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Order of Business (19 Oct 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: They are still flying in from somewhere. I am asking-----

Order of Business (19 Oct 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is not out of order.

Order of Business (19 Oct 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This is a debate for County Louth as well.

Order of Business (19 Oct 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Respect the question. It is reasonable. The Taoiseach did not respect the inquiry in the first instance.

Order of Business (19 Oct 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach kicked it to touch.

Order of Business (19 Oct 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach has it well sewn up.

Order of Business (19 Oct 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is not agreed, pending clarification on a matter by the Taoiseach. This morning the Minister for Health and Children indicated that there would be something of the order of €600 million to €1 billion in cuts in the health service. Given the Croke Park agreement this therefore-----

Order of Business (19 Oct 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----to properly express its position. I am seeking time to be provided on the Order of Business. It has long been established that it is appropriate to do so. I am asking the Government whether it will provide an opportunity for the Minister to come to the House-----

Order of Business (19 Oct 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----to address this matter because it is of such severity that if what the Minister indicated this morning were implemented it would have devastating consequences for a health system already seriously depleted. I am asking the Taoiseach, given the gravity of the situation, to ensure that the Minister would come before the House-----

Order of Business (19 Oct 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----and that we would have an opportunity not only to make statements-----

Order of Business (19 Oct 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----but to question her on all of the serious matters under her brief that are not being addressed on the floor of the House.

Order of Business (19 Oct 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is a legitimate question on the Order of Business.

Order of Business (19 Oct 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am asking the Taoiseach to indicate positively because I believe it is absolutely imperative that this opportunity is provided.

Order of Business (19 Oct 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With respect, a Cheann Comhairle, it is not a matter for the Whips. That is just kicking it to touch.

Order of Business (19 Oct 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am asking the Taoiseach-----

Order of Business (19 Oct 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am asking the Taoiseach to arrange time for a debate with the Minister for Health and Children. She has signalled up to €1 billion in cuts in the health services in the coming year.

Order of Business (19 Oct 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is what is out of order.

Order of Business (19 Oct 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With respect, I again ask the Taoiseach-----

Order of Business (19 Oct 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----to provide time to discuss the serious situation outlined by the Minister for Health and Children that she will make cuts of up to €1 billion from the health budget.

Order of Business (19 Oct 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What is the Taoiseach's response?