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Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Report Stage (12 Jun 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The 2013 service plan was a plan to slash services. That is what it has been. The health committee could have offered better advice, guidance and steering and such efforts can always be rejected. Surely the word "consult" should be embraced. I commend both amendments to the Minister of State.

Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Report Stage (12 Jun 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome the Minister of State's acknowledgment of our persistent-----

Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Report Stage (12 Jun 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will restore order. I acknowledge the Minister of State's recognition of the important contributions made by Opposition Deputies on a variety of issues, including the cochlear implant issue. We look forward to the provision of funding for its introduction in the 2014 programme, as that is hugely important. This is about consultation. I could cite many other instances in which we hope to...

Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Report Stage (12 Jun 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister of State has referred to seeing it from both sides, but the lessons from this side should be brought into the Government experience and they have not been. The lead Minister has totally and absolutely set aside all of what he learned as an Opposition voice and adopted the same approach as his predecessors, whom he condemned consistently from these benches. What are we asking?...

Housing (Amendment) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (12 Jun 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister of State has wide skills.

Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Report Stage (12 Jun 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I move amendment No. 1:In page 5, between lines 8 and 9, to insert the following:"(3) Before specifying priorities or performance targets under this section the Minister shall consult with the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children.".Amendment No. 1 is good to go; it was amendment No. a1 to which the Minister of State referred. I have every confidence she will adopt amendments...

Order of Business (12 Jun 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Dáil recently unanimously facilitated the passage through Second Stage of the Statute of Limitations (Amendment) Bill 2013. It is designed to facilitate access to the courts for all victims of symphysiotomy, a significant number of whom are currently unable to progress their cases because of the Statute of Limitations. This is a cohort of very elderly women. When will Committee...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Provision (12 Jun 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 13. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the number of vacant local authority homes here on average at any one time; the current average turn around time for vacant local authority homes including the fastest and slowest figure; and the strategies that are being considered for improving these figures. [27059/13]

Finance (Local Property Tax Repeal) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (11 Jun 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The hardship endured by masses of people in this State as a result of the economic collapse, which was undoubtedly caused by Fianna Fáil, is being compounded by the ongoing imposition of the failed policy of austerity by the Fine Gael-Labour Party Government. The sharp end of that austerity policy is now being experienced by people the length and breadth of the country. I refer to the...

Finance (Local Property Tax Repeal) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (11 Jun 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: For many people, such work is vital to help them stay in their own homes and out of long-term residential care, thereby saving the State enormous sums of public money. Not only do these cuts represent a cruel way to treat vulnerable citizens, but, in addition, they are economic madness. Thousands of small builders and tradespeople found badly needed work when they were called on to carry...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care Facilities and Inspections: Discussion (11 Jun 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Regarding sanctions and penalties, I am still considering the programme that has triggered today's meeting. Mr. Jeyes spoke about judicial actions in this regard. Without the need for recourse to judicial action, is consideration being given to a more instantaneous response to serious regulatory breaches or repeated such breaches rather than dependence on a protracted judicial process which...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care Facilities and Inspections: Discussion (11 Jun 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome the Minister, Mr. Gordon Jeyes and the other officials. What we witnessed on the breach of trust programme was hugely distressing for everyone who watched it. We can only image how distressing it must have been for the children directly affected and for their parents to see this all over again on their screens, assuming they were already apprised of the detail of it. I noted last...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Recruitment and Conditions of Employment for Non-Consultant Hospital Doctors: Discussion (11 Jun 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The critical date is 8 July. We cannot continue to meet on a regular basis but I would like the committee to receive an updated snapshot, given only four weeks remain, to give us a sense of what is happening. This is not for our entertainment. People engage with us on a continuous basis and we want to be in a position to assure them, as the representatives are endeavouring to assure us,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Recruitment and Conditions of Employment for Non-Consultant Hospital Doctors: Discussion (11 Jun 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No one here doubts the witnesses' competence or good intent. This, however, is a space and place where I do not want to have to address this issue again. I hope that at least we are on the one page in that respect. Mr. Condon talks about a snapshot in time. The numbers he instanced were of 60 out of 90 positions in Letterkenny, and he stated that as of today the number is eight. Is this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Recruitment and Conditions of Employment for Non-Consultant Hospital Doctors: Discussion (11 Jun 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The response is dated 6 June and this is 11 June.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Recruitment and Conditions of Employment for Non-Consultant Hospital Doctors: Discussion (11 Jun 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: My party would do so at any time. I presumed that the opening statement by Mr. O'Brien was going to be followed by others of his colleagues. I join with the Chairman in welcoming the delegation. We are readdressing the issue even though it is a short period since the quarterly meeting. It underscores the high level of concern by the level of the Oireachtas joint committee regarding the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: North-South Interconnector Issues (11 Jun 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 83. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has any update on the progress of the North-South interconnector; if any issues have arisen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26712/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Eligibility (11 Jun 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 310. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a child (details supplied) in County Cavan was not granted free transport; if the child will be granted free transport upon moving to a new school in September to facilitate their educational needs; the criteria for accessing free school transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27737/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme Eligibility (11 Jun 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 311. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24 was told they were ineligible for VTOS despite having been told previously they were; the criteria they would have to meet to be eligible for VTOS [27738/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permit Applications (11 Jun 2013)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 363. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when a work permit will be granted in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26955/13]