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Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. (25 Jan 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the progress of the commission of inquiry into matters relating to the Garda investigation into the Dublin and Monaghan bombings and missing Garda and Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform files; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38706/05]

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. (25 Jan 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach referred to Mr. Justice Barron's inquiry as being comprehensive. Does the Taoiseach agree that while Mr. Justice Barron has unquestionably pursued the issues diligently, it could hardly be described as being comprehensive, given the withholding of critical information by the British Government, as well as the failure to establish the whereabouts of critical files and...

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. (25 Jan 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach also check the other details?

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. (25 Jan 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am sympathetic to the view Deputy Rabbitte expressed. It is incomprehensible how we can address these. Each of us has a series of questions that focus on different matters which the Taoiseach will now address in a lumped response. While it makes the project impossible, I wonder what is the alternative to hearing what he has to say. How does the Ceann Comhairle propose to set these aside and...

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. (25 Jan 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is it possible that the Taoiseach's response can be entered into the record and that he might hear the specific questions of Members because obviously we will only be able to ask about one or two? Is that an option?

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (15 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 171: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a reply will issue from the Health Service Executive to Question No. 221 of 16 November 2005. [39996/05]

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (15 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 179: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she is in receipt of a plan or feasibility report regarding the proposed development at the Bon Secours Hospital site in Tuam, County Galway; if financial resources will be made available to develop the site in accordance with promises made; her views on the development of a health campus on this site as fitting into...

Written Answers — Food Safety: Food Safety (15 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the action she will take in view of the recent seizure by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland of illicit health marks at meat plants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40138/05]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (15 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 284: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, further to Question No. 182 of 1 December 2005, the basis on which, including international evidence, he has reached the view that it is essential to deny family reunification visas to the minor children of persons granted leave to remain here. [39897/05]

Irish Medicines Board (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (15 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Was I correct in noting the Minister of State furiously writing when Deputy McManus highlighted the unfilled position of chief State pharmacist? Is the Minister of State considering filling this position in the future?

Irish Medicines Board (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (15 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We will see. While Sinn Féin will not oppose this Bill, the way in which it has been presented by the Government is most unsatisfactory. It is complex legislation which amends four separate Acts of the Oireachtas and a considerable number of regulations. With limited time and resources, it is impossible for a small Opposition party to deal comprehensively with all aspects of such a Bill. The...

Development Banks Bill 2005: Second Stage. (15 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I propose to share time with any representative of the Green Party or Independent Deputy. I welcome this Bill, to put the Minister of State at his ease, from the outset, as it provides for further assistance from Ireland to developing countries to help redress the gross economic imbalance on our planet. The Asian Development Bank is a multilateral development finance institution dedicated to...

Order of Business. (15 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Tánaiste said earlier to Deputy Bruton that because of the complexities encountered in preparing the repayment scheme for charges for publicly funded residential long stay care Bill, the legislation is not expected before some time in 2006. In the list of this term's promised legislation, dated 27 September, this legislation was anticipated before the end of this year. When did these...

Order of Business. (15 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To echo the point on the Appropriation Bill, the approach adopted is not satisfactory and does not allow for adequate scrutiny. The practice, as happened yesterday and as reflected again today in the Order Paper, of a financial resolution in regard to a Bill following the passage of Second Stage alone is an inappropriate way to do business. It should have been held until all of the Stages of...

Order of Business. (15 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The State should answer.

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (14 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 50: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the third party role to be undertaken by the EU in the Agreement on Movement and Access between the Government of Israel and the Palestinian Authority discussed at the EU General Affairs and External Relations Council meeting in Brussels on 21-22 November 2005. [39237/05]

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (14 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the Agreement on Movement and Access between the Government of Israel and the Palestinian Authority discussed at the EU General Affairs and External Relations Council meeting in Brussels on 21-22 November 2005. [39236/05]

Establishment of Commission of Investigation: Motion. (14 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wish to share my time with Deputies Finian McGrath and Cuffe. We will not oppose this motion to approve the order establishing a commission of investigation into the handling of allegations of child sexual abuse against members of the clergy operating under the aegis of the Catholic archdiocese of Dublin. People have been appalled by the revelations in the Ferns Report. The most damning...

Establishment of Commission of Investigation: Motion. (14 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I must interrupt the Minister as I have only three minutes in which to speak. Why should the decision of a Minister to establish an investigation be determined by church guidelines? The Minister's guidelines should be State guidelines and laws enacted by the Oireachtas. I would expect the Minister to be a champion of this principle. I again appeal to the Government to extend the deadline for...

Establishment of Commission of Investigation: Motion. (14 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: She suffered horrific experiences as a child in a State which neglected her and many others and which still neglects her. Shame on those who could make the right decision in her case but who have failed to do so. I appeal to the Minister for an 11th hour change of heart.