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Order of Business (14 Oct 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Before agreeing to that proposition, I have a question to ask.

Order of Business (14 Oct 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is correct and I will be brief. Is it the Government's intention to accommodate a debate in the House this week or next week on the so-called new programme for Government negotiated between Fianna Fáil and the Green Party? Will the Dáil have the opportunity to properly address the content of the programme, which has been debated by only one of the political parties in a conference at...

Order of Business (14 Oct 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Guillotine or no guillotine and irrespective of whether a raft of Deputies is left to speak is not the issue with regard to NAMA. While on principle we oppose the imposition of guillotines, the issue for us in opposing this is simply that we oppose NAMA, end of story and full stop. We do not want to see it progress to a further Stage here. We are opposed to the ordering of the conclusion...

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (14 Oct 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 154: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the support to live independently scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35686/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (14 Oct 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the services available to young people using out of hours hostel accommodation during the day and the locations of each service; the times that they are required to leave their accommodation and permitted to return; the number of young people using these services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36047/09]

Election of Ceann Comhairle (13 Oct 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Ar mo shon féin agus ar son Teachtaí Shinn Féin, glacaim leis an rún an Teachta Séamus Ó Cuirc a thoghadh mar Cheann Comhairle. Ba mhaith liom comhghairdeas a ghabháil leis an Teachta agus é chun a post nua a ghlacadh i gceann tamaill. Is onóir mór é d'aon Teachta an Chathaoir a ghlacadh sa Teach seo. Is dualgas mór é freisin. Guím gach ráth ar a gcuid oibre. On my behalf,...

Election of Ceann Comhairle (13 Oct 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Ba mhaith liom mo chomhghairdeas a ghabháil leat, a Cheann Comhairle, ar mo shon féin agus ar son Teachtaí Shinn Féin. I wish to extend my and my party colleagues' congratulations to you on your election to the position of Ceann Comhairle. I have every confidence that your stated commitment to ensuring fairness and efficiency, which will be the catch words of your term as Ceann...

Medical Practitioners (Professional Indemnity)(Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (13 Oct 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome this Bill and urge the Government not to oppose its passing Second Stage. The practice has grown up, a very negative and unwelcome one, that the Government almost automatically votes down Opposition Bills on Second Stage. This Bill should go to Committee Stage during which any differences and difficulties can be addressed. The Government and its advisers do not by any means have a...

Written Answers — Equal Opportunities Employment: Equal Opportunities Employment (13 Oct 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 62: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps or programmes being put in place to ensure that people with disabilities have equal access to employment opportunities in the current economic conditions. [35385/09]

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (13 Oct 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 80: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the action she has taken, following the agreement (details supplied) by the European Council meeting of December 2005, to endorse the proposal for a European Globalisation Adjustment Fund to ensure that the thousands of Donegal workers who lost their jobs in the textile industry would benefit from the...

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (13 Oct 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 81: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the thousands of Donegal workers who lost their jobs in the textile industry are not now eligible for support under the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund; the specific interventions she proposes to undertake in that county to compensate for the loss of this support. [35828/09]

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (13 Oct 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 82: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she will provide a breakdown by agency of the financial support granted to businesses by the Industrial Development Authority, Enterprise Ireland and Udarás na Gaeltachta since October 2008. [35829/09]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (13 Oct 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will ensure that relevant organisations will be consulted before making changes to disability services. [35383/09]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (13 Oct 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she publishes documents on matters of concern to persons with disabilities in easy read format; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35387/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (13 Oct 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of people who left acute care and mental health facilities during each of the past 12 months; the number of hospital discharge plans that the Health Service Executive has drafted in each of the past 12 months for people leaving acute care and mental health facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35682/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (13 Oct 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she has met with the Attorney General to discuss the establishment of an inquiry into a doctor (details supplied); her plans to establish such an inquiry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35787/09]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (13 Oct 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 240: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he publishes documents on matters of concern to persons with disabilities in easy read format; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35386/09]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (13 Oct 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 245: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will introduce legislation to cap solicitors' fees. [35481/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (13 Oct 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 334: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will ensure that the disability allowance is not reduced. [35382/09]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (13 Oct 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 335: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she publishes documents on matters of concern to persons with disabilities in easy-read format; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35388/09]