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Order of Business (10 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am asking if this can be arranged or facilitated. Will the detail of the Dunne report be brought before the House through this same vehicle? On the same issue, will there be legislation on human tissue ensuring full information and full consent for all next-of-kin regarding the registered use of organs from deceased children and adults?

Order of Business (10 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What of the legislation on human tissue?

Chief State Solicitor's Office. (10 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: When the Chief State Solicitor's office last came before the Committee on Finance and the Public Service, I asked about its role in determining which cases brought by citizens through the courts against the State would be fought by the State. Does the Taoiseach recall the number of cases where the State has vigorously contested cases, for example, cases brought by parents fighting for the...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (5 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if in view of the crisis in communities such as Moyross in Limerick, that the proposed RAPID funding of €4.5 million for the years 2007 to 2008 to support small-scale capital works to enhance the physical environment within local authority housing estates and flat complexes is enough funding for the scale of decay...

Written Answers — Disability Awareness Programmes: Disability Awareness Programmes (5 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 70: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will make a statement on the Government's disability awareness programmes currently in place; and the plans he has to expand these programmes, particularly among young people. [31407/06]

Order of Business (5 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach does not appear to be able to answer the question regarding the former Tánaiste.

Order of Business (5 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: When did the former Tánaiste know?

Order of Business (5 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With regard to a Bill to provide for a register of persons who are considered unsafe to work with children, the previous legislative programme stated it was not possible to indicate when it would be published. This is repeated in the statement on the current legislative programme by the Chief Whip. Given the importance of the issue can this not be expedited in the interest of children?

Order of Business (5 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Deputy McManus asked when the Progressive Democrats learned of the latest revelation. I would like to return to a question I posed on Wednesday as to when the Progressive Democrats learned of all that has been coming down the track with regard to what the Taoiseach has had to face over the past couple of weeks. The Taoiseach responded almost with incredulity. I put that question to the...

Order of Business (5 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Did the Taoiseach ask the former Tánaiste what she knew?

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (4 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 166: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans he has to reverse the dilution of Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as the current get-out clauses for developers undermines the original purpose of the Act. [31007/06]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (4 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 279: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the ongoing failure of the Nigerian authorities to provide compensation for the victims of violence in Maiduguri earlier in 2006; if he will raise this issue with the Nigerian authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31133/06]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (4 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 280: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the efforts he has made to promote human rights in Burma and in particular, to bring Burma to the agenda of the UN Security Council; if he will ban Irish investment in Burma; if he will provide humanitarian aid to the internally displaced people in Burma and financial aid to Burmese human rights organisations; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (4 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 281: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to ongoing reports of religious persecution in Laos; if he has raised this matter with the Laotian authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31135/06]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (4 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 282: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to new anti-conversion laws in India and to reports that these laws have been used to harass and oppress members of minority religious communities; if he will raise this matter with the Indian authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31136/06]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (4 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 283: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the human rights situation in Belarus, particularly with regard to religious freedom. [31137/06]

Public Expenditure: Motion (Resumed). (4 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Like all other Deputies, I welcome the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General. These reports are very important because misuse of public moneys undermines public confidence in Government, in the public sector and in the tax system. However, for these reports to be of real value, those responsible for the financial misuse and irregularities highlighted need to be held accountable and...

Housing Policy. (4 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 114: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he fully supports the National Economic and Social Council's recommendation that there should be a net increase of 73,000 dwellings; and whether these will be included in the National Development Plan 2007-2013. [31008/06]

Departmental Staff. (4 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach the number and roles of political advisers in his Department in 2002 and 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28317/06]

Departmental Staff. (4 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Given that we are now in the run-up to a general election, can the Taoiseach explain the position of the political advisers in his Department during an election campaign? Are the political advisers contracted to work to the end of the current Dáil, up to and including the general election or beyond that to the formation of a new Government? What is the position of political advisers in the...