Results 19,481-19,500 of 21,514 for speaker:Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Departmental Investigations. (2 Mar 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I hope both Deputy McManus and I will have time for a brief supplementary question later. Can the Tánaiste indicate if legislation will be required to establish the redress scheme she envisages so the women victims of Mr. Neary and others can win redress? I stress, as I did yesterday, the phrase "and others". It was not only Dr. Neary who was involved. What is the timescale for the...

Departmental Investigations. (2 Mar 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have a brief question.

Departmental Investigations. (2 Mar 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have a brief question.

Departmental Investigations. (2 Mar 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thought Question No. 2 and Question No. 5 would have parity.

Departmental Investigations. (2 Mar 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will find another mechanism.

EU Directives. (2 Mar 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wanted to come in on that last point. Under the European working time directive, there is a clear need to ensure more consultants in the system. In line with what Deputy Twomey has already put to the Tánaiste, can she outline to us what steps she is now taking and what further measures she is considering to ensure greater throughput, not only regarding indigenously trained staff from...

Vaccination Programme. (2 Mar 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: My question concerns the free flu vaccine which has already been offered to those in the poultry sector. This was an initiative launched by the Tánaiste before Christmas. What level of proactivity was employed by the Department in promoting its uptake by those who are involved in the poultry sector and their families, as well as by those numerous categories of people who were listed in...

Vaccination Programme. (2 Mar 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Has the Tánaiste anything at all to say regarding the scheme she introduced before Christmas for the poultry sector?

Health and Safety Regulations. (2 Mar 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome the reference by the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, to the earlier question I put to her. While that may be the experience in the circle of acquaintances to whom she has spoken, would she recognise that others may have a very different experience and that the visiting opportunities of people is an integral part of the curative process of those who are...

Infectious Diseases. (2 Mar 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I sought this Adjournment debate on learning of the revelations in a study that shows a significant increase in TB infection in parts of Dublin. This has been highlighted and has caused serious concern. The increase shows the inadequate hospital treatment provision for TB patients in the wake of the grossly irresponsible closure of the chest and respiratory unit, commonly known as the TB...

Order of Business. (2 Mar 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wished to raise other points. Will I raise them now or will you call me again, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle?

Order of Business. (2 Mar 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The points that have been raised by other Deputies are very important. Over the past couple of weeks I have put down questions to the Minister for Health and Children and there has been a long delay in getting replies. I put down a supplementary question asking when the answers would issue. The reply was that the replies would issue that day. It is a magic formula because they issued on that...

Order of Business. (2 Mar 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——of the spokesperson for Patient Focus. I have two questions about legislation. Will there be primary or secondary legislation regarding the proposed severe restrictions on hospital visiting? This is creating tremendous distress for patients, particularly long-stay patients and older and very young patients. It is not good enough to scapegoat visitors for the serious issue of MRSA in our...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (2 Mar 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to consider a matter of national importance requiring urgent attention, namely, the study showing a significant level of tuberculosis infection in parts of Dublin city; the inadequate hospital treatment provision for tuberculosis patients following the failure to put in place promised inpatient beds and medical teams in the wake of...

Order of Business. (2 Mar 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is not agreed. I am conscious that the Report and Final Stages of the Bill could conclude before 1.30 p.m. but one must object in principle to the application of a guillotine. The Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005 is important because it will have a significant effect on the retail sector. I urge the Government to remove the guillotine from the proposal and allow the debate on the various...

Order of Business. (2 Mar 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: He is falling into all the bad habits of his predecessors and colleagues on the Government Front Bench who have held his current position.

Order of Business. (2 Mar 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I urge the Chief Whip to forgo the employment of this unnecessary guillotine.

Written Answers — National Health Strategy: National Health Strategy (1 Mar 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 107: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the planned programme for implementation of the primary care strategy in the forthcoming 12 months; the number of additional primary care teams and networks to be put in place in that period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8490/06]

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (1 Mar 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the procedures in place to monitor mobile phone masts from a public health point of view; if these facilities are monitored, checked or inspected on an ongoing basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8395/06]

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (1 Mar 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On behalf of the Sinn Féin Deputies, I join other speakers in expressing our sympathy to the family of the late former Deputy Larry McMahon. To his sister, his sons and daughters, his grandchildren and his extended family, we convey our sincere condolences. I also offer sympathy to Deputy Kenny and the Fine Gael Party on the loss of somebody who was a stalwart representative in a number of...