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Constitutional Amendments. (4 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will conclude on the issue of the Lisbon treaty by noting the Taoiseach's remark that he has reached no decision in regard to how he intends to proceed, whether by constitutional referendum or otherwise. Leaving aside Government decisions, he has not yet told us his intentions. On a separate constitutional matter and not to let the opportunity pass, has the Taoiseach given consideration...

Constitutional Amendments. (4 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach sticks to the mantra.

Constitutional Amendments. (4 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We will play a co-operative role.

Constitutional Amendments. (4 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We will ignore that.

Constitutional Amendments. (4 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Let us hear the Taoiseach on the less humorous issue of homelessness.

Constitutional Amendments. (4 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach note my disappointment that he does not view a constitutional amendment on an entitlement to housing as a priority or something he is prepared to consider? Will he accept also that the enshrining of a particular right in the Constitution is not the assertion of a principle, that the Constitution creates an imperative, that there is a huge and critical difference here and...

Constitutional Amendments. (4 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach the constitutional referenda he will initiate during the current Dáil; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29529/08]

Constitutional Amendments. (4 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Last week in the Dáil the Taoiseach told us that it was his intention always to be honest and straight with the Irish electorate. I would not question the Taoiseach's honesty but how straight is he being with us in this House and with the electorate? Last week he had ample opportunity to indicate to us his intentions regarding a second referendum on the Lisbon treaty. Today he has again...

Constitutional Amendments. (4 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Irish people does not want to ratify the treaty.

Constitutional Amendments. (4 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We have adapted our position.

Constitutional Amendments. (4 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This is not about one's view of the world. Does the Taoiseach not accept it is about one's view of the democratically expressed will of the Irish people? With all due respect to the response he has given, which was a typical filibuster on his part, he never answered a single question I put to him.

Constitutional Amendments. (4 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: He did not either confirm——

Constitutional Amendments. (4 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am asking the question again. I ask him to confirm or deny the reports in last Sunday's newspapers about whether he intends to have a second referendum on the Lisbon treaty.

Constitutional Amendments. (4 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach accept it is not about Sinn Féin's previous disposition about the European Union, as he likes to put it in his reply as if that were in some way substantive? It was as empty a response as could be. Does he not have a responsibility to answer this Deputy fairly and the Irish people responsibly, and state clearly what his intentions are? He has failed time after time to...

Constitutional Amendments. (4 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is why I am asking the Taoiseach. Is he going to reply?

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (30 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a reply will issue from the Health Service Executive to Parliamentary Question No. 410 of 24 September 2008. [37762/08]

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (30 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a reply will issue from the Health Service Executive to Parliamentary Question No. 576 of 24 September 2008. [37763/08]

Mental Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (30 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am greatly discomfited by the proposition before the House. This Bill comes before the Dáil in what can only be described as extraordinary circumstances. Speaking with my colleagues following the Minister's briefing this afternoon, I cannot recall an instance over my 11 years in this House where legislation was passed in this way in advance of a court case and in anticipation of the...

Mental Health Bill 2008: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I presume dealing with unexpired renewal orders applies in the specific cases at the centre of the court case the result of which is to be announced tomorrow. I again ask because it is important in proceeding stage by stage. I have not opposed the passage of Second Stage and it is not my intention to be obstructive. However, I am anxious to know factually the situation and to know at least...

Mental Health Bill 2008: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am dealing with renewal orders. I appreciate the latitude from the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I will not ask for more.