Results 19,541-19,560 of 21,514 for speaker:Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Tribunals of Inquiry. (28 Feb 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 7: To ask the Taoiseach the cost to his Department of the Moriarty tribunal since its establishment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3213/06]

Tribunals of Inquiry. (28 Feb 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does the Taoiseach recall that 11 January was the original date by which the new, lower fees were to have kicked in? We have already had an exchange here with regard to the extension of the higher rate until the end of June. There is obviously an ongoing cost to the Taoiseach's Department relating to the extension, not only of the tribunal sittings but also of the higher fees for the period...

Tribunals of Inquiry. (28 Feb 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I appreciate that, but from the lessons learned from the Moriarty tribunal, will fees be decided by negotiation or will the Taoiseach set a standard for fees that would apply in all cases——

Tribunals of Inquiry. (28 Feb 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——thereby mitigating the cost to the Exchequer and to the individuals who may be obliged to present themselves before tribunals?

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Feb 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 77: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of general practitioners planned for the Ballymun health centre; the services which will be provided at the centre; if there will be a diabetic specialist clinic; the addiction and mental health services planned, especially for young people in the area; and the cancer screening services which will be provided....

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Feb 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 78: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the cost thus far of the Ballymun health centre; and the way in which it compares to projected costs. [7528/06]

Order of Business. (23 Feb 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister indicated that the heads of the health Bill have been agreed. Will he indicate, in line with the Taoiseach's statement to the House yesterday, when the heads of the Bill will be published? Will they be shared with health spokespersons promptly, in line with the Taoiseach's preference that the heads of a Bill would be shared well in advance? Publication of the legal costs Bill,...

Order of Business. (23 Feb 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What about the health Bill to which the Minister referred in his earlier response to Deputy Crawford?

Order of Business. (23 Feb 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is the animal health Bill.

Order of Business. (23 Feb 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No. 10 is a motion re the presentation and circulation of Revised Estimates 2006. Perhaps the Revised Estimates have been circulated to Deputy Burton but I have not seen them. I am not aware they have been circulated. Have other Deputies received the circulated Revised Estimates 2006? I doubt they are here at all. If other Deputies can show they have them, well and good, something has gone...

Labour Affairs: Motion (Resumed). (22 Feb 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: A previous Sinn Féin Private Member's motion strongly opposed the privatisation of Aer Lingus. We pointed out then, as we do now, that privatisation invariably leads to lower pay and poorer working conditions. This is the most serious concern in respect of the imminent privatisation of the Great Southern Hotel Group. These State sell-offs are another form of downsizing as far as workers'...

Labour Affairs: Motion (Resumed). (22 Feb 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will conclude. Sinn Féin is committed to defending and extending workers' rights. This is why we wish to see the establishment of a stand-alone department of labour affairs and a stand-alone Oireachtas joint committee on labour affairs. This is the reason we tabled this motion and the reason why we and other progressive Deputies will stand and vote for it tonight.

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (22 Feb 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the stance of the US administration in relation to Hamas to date. [6967/06]

Written Answers — Freedom of Information: Freedom of Information (22 Feb 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if requests to his Department for information regarding the use of Shannon Airport by United States military forces have been refused under section 24 of the Freedom of Information Act 1997 and if he will make a statement on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1128/06]

Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (22 Feb 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 182: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the estimated cost per year of provision of an acute hospital bed for a public patient in the private system under the National Treatment Purchase Fund. [7252/06]

Labour Affairs: Motion (Resumed). (22 Feb 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Our opinion of the Minister's suitability for office far exceeds his opinion of us.

Labour Affairs: Motion (Resumed). (22 Feb 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister should leave that to the PDs.

Labour Affairs: Motion (Resumed). (22 Feb 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: They do not need help from the Minister in that regard.

Labour Affairs: Motion (Resumed). (22 Feb 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil le gach duine a ghlac páirt sa díospóireacht ar an rún tábhachtach seo. Buíochas ach go háirithe do na Teachtaí atá ag tacú leis an rún. Tá bagairtí nua ar chearta nan-oibrithe; in Éirinn, ar fud na hEorpa agus ar fud an domhain faoi láthair. Má táimid chun na cearta sin a chur chun cinn caithfimid tosú sa bhaile agus tá an rún seo mar...

Labour Affairs: Motion (Resumed). (22 Feb 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: He spoke of a commitment to health and safety, yet, as my colleague, Deputy Crowe, pointed out last evening when the Minister was not present, there was a 42% increase in workplace deaths in 2005 in comparison with the 2004 figure. This disturbing trend must be reversed. The Minister of State also spoke of substantial increases in redundancy payments, yet statutory redundancy payments consist...