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Order of Business (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wish to record opposition to the taking of this matter, and with a guillotine applying. It is apparent to me from recent engagements by Members of all sides with representatives of the HSE that even on the Government benches there is clear opposition to one of the real effects of the implementation of this legislation, which will see the family home immediately brought into the whole...

Order of Business (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will oppose it, as I have indicated repeatedly to the Minister of State, who is hosting its passage through the House. I cannot support the proposal in relation to No. 26. I call on all Deputies, including Members on the Government benches, who have voiced very strong opinions in regard to this matter——

Order of Business (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——to join us in opposing the Bill now and later.

Order of Business (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the eligibility for health and personal social services Bill include entitlement for local communities to acute hospital services such as in Monaghan and elsewhere?

Order of Business (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: When will the Bill be published? When will the health Bill be published? These are both substantive Bills in the health area.

Order of Business (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: When will they be published? Have the heads of both Bills been agreed? Will they come before the House before the general election or would the Government prefer to keep them in storage until afterwards?

Order of Business (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the people of Monaghan have their case vindicated by it?

Hospital Charges. (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Yes, that is what the Minister is doing.

Hospital Charges. (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Giving away our tax euro.

Hospital Charges. (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Shame on the Minister.

Hospital Charges. (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No, it will not.

Hospital Charges. (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is time the Minister came around to this viewpoint as well.

Nursing Home Inspections. (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: MRSA and Families highlighted what it regards as the inadequate response to the prevention, detection and treatment of MRSA in care institutions. The substantive question refers to a robust, uniform and national inspection system. Is it intended that the same visitation will address this matter in nursing homes or will it be dealt with independently? What steps have been taken to ensure a...

Leaders' Questions (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is not what happened.

Leaders' Questions (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: They have been stealing services——

Leaders' Questions (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is untrue.

Leaders' Questions (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On which side is the Taoiseach?

Leaders' Questions (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is what we want.

EU Summits. (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the European Council meeting in Finland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36321/06]

EU Summits. (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Did the meeting of the European Council in Finland discuss the services directive? Is the Taoiseach aware that the directive, despite the fact that it has been amended somewhat, remains a very bad deal for workers in Ireland and throughout Europe? Is he aware that employers are in a position to sell services throughout the EU with very few restrictions applying, yet can employ workers at...