Results 16,301-16,320 of 21,514 for speaker:Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Perhaps the Chair would ask Deputy Dempsey to be quiet. With respect, I have the floor.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am asking the Tánaiste, if the Chair will give me the opportunity, for clarity in regard to whether she sought advice from the Attorney General in advance of the introduction of the measures in regard to medical cards for people aged 70 years.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In regard to thresholds, will the Tánaiste clarify that the introduction of index linking in regard to thresholds will apply not only in respect of people aged over 70 years but to the qualification thresholds for all in regard to medical cards, although we have yet to see evidence this will happen at all?

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: My final question is——

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have a further question and I expect the same respect as any other party or Deputy in this House.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Tánaiste cited on Tuesday in response to questions I put to her in regard to the Competition Act and the amendments as referred to here again this morning, the specific situation applying to the Irish Medical Organisation, IMO. I would like clarification that the intended amendments to the Competition Act will also facilitate the necessary engagement with the Irish Dental Association——

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——with the Irish Pharmaceutical Union and with all others who have been excluded from their rights to representation——

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——by the hosting agent, the HSE, over this long period.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am entitled to a response from the Tánaiste to the questions I have validly raised.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There are matters in order which I expect the Tánaiste to address.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With respect, a Cheann Comhairle, I cannot accept this.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I know the Ceann Comhairle would like to silence me completely but I am asking for the same courtesy as any other Deputy.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With respect, a Cheann Comhairle, Deputy Crawford and I are not in conflict.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Ceann Comhairle is supposed to be the protector of every Deputy.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Of course, I will accept that.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Ceann Comhairle would like to ask me to leave the House.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is what he wishes to do.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Ceann Comhairle wishes I was not here at all——

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——and Deputy Ferris and, perhaps, Deputy Ferris in particular.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Chair instruct the Tánaiste to answer the valid questions I have asked?