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Dáil Sittings: Motion (17 Jun 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: He should keep his lectures.

Dáil Sittings: Motion (17 Jun 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I certainly got under the Minister of State's skin.

Order of Business (17 Jun 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On behalf of the Sinn Féin Deputies and, I expect, on behalf of the other Independent Deputies who supported the "No" view in this debate, I support the proposition to have a substantive address on the Lisbon treaty, either by statements or whatever mechanism, today or tomorrow. It is an important step, however, it must be contextualised to reflect respect and acceptance of the...

Order of Business (17 Jun 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is not agreed. What is proposed here is the taking of a motion on the development of a prison at the townland of Kilsallaghan in north County Dublin, at Thornton Hall. The full gamut of what is intended for that site includes not only a prison — although this is the focus of the motion — but also the transfer of the Central Mental Hospital to that same site. This is a very important...

Order of Business (17 Jun 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is that additional time being offered in order to take questions?

Order of Business (17 Jun 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I seek clarification. Is the Taoiseach proposing——

Order of Business (17 Jun 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is not agreed. Question, "That the proposal for dealing with No. 21 be agreed to", put and declared carried.

EU Summits: Supplementary Questions. (17 Jun 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: At the outset, I would like to commend not only those who had the conviction and courage to say "No" last Thursday, but also all those who participated.

EU Summits: Supplementary Questions. (17 Jun 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is important to note that there was a major turnout, which is something to be encouraged. I note the Taoiseach's responses to the earlier questions and his commentary over the past few days. Having noted his reference to respect the outcome of the referendum decision next Thursday, will the Taoiseach confirm that he will act in accordance with the democratically expressed wish of the...

EU Summits: Supplementary Questions. (17 Jun 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I addressed the Taoiseach in his current capacity.

EU Summits: Supplementary Questions. (17 Jun 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach note that Sinn Féin, to be helpful, is currently preparing proposals for consideration by himself and his colleagues on the next steps forward following the outcome of last Thursday's Lisbon treaty referendum? That action should be open to everyone in order to participate, help and guide as best each of us can. Going forward together is the correct way to address the...

EU Summits: Supplementary Questions. (17 Jun 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It was there in 2005.

EU Summits: Supplementary Questions. (17 Jun 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is not the case.

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (5 Jun 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 27: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she has discussed with the Health Service Executive the decision to discontinue the post of specialist liaison nurse in Cavan-Monaghan for the care of patients who have self-harmed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22271/08]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (5 Jun 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 42: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of persons with an intellectual disability and those with autism accommodated in psychiatric hospitals; the number of same accommodated in de-designated units which were formerly designated as psychiatric services; the numbers of same moved from psychiatric hospitals prior to 2002 to alternative accommodation which is now...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (5 Jun 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a reply will issue from the Health Service Executive to Parliamentary Question No. 56 of 29 April 2008. [22435/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (5 Jun 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a reply will issue from the Health Service Executive to Parliamentary Question No. 64 of 29 April 2008. [22436/08]

Written Answers — Company Closures: Company Closures (5 Jun 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 130: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she has received an update in relation to negotiations between the liquidators and a group (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22442/08]

Special Educational Needs. (5 Jun 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In a previous reply, the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, referred to the National Treatment Purchase Fund. Will the Minister of State, in the context of question I posed, indicate where stands the commitment in the programme for Government to ensure that any child under five waiting more than three months — not the two years to which Deputy Jan O'Sullivan refers — for...

Special Educational Needs. (5 Jun 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I tabled this question last week for a written response and I received almost exactly the same reply. I do not wish to begin on a feisty note but nowhere in the reply is reference made to speech and language therapy, even though this is the critical focus of my question. I ask the Minister of State to pass that on to those who assist in the preparation of these responses. The Minister of...