Results 2,241-2,260 of 21,514 for speaker:Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Commemorative Events. (25 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does the Taoiseach agree that now that Arbour Hill is fully open and accessible to all and is a fitting place to pay homage to those who gave their lives in 1916, those interred there should remain there?

Commemorative Events. (25 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I assure the Taoiseach that I did.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (25 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 166: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the criteria which are used to determine whether the availability of a health service in the State is a policy matter and, therefore, her responsibility or an operational matter and, therefore, the responsibility of the Health Service Executive. [14538/06]

Northern Ireland Issues. (26 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 7: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with the British Prime Minister, Mr. Tony Blair, on the margins of the Brussels European Council meeting; the other meetings he has held on the peace process since 24 March 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13425/06]

Northern Ireland Issues. (26 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 20: To ask the Taoiseach if he will proceed with his proposal for a committee of the House to facilitate the participation of elected representatives from the Six Counties in the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15167/06]

Northern Ireland Issues. (26 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I ask the Taoiseach to note my regret that he has withdrawn his proposal to allow Six Counties MPs to attend here in this institution and this year to participate in meetings of the Dáil, sitting as a committee of the entire House. The Taoiseach should use the opportunity to call on the leaders of the Fine Gael and Labour parties to withdraw their opposition to such a proposition, which...

Northern Ireland Issues. (26 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is no more acceptable here.

Order of Business. (26 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have a question as regards this and I ask the Taoiseach for clarification, if he has to consult the Chief Whip. Many of us are surprised to see a self-congratulatory motion being presented in the middle, not only of a crisis, but indeed a Government-declared national emergency. One wonders——

Order of Business. (26 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am seeking clarification as regards the spill-on effect of this proposal. Will this curtail the opportunity for other parties in the House to table Private Members' motions addressing the same issue, that is, the crisis in our accident and emergency units? What is the spill-on effect of this Government-tabled motion? Will the Taoiseach please clarify that it does not, in fact, intrude on...

Order of Business. (26 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With respect, this is a very important issue.

Order of Business. (26 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is the Ceann Comhairle not in a position to clarify the position of the net effect of this Government-tabled proposal as regards the right of Opposition parties to table motions on this matter over the coming months?

Order of Business. (26 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There clearly is a reason for concern.

Order of Business. (26 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I can certainly tell at this point that there is no——

Order of Business. (26 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No. With the difficulties clearly identified——

Order of Business. (26 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Government's health strategy published in 2001 set 2002 as the target date for the publication of legislation that would provide for clear statutory provisions on entitlement to health and social services. Yet the last programme of legislation showed the eligibility for health and personal social services Bill scheduled for publication this year.

Order of Business. (26 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In the new documents circulated this week, it is now put back again to 2007. This was first highlighted in 2002 and has been deferred for five years. What is the explanation for the further deferment of the eligibility for health and personal social services Bill?

Accident and Emergency Services: Motion. (26 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We all knew that this Government was in disarray in its stewardship of the health services but this motion shows clearly that it has lost the plot altogether. Yesterday 331 patients were on trolleys and chairs in accident and emergency units in this State. That is the most telling answer to this bizarre, self-congratulatory motion from the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children,...

Cancer Screening Programme. (26 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome the Tánaiste's earlier response on the number of women who do not take up the opportunity, for the following reason. Does she recall that a mammography machine was located at Cavan General Hospital for several years, that it was never used and was then transferred to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda? During its time at Cavan a number of radiographers were specially trained in...

Cancer Screening Programme. (26 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What is the Minister doing about the transport needs?

Cancer Screening Programme. (26 Apr 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is not a matter for others, it is a matter for the Tánaiste. She cannot wash her hands of this.