Results 12,781-12,800 of 21,514 for speaker:Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin
- Programmes for Government (16 Jun 2010)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The logic of this is that the co-location proposition does not stand, on the basis of the current practice. I am sure I am not unique among Deputies here and I am sure it affects the Taoiseach in his constituency. A significant volume of people present on a continuum who are concerned for family members who cannot get access to procedures. These people have presented on dates given to them...
- Programmes for Government (16 Jun 2010)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I can only make the points as best I can. I am trying to represent people's concerns that I know to be real and valid. I ask the Taoiseach to note that there are real problems within our acute hospital network in our health system. I appeal to him to take greater note of that fact in the interest of the right of people to access to care. My last question is on the independent electoral...
- Programmes for Government (16 Jun 2010)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The freed-up beds could be used by everybody.
- Freedom of Information (16 Jun 2010)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 6: To ask the Taoiseach Taoiseach the number of requests under the Freedom of Information Act received by his Department in May 2010; the number acceded to; the number refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24331/10]
- Freedom of Information (16 Jun 2010)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Notifications of freedom of information requests with regard to Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas indicate if the request has been received but there is no identification of where the request comes from. I do not know if it is the same across the board. Freedom of information is a two-way street and what is the Taoiseach's view in that regard? If freedom of information is to be given...
- Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (16 Jun 2010)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil to address the following matter of national importance, namely, the need for the Minister for Health and Children to explain her silence and inaction on the miscarriage misdiagnosis issue given that she has now admitted that she was aware of the case at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, County Louth, since August 2009 yet has failed to show that...
- Order of Business. (16 Jun 2010)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Before agreeing to the proposal, I wish to ask the Taoiseach if he will accommodate Members by allowing them to make statements and ask questions in respect of the issue relating to the misdiagnosis of miscarriages. As indicated earlier and also yesterday, this is a matter that demands serious address on the floor of the House. In reply to a parliamentary question I tabled yesterday, the...
- Order of Business. (16 Jun 2010)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I appeal to the Taoiseach to provide the necessary time in order that this matter might be addressed in the Dáil. Many women, and not just the small number who were fortunate enough to be able to proceed with the births of their children, are in anguish as a result of this issue.
- Order of Business. (16 Jun 2010)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There are, perhaps, countless numbers of women who are in great distress as a result of their not knowing whether they had viable pregnancies.
- Order of Business. (16 Jun 2010)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The House is due to sit later than 8.30 p.m. However, in light of the importance and seriousness of the matter, will the Taoiseach consider extending the sitting even further in order to provide Members with an opportunity to discuss this matter? I do not mind at what time of the day or night we address this matter, but address it we must. I appeal to the Taoiseach to indicate whether he...
- Order of Business. (16 Jun 2010)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am asking a fair question. The Taoiseach has made a proposition and I am asking what is his reply to my counter proposal.
- Order of Business. (16 Jun 2010)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Would the Taoiseach not-----
- Order of Business. (16 Jun 2010)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Ceann Comhairle we should not have-----
- Order of Business. (16 Jun 2010)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I appeal to the Taoiseach in respect of this matter, which should not be an issue of aggravation across the Chamber. I have no doubt that he is just as concerned about it as other Members. As already stated, this matter relates not only to those women who had fortunate outcomes because intuition or whatever encouraged them to seek further scans.
- Order of Business. (16 Jun 2010)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We are concerned with regard to the many more women who followed the direction given to them in hospitals that they should proceed to have D&Cs and who may have terminated viable pregnancies as a result. This is a terrible situation and it requires to be addressed in the House. I do not want the House to divide on this matter.
- Order of Business. (16 Jun 2010)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach indicate his intent in respect of the matter?
- Order of Business. (16 Jun 2010)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I propose that we sit until midnight in order to discuss the matter.
- Order of Business. (16 Jun 2010)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I raised the matter last week and I am raising it again now. I propose that the Dáil should sit until midnight in order to discuss this matter.
- Order of Business. (16 Jun 2010)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Surely it is in order to propose that the House sit until midnight.
- Order of Business. (16 Jun 2010)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Am I not entitled to propose an amendment to the Order of Business?