Results 12,901-12,920 of 21,514 for speaker:Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Written Answers — Children in Care: Children in Care (27 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Health and Children, further to Parliamentary Question No. 162 of 15 October 2009, when the outstanding information will issue from the Health Service Executive. [22599/10]

Written Answers — Children in Care: Children in Care (27 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Health and Children, further to Parliamentary Question No. 309 of 26 January 2010, when a reply will issue from the Health Service Executive. [22600/10]

Written Answers — Children in Care: Children in Care (27 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Health and Children, further to Parliamentary Question No. 247 of 16 February 2010, when a reply will issue. [22605/10]

Written Answers — Children in Care: Children in Care (27 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Health and Children, further to Parliamentary Question No. 103 of 22 April 2010, when a reply will issue from the Health Service Executive. [22607/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Health and Children, further to Parliamentary Question No. 221 of 3 February 2010, when a reply will issue from the Health Service Executive. [22601/10]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (27 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Health and Children, further to Parliamentary Question No. 139 of 4 February 2010, when a reply will issue from the Health Service Executive. [22602/10]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (27 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Health and Children, further to Parliamentary Question No. 140 of 4 February 2010, when a reply will issue from the Health Service Executive. [22603/10]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (27 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Health and Children, further to Parliamentary Question No. 144 of 4 February 2010, when a reply will issue from the Health Service Executive. [22604/10]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (27 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Health and Children, further to Parliamentary Question No. 114 of 3 March 2010, when a reply will issue from the Health Service Executive. [22606/10]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (27 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when RTÉ will be in a position to conclude its digital tests and issue the Saorview logo to manufacturers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22445/10]

Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (27 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I was waiting to hear the full extent of Deputy Shatter's arguments in relation to his proposal. Perhaps the Minister of State's reply will better inform my judgment on this, but maybe there is an unnecessary further tier of bureaucracy. If it is, indeed, unnecessary, it is something which will have to be reflected in the legislation by the withdrawal of the relevant sections. I am...

Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (27 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have listened to both sets of views expressed. I too have experience of adoption issues and the difficulties that can present. The picture painted by the Minister about some of the relationships, or the absence of a relationship of any merit, between proposed adoptive parents and their social workers is a valid one. Yes, it happens. However, I do not know that this translates to a need...

Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (27 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Would the Minister be good enough to reply to my point about the future role in these committees of people who have been through the adoptive experience?

Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (27 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I support amendment No. 2, in the name of Deputy Shatter. There is a clear need not to place prospective adoptive parents in a limbo situation, or worse, as a result of this Bill. In other words, we should not prevent them from proceeding with valid adoptions that are already partly in train. This is a long and drawn-out process for prospective adoptive parents. It is right that many...

Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (27 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is the Minister of State suggesting we should not contribute at all?

Order of Business. (27 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is in the context of promised legislation, if the Chair will be patient. The local partnership companies will outline how the community development projects will wind down. There is great concern through the length and breadth of the country as community development projects have made a huge and valued contribution-----

Order of Business. (27 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----in terms of both urban and rural society. Is there a basis in legislation or ministerial order for this planned wind-down of community development projects? If not, is the Government looking at legislation-----

Order of Business. (27 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Tánaiste clarify whether the Government is looking at legislation to facilitate its intent in this regard?

Order of Business. (27 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Tánaiste said the ordering of legislation is a matter for the Whips. Surely the Child Care (Amendment) Bill is something for the Minister and the Government to bring before the House. I am not aware that the Whips make the determination as to whether legislation will present here that has already made its passage through the Seanad, concluding on 6 May. It is a hugely important Bill...

Order of Business. (27 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Tánaiste answer?