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Regulatory Reform. (3 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Government's White Paper on regulatory reform lists a number of actions concerning the legislative process. It indicates that better information on new legislation is commendable. It promises that Departments and offices will provide such improved information, including the draft heads of a Bill where feasible and appropriate. The Taoiseach will recall that I have raised this matter...

Regulatory Reform. (3 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On many occasions we have discussed that the heads of a Bill——

Regulatory Reform. (3 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In the past, the Taoiseach has indicated a positive disposition towards that proposition.

Regulatory Reform. (3 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Can the Taoiseach use his position as head of the Cabinet to have the co-operation of all Departments in releasing the heads of Bills once the Cabinet has reached agreement? That would facilitate a better understanding and preparation on the part of all opinion in this House.

Regulatory Reform. (3 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thought the Taoiseach was going to say it was not easy to reach agreement between us.

Regulatory Reform. (3 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Okay.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (3 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil to discuss the following matter of urgent national importance, namely, the continuing impact of the disgraceful cuts being imposed by the Health Service Executive, HSE, on hospitals, including the cancellation of up to eight operations per day at Cavan General Hospital; the need for the Minister for Health and Children to apologise to public patients in the...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (2 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on the OECD's Education at a Glance 2007 report which places Ireland near the bottom regarding education spending in relation to overall wealth generated. [21482/07]

Written Answers — School Funding: School Funding (2 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the amount private fee paying schools will be subsidised by the State in the 2007/2008 school year. [21481/07]

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (2 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 304: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his recent discussions with the United States Government in relation to undocumented Irish immigrants; the position regarding the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21709/07]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (2 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 457: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be reached in the family reunification application of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7. [21496/07]

Health Services: Motion. (2 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Deputy Jan O'Sullivan for sharing her time. I want to begin my contribution in support of this motion by congratulating the people of County Clare who turned out in such numbers in Ennis last Saturday in defence of their hospital. Some 5,000 people took to the streets to oppose the disgraceful decision of the Government and the HSE to axe 24-hour accident and emergency services at...

Rural Transport Services. (2 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This is positive ageing week and I am pleased to have the opportunity to raise some key issues concerning older people. Yesterday I attended the launch of the mid-term review of the positive ageing cross-Border project in my home town of Monaghan. The project is the result of a strategic partnership between two of the largest older people's organisations in Ireland, Age Action Ireland and...

Order of Business (2 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In the absence of committees, on a matter we addressed earlier this afternoon, will the Government facilitate an opportunity to address in this House the content of the recent report prepared by the Comptroller and Auditor General? In the absence of committees there is no provision for addressing the serious matters that he highlights. I asked this of the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance,...

Cross-Departmental Teams. (2 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the latest report of the Comptroller and Auditor General be referred to the attention of the cross-departmental team? Does the Taoiseach agree that the Comptroller and Auditor General's update of the five schools project provided for by a PPP is directly relevant to the role of the cross-departmental team on housing infrastructure and PPPs? Does the Taoiseach recall that in his 2004...

Cross-Departmental Teams. (2 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I was not going back over the main debate that we had as to whether the PPP approach was value for money. My position and that of the Taoiseach are well noted in that regard. Will the Comptroller and Auditor General's report be referred to the cross-departmental team? Can he provide clarification? The cross-departmental team has responsibility for PPP. Will it have the opportunity of...

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (2 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On behalf of the Sinn Féin Deputies in this House I extend our sympathy to Deputy Eamon Gilmore and the members of the Labour Party on their loss on the passing of former Deputy Joe Sherlock. I also extend our sympathy to Joe's widow, Ellen, his sons Seán, our colleague in the Dáil, Joe junior and his daughter Úna, as well as to the extended Sherlock family and all the bereaved. I and...

Departmental Appointments. (2 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach the responsibilities of each of the political advisers appointed by him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18779/07]

Departmental Appointments. (2 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On 18 October 2005, in responding to similar questions, the Taoiseach stated each of his political advisers "liaises with a number of Departments and acts as a point of contact in my office for Ministers and their advisers. My advisers attend meetings of Cabinet committees and cross-departmental teams relevant to their responsibilities". Today he indicated some of those within his...

Departmental Appointments. (2 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Which of the Taoiseach's advisers deals with the health portfolio?