Results 19,921-19,940 of 21,514 for speaker:Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Leaders' Questions. (23 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is a disgrace.

Leaders' Questions. (23 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I totally and absolutely reject it.

Leaders' Questions. (23 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It does not. The surgeons in Monaghan and Cavan hospitals disagree with it.

European Council Meetings. (23 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 6: To ask the Taoiseach the agenda for the European Council meeting in Britain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31430/05]

European Council Meetings. (23 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does the Taoiseach agree that the proposed EU budget as discussed in Britain, offers very little to the 98 million people at risk from poverty across Europe and more than 20 million unemployed people? The broad economic and political priorities, as laid out in the budget, are not geared to tackle these problems. The contrary is the case and the political and social thrust of what was...

European Council Meetings. (23 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Did the Taoiseach not raise it informally?

European Council Meetings. (23 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach make a start on intra-EU regulations?

Leaders' Questions. (23 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does the Taoiseach recall the events of 14 October 2005, which was the date on which he last visited Monaghan town? Mr. Patrick Walsh bled to death in Monaghan General Hospital on that day because the surgical staff there were not allowed to perform a straightforward procedure to save his life. The doors of the operating theatre were quite literally barred to Mr. Walsh. Is the Taoiseach aware...

Written Answers — Hospital Hygiene: Hospital Hygiene (22 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 166: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the action she proposes to take in response to the Health Service Executive's hospitals hygiene audit, in particular with regard to the widespread incidence of MRSA in hospitals here. [35352/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (22 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 156: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the terms of reference of the independent review of events surrounding the death of a person (details supplied) in Monaghan General Hospital on 14 October 2005, which is to be carried out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35351/05]

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (22 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 383: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will report on the current status of the proposal to develop a new centre-town theatre in Monaghan; his Department's commitments to this much-needed public facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35622/05]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (22 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 560: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when funding will be released to allow the approved and urgently needed roof repairs proceed at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35613/05]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (22 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 561: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for a new building for further education facility at Monaghan to replace the current inadequate accommodation in use by Monaghan Institute of Further Education and Training; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35614/05]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (22 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 562: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the ongoing distress of parents and children (details supplied) in County Monaghan where 12 second level school children who attend the vocational educational committee school at Ballybay are being forced to walk a distance of half a mile; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that for...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (22 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 563: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her Department's position regarding the application for funding to proceed with the purchase of essential ground from Coillte for the further development of a centre (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35616/05]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (22 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 567: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her Department's receipt of application for approval to replace four prefab classrooms with a permanent extension at a school (details supplied) in County Monaghan; her plans towards these essential works; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35620/05]

Estimates for Public Services 2006: Motion (Resumed). (22 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Ordinary citizens have a right to ask what these Estimates actually represent and what they will mean in practice. Once again the Government is attempting to blind the people with apparently massive spending figures. The money is being spent, but are the services being delivered? For many thousands of our people, the answer quite simply is "No". This evening, people in Cavan and Monaghan in...

Order of Business. (22 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The view expressed is not only the view of the Opposition. It is important to reflect that the sentiments expressed by the Deputies who have spoken and to which I add my support, were also reflected by members of the Taoiseach's party. Everyone recognises that this is a flawed way of doing business. As a member of the Joint Committee on Finance and the Public Service, time and again we have...

Order of Business. (22 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: A Bill was promised to amend the Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal Acts 1997 and 2002 to establish an insurance scheme for persons infected with hepatitis C or HIV as a result of the State's role in the provision of blood or blood products. Only three weeks remain before Christmas. This was committed to be taken in this session in the most recent legislative programme. Will the Taoiseach...

Draft Fisheries Boards Orders: Referral to Joint Committee. (22 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is not agreed.