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European Council Meetings. (27 Jan 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We are in agreement on that, historically and contemporarily. However, that does not take away from the fact that far from the situation being resolved, the potential very much exists once again for an emergence of a re-inflamed situation between Georgia and Russia. The major contributory factor, I believe, may well prove to be NATO's intentions of expansion further east. The new...

European Council Meetings. (27 Jan 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We both accept that. What I am trying to ascertain is whether the Taoiseach has addressed the fact that this matter——

European Council Meetings. (27 Jan 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Perhaps it is time the Taoiseach might do so.

Northern Ireland Issues. (27 Jan 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 7: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at commemoration ceremonies to mark the tenth anniversary of the Omagh bombing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43739/08]

Northern Ireland Issues. (27 Jan 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does the Taoiseach not agree that all the information now before us is compelling and, as the families of the victims and the survivors have called for time and again, that a fully independent all-Ireland public inquiry into the events that led up to the bombing and the subsequent investigation should be carried out? Does the Taoiseach accept that the body of evidence supporting such a call...

Order of Business (27 Jan 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No, it is not agreed. The proposal as presented here today, in the context of the economic crisis we currently face, fails to provide for the sharing of all the critical information necessary for Members of this House to fully play their part in addressing and seeking out solutions to the problems now presenting. The Taoiseach circulated a framework document to the social partners today to...

European Council Meetings. (27 Jan 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his participation in and the outcome of the special European Council meeting on Georgia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43738/08]

European Council Meetings. (27 Jan 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I agree with the Taoiseach that several of the points made have moved away from the central focus of the three questions tabled. That is a mistake. I hope the Taoiseach will be in a position to advise us of the continuing efforts being made by Ireland, the European Union and other influences to address the ongoing strained relationship between Georgia and Russia. The fact that this issue...

Anglo Irish Bank Corporation Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Jan 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: By any yardstick, Mr. FitzPatrick, and all who were complicit in or who knew of his activities, have serious questions to answer. It is time to call a spade a spade. The actions we know of — and more may come to light following full investigation — were, without question, criminal. I do not make that charge lightly. We see the credibility of not only a single financial institution but...

Commemoration of the Ninetieth Anniversary of the First Dáil (20 Jan 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Ar son Shinn Féin is ábhar bróid dom labhairt ar an láthair stairiúil seo chun an Chéad Dáil Éireann a chomóradh. Ar an láthair seo 90 bliain ó shin tháinig ionadaithe tofa mhuintir na hÉireann le chéile mar thionól náisiúnta agus d'fhógair siad neamhspleáchas Phoblacht na hÉireann. Sa Faisnéis Neamhspleáchais cuireadh an Phoblacht ar bun agus sa Teachtaireacht chun...

Business of Dáil (20 Jan 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is not only an issue of the amount of time or how robust is the debate on the proposition, but the fact that this proposal is ill-conceived. It is being rushed without the Government even knowing the full facts of the situation applying at Anglo Irish Bank. The Members of the House are being asked to agree to the potential nationalisation of what could well prove to be, and has plenty of...

Business of Dáil (20 Jan 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Member opposite will have his chance to mouth again later, whoever he may be among the caucus over there. I have my brief opportunity to speak. I am saying clearly that as people who believe sincerely that a State bank approach is indeed one that should be pursued by Government, why would it take on board Anglo Irish Bank which already has such a damaged reputation? How does the...

Business of Dáil (20 Jan 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Sinn Féin supported in principle the proposal to address the then emerging crisis in the financial institutions in September. We took the opportunity to engage with the Minister for Finance outlining our concerns and how we believed the banking guarantee proposals should be put into practice. The Government, when it returned with the details of the Minister's proposals, failed far short of...

Seanad: Commemoration of the Ninetieth Anniversary of the First Dáil (20 Jan 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Ar son Shinn Fhéin is ábhar bróid dom labhairt ar an láthair stairiúil seo chun an Chéad Dháil Éireann a chomóradh. Ar an láthair seo 90 bliain ó shin tháinig ionadaithe tofa mhuintir na hÉireann le chéile mar thionól náisiúnta agus d'fhógair siad neamhspleáchas Phoblacht na hÉireann. Sa Faisnéis Neamhspleáchais cuireadh an Phoblacht ar bun agus sa Teachtaireacht chun...

Written Answers — Translation Services: Translation Services (18 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 34: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on whether it is safe to rely on guarantees of a private company alone in relation to the standard and quality of interpreters it may provide to An Garda Síochána; and if he will introduce a register or accredited public service interpreters for use by the Garda, the courts and tribunals. [46621/08]

Written Answers — Garda Resignations: Garda Resignations (18 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will make a statement on the rate of resignation of female members from An Garda Síochána over the past five years. [46620/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (18 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the Health Service Executive has not responded to Parliamentary Question No. 188 of 10 July 2008 in view of the fact that in a reply to a follow-up question dated 24 September 2008 it was indicated that this information was being finalised and in a further follow up question dated 5...

Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Last Tuesday, the Minister for Health and Children indicated she had signed off on the service plan for the HSE for the coming year, which indicated there would be cuts in service provision in 2009 in excess of half a billion euro. Members have learned since that even that service plan costing did not reflect the true reality and that it now is just short of €1 billion.

Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: While the Minister may state it is not true, Members should make no mistake but that accident and emergency units, beds and staff will be cut and patients' lives also could be cut short as a consequence.

Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There is ample evidence of this throughout the country. While many other issues must be addressed, this issue transcends all political opinion. All Members, or others in their families, will depend on this service at some point in their lives. They have a responsibility to address this most important of issues, together with the others. Consequently, I would welcome an indication from the...