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EU Summits. (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It arises directly from the European Council meeting.

EU Summits. (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Fair enough. If the issue has not been addressed at the most recent meeting, maybe the Taoiseach will explain it to us, given the real concerns of Members. Will it be on the agenda of a future meeting of the European Council? Will the Taoiseach seek to address it in the context of these abuses? Did the European Council discuss or will it address the proposed use of EU battle groups, to...

EU Summits. (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is not enough.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (30 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a reply will issue from the Health Service Executive to Parliamentary Question No. 194 of 25 October 2006. [40989/06]

Order of Business (30 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: A Bill arises from the Good Friday Agreement in the area of all-Ireland co-operation and co-ordination, the Foyle and Carlingford fisheries Bill, which has been promised for a considerable time. When will it be published? Will the Tánaiste explain the delay? Given the chaotic situation with regard to traffic and the incidence of so many tragic road accidents, we need to address two...

Order of Business (30 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I asked about the public transport regulation Bill and the roads amendment Bill.

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (29 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the occupancy rates of designated beds by patients with private medical insurance in each of the ten co-location hospitals for the past three years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40773/06]

Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I support the amendment tabled by Deputy Twomey. In the same vein as was argued heretofore, the whole basis for the computation of subvention entitlement is giving rise to real hardship for families. Even in the brief period since we adjourned Report and Final Stages of the Bill I have personal knowledge of real hardship being experienced. Some families have had to make serious decisions...

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Tánaiste will recall that the Irish Human Rights Commission was established under the terms of the Good Friday Agreement to enhance the human rights of everyone who lives on the island of Ireland and to assist us in meeting our international obligations to human rights. The record will show that as Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the Tánaiste has more often than not...

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is important to point out that this question is posed by a variety of opinions across this island and the United States and does not stem from any anti-Americanism. It is posed simply and in complement to the wishes of the clearly expressed view of the majority of citizens in the United States as recently expressed in the mid-term elections there. Does the Tánaiste agree that the...

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This is a serious issue, but clearly we do not all share the certainty the Tánaiste's statement indicates he feels. The Irish people, if not the world community, are entitled to that reassurance and certainty. I believe that gardaí, in carrying out their function, should investigate the possibility of wrongdoing rather than wait for a crime to happen. In this instance, it is within the...

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We must not ignore them and feel that the Bush Administration is the solitary representative voice. It clearly is not. Will the Tánaiste be honest and admit that to all intents and purposes he has given a carte blanche to the US Administration with regard to its use of Shannon Airport?

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Further, does the Tánaiste recognise——

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——that at the very least we and everyone else deserve that occasional spot checks are carried out as a matter of course and immediately?

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There was no mandate for the invasion.

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I never said the other thing either.

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We are talking about 147 secret CIA flights.

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: A serious step——

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Their people do not believe them.

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister is a very confused little man.