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Financial Resolution No. 11: General (Resumed). (8 Apr 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wish to share time with Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh.

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (7 Apr 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason the Health Service Executive have moved the processing of medical cards from Roselawn Health Centre in Blanchardstown Dublin 15 to Rathdown Road-Grangegorman Road; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14550/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (7 Apr 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if the local authority swimming pool programme grant will be relaunched in 2009; the expected date for the relaunch; the funding allocated for the programme; if applications from towns such as Carrickmacross, County Monaghan will be considered favourably for the grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14549/09]

Financial Resolution No: 2: Income Tax (7 Apr 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We were advocating increasing tax long before the idea was triggered in the Taoiseach's poor head, God bless him.

Financial Resolution No: 2: Income Tax (7 Apr 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Why does the Taoiseach not read and listen to what people advocate?

Financial Resolution No: 2: Income Tax (7 Apr 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No, he does not, because he is going to do it his way anyway.

Financial Resolution No: 2: Income Tax (7 Apr 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We have already presented it.

Financial Resolution No: 2: Income Tax (7 Apr 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach is only confirming that he never looked at it.

Financial Resolution No: 2: Income Tax (7 Apr 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is regrettable that the budget does nothing to stimulate the economy. There is no support for small and medium size enterprises, many of which are going to the wall on a daily basis. I listened to Deputy Noonan make a point in relation to a reduction in excise duties and VAT but the real reduction we are witnessing is the continued haemorrhage of jobs among those directly employed in the...

Order of Business (7 Apr 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Government announced on 26 March an embargo on the filling of positions in the public health service and it is expected to make a decision not to renew contracts for 1,400 workers-----

Order of Business (7 Apr 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----in the Health Service Executive. Is the Government anticipating a further revised service plan by the Health Service Executive?

Order of Business (7 Apr 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In the context of the pending crisis in the health services-----

Order of Business (7 Apr 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----will the Government accommodate a full debate on all health services?

Order of Business (7 Apr 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach answer the question on accommodating a full debate on the health services in this Chamber?

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (2 Apr 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 20: To ask the Minister for Transport when the proposed Dublin Transport Authority will come into being. [13630/09]

Legislative Programme. (2 Apr 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Last week in reply to a parliamentary question about sub-prime mortgage lenders, the Minister referred to the Financial Regulator's consumer protection code, which he stated requires lenders to "act honestly, fairly and professionally in the best interests of their customers". I would like to give the Minister an example of how that requirement is being adhered to in the real world. I was...

Legislative Programme. (2 Apr 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the remainder of the Minister of State's reply be included in the Official Report?

Legislative Programme. (2 Apr 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I asked if it will be noted in full in the Official Report.

Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I listened to the Tánaiste's response to Deputy Gilmore on the issue of the Government's current position regarding the cystic fibrosis unit promised for St. Vincent's Hospital. In the course of the Order of Business yesterday, the Taoiseach responded to my colleague Deputy Ferris by stating: "We will see what we can do." Will the Tánaiste elaborate on what is being considered? When will...

Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is. I am coming to that. The key point is that the terms of reference do not require the expert group to address one of the most fundamental and significant failings within the health services, namely, the continuation of the two-tier system of health care delivery. Will the terms of reference be brought before the Houses of the Oireachtas? Does the Government intend to have the terms...