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Order of Business (1 Apr 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Perhaps the Ceann Comhairle's letter will be there when he gets home this evening.

Order of Business (1 Apr 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Ceann Comhairle needs to understand——

Order of Business (1 Apr 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No. This is an important matter that needs to be publicly aired and to have public attention drawn to it.

Order of Business (1 Apr 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This is happening at the same time as Government is pressing ahead with proposals to bail out these banks. The Minister signalled the Bank of Ireland as the strongest and most likely to survive in all the circumstances maintaining, yet at a time when property is valued at least 50% less than heretofore it has increased——

Order of Business (1 Apr 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In some instances, there is a 50% increase in premia that I have noted during the past couple of days.

Order of Business (1 Apr 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Our offices were in contact with the bank this morning and it has confirmed that it has done this.

Order of Business (1 Apr 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is it any wonder the Minister could say Bank of Ireland's future is rosy and profitable? The only way the people can deal with this is to withdraw their custom.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (1 Apr 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will restore funding for an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14334/10]

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (1 Apr 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he will publish the report of the committee to review the house rules, including the complaints procedure, in respect of the direct provision system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14335/10]

Obesity Levels: Statements (1 Apr 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: According to the report Health in Ireland: Key Trends 2009, published on 1 December 2009 by the Department of Health and Children, "obesity in Ireland is now one of the major challenges which faces the health services into the future. In 2007, 59% of men and 41% of women self-reported as either being overweight or obese". This is a fairly stark statement and it needs to be taken very...

Banking System: Statements (1 Apr 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On a point of order——

Banking System: Statements (1 Apr 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On a point of order, this is supposed to be a question and answer session and that is not what is taking place. Deputies are waiting to put direct questions to which we want direct answers.

Banking System: Statements (1 Apr 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I would like the Minister to shed some light in his answers on a couple of important matters specifically pertaining to the role of the auditing and accountancy firms, their role in NAMA and their previous roles in regard to some of those banking institutions. Little light has been shed on their particular roles. It is important that the Minister would use the opportunity to provide clarity...

Banking System: Statements (1 Apr 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Minister for his reply. Could I interpret his previous remarks as indicating that they will be investigated and that the matters I have just highlighted will be the subject of full scrutiny in the course of the investigation under way?

Banking System: Statements (1 Apr 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome the Minister's assertion.

Written Answers — Ministerial Representations: Ministerial Representations (31 Mar 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will report on her meeting of 25 March 2010 with an organisation (details supplied), and the actions she will take on foot of this meeting. [14097/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (31 Mar 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the recommendations in the report into the death of a person (details supplied) in County Cavan; the recommendations that have been implemented in full; the recommendations that have been partially progressed; the recommendations that have not yet been acted upon; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Peace Commissioners: Peace Commissioners (31 Mar 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 137: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there is a list of the Peace Commissioners in the State held in his Department; if so, if he will provide that list; if such is not held in his Department the location at which it is held and the way it can be accessed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14075/10]

Written Answers — Garda Vetting Services: Garda Vetting Services (31 Mar 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the Garda vetting requirements that are in place for persons working in direct provision centres; the enforcement measures that are in place to ensure these requirements are complied with; his plans to strengthen these provisions in view of the fact that the employees are in contact with vulnerable people, including...

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (31 Mar 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on establishing separate women-only accommodation for single women seeking asylum, in view of the fact that they constitute 17% of asylum seekers and many are fleeing sexual violence. [14093/10]