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Order of Business. (14 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach please take whatever steps are necessary to help Marie Therese O'Loughlin who is outside Leinster House? Will he respond to the letter I recently sent to him on that matter before we finish tomorrow? A Bill to provide for the introduction of business improvement districts has been signalled. When will the heads of that Bill be published or agreed if they have not already...

Order of Business. (14 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will they be made available to Members? That is a simple question.

Order of Business. (14 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Could he re-table the directive?

Order of Business. (14 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I join other Deputies in wishing a Nollaig Shona to the Ceann Comhairle, the Taoiseach and members of the Government and the Government parties, the Opposition Deputies of all parties and none and the staff of the Houses of the Oireachtas in all the various roles they perform. I acknowledge their courtesy and helpfulness at all times throughout the year, which is very much appreciated by all...

Order of Business. (14 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We are well used to it. Because this is a difficult day for so many people, I extend every blessing and comfort to those who today and over the period ahead suffer the loss of a loved one, such as so many families experienced yesterday on the roads of our country. I am sure for each and every one of us, knowing the centrality of family at Christmas time, I can only say that the great weight...

Leaders' Questions. (14 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach yesterday defended the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he stated the Minister acted in defence of the security of the State. He would not elaborate or give reasons for that belief, or outline the threat to the security of the State. The Taoiseach asked us to wait for the Minister's subsequent statement. The Minister entered the House to deliver a fanciful...

Leaders' Questions. (14 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach said just as little yesterday. Will he clarify exactly what organisation is bent on subverting the institutions of this State?

Leaders' Questions. (14 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Are any of the Ministers, not to mention the Taoiseach——

Leaders' Questions. (14 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I presume the role of the Ceann Comhairle is to keep order in the Government benches just as he exercises it in respect of the Opposition.

Leaders' Questions. (14 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Ceann Comhairle's efforts fall a long way short of what is required.

Leaders' Questions. (14 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Yesterday in the Dáil the Taoiseach quite rightly questioned the whole basis of the so-called "Stormontgate" business in the North. Does he not see the parallel with this case?

Leaders' Questions. (14 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Yesterday he said, regarding this issue, "It means we all went through a great deal of suffering for something that at the end of the day did not seem to add up on examination."

Leaders' Questions. (14 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: My time is well up surely. Does the Taoiseach not see the parallels with the "Stormontgate" situation, where those in a position of influence in a state can fabricate a case against this party, Sinn Féin, and as a result bring about the collapse of public institutions? This parallels the actions of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, with the approval of the Taoiseach, in...

Leaders' Questions. (14 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Ceann Comhairle could have said the same to Deputies Kenny and Rabbitte. As this is the last Leaders' Questions of this year I want the Taoiseach to spell out absolutely clearly what threat he believes there is to the security of this State from any organisation today.

Leaders' Questions. (14 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What does that have to do with the security of the State?

Leaders' Questions. (14 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Who does the Taoiseach suggest did so?

Leaders' Questions. (14 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is exactly what the Minister and this State should have done, instead of abusing this House.

Leaders' Questions. (14 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The only subversion of the State is that which the Taoiseach and his colleagues enact.

Departmental Estimates. (14 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on the 2006 Estimates for his Department. [38704/05]

Departmental Estimates. (14 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: A sum of €50,000 has been allocated for the National Forum on Peace and Reconciliation. What is the purpose of this allocation? Does the Taoiseach not consider it appropriate that the body be wound up because we are long past the time for the establishment of the all-Ireland civic forum provided for under the Good Friday Agreement? Will the Taoiseach clarify his intent in this regard?...