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Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach says we are moving to where he wants us to go in terms of the health service. On this issue as with so many others, the Taoiseach has no idea where he is going. We want to see an end to the piggybacking of private health care in the public health system. There is nothing wrong with the provision of private health care, either in respect of those who want it and those who want...

Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The nonsense that the Taoiseach trundles out in answer to questions will not wash on this issue or any other.

Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I ask him to face up to his responsibilities, abandon this madcap plan and invest all public money in the public hospital and health care system. That is what it is there for.

Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is nonsense.

Appointments to State Boards. (18 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach the names of the persons he has appointed to State boards since 1997; the criteria for qualification for such appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30577/06]

Appointments to State Boards. (18 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In the Taoiseach's response, he commented on appointments to State boards and so on under the aegis of his Department. Did he make representations to other Ministers to have "friends" appointed to other State boards, for instance, Mr. Des Richardson to the board of Aer Lingus?

Appointments to State Boards. (18 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: My question certainly concerns appointments to State boards. I ask the Taoiseach whether he made representations, which is his prerogative to answer. That is the question to which I want an answer.

Appointments to State Boards. (18 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I want to know does that apply in the cases of Mr. Richardson and Mr. Joe Burke, who is listed as chairman of the Dublin Port Company. Mr. David McKenna was appointed to the board of Enterprise Ireland. The Taoiseach should be upfront and advise us of the facts with regard to all of these appointments.

Appointments to State Boards. (18 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On many occasions I have confronted the Taoiseach with regard to the practices he employed — those we knew of then as opposed to those practices we know of now — with regard to appointments to State boards and other such quangos. Will the Taoiseach, in the light of all we now know, agree that the best approach for such appointments in the future is by open public advertisement? The...

Appointments to State Boards. (18 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is the problem.

Standards in Public Office. (18 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: When last amending legislation was being considered in this regard, is it the case that it ran into difficulty as the commission had sought from the Government a legal definition of "friend", which was not forthcoming at that time? Given the term "friend" has very much occupied the Taoiseach's thoughts for some considerable time, has he been able to advance the proposition and is the...

Written Answers — Equality Issues: Equality Issues (17 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 240: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the amount of disability awareness training employees in his Department have had, individually and as a team; and his views on whether it would be feasible to put together a team, under the 3% quota, to carry out presentations on disability awareness around the country. [32823/06]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (17 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 413: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the statement in the recent NESC report on migration that effective protection of migrant's rights requires at least some portability of temporary work permits, enabling migrants to change employers; and his further views on the report's recommendation that this portability come into effect after the worker...

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (17 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 522: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her Department's funding commitments to youth work and the role of the National Youth Council of Ireland in 2006 in detail, and by individual member organisation where applicable; her intentions, both broad and specific for 2007 and beyond; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32776/06]

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (17 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 575: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received correspondence of 9 October 2006 from the Cork Harbour Alliance for a Safe Environment on the matter of the proposed Ringaskiddy incinerator; if he will respond to their concerns in detail; and if he will meet with them to discuss their concerns. [32698/06]

Order of Business (17 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: A new report commissioned by the Health Service Executive has highlighted the many inadequacies in this State's maternity services, yet the Government, throughout its lifetime, has repeatedly promised and postponed introduction of a nurses and midwives Bill. The most recent list indicates that it is expected in 2007. I ask the Taoiseach directly whether we will see the nurses and midwives...

Leaders' Questions (17 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Appropriately in the presence of our Scottish visitors, will the Taoiseach join with me in recording a welcome for the progress made during the talks at St. Andrews in which I was a participant as a member of the Sinn Féin delegation? Does the Taoiseach agree there was a clear sense of willingness on the part of all parties to assist in moving the situation forward at the St. Andrews talks?...

Leaders' Questions (17 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In the wake of the St. Andrews meetings, will the Government revive the Taoiseach's proposal for limited representation for Northern MPs in a committee of the whole Dáil? Will the Government outline what further proposed peace dividend will come forward with a particular focus on the Border Counties and the Six Counties? Will it outline the infrastructural developments and other...

Official Engagements. (17 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the next EU summit consider the agreement that has been entered into by the European Union with US authorities with regard to the requirements for passengers flying to the United States from Europe? Will the Taoiseach note that the European Parliament has strongly opposed the type of changes that have been introduced? These changes are a severe intrusion on the right to privacy in a...

Official Engagements. (17 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——that affect each individual. This information will be provided to the US Department of Homeland Security. Will the Taoiseach ensure this matter is raised at the EU summit and will he press to have renegotiation of this agreement?