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National Service Plan 2012 (11 Jan 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will conclude with these two points. In the review of the service plan as presented to the Minister in Christmas week, will he ensure that a process of restoration of now-closed hospital beds across the acute hospital network will be a part of the plan in 2012? Will the Minister take appropriate steps to remove the recruitment embargo to ensure that we will not face an ever deepening...

National Service Plan 2012 (11 Jan 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is auspicious.

National Service Plan 2012 (11 Jan 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We accept the difficulties and that there will be real challenges in terms of delivering the level of service people need, but in terms of the service plan and given the 2,000 hospital beds that are already closed in the public hospital system and the signalled closure of 62 beds in Tallaght Hospital last week, 31 of which are in a single ward, does the Minister intend to include in the...

Order of Business (16 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will be very brief.

Order of Business (16 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Government has already reversed changes in the budget book on entitlements for young disabled people. Will the Tánaiste indicate that the measures that have just been highlighted in relation to disabled drivers will also be reversed? Many disabled drivers have electric wheelchairs and require two litre vehicles to gain access because other vehicles will not sustain collapsible,...

Order of Business (16 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The proposed measure will not work. Many of the individuals in question will be severely financially disadvantaged. On this last sitting day before Christmas, I appeal to the Government, in the spirit of Christmas and reflecting on what it has already done in respect of the entitlement of young disabled people, to withdraw this lousy measure which is affecting a raft of people and the Irish...

Order of Business (16 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Ceann Comhairle has been very harsh.

Order of Business (16 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is very harsh.

Order of Business (16 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Perhaps the Ceann Comhairle could choose better examples.

Departmental Expenditure (15 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 5: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she has prepared an impact assessment of budgetary cutbacks on the establishment of the proposed Child and Family Support Agency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40761/11]

Departmental Expenditure (15 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I agree with the Minister that the inclusion of the new sub-head is a positive development. She spoke about her full participation in the review process. Did she have an opportunity to discuss the impact of cuts directly with the Ministers for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform? Was an analysis conducted into the curtailments that may result? In regard to the 2% cut in the areas of...

Departmental Expenditure (15 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Could the Minister give us an update on the establishment of the child and family support agency, including a timeframe? When does she expect to see the agency in situ? I know from cases presenting at my office - I am sure other Deputies have had the same experience - that the budgetary cutbacks will have negative effects, particularly on families, which will result as it sadly often does...

Child Protection (15 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Never was the line, "Prove him wrong", more strongly invited. That is my appeal. I want the report to be published but, as Deputy McConalogue said, let us not have a repetition of this. The Minister must do everything she can to ensure the publication of the audit in the spring. When does the Minister expect the Children First guidelines to be put on a statutory basis? What plans does she...

Child Protection (15 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I asked about the Ryan report.

Children in Care (15 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister has asked the question but has she got a response? Can we have certainty that her request will be acted upon? She is right in that preparation for leaving certificate examinations is a huge challenge in the life of a young person at a very difficult time in the life of any young adult. Those in care also have the added worry of reaching their 18th birthday in the course of...

Children in Care (15 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I respect the intent of the Minister. When she uses the phrase "asked it to review" I always become concerned because it offers escape clauses. I have no doubt she will be forceful in conveying her wishes which are just as strong as mine. I hope it is understood on the receiving end that this is what is expected, end of story. It cannot apply only at this time for this particular cohort...

Written Answers — Children in Care: Children in Care (15 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of children in care who have not seen their social worker for 12 months or more. [40359/11]

Written Answers — Children in Care: Children in Care (15 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 46: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of children in care; the number who have been in long-stay foster care for five years and for ten years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40360/11]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (15 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 56: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of proposals to ratify the optional protocol to the International Covenant on Social and Economic Rights. [40751/11]

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (15 Dec 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on incentivising participation in voluntary work abroad by allowing unemployed persons to take up such activities without losing their eligibility to participate in employment schemes on their return. [40752/11]