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Order of Business (27 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Although I was not afforded the opportunity to make this point in respect of the Consumer Protection Bill, I consider the imposition of guillotines as a matter of course in respect of all legislation presented to the House to be absolutely unacceptable for the reasons indicated by the other Members. It only allows for bad law with poor engagement and inadequate opportunity. Ultimately,...

Leaders' Questions (27 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Due to gross mismanagement on the part of the HSE and the Pontius Pilate attitude of the Minister for Health and Children, her Department and the Government, the intended opening of the new maternity hospital in Cork did not proceed as planned. What steps is the Taoiseach taking to address the very serious delay in the opening of that new facility? What has he done to advance the objective...

Leaders' Questions (27 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We want to know why it is not open. We have in our possession the information the Taoiseach is attempting to provide.

Leaders' Questions (27 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That information is contained in all the press releases.

Leaders' Questions (27 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No.

Leaders' Questions (27 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On that last point, we certainly agree it is a state-of-the-art facility and one that should be opened immediately. It is all the more incredible, therefore, that the Minister has failed to make the required intervention to ensure the adequate staff are in situ in advance of the opening of the facility, as was clearly a requirement, not only of the INO but, indeed, of the wider populace who...

Leaders' Questions (27 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is great that there is one. It makes a change from closing maternity units in Monaghan and elsewhere.

Tribunals of Inquiry. (27 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach the costs to his Department of the Moriarty tribunal since its establishment; the projected costs for the completion of the tribunal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1130/07]

Tribunals of Inquiry. (27 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In his response to the questions the Taoiseach has indicated a certain level of fee payment. Does this suggest to him that anything at all like the order of overall fee expenditure in the Mahon case will be reached, as speculated by the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell? The figures cited suggest a figure much lower but this is not to suggest it is...

Tribunals of Inquiry. (27 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The questions I asked relate to the Mahon tribunal.

Tribunals of Inquiry. (27 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: My questions relate to the Mahon tribunal.

Tribunals of Inquiry. (27 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach has not given an indication as to whether the 31 March deadline relating to reduced fees——

Tribunals of Inquiry. (27 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: How many deferrals of the decision the Taoiseach trumpeted two years ago have been accommodated?

Tribunals of Inquiry. (27 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There was previously a deferral. The Taoiseach has allowed an overrun in respect of the highest level of fees.

Commemorative Events. (27 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 14: To ask the Taoiseach the arrangements for an annual commemoration of an Gorta Mór; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9641/07]

Commemorative Events. (27 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does the Taoiseach agree that the best way to commemorate the great hunger visited on the Irish people is by taking the initiative, the leadership role internationally, in addressing the horrors of global famine today? Is the Taoiseach aware that some 16,000 children die every day from hunger-related——

Commemorative Events. (27 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——problems? It is time Ireland made its mark in this way.

Written Answers — Languages Programme: Languages Programme (22 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of the 550 additional language teachers recently promised, newcomer children will still only receive two hours per week English tuition for a maximum of two years. [10808/07]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (22 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 109: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of the residency application of a person (details supplied); the reason for the delay in this case in view of the six month requirement to process residency applications for families of EU citizens; if the decision can be expedited and the applicant's documents returned to them immediately as they...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (22 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the valuable work done by a project (details supplied) in Dublin 11; if he will ensure that State funding is provided for its much needed fourth project; if additional funds can be made available to help the project expand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10883/07]