Results 17,801-17,820 of 21,514 for speaker:Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin
- Communications Unit. (26 Sep 2007)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 6: To ask the Taoiseach the function of the communications unit in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18778/07]
- Communications Unit. (26 Sep 2007)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I had no issue with the Ceann Comhairle introducing Deputy Gilmore, on his first day as Leader, before me, but the pattern in the Chamber is that a Member is called always in the order in which the questions appear. I did not make an issue of it, but I do not want to see a precedent established.
- Communications Unit. (26 Sep 2007)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I appreciate that. I mean no disrespect to Deputy Gilmore or anybody else whom the Chair may call, but there is a precedent. It is bad enough, with the Taoiseach's efforts, coming in almost like the runt of the litter. I would appreciate the opportunity to get the chance to take questions in the order in which they were tabled.
- Communications Unit. (26 Sep 2007)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach has told us the communications unit furnishes news updates and media coverage. Does the unit also track the coverage of particular stories? Does it track and report on trends or on the attitudes and disposition of journalists or the media organs for which they work? Has it kept the Taoiseach informed of the general disposition towards him and his party of Independent News &...
- Requests to Move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (26 Sep 2007)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to address the following urgent matters: the cuts now being imposed by the Health Service Executive in hospitals across the State, including hospitals in Sligo and Ennis; the disastrous policy of over-centralisation of hospital services which has led to the deaths of patients, especially in connection with the downgrading of Monaghan...
- Order of Business (26 Sep 2007)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Those in the Public Gallery will be the first to state that the interest is not confined to their presence. The interest is universal and not confined to the mid-west. This is of importance to every citizen, not only in this State but on the island of Ireland. It cannot be about competing regional interests but about protecting and ensuring the provision of critical infrastructural needs....
- Order of Business (5 Jul 2007)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Throughout the 29th Dáil the publication of the eligibility for health and personal social services Bill was promised. The Bill is designed to clarify and update the provisions relating to eligibility for health services. Will the Bill be published before the resumption in September? Given the Taoiseach's grossly insensitive remarks yesterday and the need to counteract the negative...
- Order of Business (5 Jul 2007)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I object to the application of the guillotine. As this is the last day before the summer recess, the Government is in a position to provide additional time to properly address the very important matters arising from the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) Bill 2007. As other Deputies pointed out, legal and potential constitutional issues arise from the legislation. While the...
- Order of Business (5 Jul 2007)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wish also to support the proposition. While looking forward to the summer recess and the holiday opportunities as much as any Member of the House, there is every justification for an earlier return. We are on the last day of this sitting with no Government programme published. Despite what the Tánaiste said yesterday, the Government will hold the programme until we have all left and the...
- Written Answers — Public Holidays: Public Holidays (4 Jul 2007)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Ireland has fewer public holidays than the other EU member states; if he plans to conduct a review of the amount of public holidays that workers are entitled to in this State in conjunction with the social partners. [18801/07]
- Labour Inspectorate. (4 Jul 2007)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the progress he has made in increasing the labour inspectorate; the proposed timetable for subsequent increases to the labour inspectorate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18802/07]
- Order of Business (4 Jul 2007)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: When does the Government intend to publish the programme for Government? I understand from the Government Press Office when I made the inquiry this morning that it is intended to publish the programme officially in the coming days. Does the Tánaiste agree that this is most unacceptable? The Dáil will have risen for the summer recess and the opportunity for Members to question Ministers...
- Order of Business (4 Jul 2007)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I would have liked it had the Government given the House a five-day viewing.
- Order of Business (4 Jul 2007)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What does Deputy Finian McGrath know about it? Sweet Fanny Adams.
- Order of Business (4 Jul 2007)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I concur with Deputy Shortall. The truncated time does not afford Members the opportunity to engage properly. It involves Second Stage, albeit resumed, and the Subsequent Stages. Everything will crash here with the conclusion of the time ordered. It is simply unacceptable. We are entitled to the opportunity to properly engage on the measures involved and to consider carefully the...
- Order of Business (4 Jul 2007)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Sinn Féin is opposed to this motion which arises from an option open to the Government in the Treaty of Amsterdam. Late last evening these documents were placed in our pigeon holes and we had very little time to examine and consider the elements involved. Members need to know what is involved. We see the proposal in respect of an extension of time with regard to the personal data that can...
- Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (3 Jul 2007)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 519: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 722 of 26 June 2007, if his attention has been drawn to reports that some non-EU nationals who have resided here legally for several years with their EU spouse are now being told by the Garda National Immigration Bureau that they have no right to continued residence; if this is an...
- Hospital Services. (3 Jul 2007)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this matter. Two months ago my Sinn Féin elected colleagues in the north-east region and I presented the media with copies of a document we had received, which spells out in detail the Health Service Executive plans for acute hospital services in the north east, including costings, staff reductions and timeframes. The HSE and...
- Hospital Services. (3 Jul 2007)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It has not done that at any time in the past.
- Order of Business (3 Jul 2007)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I also record my opposition to the proposal that a guillotine apply to the Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2007. As Deputy Rabbitte has pointed out, it is absolutely unnecessary. We should allow for a proper debate and Deputies to have the opportunity to properly participate on all Stages, even those of us who, unfortunately, have to beg to be given a...