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Order of Business. (19 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I would like to know because huge concern has been caused for pensioners the length and breadth of the State, as was exemplified in comments by the Taoiseach's own party colleagues in the Seanad yesterday.

Order of Business. (19 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Of course it is in order.

Order of Business. (19 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Earlier today, the Minister indicated he had no idea where the question had arisen concerning a cut in the minimum wage. We have no doubt in our minds as to from where the idea emanated regarding a cut in the old age pension.

Order of Business. (19 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It was a kite-flying exercise on the part of the Minister in tandem with the Taoiseach and the rest of the Cabinet. What exactly is it all about? Pensioners are seriously concerned. Has any consideration been given to such a measure?

Order of Business. (19 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Ceann Comhairle always seems to talk me down.

Order of Business. (19 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I want to know if any consideration has been given, or is it being given, to facilitate such an outrageous proposition or, indeed, a supplementary budget?

Order of Business. (19 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is a valid question by any standards-----

Order of Business. (19 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----irrespective of what the Ceann Comhairle may feel.

Order of Business. (19 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is there a normal timeframe involved?

Order of Business. (19 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It could go on forever.

Order of Business. (19 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach had a budget last April.

Order of Business. (19 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No. It was the Taoiseach's own Minister who raised it yesterday.

Order of Business. (19 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: He did raise it.

Social Partnership (19 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach Taoiseach if he has scheduled further meetings with public service unions, other trade unions and employers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18793/10]

Oireachtas Reform (18 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 33: To ask the Taoiseach Taoiseach the way he proposes to progress Dáil Éireann reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11529/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will intervene to prevent further cuts to the home help service as proposed in the Health Service Executive's current draft plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19991/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will instruct the Health Service Executive to withdraw its recent circular 008/10, of 26 April 2010, to dentists which cuts dental services for medical card patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19990/10]

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (18 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the sections of legislation which the Director of Corporate Enforcement has raised as requiring modification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20534/10]

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (18 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation when he will introduce a Bill to amend company law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20535/10]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (18 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the number of investigations that have taken place under the provisions of the Market Abuse (Directive 2003/6/EC) Regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20538/10]