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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report Stage (26 May 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Someone seeking access, or having access sought on their behalf by family or friends, to an assessment is not looking for a holiday break. This is a serious need. The whole process of assessment needs to be done in the quickest time possible. If people are in inappropriate bed accommodation in one of our acute hospital facilities, surely it gives the State all the more reason to progress...

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report Stage (26 May 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I record my support for Deputy Reilly's arguments.

Order of Business (26 May 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No, it is not.

Order of Business (26 May 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Sinn Féin also supports the argument for the lifting of the guillotine in regard to the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill. It is hugely important legislation that will have serious consequences for many people today and perhaps for many of us in the future. It is imperative that we give it full opportunity for proper debate in the House. 5 o'clock There is also a second matter, namely, we...

Order of Business (26 May 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have no doubt that the debate can continue in two weeks' time, but it should start this week.

Order of Business (26 May 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In light of the report of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse, will the Government introduce two promised Bills, namely, the child care Bill, whose purpose is to amend the Child Care Act 1991 to allow the High Court to have exclusive statutory jurisdiction to hear special care cases, and the childcare (collection and exchange of information) Bill, whose purpose is to provide for the...

Programme for Government. (26 May 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: And Monaghan, of course.

Programme for Government. (26 May 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I understand the Taoiseach proposes to visit counties Cavan and Monaghan next Monday. Will he indicate whether he is willing to meet elected representatives and qualified professionals to hear their opinions?

Programme for Government. (26 May 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I appreciate that. I am making a brief point.

Programme for Government. (26 May 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I hope he will meet consultants, representatives of nursing staff, general practitioners, Members of the Oireachtas and campaigners on the ground.

Programme for Government. (26 May 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Given what is imminent in relation to Monaghan General Hospital, surely the least the Taoiseach can do is meet us and listen to us.

Programme for Government. (26 May 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Having addressed the issue of health, I would like to address another aspect of the programme for Government. In the programme, the Government promises to make sure that all children will be given an opportunity to enjoy childhood and to develop to their full potential. How can the Taoiseach reconcile that commitment with the cuts that have been imposed by his Government? In this context,...

Programme for Government. (26 May 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: How can the promises in the programme for Government be reconciled with the cuts in special needs education?

Programme for Government. (26 May 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: How can they be reconciled with the shortfall in funding for Our Lady's Children's Hospital in Crumlin, which has resulted in the closure of wards and theatres?

Programme for Government. (26 May 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: These are valid questions in the context of the programme for Government.

Programme for Government. (26 May 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am referring directly to the programme for Government.

Programme for Government. (26 May 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach is one of those who signed the programme for Government.

Programme for Government. (26 May 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have described some of the commitments outlined in the programme for Government. The Taoiseach has absolutely failed to live up to those commitments. That is a fact of life.

Programme for Government. (26 May 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Looking at the situation in relation to children-----

Programme for Government. (26 May 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have asked many questions.