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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hepatitis C Incidence (16 Oct 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health if he will use his powers under the Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal Act 1997 to make available the measures provided for the majority who have tested positive to the small number of women who received blood products from contaminated batches of anti-d in the 1977 to 1979 and 1991 to 1994 periods but who are testing negative while experiencing severe health...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Review (16 Oct 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress being made to date with the review of public transport by the National Transport Authority; the review that is being made of routes in County Cavan; when will the review be completed and results made public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44512/12]

Order of Business (11 Oct 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wish to raise the issue of alcohol and alcohol abuse and commend the very focused addressing of these matters by the former Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Róisín Shortall. We are advised that publication of the public health (alcohol) Bill is expected next year and the sale of alcohol bill, under the Department of Justice and Equality, is promised for this...

Leaders' Questions (11 Oct 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I would ask the Tánaiste to note that there are reports this morning that there is growing disillusionment within his party at the Minister, Deputy Reilly's, continued stewardship of the Department of Health.

Leaders' Questions (11 Oct 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is real and the Tánaiste cannot deny it. He cannot hide or run away from it. It is real and it is there. He should recognise what is happening there. There is only a limited timeframe in which the Tánaiste would have the opportunity to act as the leader of the Labour Party in this coalition-----

Leaders' Questions (11 Oct 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----and before the Minister, Deputy Reilly, completes the construction of the motte and bailey around himself and ensures that he will be beyond the Tánaiste's reach.

Leaders' Questions (11 Oct 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I would urge the Tánaiste to take the appropriate action and to demand his removal forthwith.

Leaders' Questions (11 Oct 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It did not dispose of the Minister.

Leaders' Questions (11 Oct 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Labour Party was only a vehicle of convenience for the Tánaiste's political ambition. He has even less concern for the Labour Party and his record confirms it.

Leaders' Questions (11 Oct 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is the Tánaiste in any way concerned at the contempt of the Minister for Health, Deputy Reilly, for those who question him? They include, obviously, the former Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Róisín Shortall. They certainly include Opposition Deputies whose responsibility it is to hold the Minister to account and to raise the appropriate issues. Now,...

Leaders' Questions (11 Oct 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I, too, have welcomed the Standing Order change. When the Tánaiste speaks of "we" in respect of ensuring that there is a mechanism for Members to compel Ministers to reply, I agree and I welcome the ruling of the Ceann Comhairle in this regard. The Tánaiste says "we welcome" and "we support", but if he saw what the Minister, Deputy Reilly, offered me last evening on the back of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (11 Oct 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health if he acknowledges the financial circumstances of the South Infirmary, Cork, whereby drug companies and other major suppliers have refused to supply the hospital because they have not been paid, and that hospital activity will be reduced in coming weeks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43843/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (11 Oct 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health if it is the case that his Department or the Health Service Executive cut the budget for a hospital (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43844/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (11 Oct 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health if he acknowledges the financial circumstances of the South Infirmary, Cork, whereby drug companies and other major suppliers have refused to supply the hospital because they have not been paid, and that hospital activity will be reduced in coming weeks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43843/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (11 Oct 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health if it is the case that his Department or the Health Service Executive cut the budget for a hospital (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43844/12]

Other Questions: Freedom of Information Legislation (10 Oct 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to introduce the Freedom of Information Bill before Dáil Éireann goes into recess in December. [43494/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (10 Oct 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health the details, number and location of the list of intended locations for the provision of primary healthcare centres by direct State capital funding; the projected commencement date for works to begin at the said locations; when he expects that they will be commissioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43618/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Food Safety Standards Regulation (10 Oct 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the review of the role and responsibilities of Safefood; when a report will issue; if he anticipates that Safefood's long standing function in relation to food safety, diet and nutrition will be re-confirmed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43619/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Higher Education Institutions Issues (9 Oct 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the practice of some higher education institutions setting up limited companies to attract international students when these limited companies would be used to pay staff over and above the agreed pay scales. [43095/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Higher Education Institutions Issues (9 Oct 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on whether Irish higher education institutions are operating at maximum productivity. [43094/12]