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Order of Business (24 Mar 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What about the by-elections, particularly that in Donegal South-West?

Order of Business (24 Mar 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No decisions made. Is it at all within the Taoiseach's gift-----

International Agreements. (24 Mar 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is it not the honest truth that the Copenhagen Summit was an absolute disaster? Does the Taoiseach agree that the participants failed to meet their responsibility to produce a binding agreement that would have tackled climate change effectively? It is clear they did not do that. Will the Taoiseach agree that the vague and badly written political declaration is a setback that will hit...

International Agreements. (24 Mar 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach referred to the European Union as taking a lead position. In regard to the Government's role and responsibility in this matter, is it the case that we are confined in our approach in the context of our membership of the European Union, or has the Government, on behalf of the people of Ireland, engaged with countries in Africa, Asia and South America - the countries that have...

Order of Business (24 Mar 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is not agreed. Before agreeing to the Order of Business as proposed by the Taoiseach, I ask the Taoiseach to indicate when an opportunity will be provided for this House to discuss the terms of reference of the inquiry into the recent events at Tallaght hospital. It is vital that this House has the opportunity to debate and approve, if that be the case, the terms of reference of that...

Order of Business (24 Mar 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This is an important issue-----

Order of Business (24 Mar 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----and relevant to this House. The House is entitled to know the details of the terms of reference of the inquiry.

Order of Business (24 Mar 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I would like the Taoiseach to respond because this is a matter-----

Order of Business (24 Mar 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Clearly, the line Minister has little heed of the matter. She was on the other side of the globe when this issue burst into the media and the homes of concerned citizens up and down the State, but she might as well have been on another planet. Although she is now back-----

Order of Business (24 Mar 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----she has yet to be accountable to this House for her and her Department's role in this matter.

Order of Business (24 Mar 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There is an absolute relationship.

Order of Business (24 Mar 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With respect, if you cannot see it, a Cheann Comhairle, that is another point of concern to me.

Order of Business (24 Mar 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I ask the Taoiseach whether the terms of reference of the Tallaght inquiry will be brought before the House for debate and approval. I would appreciate a response from the Taoiseach.

Order of Business (24 Mar 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach present the terms of reference to the House?

Order of Business (24 Mar 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Nobody is questioning Dr. Hayes's integrity.

Order of Business (24 Mar 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This House should have a role and function with regard to the terms of reference.

Order of Business (24 Mar 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We are all for that, but the terms of reference should be brought to the attention of the House.

Order of Business (24 Mar 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We should have the chance to debate it and indicate approval if approval is deserved. There are major issues that may not be addressed in this inquiry.

International Agreements. (24 Mar 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on his participation in and on the outcome of the Copenhagen summit on climate change. [3469/10]

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (23 Mar 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Finance the efforts that the Office of Public Works has made to work in co-operation with Donegal County Council as well as regional and national tourism bodies on plans to enhance the tourism potential of Grianán of Aileach Hill Fort in County Donegal; and his plans in this regard. [12502/10]