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Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----the HSE, the Department and the Government. The Minister should make no mistake about it; there is no possible credibility for the inquiry currently constituted. This is not to question the capacity, suitability or otherwise of those now named to participate.

Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is to recognise that without Praveen Halappanavar's co-operation and perhaps approval for access to all the critical file notes in respect of his wife's tragic experience, this particular inquiry will have no future.

Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As I asked her earlier, will the Minister use her good offices to make an impact on the Taoiseach in order that he will appreciate the importance of direct contact with Mr. Halappanavar? This now is essential, no matter what is to happen subsequently.

Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Moreover, there undoubtedly is a huge demand, which is not confined to the voices of the Opposition for a public-----

Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I do not have that hand which the Minister was able to employ several times a moment ago and I wish to finish my sentence.

Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Minister also take on board the demands of both Opposition and Government voices for a full independent inquiry into this terrible event? That is in the interest only of truth and justice.

Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We all want to know that.

Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister's reference to the Moriarty tribunal is hardly an appropriate analogy. People across Ireland and, no doubt by now, across the world have been moved by the calm, dignified yet powerful testimony of Praveen Halappanavar on the "Prime Time" programme last night. He told us directly of the terrible ordeal to which his wife Savita had been subjected. It was an ordeal - make no...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Emigration Levels (22 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will outline the impact on the Labour Market of the increased levels of emigration experienced since this Government came to power. [51887/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Black Economy (22 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Finance the loss of revenue to the Exchequer caused by the black economy operators in the motor vehicle tyre industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51990/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: National Educational Psychological Service (22 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 111 of 15 November 2012, when a person (details supplied) in County Cavan will be assessed by the National Educational Psychological Services in view of the fact that the review and intervention within the school have been completed, but no progress has been made; if the psychologist attached to the school will...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (22 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 112 of 15 November 2012, if a person (details supplied) in County Cavan will receive additional resource hours despite the fact that they have not been able to qualify because of an absence of a diagnosis by the Child Adolescent and Psychiatry Services because of issues surrounding the waiting list; if there is...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (22 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision will be made on the Student Universal Support Ireland application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cavan; the date on which first payment will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52032/12]

Supreme Court Ruling in the X Case: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (21 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister of State should face up to the fact that the Government amendment fails to give the required commitment and is accordingly deficient and we cannot accept it. The report of the expert group should be published. Let the legislators and the public see it and judge for themselves. I advise the Minister of State that there is no reason the report should not be published...

Supreme Court Ruling in the X Case: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (21 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is most regrettable that an issue of trust and credibility arose about the HSE inquiry almost as soon as it was established. I do not question the credibility or integrity of any of those named on the initial inquiry panel. However, the now reversed decision to include three consultants from Galway University Hospital left the process open to doubt from the outset. Over and above that...

Supreme Court Ruling in the X Case: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (21 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I begin by placing on the Dáil record my deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Savita Halappanavar whose tragic death has moved people across Ireland and across the world. I pay tribute also to the courage of Savita's husband, Praveen, and their family for speaking out about their ordeal in such forthright terms, though the attention this has brought can only have made their...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion with Minister for Health (20 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is very different from not being needed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion with Minister for Health (20 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister did not respond to some of my questions. I will remind him of them. With regard to the reports of a €900 million cut in the health budget for 2013 and the projected further loss of more than 3,200 staff across the health service, I was citing the response the Minister gave me when I stated that nursing floors do not apply. That was in the reply I received to question...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion with Minister for Health (20 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: At the outset, I wish to use this opportunity to again convey my sympathy to the family of the late Mrs. Halappanavar. Perhaps it is too soon to give an answer but with the indication at this meeting of the change in membership of the investigation team, has there been a response from the legal representative of the late Mrs. Halappanavar's husband, Praveen, as to the acceptability of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Forthcoming Health Council: Discussion with Minister for Health (20 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome the Minister and his team and the representatives of the HSE. I join with earlier speakers in hoping that the six-month period of the Presidency will be beneficial to Ireland on many levels. I note from the Minister's comments that he expects the priorities under the health heading will include clinical trials, medical devices, serious cross-border threats to health and tobacco....