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National Security. (24 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 8: To ask the Taoiseach the role and function of the National Security Committee; when it last met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16089/06]

National Security. (24 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: My question mirrors that of Deputy Kenny. With regard to the role and function of the National Security Committee, does it have a responsibility to address the threat posed to the people of this island by not only Sellafield, but the British nuclear arms stockpile of some 185 long-range missiles? There is no indication of any attempt at decommissioning on Britain's part, rather it is all talk...

National Security. (24 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach indicate whether this is part of the focus of the National Security Committee. While we know the record of the Government with regard to Sellafield, has the Taoiseach ever raised the issue of the British nuclear arms stockpile directly with the Prime Minister?

National Security. (24 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What about the nuclear armament stockpile? Has that been addressed by the committee?

Order of Business. (24 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On Monday, the Government signed an agreement between the European Union and Morocco to rob the fishing rights of the people of Western Sahara, a nation illegally occupied by Morocco.

Order of Business. (24 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It does, if you allow me to finish the question. That decision, and indeed the hypocritical representation subsequently——

Order of Business. (24 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——whereby the Government affirmed our continuing recognition of the rights of the people of Western Sahara——

Order of Business. (24 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will that agreement come before this House for ratification?

Order of Business. (24 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: If so when will a debate take place?

Order of Business. (24 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the agreement come before the House?

Leaders' Questions. (24 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This day 15 years ago Donegal county councillor, Eddie Fullerton, a member of Sinn Féin, was shot dead in his home in Buncrana. Yesterday, Ken Barrett, the only person convicted of the murder of Pat Finucane, was released after three years' imprisonment and whisked away by the British Ministry of Defence to a secret location outside Ireland. Last Sunday marked the 12th anniversary of the...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (23 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Finance if his Department's overall plan for relocation of civil servants has been modified in view of recent developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19436/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (23 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Finance the procedures which are in place for liaison between his Department and the Department of Health and Children regarding tax reliefs for developers of private hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19437/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (23 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 243: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a policy decision has been made to introduce hearing screening for newborn babies. [19753/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (23 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 244: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her Department has included funding for newborn hearing screening in the Health Service Executive's budget. [19754/06]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (23 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 203: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the amount of subvention paid to patients in nursing homes in County Donegal; the number of contracted beds to the Health Service Executive in nursing homes in County Donegal; and the cost of same. [19377/06]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (23 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 207: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the implications for the long-awaited Eligibility for Health and Personal Social Services Bill of the European Court of Justice decision in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19483/06]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (23 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 208: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her Department's preparations of the Eligibility for Health and Personal Social Services Bill; if the heads of this Bill have been agreed; when the Bill will be presented before the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19484/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Visits: Hospital Visits (23 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 209: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the public and private hospitals or clinics she has visited since her appointment; the dates upon which these visits occurred; and the purpose of the visits. [19485/06]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (23 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 213: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 was told they exceed the income threshold for the renewal of their medical card, in view of the fact that their only income is from invalidity pension and a €5,000 grant from the local authority for third level education; and if she will ensure that the persons medical...