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Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Human trafficking is a serious and growing problem within the EU, causing misery in the lives of tens of thousands of people. There is an EU directive designed to combat this very serious problem to which this State has yet to sign up. What is the position with the proposed criminal law, trafficking and sexual offences Bill? When will it be published? There are concerns it will not go far...

Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The only reason I mention that is to ask whether there will be a further Bill to cover the protection——

Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Yes, but my question is will there be further legislation, apart from the Bill I have already mentioned——

Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——that will address the issue of the protection of victims? When will the promised legislation come before the House?

Hospital Staff. (28 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Conor Lenihan, for attending to give the response on behalf of the Minister. I also thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this important matter on the Adjournment as it concerns the care of patients with cancer in the constituency we both represent. I acknowledge the work of the Irish Nurses Organisation in highlighting the issue I...

Written Answers — Inservice Training: Inservice Training (28 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of hours in the higher diploma in teaching spent on conflict resolution; and if she has satisfied herself with this amount. [40204/06]

Written Answers — Inservice Training: Inservice Training (28 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the percentage of teachers receiving in-service conflict resolution training. [40205/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (28 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 229: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on proposals to lower or remove VAT on condoms. [40119/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 278: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of occupational therapists servicing the area of Dublin mid west and Dublin as a whole; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40354/06]

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (28 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 279: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when it is intended to restore the free cervical cancer screening unit in a health centre (details supplied) in Dublin 22; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40355/06]

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (28 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 304: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if it is the policy of his Department and the Northern Regional Fisheries Board, under the plans for the management and development of fisheries, to disenfranchise and exclude from consultation local angling associations as is the policy currently being pursued against the Rosses and Fintown anglers on the...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (28 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 318: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the application fee for a work permit is refundable in the event that the work permit is approved but the employee fails to secure an entry visa from the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform. [40030/06]

Written Answers — Teaching Qualifications: Teaching Qualifications (28 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 450: To ask the Aire Oideachais agus Eolaíochta cén fáth a bhfuil an riail ann go bhfuil sé de dhualgas ar mhúinteoirí atá ag obair sna Sé Chontae an chuid phraiticiúil den Scrúdú le hAghaidh Cáilíochta sa Ghaeilge a dhéanamh i scoil sna 26 Chontae amháin, seachas sna scoileanna ina bhfuil siad ag múineadh Gaeilge sna Sé Chontae; an athróidh sí an riail seo; agus...

Order of Business (28 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I concur with Deputy Cuffe on this matter. It merits a proper debate here in this Chamber. It should not be referred to committee without debate. The import of what is involved is considerable and we, as an island nation, have responsibilities in all of this to ensure that we not only give utterances of support, but demonstrate it in a practical way. The buy-out clause in terms of the...

Freedom of Information. (28 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach the number of freedom of information requests received by his Department during October 2006 and the comparable number for October 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36320/06]

Freedom of Information. (28 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Has the Department of the Taoiseach taken note of the Information Commissioner's recent decision in the case of a woman job applicant to the former Southern Health Board? A previous employer was asked for a reference——

Freedom of Information. (28 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: If I am allowed to finish, I will demonstrate that it is directly applicable.

Freedom of Information. (28 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Has the Taoiseach taken note of the Information Commissioner's decision in the case I mentioned, in which an adverse or negative reference was made by the former employer? Have any such cases been experienced by the Department of the Taoiseach, in one or more such instances? Can the Taoiseach tell the House whether the Department independently seeks references from previous employers?...

Freedom of Information. (28 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Yes.

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (23 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the representations he has made to the Government of Israel on the administrative detention, effectively internment without trial, of up to 950 people, mainly Palestinians, by that Government. [39466/06]