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Programme for Government (9 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I do not accept the argument that the reduction of the deficit to 3% by 2014 is a realistic prospect. Not only do I reject the timeframe; I reject the methodology. What has any of that to do with the fact that we have almost 300 consultants that we know of, and heaven knows how many more, who are not adhering to the terms of their contracts within the public health system? That cannot be...

Programme for Government (9 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Given the Government's commitment in the programme for Government to equity of access, I am asking the Taoiseach what further steps the Government will take to have this matter addressed. Another element in the programme for Government referred to by Deputy Gilmore was the independent electoral commission. Among the tasks outlined in the programme for Government is to make recommendations on...

Programme for Government (9 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With respect, I am finishing the question. Is it not within the Government's gift, in line with the commitment in the programme for Government, to bring that about in advance of next year's presidential election?

Programme for Government (9 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The time is nearly up.

Programme for Government (9 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will respond very briefly because the Taoiseach's remarks warrant a response. In the first instance, with regard to the London event-----

Programme for Government (9 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Ceann Comhairle please allow me to respond to what the Taoiseach said? I am indicating to him, in regard to the wish of a growing number of people in the diaspora to participate in the presidential election, that this wish is not a reflection on the Government, Opposition or anyone else. I have already indicated it was not party-political, yet the Taoiseach responded as if the...

Programme for Government (9 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It seems that, as with the Lisbon treaty, the Taoiseach has not read our pre-budget submission, although it is not only the first submission to be issued but also the only one. It outlines the alternative that exists to what the Taoiseach is proposing to do.

Programme for Government (9 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Not only have we laid it out-----

Programme for Government (9 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I beg the Taoiseach's pardon.

Programme for Government (9 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is the Taoiseach's choice. We have indicated very-----

Programme for Government (9 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: If the Taoiseach does not take the time to read and study the alternatives-----

Programme for Government (9 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----to the whole mess he has led us into.

Issue of Writ: Donegal South-West By-election (4 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As soon as the High Court issued its judgment yesterday, Sinn Féin Deputies tabled a motion for the Ceann Comhairle to direct the Clerk of the Dail to issue his writ for the Donegal South-West by-election. That motion is before the House. A Government doing its democratic duty and abiding by the High Court direction would have indicated straight away that it would not oppose the motion and...

Issue of Writ: Donegal South-West By-election (4 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The judge stated that while he did not propose to make a declaration that the Government is obliged to set down and support the motion for the issue of the writ or, at least, not impede or oppose such a motion, he stated: "I would hope, however, that any clarification provided by this judgment would have that effect." The judge went further. He said that the court might in another case...

Issue of Writ: Donegal South-West By-election (4 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The judge said the court could intervene in such a case. The Government should note that. The Green Party has so little confidence in its Fianna Fáil partners in Government that it lost no time in rushing to the media yesterday to state that the Donegal South-West by-election should be held as soon as possible. The Greens may now present themselves as the watchdogs who got Fianna Fáil to...

Issue of Writ: Donegal South-West By-election (4 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Maybe some of them might like to consider it, but the overwhelming number of people, myself included, want them to - were Deputy Morgan present, he would say it bluntly - get the hell out of office.

Issue of Writ: Donegal South-West By-election (4 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This will be the affirmed message of the people when they get the opportunity to vote before the end of the month in Donegal South-West. When the general election finally comes, the clear decision of the people will be to tell the Government to get to hell out before it does any more damage.

Issue of Writ: Donegal North-East By-election (4 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: A Cheann Comhairle, is it within the remit of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to advise the House before he disappears into the ether and we do not see him for some time, as to what date the Government now intends to proceed with the by-election for Donegal South-West? Would he so make that announcement here and now?

Issue of Writ: Donegal South-West By-election (4 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Should the question not be put by those who tabled the motion first and for which there is no amendment, as the motion tabled subsequently by Government mirrors exactly that tabled by the Sinn Féin Deputies here in advance of the required time for same yesterday morning?

Order of Business. (4 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Regardless of what response the Taoiseach gives to the questions posed, the fact remains that what the Government is now doing is utilising the judicial process to thwart the democratic process, as reflected upon but not specifically stated in the judgment delivered by the President of the High Court yesterday in regard to what the Government is doing. I ask that those entrusted with...