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Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (14 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 243: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the statistics regarding the employment of people with disabilities by local authority; the number in each local authority in permanent employment; the number in temporary placement; if he has reason for concern regarding the local authorities' compliance with the quota set; if there are plans to revisit same...

Leaders' Questions. (14 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To say I have a point on speech and language therapy is a serious understatement. We have a real and serious crisis as regards young people's needs for speech and language therapy support. That has been identified throughout the State and I urge the Taoiseach to outline what steps he now proposes to take, not those he has already taken, the details of which he trundled out in response to my...

Leaders' Questions. (14 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——in recognition of the fact that many young people will not have a school placement come September, because we continue to allow unco-ordinated development whereby housing approvals in significant clusters——

Leaders' Questions. (14 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——are given without the provision of the necessary school facilities and support staff?

Leaders' Questions. (14 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Some 17% of our children.

Commemorative Events. (14 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach the further commemorations to be held under the auspices of his Department, funded or part-funded by his Department during 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19169/06]

Constitutional Referenda. (14 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 7: To ask the Taoiseach if it is intended to hold a referendum during the remaining lifetime of the current Dáil; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19168/06]

Leaders' Questions. (14 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is the Taoiseach aware that the latest report published by the Combat Poverty Agency and launched by his colleague, the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Brennan, confirms that 17% of children in this State live in income poverty for five years or more of their young lives? Does the Taoiseach agree that this is unacceptable in one of the wealthiest economies in the world? Does...

Written Answers — Housing Provision: Housing Provision (13 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 76: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the proposals contained in the housing material of the National Development Plan which have been or are being drafted by his Department including details regarding the priorities for investment in housing contained in that material. [22478/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 199: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will establish the full facts regarding the case of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; the changes in protocols which have been introduced for the general practitioner out of hours service in the north-east as a result of this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22632/06]

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (13 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 261: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the prospects for a new and enhanced capital grant scheme for new theatre builds and upgrades; his Department's intentions regarding the proposed development of a garage theatre facility in Monaghan town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22631/06]

Written Answers — Industrial Disputes: Industrial Disputes (13 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 270: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 397 of 30 May 2006, if his Department will cover the cost of hiring interpreters for migrant workers pursuing a claim against their employer through the Labour Relations Commission, the Labour Court or the Employment Appeals Tribunal. [22406/06]

Death of Former Taoiseach: Expressions of Sympathy. (13 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On my own behalf and that of the Sinn Féin Deputies, I extend our sympathies to Charles Haughey's widow, Maureen, our colleague, Deputy Seán Haughey, his other sons and daughter, and the members of the Haughey family. For many years, Charles Haughey certainly trod a chequered pathway through the political life of the nation. In his own words, he gave some service and it is right that his...

Order of Business. (13 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is not agreed. I welcome the decision to give €59 million towards the cost of debt cancellation. However, the requirement to debate it in the House is based on the fact that this sum is to be lumped with the overall figure for overseas development aid, which it clearly is not. It gives a false picture with regard to the Government living up to its commitment to reach the figure of 0.7%...

Order of Business. (13 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is endeavouring to mislead not only the public but also the international community about our commitment in this area.

Order of Business. (13 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This should not be included in the ODA figure.

Order of Business. (13 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What we are seeking is a commitment to pay——

Order of Business. (13 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Surely a Deputy is allowed to make a point.

Order of Business. (13 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It should not and I am making the argument why it should not.

Order of Business. (13 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill was scheduled to be published in the middle of this year but is now scheduled to be published later. When is it intended to publish it? Will the Taoiseach give an assurance that it will be dealt with in the current session?