Results 2,401-2,420 of 21,514 for speaker:Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (16 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the action he intends to take to ensure that the closure of Tallaght's successful cocaine pilot project will be avoided. [18050/06]

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (16 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 315: To ask the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of the Great Southern Hotel group employees regarding possible redundancies and diminution of employment conditions following the privatisation of the chain; if he has met or will meet with employees to discuss these concerns; if he will reconsider the sell-off; and if he will make a statement on...

Cabinet Sub-committees. (17 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On a related point——

Cabinet Sub-committees. (17 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome the raising of the question by Deputy Rabbitte. Both of my questions concerning Aer Lingus and the Cabinet sub-committee on drugs and social inclusion have been disallowed by the Ceann Comhairle.

Cabinet Sub-committees. (17 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Ceann Comhairle explain to the House why questions which do not seek the minutes of any Cabinet sub-committee deliberations are disallowed?

Cabinet Sub-committees. (17 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: These were broad questions which were valid.

Departmental Bodies. (17 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 8: To ask the Taoiseach to detail the membership of the task force on active citizenship; the role and function of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16122/06]

Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (17 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will initiate an investigation into the health and welfare of workers who are compelled to stay on their feet for most of the working day and the occupational health risks associated with prolonged standing at work. [18341/06]

Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (17 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason Directive 2003/18/EC amending Council Directive 83/477/EEC on the protection of workers from risks related to exposure to asbestos at work was not transposed by the deadline of the 15 April 2006; and his views on whether the unwarranted delay in the transposition of this directive demonstrates an apparent lack...

Written Answers — Commemorative Events: Commemorative Events (17 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 147: To ask the Taoiseach his plans to support commemorations in 2007 of the 150th anniversary of Argentine independence, in view of the long-standing ties between Argentina and Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18567/06]

Written Answers — Commemorative Events: Commemorative Events (17 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 148: To ask the Taoiseach if funding will be made available for the creation of a memorial park to Admiral William Brown in County Mayo, in view of the 150th anniversary next year of the independence of Argentina, whose navy was founded by Admiral Brown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18568/06]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (18 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to debate the following urgent matter: the continuing hunger strike and protest by 41 Afghans in Dublin, the apparent failure of the Government to take into account that there is a war raging in Afghanistan, which the Minister disgracefully described as mere disturbances, and which last night alone claimed the lives of at least 60...

Death of Staff Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (18 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I join colleagues in expressing sympathy to the sisters, extended family and all the bereaved on the death of Ms Breda Courtney. As it was with Deputy Kenny, this is unfortunately the first I have known of it. I would have liked the opportunity to have previously extended our sympathies to her work colleagues. I take the opportunity this morning to do so. We rarely get the opportunity to...

Order of Business. (18 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is not agreed. I wish to speak to the motion on referral to the joint committee of the proposed approval by Dáil Éireann for a Council framework decision on simplifying the exchange of information and intelligence between law enforcement authorities of the members states of the European Union. I object to this matter being taken without debate. I acknowledge that it has been the practice...

Order of Business. (18 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There is a commitment on that.

Order of Business. (18 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I do not have a problem with the motion per se but record my agreement with Deputy Sargent on the absence of parity of esteem shown to the various political groupings represented in this House. We must defend at all times the right to equality of opportunity and that has been denied to a number of political parties, including Sinn Féin, in the proposals before us.

Order of Business. (18 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is all this not indicative of the fact that the Government is starting to feel some discomfort at its decision to sell Aer Lingus? Is it not the case that the Taoiseach is at sea and cannot even properly prepare himself in terms of the language he is to employ? Is it not the case that the arguments, as presented by other voices in the House against the proposed privatisation of Aer Lingus,...

Order of Business. (18 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On promised legislation, I raised the hepatitis C and HIV compensation tribunal (amendment) Bill here last week and received what I can only describe as an unsatisfactory response. The situation concerning this legislation is unclear, so perhaps the Tánaiste can clarify it. We have been waiting nine years for this legislation to be published. Many vulnerable people have been hurt over that...

Order of Business. (18 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We know that.

European Council Framework Decision: Referral to Joint Committee. (18 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I do not agree to this motion for reasons I have already stated.