Results 2,201-2,220 of 21,514 for speaker:Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Decentralisation Programme. (30 Mar 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I ask the Minister if he will respond to a charge that has some currency, namely, that political pressure was applied to FÁS management in regard to the move of its head office to Birr. Will the Minister respond to that question?

Decentralisation Programme. (30 Mar 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Has the Minister been deflected or is he ignoring the point with regard to political pressure?

Fiscal Policy. (30 Mar 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am getting it from both sides.

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (30 Mar 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 21: To ask the Minister for Finance the discussions he has had with his EU counterparts, including the British Government, regarding new funding for the PEACE programme in the period 2007 to 2013; the outcome of those discussions; the position regarding the funding proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12283/06]

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (30 Mar 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Finance the discussions he has had with his EU counterparts, including the British Government, regarding new funding for the PEACE programme in the period 2007 to 2013; the outcome of those discussions; the position regarding the funding proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12712/06]

Written Answers — Freedom of Information: Freedom of Information (30 Mar 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 27: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has received the report of the Information Commissioner for the purpose of review of non-disclosure provisions in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12284/06]

Written Answers — General Medical Services Scheme: General Medical Services Scheme (30 Mar 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 123: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to a recent NCCRI report which states that some general practitioners activity discourage patients from minority ethnic grounds, in particular Travellers and asylum seekers, from attending their surgeries; her views on this report; the steps she is taking to eliminate this problem; and if...

Social Partnership. (4 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his participation in the talks on the social partnership process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9268/06]

Social Partnership. (4 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does the Taoiseach agree that the decision by the MANDATE trade union to withdraw from the social partnership process blows the myth that this is a high wage economy? Does he accept that the members of MANDATE took the decision primarily because the greater number of them receive a very poor return for their work? Does he recognise that the majority of these members work in bars, restaurants...

Leaders' Questions. (4 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I join colleagues in expressing my sincerest sympathy to the bereaved family following the Clara school bus tragedy this morning and to the teaching staff and fellow pupils of the young boy who lost his life. I also extend good wishes for a full recovery to all the injured students involved in that accident. It is appropriate that all of us, not just those in this House, who can make a...

Leaders' Questions. (4 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach has not confirmed if the Cabinet has taken its decision but we can presume it was taken at this morning's meeting. The Taoiseach has not responded to any of the questions I put to him with regards to the ICTU proposition which clearly merits serious consideration, which it has not received heretofore. The Joint Committee on Transport is due to meet to discuss the serious issue...

Order of Business. (4 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach advise the House as to the reason debate on Second Stage of the Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006, which opened last week, will not resume this week?

Order of Business. (4 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: A number of speakers have not had an opportunity to contribute on this important legislation. Why is it not being taken this week in order that we can progress its passage through the House as all Members and parties would wish? People have waited a long time for repayments to issue. We learned this week that, far from taking international drugs companies to court for providing infected...

Order of Business. (4 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: When will the Hepatitis C and HIV Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill be taken? Can it be expedited to ensure it is taken before the summer?

Order of Business. (4 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will it be taken before the summer?

Order of Business. (4 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On a point of order, the Taoiseach did not reply to my question on the Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill.

Order of Business. (4 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: When will Second Stage of the Bill resume?

Whistleblowers Protection Bill 1999: Leave to Withdraw. (4 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wish to share time with Deputies McHugh, Connolly and Eamon Ryan.

Whistleblowers Protection Bill 1999: Leave to Withdraw. (4 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That we are debating a motion for the withdrawal of the Whistleblowers Protection Bill 1999 is both disappointing and unwelcome. Public interest disclosure legislation, more commonly known as whistleblowers protection legislation, is a key element within workers' rights protections. It is essential to prevent the dismissal or victimisation of workers who come forward and disclose information...

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (4 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether the Government should participate in ceremonies marking the home-coming of foreign troops returning from the brutal conflict in Iraq. [11814/06]