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Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Ar son Teachtaí Shinn Féin ba mhaith liom tacú leis an rún seo in ainmneacha na dTeachtaí Fhine Gael agus Lucht Oibre. This is a timely motion in the wake of the report by Professor Des O'Neill on the scandalous neglect of vulnerable people in the Leas Cross nursing home. The publication of the report is a further damning indictment of successive Governments and health board or HSE...

Order of Business (15 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Given the continuing haemorrhage of Irish trained nurses from our acute hospital system, when will the nurses and midwives Bill be brought forward? It was scheduled to be introduced in 2007. Will it be introduced before the dissolution of the Dáil in advance of the general election?

Order of Business (15 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: When in 2007?

Order of Business (15 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: And in Carrickmacross.

Ministerial Responsibilities. (15 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach the responsibilities of the Ministers of State in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28323/06]

Ministerial Responsibilities. (15 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is the Taoiseach aware that the official description of Deputy Kitt's job includes the preparation of a weekly brief for the Taoiseach on legislation in preparation? Does the Taoiseach discuss with the Chief Whip the arrangement of Dáil business and which legislation and other matters should be prioritised from week to week? We will shortly move to the Order of Business, which is a daily...

Government-Church Dialogue. (15 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 9: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the process of dialogue between the Government and representatives of religions and faiths; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34474/06]

Government-Church Dialogue. (15 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Regarding the education issue, the Taoiseach has indicated where this matter has been addressed in respect of some of the newer religions and faith groups in our communities. Has the issue of education and the control of schools been addressed with the larger denominations, specifically, representatives of the Catholic faith? This is in light of the fact that the greatest number of schools...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (14 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if and when he will expand the school meals scheme to all schools beginning with those in disadvantaged areas. [37653/06]

Written Answers — Energy Costs: Energy Costs (14 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 396: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the measures which he will introduce in Budget 2007 to assist low income families cope with rising energy costs. [33233/06]

Written Answers — National Strategy for Carers: National Strategy for Carers (14 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will implement a national strategy for carers. [37652/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (14 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 390: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the cost of doubling the living alone allowance to €15.40. [37430/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (14 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 389: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the cost of the introduction of four weeks paternity leave where it would be paid at 100% of wages subject to a minimum rate of €216.80 per week and a maximum rate of €309.70 per week. [37429/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (14 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Finance the additional cost to the Exchequer of keeping those on the minimum wage out of the tax net if the minimum wage was increased to €9.30 per hour from 1 January 2007. [37417/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (14 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 250: To ask the Minister for Finance the cost of increases in the standard rate tax band which would keep those on the average industrial wage outside of the tax net for the 2007 tax year based on projected increases in average industrial earnings. [37990/06]

Written Answers — Medicinal Products: Medicinal Products (14 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 278: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the steps she is taking to address the over prescription of antibiotics. [37480/06]

Written Answers — Medicinal Products: Medicinal Products (14 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 279: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the policy of some crèches that children with respiratory infections must produce evidence of being on an antibiotic, regardless of the cause of the infection; her views on whether this policy is leading to over-prescription of antibiotics; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37481/06]

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (14 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 315: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the public hospital sites now involved in the proposed private hospital co-location scheme; the position regarding tenders at each site; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37998/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (14 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 316: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if St. Luke's Hospital, Rathgar will continue to play a role in the provision of cancer services following the implementation of the cancer strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37999/06]

Written Answers — Passport Fees: Passport Fees (14 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 352: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on making passports available at a prorated fee to persons nearing the age of 65 to ensure that all senior citizens can benefit equally from the free passport scheme. [37522/06]