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Order of Business (5 Apr 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Tánaiste advise us as to what mechanism is available for Oireachtas scrutiny in the event of proceeding over the Easter recess with the proposed signing of contracts for the co-location of private hospital developments on public hospital sites?

Order of Business (5 Apr 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is not the case. The Tánaiste is not answering the question.

Order of Business (5 Apr 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister is utterly confused.

Order of Business (5 Apr 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Tánaiste has not answered the question.

Order of Business (5 Apr 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On No. 18, I recall when this was referred to committee only last week that there was an indication that full address of all that is entailed in the Schengen information system mark II would be accommodated. Yet it is coming back to us here and being pressed for approval without debate. That is certainly not in line with my understanding of the Government's intent. As I understood it,...

Order of Business (5 Apr 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Unfortunately, I do not have access to all the committees, any more than Deputy Rabbitte does. This is the forum to which I have direct access and I would be happy to participate in a full engagement on the floor of this House.

Order of Business (5 Apr 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wish to respond.

Written Answers — Garda Information System: Garda Information System (4 Apr 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 20: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will make a statement detailing the availability of internet facilities to members of An Garda Síochána across the State and the level of e-literacy amongst the force; and if he will make provisions for more facilities and training to ensure that the work of Gardaí will no longer be unnecessarily...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (4 Apr 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 47: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on whether the €3.85 million cost of security at Shannon Airport in 2006 was a justified burden for the Government to impose through its foreign policy choices on the Irish taxpayer. [12982/07]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (4 Apr 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of people currently holding full medical cards, per county; the number of people currently holding general practitioner only medical cards, per county; the number of people holding medical cards in June 2002, per county; and the number of people holding medical cards in June 1997, per county. [13197/07]

Written Answers — Data Protection: Data Protection (4 Apr 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if legislation exists or is needed to govern the provision of medical information by non-medical professionals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13351/07]

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (4 Apr 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I support amendment No. 10 which proposes to delete the word "may" and substitute the word "shall". I also support amendment No. 11. I urge the Minister to support amendment No. 11 and ask her to note the substantial difference between the thrust of amendment No. 11 and that of amendments Nos. 7 and 8 which were discussed earlier and which spoke of the council. They proposed the council...

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (4 Apr 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Minister address amendment No. 11?

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (4 Apr 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister's answer was very particular on the question of "may" or "shall". Amendment No. 11 is not as prescriptive because it states "the Minister considers appropriate". That leaves the door open to the Minister's judgment. It is not as clearly defined as amendment No. 10. Accordingly, the response does not suit the argument.

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (4 Apr 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It includes with any other professional body the Minister considers appropriate. If the Minister thinks it appropriate, she would surely do it.

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (4 Apr 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I support this amendment, perhaps the most important we have reached. It seeks to eliminate what in the worst cases would be corrupt relationships between pharmacists and general practitioners. I have met the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland which has outlined some of its findings in pharmacy inspections. Clearly, we should all be concerned at the evidence presented, especially relating...

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (4 Apr 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Many of the important points have been made by other speakers. This is a complex issue. This legislation will not put to bed all the concerns expressed by clearly conflicting sets of interests. That reality will continue to present itself from time to time. I am not sure, having tried to inform myself, there is necessarily a formula that will satisfy all of these competing interests. I...

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (4 Apr 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Would Deputy McManus mind if I request clarification? Two sets of amendment No. 4a were circulated: one dated today, 4 April 2007 and one, a further substitute amendment No. 4a, dated tomorrow, 5 April 2007.

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (4 Apr 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Yes.

Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (4 Apr 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am afraid it bears the name of the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, so perhaps she can clarify the matter. It is not surprising that people are confused. If the Minister is not responsible then the person who is does not know what day of the week it is.