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Written Answers — Medical Education: Medical Education (5 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the measures she will introduce to allow students from low income backgrounds avail of the increased number of places in view of her announced reform of medical education and training; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8467/06]

Agreements with Members. (5 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach the arrangements in place in his Department for providing assistance to certain Independent Members of Dáil Éireann; the assistance offered to them above and beyond that available to all Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas; if officials in his Department are responsible for this assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10569/06]

Agreements with Members. (5 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There is no argument with such an arrangement in principle, but it should be up-front and people should know about it. In that context, the Taoiseach has indicated the Deputies who are permanently involved. However, in reply to Deputy Kenny earlier, the Taoiseach stated, "and including other Deputies from time to time". Who are the Lanigan's ball Deputies who step in and out again? Will the...

Agreements with Members. (5 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is Deputy McHugh one of the Lanigan's ball Deputies?

Agreements with Members. (5 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I suppose the Taoiseach is hoping that will pay, but he will wait.

Standards in Public Office. (5 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 8: To ask the Taoiseach if procedures are in place for a review of the operation of the code of conduct for office holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10570/06]

Standards in Public Office. (5 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does the Taoiseach recall that in July of last year, the Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy Parlon, appeared in an advertisement for calf nuts in the Farming Independent? I am not suggesting for one moment that the Minister of State was paid for his participation in the advertisement but he indicated that he was involved to the benefit of a person whom he described as a...

Standards in Public Office. (5 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Yes.

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (4 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether the Government should participate in ceremonies marking the home-coming of foreign troops returning from the brutal conflict in Iraq. [11814/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (4 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 161: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of community dieticians employed by the Health Service Executive in the Dublin area; the areas they are situated; and the criteria for an area to be granted access to the service. [12809/06]

Written Answers — Alcohol Policy: Alcohol Policy (4 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 196: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, further to Question No. 159 of 28 March 2006, if there is a national adviser on alcohol policy; if so, if she will identify this person; if not, the steps she is taking to ensure such a person is identified and appointed; and when she expects this appointment to take place. [13051/06]

Written Answers — Equality Strategy: Equality Strategy (4 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 204: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she has read the recent Amnesty International report, Breaking Down Barriers: Tackling Racism in Ireland at the level of the State and its institutions; and the steps she intends to take in order to address the shortcomings the report identified within her Department and within the State's health service generally....

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (4 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 228: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason the State has no hearing screening programme for newborn children; and her plans to introduce such a programme. [13474/06]

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (4 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 366: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position [i]vis-À-vis[/i] the joint British and Irish Governments intent regarding the proposed restoration and development of the Ulster Canal; the thrust of the feasibility report recently received; the outcome of his recent meeting with Northern Ireland Office Minister David Hanson; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Inquiries into Garda Activities: Inquiries into Garda Activities (4 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 403: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of the family of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12; if his attention has further been drawn to reports that the family has been harassed by local gardaí; if he agrees with the family that there are a number of unanswered questions; and if he will order a new...

Order of Business. (4 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach advise the House as to the reason debate on Second Stage of the Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006, which opened last week, will not resume this week?

Order of Business. (4 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: A number of speakers have not had an opportunity to contribute on this important legislation. Why is it not being taken this week in order that we can progress its passage through the House as all Members and parties would wish? People have waited a long time for repayments to issue. We learned this week that, far from taking international drugs companies to court for providing infected...

Order of Business. (4 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: When will the Hepatitis C and HIV Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill be taken? Can it be expedited to ensure it is taken before the summer?

Order of Business. (4 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will it be taken before the summer?

Order of Business. (4 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On a point of order, the Taoiseach did not reply to my question on the Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill.