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Termination of Ministerial Appointment: Announcement by Taoiseach (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is time to go.

Termination of Ministerial Appointment: Announcement by Taoiseach (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It has always been there.

Termination of Ministerial Appointment: Announcement by Taoiseach (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Briefly, can I ask-----

Termination of Ministerial Appointment: Announcement by Taoiseach (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: They are finished for today.

Official Engagements (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his participation in the December 2010 European Council meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48356/10]

Official Engagements (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does the Taoiseach expect that we will have sight of the text of the proposed amendment to the EU treaties for the purpose of establishing a permanent mechanism to safeguard the financial stability of the euro area with a view to having a discussion in the Dáil? He is indicating a date in March for a return to the issue. Will we have a democratic opportunity before the conclusion of this...

Official Engagements (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No. It was about the working time directive.

Official Engagements (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: When will we have the opportunity to have the text on the referendum discussed?

Official Engagements (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To return to the first matter, I asked the Taoiseach about the proposed changes for the simplified revision procedure. Has the Taoiseach sought legal advice to confirm what he stated after the December Council meeting to the effect that a referendum would not be required? Will the Taoiseach clarify this? Has the Taoiseach sought advice from the Attorney General? Is there clarity or...

Official Engagements (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It would be remiss of me if I did not acknowledge that there were many international figures who played their part in encouraging this to come about, not least Mary Robinson and Nelson Mandela. We could name many others. A variety of voices, including that of my party president, have made a useful and positive contribution to encourage this development. Given our unique experience within...

Official Engagements (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: May the record show it.

Official Engagements (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Taoiseach.

Termination of Ministerial Appointment: Announcement by Taoiseach (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I see the Taoiseach is back on the pellets.

Termination of Ministerial Appointment: Announcement by Taoiseach (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: During the course of Leaders' Questions yesterday, the Taoiseach stated to me: There is no relevance whatever to me having a dinner with regard to what I do in the course of my duties. If the Deputy has any suggestion or evidence to the contrary, he should not abuse the privilege of this House. Let him go outside and say it and I will see him in court. I have gone outside the Dáil. I took...

Termination of Ministerial Appointment: Announcement by Taoiseach (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am about to conclude. I have a responsibility to pursue the facts and to help establish the full truth. The Taoiseach's fulsome answer to my questions would be appreciated and welcomed.

Programmes for Government (18 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on progress in the implementation of the Revised Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46963/10]

Programmes for Government (18 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Among the commitments in the programme for Government is a commitment that the Government will proceed with the proposal to hold a constitutional referendum on children's rights. I have had the opportunity to meet the Minister of State with responsibility for children, Deputy Barry Andrews, and I do not intend to go into the details of that. It is not what this question is about. Given...

Programmes for Government (18 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In respect of the first matter, given that the Taoiseach has indicated that the Government has not yet made a decision, does he believe that within what presumably is a period of weeks that remains, there is a sufficient timeframe to accommodate the publication of the referendum Bill, the presumable appointment of a referendum commission and all the other elements, including the finance, to...

Programmes for Government (18 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I suggest that this is but the tip of the iceberg. What action can be taken to advance the measures in the Taoiseach's own programme for Government? I am citing from it directly. It refers to reduced interest rates, longer maturity dates and the rolling-up of outstanding interest. Are steps being taken to give effect to those stated objectives to address the difficulties families are...

Programmes for Government (18 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach did not respond to my second point. Is there anything he can do?