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Tribunals of Inquiry. (20 May 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I asked several questions.

Tribunals of Inquiry. (20 May 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am entitled to an answer.

Tribunals of Inquiry. (20 May 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I did not write the piece in the Sunday Independent.

Tribunals of Inquiry. (20 May 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am asking the Taoiseach for a simple reply to a number of questions that are pertinent to the tribunals and which relate to the issues raised in this series of questions. I am entitled to a reply.

Written Answers — Charities Legislation: Charities Legislation (15 May 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 19: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he has investigated the practice of businesses or individuals, who posing as charities, engage in the collecting of clothes in view of the anti-social practices of some of these and their negative impact on legitimate charities such as Enable Ireland and Oxfam; if he is proposing steps for his Department to...

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (15 May 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 42: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties faced by grandparents who become the primary carer of their grandchildren as a result of their own child's drug addiction; and the steps he will take and the funding that will be made available to support these grandparents. [18862/08]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (15 May 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 585 of 12 February 2008, the country of origin of each person granted subsidiary protection either prior to or since that date; and if he will make a statement on the basis of the decision to grant the application in each case. [19185/08]

Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In the context of promised legislation in the area of health, particularly on health information, is the Tánaiste in a position to confirm the reports that this week, as a result of further pressure from the office of the Minister for Health and Children and the office of the CEO of the HSE, a deadline of the end of June has been set for the closure of the remaining acute medical services at...

Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——including heart rehabilitation services and heart tests such as ECHO and stress tests, on which many citizens, including this Deputy, have depended in the past 18 moths at Monaghan General Hospital?

Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: A journey in excess of 30 miles will be required to have these regular tests carried out. Will the Tánaiste comment on reports that officials of the HSE north east, who have been entrusted with the task of bringing to an end acute medical services——

Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——have been promised generous bonuses?

Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Has the Tánaiste nothing to say on the other matters I raised?

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (14 May 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if there are plans to oblige employers to make contributions to their employees' maternity leave payments, in order to increase the payments. [18570/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (14 May 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if her attention has been drawn to the developments in the area of child care since she proposed the upcoming lone parent's Bill, which will force single parents off welfare and into the workplace, leaving them in urgent need of affordable child care. [18571/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (14 May 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a reply will issue from the Health Service Executive to Parliamentary Question No. 68 of 3 April 2008. [18962/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (14 May 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a reply will issue from the Health Service Executive to Parliamentary Question No. 149 of 26 February 2008. [18963/08]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (14 May 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when replies will issue from the Health Service Executive to Parliamentary Question Nos. 106 to 109 of 13 December 2007. [18964/08]

Corporate Procurement Plans. (14 May 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Given the downturn in the economy, particularly its impact on manufacturing jobs, is there scope in Departments for procurement to take place with a particular focus on Irish manufactured goods and Irish provided services? Have European Union regulations closed off the potential to adopt or employ imaginative approaches to procurement by Departments and local authorities or is a protocol in...

Corporate Procurement Plans. (14 May 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is good to see we can elicit the odd smile. It has been suggested time and again in the health sector that meat products procured for use in hospital and other health settings are not of Irish or EU origin or meet the necessary stringent traceability requirements. This practice is reflected in other sectors, not least in catering. The Taoiseach must also be aware of such concerns and...

Corporate Procurement Plans. (14 May 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Taoiseach for his reply and for indicating a willingness to look at what can be done to secure best outcomes from an Irish perspective. Will he look at Irish labour law issues in regard to the procurement of materials and services and at health and safety issues? To be more specific, there are instances of substantial concern in regard to the procurement of produce by a number...