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Order of Business (10 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On the matter of the crisis in child care services, a crisis created by the policies of this Government, will the Taoiseach agree to a debate before the Christmas recess?

Health Bill 2008: Order for Second Stage (10 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There will be many examples of hypocrisy in the voting pattern in this House today and tomorrow. I urge the Taoiseach to withdraw this Bill. We in Sinn Féin absolutely oppose the reneging on the commitment already given to over 70s to an entitlement for all to a medical card. This is a retrograde step, one that moves away from what we would wish to see in place, namely, universal...

Northern Ireland Issues. (10 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach if the social partners have been consulted by his Department on the promised establishment of the all-Ireland consultative civic forum under the Good Friday Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43735/08]

Northern Ireland Issues. (10 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We all welcome the recent progress in the agreement reached between Sinn Féin and the DUP. One hopes this will bring about the devolution of policing and justice powers from London to Belfast, and that other outstanding matters will be addressed appropriately and soon. We all want to see the Executive and the All-Ireland Ministerial Council functioning in full. Would the Taoiseach accept...

Northern Ireland Issues. (10 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Would the Taoiseach accept that while the examples I gave were bold in terms of using a civic forum as a means of address, and realising that it would be the political entities that would ultimately make those changes, in the absence of any evidence of serious address of issues such as that of a common currency across the island of Ireland or tax harmonisation in the area of VAT, the making...

Constitutional Issues. (10 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach if the Sullivan report has been implemented in full; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43736/08]

Constitutional Issues. (10 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: When the Sullivan report was published into the handling of the A case in the Attorney General's office, I recall the Green Party making a case for a fully independent inquiry to scrutinise the workings and channels of communication between the Office of the Attorney General, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform. What was...

Written Answers — Nursing Education: Nursing Education (9 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will reverse the cut in undergraduate nurse training places; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44732/08]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (9 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress to date on the public health (miscellaneous provisions) Bill; when she expects the Bill will be introduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44790/08]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (9 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 262: To ask the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the effect that construction of the proposed metro north line will have on a school (details supplied) in Dublin 1, particularly in terms of noise and access; if he will support the school's efforts to have conditions placed on the Railway Procurement Agency's contractors to allow the school to function during...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (9 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 433: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the effect that construction of the proposed metro north line will have on a school (details supplied) in Dublin 1, particularly in terms of noise and access; if he will support the school's efforts to have conditions placed on the Railway Procurement Agency's contractors to allow the school to...

Recall of Irish Pork and Bacon Products: Statements (9 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We have had none here, a Cheann Comhairle.

Recall of Irish Pork and Bacon Products: Statements (9 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With regard to the compensation the Government is seeking and intending to secure, will the Minister confirm that it will apply to farmers, producers, processors and those involved in producing higher value-added products who are based in the pork and bacon sector? Will he indicate what steps, if any, he is considering to take or has taken to ensure cash flow and credit from the Irish banks...

Recall of Irish Pork and Bacon Products: Statements (9 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister did not answer my question on the evaluation process. I asked the question twice.

Recall of Irish Pork and Bacon Products: Statements (9 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister did not answer Deputy Ferris's question.

Recall of Irish Pork and Bacon Products: Statements (9 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: While it will be hard to try to reintroduce Irish produce to the shelves, its displacement by foreign produce will make it even more difficult. It is clear that some Irish companies will fold as a consequence of all of this. The critical objective is not just to see pork and bacon products back on the shelves, accompanied by consumer confidence and all the necessary assurances, but to...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (9 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to discuss the following matter of national importance requiring urgent consideration, namely, the immediate need for the reversal of the savage cuts in education which are punishing children, teachers and parents for the economic mismanagement of the Government and which are undermining our entire education system, a cornerstone for...

Order of Business (9 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Last Thursday I asked the Tánaiste about the publication of the animal health and welfare Bill and she replied it was not possible to indicate a date. In light of everything that has happened since over a single weekend, does the Taoiseach believe there is a prospect of fast-tracking this legislation in the interests not only of animal health and welfare but also public, consumer and end...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (4 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the commitment in the programme for Government to ensure that a child under five waiting more than three months for occupational or speech and language therapy will be allowed to access these services automatically through the National Treatment Purchase Fund. [44500/08]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (4 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will reverse the decision to postpone the acquisition of a three-acre site for a school (details supplied) in Dublin; and grant this school permanent recognition for the valuable work it does. [44409/08]