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Order of Business (11 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach deal with my point?

Order of Business (11 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In response to questions regarding the proposed children's rights referendum, the Taoiseach stated that the Minister and Attorney General were considering the matter. Will the Taoiseach please clarify what it is they are considering? Will he relieve the concern of people about whether they are considering the issue for referendum at all? Surely it is accepted this is a referendum - an...

Order of Business (11 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: At times I wonder why I bothered voting for the Ceann Comhairle, no harm to him. The Child Care (Amendment) Bill has passed all Stages in the Seanad. When will it come before this House so that we will have an opportunity to debate it? I would like a definite answer with regard to the projected date for the address of that legislation on the floor of this Chamber. In the absence of the...

Order of Business (11 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: When will that happen?

Tribunals of Inquiry (11 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: If the Moriarty tribunal continues into the coming year, it will be entering its 14th year in session. Given the long period for which it has sat and the exorbitant fees that have been paid to legal representatives, which has sadly been accommodated by the Government's failure to implement the signalled reduction in fees which were announced by the Taoiseach's predecessor in the Dáil, and...

Tribunals of Inquiry (11 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In his reply-----

Tribunals of Inquiry (11 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----the Taoiseach put the onus on the Houses of the Oireachtas to take any decision but the proposition in the first place came from his predecessor. The proposition was put to the Houses of the Oireachtas by the then Taoiseach and such a decision must be triggered by a proposition which, logically, should come from the same seat. It is not a situation of it being up to the Houses of the...

Tribunals of Inquiry (11 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As a questioner I am just as entitled as every other Member.

Tribunals of Inquiry (11 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will conclude with this. I think it is the responsibility of the Taoiseach in the first instance to take the initiative and I believe this would be a very welcome development. The Taoiseach has not explained again in the course of his answers today why it was that Government failed to implement the signalled reduced fees that should have been imposed on those who were legally involved in...

Tribunals of Inquiry (11 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Not today.

Written Answers — Ministerial Meetings: Ministerial Meetings (6 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 145: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will report on his meeting with representatives of Catholic religious orders on 15 April 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16306/10]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (6 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 32: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will review her decision to discontinue the teacher supply panel scheme. [18312/10]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (6 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 33: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will reverse the decision in budget 2010 to remove eligibility to the student maintenance grant for those availing of the back to education allowance. [18311/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (6 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Health and Children further to Question No. 135 of 24 February 2010, when a reply will issue from the Health Service Executive. [18622/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (6 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Health and Children further to Question No. 105 of 4 November 2009, when a reply will issue from the Health Service Executive. [18623/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (6 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Health and Children further to Question No. 145 of 12 November 2009, when a reply will issue from the Health Service Executive. [18624/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (6 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Health and Children further to Question No. 69 of 25 February 2010, when a reply will issue from the Health Service Executive. [18625/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (6 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Health and Children further to Questions Nos. 70 and 71 of 25 February 2010, when a reply will issue from the Health Service Executive. [18626/10]

Order of Business (6 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On the matter that has been raised by both of the other Opposition party leaders, I would indicate to the Tánaiste that there should be no fear in progressing the legislation and preparations for a referendum to enshrine children's rights in the Constitution.

Order of Business (6 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I encourage the Government to ensure the whole issue is addressed with some speed. If the Government adopts the wording as presented and unanimously agreed by the committee membership, I cannot see any difficulty in moving speedily to having this matter presented to the electorate this year. That is our expectation and I urge that it be done. Regarding a matter I raised yesterday, in the...