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Northern Ireland Issues. (13 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 6: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his most recent contacts with the British Prime Minister in regard to the Irish peace process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19166/06]

Northern Ireland Issues. (13 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does the Taoiseach agree that a comprehensive examination of the issue of collusion is critical to the success of the entire peace process? Did he note the attempt to kill Mark Haddock, a British agent within the Ulster Volunteer Force, which took place a fortnight ago? Does he agree that it has been widely accepted for some time that the attempt to bomb the Sinn Féin office in Monaghan town...

Written Answers — Residency Rights: Residency Rights (8 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 24: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his intentions to resolve the anomaly whereby the spouses and partners of non-Irish EU citizens have more residency rights here than the spouses and partners of Irish citizens. [22196/06]

Written Answers — Civil Partnerships: Civil Partnerships (8 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 35: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on whether same sex couples are less likely than opposite sex couples to want to commit to the array of rights and duties consequent on marriage; if so, the evidence by which he has arrived at this conclusion; and, if not, the reason for his view that same sex couples should nonetheless be denied the right to make...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (8 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of citizenship applications for persons (details supplied); if these can be expedited. [22185/06]

Health Services. (8 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The news that came with the leaking of the Health Service Executive report that the HSE north-east region is contemplating cuts in services to offset an overrun of almost €10 million in the current fiscal year has come as a grievous blow to the people of counties Cavan, Monaghan, Louth and Meath, the greater number of whom live under a daily dark cloud as a result of the loss of critical...

Order of Business. (8 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Against a backdrop of public hospitals such as Monaghan, Cavan and Dundalk, which have long records of excellent care for patients, being deprived of services and the recent announcement by the Health Service Executive north east area of a further contraction in services to offset a projected overspend in the current fiscal year, will the Minister for Finance, as former Minister for Health...

Order of Business. (8 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I did not ask about the health Bill, but the health information and quality authority Bill.

Order of Business. (8 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What about the eligibility for health and personal social services Bill?

Order of Business. (8 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Minister make any intervention with regard to the issues I raised? As he holds the finance portfolio, he is the key player.

Order of Business. (8 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There is record money and ever-contracting services. Clearly there is a crisis.

Order of Business. (8 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There is a crisis.

Order of Business. (7 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is relevant because I am objecting to the Order of Business. I object for the precise reason that kicking to touch in terms of the all-party group and refusing to address the substantive issue on the floor of this House is a singular and particular failure on the part of this Government in ordering business for this week. It is unacceptable that the Dáil should sit this week and not...

Order of Business. (7 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am not discussing it. I am stating clearly that there is a bounden responsibility on this House this week to give leadership and initiate the necessary debate on all the issues——

Order of Business. (7 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No, the proposal is about the entirety of the Order of Business.

Order of Business. (7 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am objecting to the failure to take into account the need for a debate in this House. I demand that the Taoiseach and the Chief Whip order the business to be presented to this House in such a way as to allow the opportunity today or tomorrow not only to set in train the necessary debate within this House but to give leadership in terms of the wider debate and consultation that must take place.

Order of Business. (7 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is absolutely outrageous.

Order of Business. (7 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will legislation be required to establish an office of child protection rapporteur? Are amendments expected to the Ombudsman for Children Act 2002 as a consequence?

Freedom of Information. (7 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Has the Taoiseach addressed the issue about which the Information Commissioner complained in her December 2005 report, in which she highlighted the point that Departments introduce legislation that amends the Freedom of Information Act without any reference to her position? The Taoiseach will recall that in the case of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, the Information...

State Prosecution Service. (7 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What is the current status of the working group, comprising gardaí and representatives of the DPP's office, which was set up to implement aspects of the Nally report? Does the Taoiseach recall the decision to caution rather than prosecute first-time offenders in possession of small amounts of cannabis? What other working group recommendations have been implemented?