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Order of Business (18 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is not agreed.

Written Answers — Gaming Industry: Gaming Industry (17 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform when he will publish the report on gambling; the discussions he has had in relation to a super casino proposal for County Tipperary with Department officials or lobbyist for the proposed developer himself; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42869/10]

Written Answers — Proceeds of Crime: Proceeds of Crime (17 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the discussions he has had with the Department of Finance on the need to ring-fence the proceeds of crime which are seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau to be re-invested in community projects in the communities most affected by drugs crime in particular; his plans to introduce legislation to ensure same; and if he will make a...

Order of Business (17 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What we need is a credible recovery plan not an EU bailout so will the Taoiseach accept that he has no mandate for his current negotiating position, the four-year plan and the signalled cuts in the coming year? Will he publish the four-year plan, suspend the budget and go to the people so that we can have a Government mandated to address these problems?

Order of Business (17 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is absolutely pertinent.

Order of Business (17 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is the Taoiseach ready for it?

Order of Business (17 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Nobody voted for this course of action.

International Financial Services Centre (17 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Estimates of between 20,000 and 25,000 jobs were suggested as the potential for job creation in a green IFSC. Does the Government have any particular measure on the real potential of a green IFSC in terms of job creation? It was indicated earlier this year that a feasibility study would be carried out and depending on its outcome a launch was signalled for the months of March or April. Was...

International Financial Services Centre (17 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It has been suggested that legislative changes and other provisions are required in order to facilitate this development. However, the head of the Bank of Ireland corporate banking group who is also chair of the IFSC, Mr. Padraig Rushe, indicated that he could not disclose what was required or being considered for allegedly sensitive or commercial reasons. Is legislation or other provisions...

Church-State Dialogue (17 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach to report on his discussions with churches and faith communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32344/10]

Church-State Dialogue (17 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The last time the Taoiseach answered questions on these matters, he spoke of his separate meetings with the survivors of child sexual abuse within the institutions and also with the representatives of the religious congregations. That meeting was on 15 April and the Taoiseach gave a detailed response regarding the exchanges with both groups in terms of the additional monetary settlements...

Church-State Dialogue (17 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach support the establishment of such an inquiry and indicate in the House his intention to raise this matter, as indeed he has, with both church authorities?

Church-State Dialogue (17 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On the first matter, the Taoiseach indicated that he has not raised the issue of the girls and women who were confined within the so-called Magdalene laundries under the control of a number of religious bodies. Will he undertake to the House to raise this matter, as it is of grave concern? The survivors of the experience have been calling for a full public inquiry. As I have indicated, the...

Church-State Dialogue (17 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach stated that further meetings with the religious congregations are expected in light of the additional moneys and properties to be made available to meet the compensation required for the victims. How soon does he expect those meetings to be held? Is there an urgency behind the proposal? There should be, given the ageing profile of many of those who are survivors of...

Church-State Dialogue (17 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No, I am asking the Taoiseach. His Department is directly involved in these engagements, as he is himself. This is the context of my questions. Does the Taoiseach plan to meet the hierarchy of the Church of Ireland regarding the victims of Bethany Home? Has he noted the recent discovery of a significant number of previously unknown graves of young children who went through Bethany Home?...

Church-State Dialogue (17 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach raise the issue of Bethany Home, please?

Order of Business (17 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Sinn Féin Deputies are totally opposed to the taking of No. 5a and to the proposal in that regard which seeks to provide a further extension of what has been the disastrous blanket bank guarantee introduced by this Government. The guarantee was first introduced in 2008 under false pretences. It was presented in terms of dealing with the issues arising in regard to the deposits of ordinary...

Order of Business (17 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----by speculators, domestic and international for whom-----

Order of Business (17 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----we have no responsibility. This proposal is unacceptable. Sinn Féin rejects it and will take the opportunity to say so if the matter is to be forced onto today's agenda.

Consultancy Contracts (16 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach Taoiseach if the group established to oversee the awarding of public relations contracts by Ministers is still operating; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32342/10]