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Order of Business (23 Feb 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is absolutely valid.

Order of Business (23 Feb 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This matter in relation to reports has been addressed-----

Order of Business (23 Feb 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With respect, a Cheann Comhairle, the precedence is long established in terms of such reports. It is absolutely valid. I again ask the Taoiseach if this matter will be coming before the House.

Order of Business (23 Feb 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will it be published in the very near future? Perhaps the Taoiseach will clarify that matter.

Order of Business (23 Feb 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With respect, those utterances are not mine. They are utterances of a former colleague of the Taoiseach's in terms of the current coalition arrangement.

Order of Business (23 Feb 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is important we have full clarification-----

Order of Business (23 Feb 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----and that the Minister, not alone the Taoiseach, should reply and explain why this report remains sitting on his desk.

Regulatory Reform. (23 Feb 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does the Taoiseach agree that the entire regulatory reform agenda needs to be re-assessed? Is he aware the Government website on this matter states: [R]egulatory reform is helping Ireland to manage the consequences of fast growth and to build new capacities to sustain growth into the future. For example, regulatory reform is seen as a way to open up important infrastructure and policy...

Departmental Records. (23 Feb 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach the number of files from his Department released under the National Archives Act; the number withheld regarding the year 1979; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3458/10]

Departmental Records. (23 Feb 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: If the release of new material under the 30-year rule was curtailed this year because there was inadequate space to accommodate that fresh material, what is the extent of the withholding? Does it apply to specific Departments? Does it apply as a percentage of material from all Departments or across the various archive field sources? How much material was withheld this year? Has the...

Departmental Records. (23 Feb 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach did not indicate to me the extent to which material was withheld, consequent on the absence of sufficient space to accommodate the release of material this year. At least this has been reported and I do not note any contradiction in that regard in the Taoiseach's earlier replies. Can he indicate the extent of the withholding, where it applies and whether steps are being taken...

Written Answers — Údarás na Gaeltachta: Údarás na Gaeltachta (18 Feb 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 17: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when the Údarás na Gaeltachta elections will be held. [8250/10]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (18 Feb 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will ensure that resources needed for additional beds and staffing at Beamont Hospital, Dublin, for the kidney transplant unit will be provided in order to maximise the number of transplants which can be performed; if all kidneys that become available here are used here. [8620/10]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (18 Feb 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the level of co-operation there is between the health systems in the North and South of Ireland with regard to kidney transplants; if there is scope for further co-operation; the discussions she has had with her counterpart in the Northern Executive on this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8621/10]

Written Answers — Visa Requirements: Visa Requirements (18 Feb 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the recent comments by the chief executive of the Coach Tourism and Transport Council that the State is losing significant jobs and revenue in the tourism industry due to visa requirements for countries such as China and India; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8624/10]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (18 Feb 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if will ensure that the Irish born child residence permit holders rendered temporarily undocumented due to the breakdown in communication between the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service and the Garda National Immigration Bureau are not penalised for this mistake by having this period of time deducted from their...

Written Answers — Tourism Employment: Tourism Employment (18 Feb 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the recent comments by the chief executive of the Coach Tourism and Transport Council that the State is losing significant jobs and revenue in the tourism industry due to visa requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8623/10]

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (18 Feb 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the discussions he has had or plans to have with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform on the loss of jobs and revenue in the tourism industry due to visa requirements for countries such as China and India; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8624/10]

Order of Business (18 Feb 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There are questions marks over what we heard yesterday in this House. Today, I am advised that the Garda has stated that it did not provide the Minister, Deputy O'Dea, with information, as he claimed-----

Order of Business (18 Feb 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----in a statement on the floor of the House yesterday.