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Estimates for Public Services 2008: Referral to Select Committee (1 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Ceann Comhairle has gone beyond a lot.

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (30 Sep 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 301: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of public and private places that have been created to date in relation to the national development plan's social inclusion priority for the creation of an additional 50,000 child care places by 2010, of which approximately 22,000 will be in the private sector and 28,000 in the community and voluntary sector. [32350/08]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (30 Sep 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 302: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he has received a capital grant application from a crèche (details supplied) in County Monaghan; if so, her views on this application; when she expects to make a decision on the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32351/08]

Written Answers — Anti-Racism Measures: Anti-Racism Measures (30 Sep 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 404: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to complaints by Tourism Ireland that foreign tourists holding the appropriate entry permissions have faced racial harassment and discrimination from immigration staff at Dublin Airport; his views on these complaints; his plans to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Anti-Racism Measures: Anti-Racism Measures (30 Sep 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 413: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if his attention has been drawn to complaints by Tourism Ireland that foreign tourists holding the appropriate entry permissions have faced racial harassment and discrimination from immigration staff at Dublin Airport; his views on these complaints; if he has raised this matter with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law...

Business of Dáil: Motion (30 Sep 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: At some point this evening we are likely to be presented with what I believe will probably be one of the most significant Bills ever presented in this Dáil or any previous Dáil. The matters to be addressed by the legislation yet to present are of the gravest concern to all citizens. This morning, the Minister for Finance made the claim on "Morning Ireland" that briefings had taken place...

Business of Dáil: Motion (30 Sep 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With the clock continuing to tick the opportunity to address this Bill and its content with the care that is required is slipping away. I need clarification that it is not intended to guillotine this Bill tonight, that we will have a continuing opportunity tomorrow to address the detail of this Bill and that all the required time for full questioning, analysis of the Bill and amendments to...

Business of Dáil: Motion (30 Sep 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will conclude on this point, a Cheann Comhairle. It is abundantly clear to me that we must take the time to explain what is involved, its import, intent and the effect it will have. It is important that our citizens, particularly those who have suffered at the hands of banking institutions over the years, which have shown scant regard for many people and interests,——

Business of Dáil: Motion (30 Sep 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——understand what this Bill is all about. I want an assurance that we will get the time to address the Bill in the way that is required.

Business of Dáil: Motion (30 Sep 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: At 8.55 p.m., a little over ten minutes ago, the Bills Office in this institution had not received a copy of the draft Bill which has been circulated here during the past hour. Our office, in contact with the Bills Office with regard to receipt of amendments to the legislation, was told it had no idea how to proceed. The Bills Office did not have a copy of the Bill at 8.55 p.m. This is a...

Business of Dáil: Motion (30 Sep 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I record my thanks to the Taoiseach for accepting that all sections of this Bill should not be dealt with tonight. That is the wise course to take at this stage. What we learn from tonight's Second Stage debate will help to inform tomorrow's further deliberations. Therefore, I accept the Taoiseach's proposal.

Hospital Acquired Infections. (30 Sep 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What steps has the Minister taken to ensure the implementation of the recommendations of the Health Protection Surveillance Centre concerning the monitoring and control of MRSA and C. difficile? Among the recommendations is the provision of single-room isolation units for people who have been identified with C. difficile. There is a need to ensure that all health care workers should go...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (25 Sep 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 20: To ask the Minister for Finance if he or his Department has examined legislative measures in place in other States to end the tax exile status with a view to introducing such measures in this State. [31310/08]

Written Answers — Tax Avoidance Schemes: Tax Avoidance Schemes (25 Sep 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 39: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on introducing legislation, as exists in other EU States, obliging tax lawyers to register tax avoidance schemes being marketed in order that new loopholes can be speedily closed. [31311/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (25 Sep 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 296: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools that have been allocated funding under the 2006 devolved building scheme; the number of these schools that applied for funding for additional costs; and the number of these that were granted the additional funding. [31837/08]

Order of Business (25 Sep 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Yesterday, the Minister for Health and Children announced the establishment of an inquiry into services and recent tragic consequences at Ennis General Hospital. Have the terms of reference of that inquiry been drawn up? Will they be presented in the House and will it have the opportunity to scrutinise them?

Order of Business (25 Sep 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The terms of reference are critical. An inquiry is being established and there is not only concern within the greater Ennis area but throughout the country.

Order of Business (25 Sep 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There is a fear that this inquiry could be used by the Department of Health and Children and the HSE——

Order of Business (25 Sep 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——to facilitate a further loss of services at Ennis General Hospital——

Order of Business (25 Sep 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——which would not be what the bereaved families or the wider populous would want.