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Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This is relevant, a Cheann Comhairle. Please——

Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The consequence of this is that a significant number of the some 200,000 diabetics in this country will run the risk of blindness.

Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Tánaiste accept, as has already been accepted with regard to the HPV vaccine, that this is a matter of sufficient import to allow for statements in the House by the Minister for Health and Children and by each of the spokespersons on health and children?

Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am asking whether the Tánaiste, who has the Minister at her side, will indicate a willingness to allow for statements——

Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——on this very serious matter in the House, either today or in the coming week.

Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I ask the Whip to take note——

Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——that this is of such importance that it merits address in this House.

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (12 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of car schemes operating under the rural transport programme across the State. [40032/08]

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (12 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Transport the assistance that is being given to rural community transport schemes. [40031/08]

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wish to share time with Deputy Finian McGrath.

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This social welfare Bill is the cutting edge of the knife wielded by the Fianna Fáil-Green Party Government in budget 2009. It is an attack on the most vulnerable in society. Those who can least afford it are being made to pay for the failed economic policies of successive Fianna Fáil-led Governments for over a decade. Make no mistake about it, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle, the hardship now...

Order of Business (12 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I also object to the proposed guillotining of the Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008. It is especially objectionable that a guillotine would be applied to the Bill in a year in which there has been a sizeable increase in the number of people dependent on social welfare benefits. The figures up to August indicate some 30,000 workers from the construction industry have been...

Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach should remove the Minister, Deputy Harney.

Office of the Chief State Solicitor. (12 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I do not intend to add to what has already been said. On the response the Taoiseach has given to both Deputy Kenny and Deputy Gilmore, and to the latter more particularly on his second line of questioning, would the Taoiseach accept that what has been recorded publicly and referred to seems in direct contradiction to what he states is the most up-to-date position? Surely at the very least...

Office of the Chief State Solicitor. (12 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Why will the Taoiseach not check the position?

Office of the Chief State Solicitor. (12 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This has all the appearance of descending into farce. The question now has descended into which information is the most up to date. It is a sad situation that on the day an innocent victim of gangland murder is buried, the real question is whether the DPP's office is in a position to effectively prosecute in all cases presenting and whether the proposed curtailment in terms of budget...

Official Engagements. (12 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 9: To ask the Taoiseach the official visits overseas he has planned for the remainder of 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34897/08]

Official Engagements. (12 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 13: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his visit to China. [37593/08]

Official Engagements. (12 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach's predecessor, following his visit to China, stated that he was "impressed" by what he noted was the Chinese Government's commitment to address human rights. Would the Taoiseach employ the same language following his recent visit? Does he have any evidence from his recent visit to express the view that he is impressed by the Chinese Government's commitment to address human...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (11 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if her Department has plans to introduce paid paternity leave. [39489/08]