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Order of Business (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There is now a critical shortfall——

Order of Business (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Government allow for proper scrutiny——

Order of Business (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Government allow for the proper scrutiny of any amended service plan or budget reduction?

Order of Business (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With respect, this is valid.

Order of Business (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: One of our primary responsibilities as elected representatives is——

Order of Business (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——to provide for the essential services for the people.

Order of Business (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Health matters must be the first priority.

Departmental Agencies. (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I referred to the need for reform of the appointments process, in respect of which my question was quite particular, in line with the questions I and others have already asked this afternoon. What reform measures does the Taoiseach now intend to make? I do not ask this on the basis of making judgments in respect of anyone who has served in these capacities. Would the Taoiseach not accept...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to address a matter of national importance requiring urgent consideration, namely, the need for any planned savings, revised budget or amended service plan to be referred by the Health Service Executive directly to the Dáil so that the elected representatives of the people can decide on how the moneys voted by them for public health...

Order of Business (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No. Irrespective of what the Government is trying to agree, the proposal is simply unacceptable to Sinn Féin Deputies not only regarding its focus on financial emergency measures in the so-called public interest Bill, but in respect of all of what the Government is presenting today. Today's Order of Business neither reflects the important matters which should be addressed nor provides, as...

Order of Business (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is not agreed.

Order of Business (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I also disagree with the proposition that the Bill be guillotined at 10.30 p.m. I strongly oppose the Bill in its entirety and believe the curtailment of the opportunity for elected Members to properly participate is absolutely irresponsible. This debate should not be guillotined and a full opportunity should be afforded to Members. In the context of all that is happening today and in the...

Order of Business (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The question arises of whether these searches will be extended to other business interests or, indeed, private property in the ownership of those under investigation. These are critical matters because we have seen historically situations which were poorly handled and those who were culpable——

Order of Business (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——in regard to matters of major public importance were allowed to get off scot-free. That is not tolerable and it needs to be addressed today.

National Archives. (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach the number of files his Department has withheld from the national archives regarding the year 1978; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7050/09]

National Archives. (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Are decisions on files which it is proposed to withhold referred directly to the Taoiseach for decision, to secure an input from him or to inform him before a decision is taken? Where does the authority rest to withhold the release of files which would be due for release under the 30 year rule? Given the overlap between the Department of the Taoiseach and the Department of Foreign Affairs...

National Archives. (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With respect, the Taoiseach has not indicated whether he had any direct involvement. While I appreciate the point about delegation, will the Taoiseach be specific and indicate to the House that proposals to withhold specific files or sections of files have not been referred to him in his tenure as Taoiseach or in previous roles? Has he, at any time as Taoiseach or Minister, had specific...

National Archives. (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will return to them if the Ceann Comhairle will allow me.

National Archives. (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am trying my best to secure information. The concern relates to the under-resourcing of the National Archives heretofore. Deputy Gilmore asked the Taoiseach a question to which he did not respond. Files on the Dublin and Monaghan bombings are missing. Will the Taoiseach indicate that the proposed changes will not result in further under-resourcing and the potential for further loss of...

Departmental Agencies. (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 8: To ask the Taoiseach the appointments made by him to State boards; if he proposes to reform the manner in which such appointments are made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7051/09]