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Social Partnership Agreements. (21 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On the——

Social Partnership Agreements. (21 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach did not answer my question about Aer Lingus.

Social Partnership Agreements. (21 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach did not answer the specific questions I posed about Aer Lingus. The Ceann Comhairle says I have had a good run, but while I do not wish to cut across Deputy Gilmore, we are normally entitled to a second supplementary.

Tax Code. (21 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the steps she has taken to abolish the ceiling on PRSI. [34848/08]

Order of Business (21 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Given that we have the farcical situation of GPs being, under law, separate contractors, yet there is a uniform charging system arising from negotiations with a representative body, is it not the case that amendments will have to be brought forward to address the outworking of the Competition Act? This applies not only in respect of the GP situation which has been highlighted in recent days...

Order of Business (21 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Tánaiste indicate when that will be?

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (16 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the new catchment areas in and around Wicklow town are forcing some families to drop off their children in two separate locations in order to avail of the bus service, with some children being able to get their bus in Wicklow town while others must be dropped off in Ashford village;...

Order of Business (16 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In joining colleagues in opposition to the second proposed grouping of propositions on the Order of Business, having been asked over yesterday and last night by several people who have telephoned me, I wish to raise an issue that has not been addressed or highlighted here this morning or heretofore. I refer to a large number of those people who currently hold the over-70s entitlement to...

Order of Business (16 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On a point of order——

Order of Business (16 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Ceann Comhairle is out of order——

Order of Business (16 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With regard to the proposed arrangements for tomorrow, I find the last point made by Deputy Burton very disturbing. That there is any prospect of the Minister for Finance not being here for the entirety of the scheduled debate on the measures relating to the Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill, just recently past, is absolutely unacceptable. The idea that the Minister for Finance...

Order of Business (16 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Earlier Deputy Kenny made the point that EU nationals of other countries living here who are over 70 and in all age groups will continue to enjoy automatic access to a full medical card.

Order of Business (16 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What are we recommending here, that all Irish over 70s should move to other member states where they will equally then be entitled to a full medical card?

Order of Business (16 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The idea that this is a programme for emigration is particular and specific to those over 70 years of age.

Order of Business (16 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Maybe we will start by offering Jackie his one-way flight.

Order of Business (16 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is not the case.

Order of Business (16 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I oppose the Order of Business as presented by the Tánaiste because it does not provide an opportunity for the House to hear directly from the Minister for Health and Children and to question her on the detail of her proposal. There is a most callous proposition to take from our elderly citizens in their 70s, 80s and older the medical card that they have enjoyed in recent years. It is...

Order of Business (16 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is absolutely inconsistent and inequitable. I join other voices here in urging the Government to withdraw this measure immediately.

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (15 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the conditions at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 22; his views on whether it is acceptable that boys and girls in sixth class are forced to share a toilet; if he will ensure that funding is provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35157/08]

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (15 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is quite amazing how the Minister for Finance could keep a straight face when he described the budget as a "call to patriotic action". Where were the calls to the wealthy to be patriotic during the Celtic tiger years? Many of the so-called patriots, the tycoons and multi-millionaires who were pampered by the Government, are tax exiles who pose as great Irishmen and women when they are in...