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Decentralisation Programme. (13 May 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There are other examples.

Decentralisation Programme. (13 May 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: For clarification——

Decentralisation Programme. (13 May 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach address my questions?

Decentralisation Programme. (13 May 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have been very clear. I have supported the proposal from day one.

Decentralisation Programme. (13 May 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have not asked my supplementary question.

Decentralisation Programme. (13 May 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach was responding to me. With respect, I have no issue with Deputy Flanagan but the Taoiseach was responding to me and now I have an opportunity to——

Decentralisation Programme. (13 May 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The time is elapsing. Will the Leas-Cheann Comhairle clarify——

Decentralisation Programme. (13 May 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Go raibh maith agat. It is not an issue of difference as to the value or import of what was proposed. I recognise it was important and could contribute a valuable rejuvenation to several identified locations and that because of advancements in technology it should not render the work of these Departments and agencies lesser or make it more difficult. However, clearly there are difficulties...

Decentralisation Programme. (13 May 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: My final question is to seek clarification on the Taoiseach's reply. Does he indicate an acceptance that, given the extent of the resistance, the strength of the opposition of SIPTU and other voices to the State agencies' relocation and the Labour Court decision, he believes it is the right time to sit down and address this substantively between the various partners, including the...

Decentralisation Programme. (13 May 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach the number of persons in his Department re-located under the decentralisation programme to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15225/08]

Written Answers — General Practitioner Services: General Practitioner Services (8 May 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the action she will take to address the worsening shortage of general practitioners as highlighted by the Irish College of General Practitioners survey showing over 25% of GPs in this State have closed their practices to new patients due to pressure of work; if she will increase the number of training places for GPs; and if she will...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (8 May 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 388: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on the implications for Ireland's image as a destination for international students of proposals to require non-EEA students to send their children to private schools and to obtain work permits if they want to work while studying here; if he has been consulted on these proposals in her capacity as Minister; and if he will...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (8 May 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 394: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the additional funding he will provide to overcome the substantial shortfall in funding approved for a school extension in a school (details supplied) in County Monaghan, where a deficit of €100,000 is in evidence against the lowest tender received for the said works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17243/08]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (8 May 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 501: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has conducted an assessment of the impact on the international image of Ireland as a destination for international students, in view of his proposals to require non-EEA students to send their children to private schools and to obtain work permits if they want to work while studying here. [17182/08]

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wish the Tánaiste well on her first full day in office. A serious situation is developing between the Health Service Executive, HSE, and the psychiatric services. What steps will the Government take in this regard and will the Minister come before the House to address the issue? Care services are now being withdrawn and patients are being directly affected. Regarding specific...

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: May I suggest in good faith and in a spirit of co-operation that parliamentary questions that are——

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: If I could finish the damn question for one moment. It is bad enough the Leas-Cheann Comhairle's office dumping these parliamentary questions back at Members. I am asking a simple question. Can a facilitation be put in place so a parliamentary question can be channelled directly to the Road Safety Authority and we can have some practical co-operation in the House?

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is all about the ordering of business and all we have is disorder. It is a waste of time.

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: A response is due to this Deputy.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (8 May 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to address the following matter of national importance requiring urgent consideration, namely, the need for the Minister for Health and Children to intervene immediately in the escalating dispute between the HSE and psychiatric nurses, and to provide a fair scheme of compensation for nurses injured in the course of their work, to...