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National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (16 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Somebody will have to do it.

Suspension of Member (16 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: First, let me make it patently clear that we in Sinn Féin hold very strong views in opposition to the NAMA proposals which have been presented and are to be debated today.

Suspension of Member (16 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Furthermore, it is also important to note that what is proposed will actually present a facilitation for the passage of the NAMA legislation, despite whatever stoic efforts the Opposition makes. It is very important that the Opposition exercises itself to its full potential to demonstrate the real vexation and anger of the wider public in relation to these proposals. Sitting here,...

Suspension of Member (16 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Deputy Morgan has taken a particular position, demanding that the Taoiseach respond to his continual claims that there were no warnings in relation to the property bubble.

Suspension of Member (16 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There were warnings aplenty and the Taoiseach can break this logjam if he addresses that fact and withdraws-----

Order of Business (16 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I join earlier speakers in opposing the Order of Business as presented, which covers not only the business of the House today but tomorrow's business. There are real concerns that the NAMA proposition - in regard to which we may be merely going through the motions in terms of the taking of the various Stages of the legislation on which there is already a done deal in regard to the Government...

Order of Business (16 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We again object to No. 2 on the Order Paper. As Deputy Gilmore said, it is not only a case of the same political faces who have presided over and deepened the economic crisis the Irish people currently face; it is the advisers and those with whom they consult who have been, over this period of time, an integral part of the writing of the script for where we are today. Neither these advisers...

Order of Business (16 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This is a time for the people to have their say. I call on the Government to resign forthwith.

Order of Business (16 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On the Order of Business, I note from the publication today of the Government's legislative programme that the section on the Department of Health and Children-----

Order of Business (16 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I note again from the section on the Department of Health and Children in the legislative programme signalled for the coming term that the status of the eligibility for health and social services Bill is described as "not possible to indicate". This is yet another failure on the part of the Department to present very important legislation on the rights of citizens to access health and...

Order of Business (10 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am happy to make one small amendment to the earlier remarks of Deputy Kenny; former President Mandela "is" an international icon and that is something we have every right to celebrate also. I welcome the fact that the motion before the House has been signed off by the representative spokespersons of all parties in the Chamber. It is a unanimous proposition deserving of unanimous...

Order of Business (10 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Sinn Féin Deputies do not agree to the taking of the Bill at all and, as for the guillotine, it clearly is a further impediment to proper scrutiny and debate in the Chamber. The Bill has huge implications for the rights of all citizens and I emphasise the word "all". It is critical we realise this for the sake of justice and the rule of law in the State. Fundamental changes in the...

Order of Business (10 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wish to oppose the guillotine. We have received-----

Order of Business (10 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----written concerns from a number of organisations, including NGOs working in the area of cancer and ASH, and all these concerns have been received only in past 24 hours. It is very important that adequate time is given to consider all the elements of the Bill and the guillotine will, quite simply, curtail that opportunity. I ask that it be lifted and we continue our work throughout the...

Order of Business (10 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is important to point out that in the past couple of weeks there have been at least three justice related Bills before the House, each of which required significant scrutiny and preparation by Deputies, including in the main, Opposition Deputies, in terms of engaging with the Minister and his support on these matters. Now we have another Bill, namely, the Enforcement of Court Orders Bill,...

Order of Business (10 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We are being asked to approve a nine week recess-----

Order of Business (10 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----while the country is in the depths of an economic crisis, thousands of people are being added to the unemployment list-----

Order of Business (10 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----homes are being repossessed, businesses are going out of business on a continual basis, health and education cuts, including hospital closures, are badly hurting families and communities.

Order of Business (10 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: All of these matters are very serious issues and all the time we have no real leadership, no vision and no strategy for job retention and job creation. This Government has the country scundered, and that is the bottom line on it. We cannot agree to the proposal that they head off for a nine week break to shower their heads. The business needs to continue and we agree with other voices...

Public Health (Tobacco)(Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (10 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Deputy O'Sullivan for sharing her time with me. The ban on the display and advertising of tobacco products in shops came into effect on 1 July. It is a very welcome and progressive measure which, as Sinn Féin spokesperson on health and children, I fully support. It complements the workplace smoking ban which has been so successful in helping to create a healthier environment and...