (10 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: A corruption of politics forms the background to this debate. The Government is fooling itself if it thinks for a moment that the public is not aware of that. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos at the end of last month, the Taoiseach warned Sinn Féin in a very clear statement to stay quiet on issues of corruption. The party has no intention of doing so.

Mahon Tribunal: Statements. (10 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I indicated earlier.

Mahon Tribunal: Statements. (10 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I ask that both of us be accommodated.

Mahon Tribunal: Statements. (10 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The orders of the House have to be accommodating to allow Members——

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Ba mhaith liom comhghairdeas agus dea-ghuí a ghabháil leis an gCoimisinéir Teanga, Seán Ó Cuirreáin, as an bpost nua seo a líonadh. Is post mór é and it is a very welcome development that the proposal to make this appointment is before the House. I have just expressed congratulations and good wishes to Seán Ó Cuirreáin on his appointment as an Coimisinéir Teanga. It is an...

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I support the position articulated by the previous two speakers. This is an important matter. While I am opposed to the imposition of guillotines in principle and do not believe it should be acceptable to the House, to do so in an important debate and curtail people's opportunity to contribute on the Report and Final Stages of this Bill, when many amendments are to be addressed, is not...

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In the context of everything we have been speaking about this afternoon, it is appropriate to ask about the intended publication of the investment intermediaries (amendment) Bill. Can the Taoiseach tell us when that legislation will be brought before the House?

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Government rush it forward?

Leaders' Questions. (10 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach is aware that many of those who gave large donations to elected representatives of his party, including Mr. Tom Gilmartin, have stated that they were donations to Fianna Fáil. They also stated that they made that clear to the recipients at the time, including to former Minister, Pádraig Flynn. The Taoiseach told the Dáil in his statement on 27 January 1999 that he had asked...

Leaders' Questions. (10 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Has there been a series of investigations, given that there has been a series of claims that substantial moneys were given by donors to senior members of Fianna Fáil and that, as has been subsequently stated, the moneys did not find their way into the party's coffers? If so, what is the current status of such investigations?