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Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Tánaiste personally seek a debate in this House on the unemployment crisis?

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: She can answer that.

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There are major changes under way in the administration of the medical card system. Under the McCarthy report recommendations, many more thousands of people will lose their medical cards. I hope this is one of the elements of the report which the Tánaiste would regard as making no sense at all and it will not be presented. Given the promised legislation list published by the Government...

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: When will we see that Bill and the opportunity to address the health and personal social services which are needed?

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: They may go to the Government but what about the publication of the Bill?

Written Answers — Schools Recognition: Schools Recognition (24 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a decision has been reached with regard to Educate Together patronage of post primary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32843/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 135: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for capital works by a school (details supplied) in County Donegal. [32839/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for capital works by a school (details supplied) in County Donegal. [32840/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 137: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for capital works by a school (details supplied) in County Donegal. [32841/09]

Written Answers — Physical Education Facilities: Physical Education Facilities (24 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the construction of a gymnasium at a school (details supplied) in County Donegal. [32842/09]

Oireachtas Reform. (23 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does the Minister of State agree that many people are cynical when they hear the words "Dáil reform" mentioned? It has been discussed for many years and to date there is very little evidence of progress. Does the Minister of State agree that the issue that distracts from much of the important and - I acknowledge - valuable work being done by the Dáil and all Members of the House is the...

Oireachtas Reform. (23 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I would welcome the Minister of State's immediate attention to those clear requirements.

Oireachtas Reform. (23 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Hear, hear.

Order of Business (23 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Several kites were flown at the recent Fianna Fáil think-in, love-in or whatever one would call it in Athlone. One of the biggest kites flown was the question in respect of the current Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney. Is the Taoiseach reviewing a position in Cabinet at present?

Order of Business (23 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: If so, when will this be brought before Members of the Dáil?

Order of Business (23 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Regarding the same Minister's portfolio and promised legislation from the Department of Health and Children, I note the recent statement that the HSE is considering the establishment of what has been described as four so-called mini-health boards. Does that change require legislation? Is the Tánaiste aware whether legislation is being drafted to facilitate such a change and, if so, when...

Order of Business (23 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I call Deputy Shortall.

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (22 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the recommendations of the Comptroller and Auditor General on the Dublin ambulance service, as set out in the 2008 Annual Report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32204/09]

Written Answers — Family Resource Centres: Family Resource Centres (22 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the level of funding which has been cut from the budget of the family resource centres here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32015/09]

Written Answers — Family Resource Centres: Family Resource Centres (22 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 269: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will commit to fully supporting the work of the family support agency in providing family mediation services and the family and community services resource centre programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32016/09]