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Public Health (Tobacco)(Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As I said in my Second Stage remarks, the Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2002 very clearly and prescriptively lays out the penalties that apply regarding removal from the register and the consequent prohibition on the sale of tobacco products for three months for a summary offence and 12 months for a person convicted of an offence on indictment. The amendments before us, with respect to my...

Public Health (Tobacco)(Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The explanatory memorandum to the Bill states: "The object of the Bill is to further amend the Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2002 and the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Act 2004." The main provisions of the Bill are summarised as follows: Sections 3 and 5 — These sections provide for judicial discretion on the period of time a person who is convicted of an offence under the Public...

Public Health (Tobacco)(Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There is an alternative to review in the event that the Minister of State does not accept any of the amendments, particularly amendment No. 1. I ask her for the third time, with a view to suggesting an alternative, whether she will withdraw sections 3 and 5 and allow the existing legislation to stand. There are clearly specified periods of delisting pertaining to offences committed by those...

Public Health (Tobacco)(Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have already stated why I oppose the section.

Public Health (Tobacco)(Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have just one small question for Deputy Reilly. Who would bear the onus or responsibility of establishing the genuineness of the "antique" sign? Some reproductions are very good. Is there an implication for people who manufacture replicas? The Deputy is interested in creating the ambiance of old world pubs but I wonder how many antiques are available. The amendment raises several...

Public Health (Tobacco)(Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The good citizens of San Sebastian who refer to their city as Donostia might very well accept Irish legislation, such is the good rapport between our respective peoples.

Public Health (Tobacco)(Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Sections 3 and 5 are related and both represent the central thrust of this legislation which is to dilute the existing penalties and accordingly I oppose the section.

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: From the Seanad (9 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I accept that this amendment is essentially technical and allows for the coming into effect of sections 60 to 64, inclusive, but I must raise my concerns about the implementation of section 62. This section was introduced as a Government amendment on Committee Stage and we objected at the time on the grounds that it was a substantial measure that in this Deputy's view and that of others...

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: From the Seanad (9 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister of State has provided an assurance to Members on current staff numbers and the critical remaining concern is in respect of the future. Am I to understand that the legislation to which the Minister of State referred, which is scheduled for 2011, will place in legislation the standards of training to be reached and sustained by people involved in this line of work in the future?...

Health Services. (9 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On this morning's Order of Business, the Ceann Comhairle characterised the axing of services at Monaghan General Hospital as a constituency matter. With respect, I must correct the Ceann Comhairle and say that it is a national matter with consequences for hospitals throughout the country. Monaghan is the blueprint for this Government's policy of slashing services in local hospitals. What...

Health Services. (9 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: If the Deputies had abstained, the Government would have been defeated in the vote.

Health Services. (9 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As a result, the issue of Monaghan General Hospital would have been catapulted to major national attention. Deputy Conlon mentioned scurrilous attacks. I wish to refer to just one such attack which I heard this evening on the "Drivetime" programme on RTE radio, when Deputy O'Hanlon actually had the gall to blame those courageous people who have campaigned in defence of the hospital for the...

Health Services. (9 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will conclude on this point. The Minister of State and her colleagues on the Government benches must deliver a single clear message to the Minister for Health and Children and to the Taoiseach. They should make no mistake about it and should not become relaxed on this issue because this fight is not over.

Health Services. (9 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Government needs to re-examine this.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (9 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 12: To ask the Minister for Transport the action he will take on the further cuts proposed to Bus Éireann. [28342/09]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (9 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Transport the level of funding which will be made available in order to alleviate the damage caused by flooding in County Donegal in June 2009. [28343/09]

Written Answers — Rural Transport: Rural Transport (9 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 601: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will reverse his decision not to renew the night time rural transport scheme. [28338/09]

Written Answers — Rural Transport: Rural Transport (9 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 602: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the alternatives which will be made available to elderly and more vulnerable people who will be affected by the decision not to renew the night time rural transport scheme. [28340/09]

Written Answers — Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme: Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (9 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 1247: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to a situation at a college (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29828/09]

Order of Business (9 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Sinn Féin will also oppose the guillotine on the Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009.