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Order of Business (19 Nov 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I would like the Tánaiste to address that matter in her response. I know we have not yet come to No. 2, but as the matter is now under discussion in the Chamber, I want to state clearly that the Sinn Féin Members will not and cannot support this Order Paper which fails to recognise the reality that is being presented here today. A major industrial action is pending for next Tuesday, yet...

Order of Business (19 Nov 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----or will the elected representatives of the people stand solidly with those who, I repeat and underscore, are our co-workers in this institution? We in Sinn Féin will certainly not besmirch our record of solidarity with Irish workers making a justifiable demand for the Government to address its failures and its absolutely pathetic efforts to address the deepening crisis in the economy.

Order of Business (19 Nov 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We will stand with them and we will not cross the picket lines.

Hospital Accommodation. (18 Nov 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I join with Deputy Crawford in appealing to the Minister of State to reflect our concerns to the Minister, Deputy Mary Harney, whose absence I regret given the seriousness of the issue. We know of the report to the Louth county coroner on the deaths of four patients in the outbreak of C. difficile at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. The HSE reported that there have been approximately...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (18 Nov 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the recent contract signed between the Israeli surveillance company (details supplied) and the Irish Army in view of the fact that the company supplies the surveillance equipment for the apartheid separation wall; and if this contract violates the State's obligations under international law. [41979/09]

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (18 Nov 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 137: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her views on the impact on the numbers employed at Aer Lingus of the development of a new airline within the group; her further views on the fact that this will be a device to make workers here redundant or force them to re-apply for their jobs to the new entity at poorer pay and conditions; and if she will...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (18 Nov 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of vehicles that have been confiscated due to vehicle registration tax evasion in each of the years 2006, 2007 and 2008 in counties Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan, Monaghan and Louth. [42154/09]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (18 Nov 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Finance the average time applying from actual confiscation for vehicle registration tax evasion to case conclusion in Counties of Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan, Monaghan and Louth. [42155/09]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (18 Nov 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of revenue he has raised from fines imposed for vehicle registration tax evasion in the years 2006, 2007 and 2008 in the counties of Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan, Monaghan and Louth. [42156/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (18 Nov 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Health and Children, further to Parliamentary Question No. 186 of 13 October 2009, when a reply will issue from the Health Service Executive. [42317/09]

Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Nov 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: At the outset, I wish to thank Deputy Kathleen Lynch for sharing time. I welcome this long overdue Bill, which updates adoption legislation in this State. It restates or updates the provisions of the Adoption Acts 1952 to 1998 and replaces the Acts themselves with this proposed new Act. In 1996, the Government signed the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect...

Ministerial Appointments. (18 Nov 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We would need a dentist to extract the information. Nevertheless, I welcome this section of the new programme for Government in which the Taoiseach's party and the Green Party have given a commitment under the heading "Enhancing our Democracy and Public Services". Does the Taoiseach acknowledge that the essence of what is committed to in terms of legislation is something for which my...

Ministerial Appointments. (18 Nov 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: While acknowledging the Taoiseach's reply, I also asked for an indication of the timeframe he expects to apply to this matter. I know these questions arise frequently-----

Ministerial Appointments. (18 Nov 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Not necessarily within 2010.

Ministerial Appointments. (18 Nov 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Perhaps not before the Taoiseach next makes appointments to State boards. If the Taoiseach is in a position to answer, are there vacancies in State boards, what are they and when does he intend to fill them?

Freedom of Information. (18 Nov 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Information Commissioner's annual report for 2008 showed an increase of 18% in freedom of information requests to all public bodies in 2007. Over the period from 2004, there was an 84% increase in freedom of information requests to the Taoiseach's Department. How would the Taoiseach characterise the increase in freedom of information requests for that extended period and, quite...

Freedom of Information. (18 Nov 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I do not disagree with the Taoiseach's view as to the significant difference between rights to privacy and public accountability. We are seeking to have freedom of information applied in the realm of public accountability. We should recognise that it played a significant role, if not the primary one ultimately, in exposing abuses in FÁS. That is just one example of how it has been...

National Security Committee. (18 Nov 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does the security committee have any role or function in assessing the threat to the security, health and safety of the Irish people arising from the recent announcement by the British Government to establish a new string of nuclear power plants along the western coasts of England and Wales? Did the Taoiseach or his Department initiate any evaluation of the British Government's proposals in...

National Security Committee. (18 Nov 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In the context of the recent announcement by the British Government, will the Taoiseach indicate to the House a willingness on the part of the Irish Government to request an assessment of the British plan? Will he indicate at some time to the House or the leaders of the Opposition parties the results of the Irish Government's evaluation of the circumstances that would arise if the plan were...

Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Publication of the nurses and midwives Bill has been promised for this autumn session. We have waited for the publication of this legislation for many years. Can the Taoiseach indicate to the House if we will see this Bill before the Christmas recess? Regarding the prescription charges now proposed by the Minister for medical card holders, will that require amending legislation of either...