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Order of Business (3 Mar 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Maidir leis an méid a bhí le rá ag an tAire, an Teachta Gormley — regarding what the Minister, Deputy Gormley, said about the Lisbon treaty in terms of the obligation on member states to improve their military capability, can we anticipate that a motion on membership of the European Defence Agency will result from his declared intention to have Ireland withdraw from membership of it? On...

Order of Business (3 Mar 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This is important legislation, technical or not. We are going to have very limited opportunity to debate it because there is no provision for an official slot for our party grouping in the configuration, as presented, regarding Second Stage. That is not ample, and must be acknowledged and respected. I am asking that the time allocated for Second Stage be extended in order for all groupings...

Order of Business (3 Mar 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——including Independent Deputies, as they so choose. Again, I ask the Taoiseach to lift the guillotine as regards Second Stage, and I concur with Deputy Stagg's view that there will be little demand for time as regards amendments. Therefore more time should be allocated on Second Stage and I am asking the Chief Whip and the Taoiseach to concur with that view.

Departmental Procurement Policies. (3 Mar 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Are there guidelines within the Taoiseach's Department or any other Department that encourage the acquisition of goods or services from Irish sources, which would have a beneficial effect on employment in Ireland? Are there major restrictions on what Departments can do in giving such guidance as a result of EU competition law? Is there within the Union any re-evaluation, reconsideration or...

Departmental Procurement Policies. (3 Mar 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome the Taoiseach's response, which demonstrated an understanding of the Deputy's question and intent. I appreciate the difficulties involved. Does the Taoiseach agree that careful preparation and management of the tender examination process are required to remain in compliance with current EU directives? In terms of local government, will the Taoiseach indicate to his ministerial...

Decentralisation Programme. (3 Mar 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach the number of staff from his Department who have been relocated under the decentralisation programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7055/09]

Decentralisation Programme. (3 Mar 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Has the Taoiseach's Department or any other Department carried out a cost-benefit analysis of any of the decentralisation moves that have already taken place? Has there been any evaluation of the net benefit, of the monetary impact and how it impinges on the performance and the smooth running of the said relocated Departments or sections of Departments? Will the Taoiseach give the House an...

Decentralisation Programme. (3 Mar 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach talks about problems, and I am somewhat lost by his reply. I asked whether an exercise had been carried out as regards a cost benefit analysis on any——

Decentralisation Programme. (3 Mar 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach has asked me to clarify the question. I am doing that at his request.

Decentralisation Programme. (3 Mar 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As regards questions up to this point in time, Ceann Comhairle——

Decentralisation Programme. (3 Mar 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No, the Ceann Comhairle has not, with respect, as the record will show——

Decentralisation Programme. (3 Mar 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——because I have listened carefully and asked questions in line with the previous speakers. I ask for the same courtesy from the Chair as that shown to Deputy Kenny and Deputy Gilmore. That is no more than my due.

Decentralisation Programme. (3 Mar 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have asked the Taoiseach specific questions and I am equally entitled to a reply.

Decentralisation Programme. (3 Mar 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I know that is second nature to the Taoiseach.

Decentralisation Programme. (3 Mar 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No one is disputing that at all.

Decentralisation Programme. (3 Mar 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It would look, from the Taoiseach's very poor and thinly veiled responses that the prospect for any of the five sites is doubtful. Specifically, as regards the Waterford case it is a matter of more than just one door flying off over the weekend. We have seen the door flying off other interests there in terms of both Waterford and Dungarvan. Is there not within the Taoiseach's gift the...

Decentralisation Programme. (3 Mar 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Why does the Taoiseach not tell the people outside this House who are wondering about their future in the service——

Decentralisation Programme. (3 Mar 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach should outline to the House now the approach being taken.

Written Answers — Schools Recognition: Schools Recognition (26 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 12: To ask the Aire Oideachais agus Eolaíochta an mbeidh na coinníollacha aitheantais reatha i bhfeidhm i mbliana do choistí bunaithe atá ag súil le scoil nua a oscailt mí Mheán Fómhair 2009 agus an mó scoileanna nua a mbronnfar aitheantas sealadach orthu faoi na coinníollacha sin i mbliana. [7855/09]

Written Answers — Scéimeanna Tógála Scoile: Scéimeanna Tógála Scoile (26 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 55: To ask the Aire Oideachais agus Eolaíochta an bhfuil a fhios aige go bhfuil 60% de na Gaelscoileanna atá bunaithe le 25 bliana fós ag fanacht le foirgneamh buan cé go bhfuil aitheantas buan ón Roinn Oideachais ag an gcuid is mó acu; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [7856/09]