Results 19,021-19,040 of 21,514 for speaker:Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (30 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans to utilise the State's infrastructure by ensuring that broadband ducting is placed along ESB lines, on railway lines and on motorways. [20682/06]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (30 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 284: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will assure residents on Lower Main Street, Buncrana, County Donegal that their arrangement to go through the Office of Public Works land currently occupied by the Garda station to gain access to the rear of their homes will be enshrined and safeguarded in any future sale agreement. [21095/06]

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (30 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 397: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to reports that some migrant workers have been discouraged from pursuing complaints against their exploitative employers due to the cost of obtaining a language interpreter; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that some migrant workers have been charged exorbitant fees by...

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (30 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 398: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the Gangmasters Licensing Authority, established in 2005 by the British Government in the aftermath of the Morecambe Bay tragedy; and his views on whether a similar body should be established here to prevent the occurrence of a similar tragedy. [20655/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (30 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 401: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a grant for third level education may be counted as income for the purposes of means testing; his views on whether this may act as a disincentive against obtaining that education; if he will liaise with his cabinet colleagues to ensure a change in this policy; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (30 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 515: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason for his decision to introduce a fee for the issuing of new immigration and residence certificates to non-EEA nationals; the further reason the figure of €100 was chosen; his views on the fact that this fee will impose a burden that many migrant workers will find difficult to meet and may result in an increase...

Written Answers — Anti-Racism Measures: Anti-Racism Measures (30 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 516: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on whether the current provisions of the Employment Equality Act 1998 are adequate to guard against all cases of discrimination against migrant workers; and if the Act should be amended to prohibit discrimination on the basis of immigration status and on the basis of national origin. [20666/06]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (30 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 533: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position with regard to the tourist visa application by a person (details supplied). [20925/06]

Leaders' Questions. (30 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does the Taoiseach anticipate that others of the seven imprisoned under those parts of the 1935 Act that have been deemed unconstitutional will now also appeal either their convictions or sentences, as with the case decided on this afternoon? Will the Taoiseach advise us if the Government this morning gave consideration to the implications of the High Court decision announced this afternoon...

Leaders' Questions. (30 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The leaders of Fine Gael and the Labour Party voiced their concerns on the issue this afternoon. Can the Taoiseach explain why successive Governments, including a previous coalition of Fine Gael and Labour, failed to act on the recommendation of the Law Reform Commission in 1990 that a defence be allowed of making a genuine mistake about a person's age? Does the Taoiseach accept that if the...

Leaders' Questions. (30 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——that it will be illegal to have sex with either a boy or a girl who is below a specified age? Will he assure the House that the age of consent will not be ditched but will be included in new legislation brought before this House? The Sinn Féin Deputies will do everything in their power to facilitate the earliest possible passage of the proposed legislation in the hope it will address...

Leaders' Questions. (30 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Taoiseach for his reply. The Sinn Féin Deputies will be happy to facilitate the sitting of the Dáil in the coming week, not to embarrass the Government but because we must. Is the Taoiseach considering legislation to deal with behaviour other than sex with an underage boy or girl? Should we not include all inappropriate sexual acts and approaches? Will the legislation include...

Leaders' Questions. (30 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Government, and I ask the Minister to take note, examine the need to protect young people and consider what measures are required to address the worrying growth in human trafficking, which is of concern to citizens and our new brothers and sisters in society?

Order of Business. (30 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: When will Second Stage of the Tribunals of Inquiry Bill be taken?

Official Engagements. (30 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Here we go for another week. Is the Taoiseach prepared to revisit the Government's policy on this matter and bring it to the attention of the European Council, encouraging not only an Ireland free of GM foods but also a Europe free of them? That is very important. Is the Taoiseach aware the Government, on behalf of this State, last week signed a deal between the European Union and Morocco...

Official Engagements. (30 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——a majority of people on this island reject the illegal occupation of Iraq.

Official Engagements. (30 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach his priorities for the June 2006 EU summit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16091/06]

Official Engagements. (30 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 6: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with the President of Croatia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16092/06]

Official Engagements. (30 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 14: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with the Prime Minister of Australia, Mr. John Howard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20683/06]

Official Engagements. (30 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is the Taoiseach aware of the growing concern among the public, given that the Government has recently presided over the extension of genetically modified crop development in this jurisdiction, something which the majority of the people would oppose? Last week, the EU's Agriculture Ministers discussed the GM issue. Will this matter be included on the agenda of the upcoming European Council...