Results 17,481-17,500 of 21,514 for speaker:Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Economic Regulation. (21 Nov 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: My question is in the same vein. In the programme for Government, it is stated that the Government will implement procedures to ensure feedback from business in respect of the burden of regulation and publish annual reports on these issues. Have the procedures been introduced and can the Taoiseach tell us what they are? What mechanism is being used to consult with business? Does the...

Psychological Service: Motion (20 Nov 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Deputy Jan O'Sullivan for sharing her time. I welcome this motion and the opportunity to address the need for psychological services in our schools to be available to all who need them. This is the critical point. The Department of Education and Science must ensure that every child, regardless of where he or she goes to school, has quick access to an educational psychologist on the...

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (20 Nov 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 93: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on the implications of the shortfall in projected tax receipts in terms of Government spending plans and in respect of promises contained within the programme for Government. [29619/07]

Written Answers — Taxation Commission: Taxation Commission (20 Nov 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 124: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he has brought proposals to the Government in relation to the Commission on Taxation; and when it is expected that this commission will be established. [29620/07]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (20 Nov 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if cars are provided to employees or executives of the Health Service Executive; if so, the number of cars provided; and the cost in relation to same. [29610/07]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (20 Nov 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 299: To ask the Minister for Transport the plans in place for the Milford town bypass in County Donegal; the land that has been purchased; when same took place; the plans in place for alleviating the traffic congestion; and the timeframe for the resurfacing of the main street. [29612/07]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (20 Nov 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 319: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 256 of 13 November 2007, if the requirements regarding a labour market test, eligible categories and minimum €30,000 salary are also waived in these cases. [29632/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (20 Nov 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 430: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when her Department will give the go-ahead for construction to commence on the new eight classroom generic repeat design school at Clonmany, County Donegal. [29495/07]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (20 Nov 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 509: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 443 of 13 November 2007, if he will confirm that the figures given refer to applications that were refused on the specific grounds that the marriage was deemed to be fraudulent; if not, the percentage of the figures given that were refused on that basis; and the numbers of...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (20 Nov 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 510: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the fact that non-visa required nationals who enter the State as the spouse of an Irish citizen are usually given only a 90 day stamp, rather than the year long D visa which is often given to visa required nationals who enter the State on the same basis, and that this may result in them...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (20 Nov 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 516: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of the family reunion application filed by a person (details supplied) in County Cavan. [29822/07]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (20 Nov 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 519: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 477 of 13 November 2007, if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the person's absence from the State was due to the death of her father and her short-term return to Nigeria to attend his funeral and to deal with family matters arising; his views on whether it would be...

Written Answers — Electoral Commission: Electoral Commission (20 Nov 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 524: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when it is proposed to establish the promised independent electoral commission which will, [i]inter alia[/i], assume the functions of the Standards in Public Office Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29236/07]

National Honours System. (20 Nov 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach if he will introduce a scheme to honour citizens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25355/07]

National Honours System. (20 Nov 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Regarding the Taoiseach's opening reply concerning his correspondence with the various party leaders, I apologise for the lateness of my response but it is in his pigeon hole since this morning. Like Deputy Gilmore and, I presume, Deputy Kenny, I consulted colleagues here and externally to put together a set of views on what is proposed. I am happy to say I concur with much of what the...

National Honours System. (20 Nov 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: He has got everything he is going to get, whatever it is. I have indicated and asked the Taoiseach to note that we will participate in the all-party consultative process, with a view to working with him in devising a system that would be appropriate and command the required respect and support of each citizen.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (20 Nov 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil to discuss the following matter of national importance requiring urgent consideration, namely, the implications for public transport of the removal of the refund of excise duty on fuel used in passenger transport services; and the need for the Minister for Transport to put appropriate alternative support measures in place.

Order of Business (20 Nov 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Has the Taoiseach addressed the deficiencies identified in the Tribunals of Inquiry Bill 2005 when it was first presented? Was he mindful of the concerns expressed by all opinion in the House regarding the comparable legislation adopted in Westminster, an instrument that has denied the Finucane family its rightful entitlement to a full public, independent inquiry?

Order of Business (20 Nov 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This relates to the tribunals of inquiry legislation.

Order of Business (20 Nov 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach give whatever assurances are necessary regarding same? This Bill should not be back before us, as initially presented. Last week the Taoiseach stated the electoral boundaries would be amended in advance of the 2009 local elections. The programme for Government contains a commitment to establish an independent electoral commission, which will become a standing constituency...