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Order of Business (Resumed) (25 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We need to accommodate access for all Members.

Order of Business (Resumed) (25 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We cannot have a side deal with one party to accommodate its needs — I do not have any issue with that deal in principle — if no accommodation is made when another set of political voices attempt to be heard.

Order of Business (Resumed) (25 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That simply is not acceptable. I do not believe that all Members from the coalition parties that make up the Government are in favour of the way this business is being pushed through the House. I honestly believe that certain Deputies on the Government benches do not believe this represents fair play, justice or democracy. It is none of those things. We cannot and will not support this...

Order of Business (Resumed) (25 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I appeal to the Tánaiste——

Order of Business (Resumed) (25 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——to indicate that a favourable accommodation will be reached now, rather than later.

Order of Business (Resumed) (25 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We need some clarity now if we are to proceed with these proposals.

Order of Business (Resumed) (25 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I urge support for the amendment that I will propose.

Order of Business (Resumed) (25 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is not agreed.

Order of Business (Resumed) (25 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is a shameful reflection on this Chamber.

Written Answers — Semi-State Bodies: Semi-State Bodies (24 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the recent proposal from the Ulster Bank Group chairman that the IDA should merge with its Northern equivalent, Invest NI. [25415/07]

Written Answers — Labour Force Upskilling: Labour Force Upskilling (24 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide further details on the commitment in the programme for Government to support up-skilling of low-skilled workers in the manufacturing sector by investing more than €2.8 billion over the next six years in up-skilling; and the action that has been taken in this regard to date. [25414/07]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (24 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 216: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Donegal County Council has approved counter-funding for the sea wall at Tory Island and is awaiting funding from his Department; and when this funding will be made available. [25487/07]

EU Summits. (24 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 9: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with the President of France and his other official engagements in Paris; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21365/07]

EU Summits. (24 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 17: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his participation in the European Council in Lisbon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25353/07]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (23 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 309: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the way it is proposed to reassert the opposition of the Irish people to human rights violations in China especially in the context of the forthcoming Olympic Games in Beijing. [24863/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (23 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on whether the relocation of female psychiatric patients currently on St. Bernadette's ward in St. Conall's Hospital in Letterkenny to the male St. Kieran's ward is appropriate and that having only a nurse's station separating both groups in a ward originally designed for one gender may lead to health and safety issues; and...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress which has been made in resolving the dispute which has seen dentists withdrawing from the dental service treatment scheme; the contingencies that have been put in place to ensure that medical card patients receive the dental treatment to which they are entitled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24967/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (23 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 444: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the action she will take to address the accommodation needs of the pupils attending a school (details supplied) in Dublin 7. [24802/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (23 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 443: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to a new community school that was to be constructed in Ballinamore, County Leitrim. [24801/07]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (23 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 566: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if non-EU nationals who enter the State as the spouse of an Irish citizen are entitled to a C or a D visa while their application for residency is pending; if the Garda National Immigration Bureau are empowered to grant Stamp 4 status to such spouses; if so, the grounds upon which it may or may not be granted; if the...