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Leaders' Questions. (30 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does the Taoiseach anticipate that others of the seven imprisoned under those parts of the 1935 Act that have been deemed unconstitutional will now also appeal either their convictions or sentences, as with the case decided on this afternoon? Will the Taoiseach advise us if the Government this morning gave consideration to the implications of the High Court decision announced this afternoon...

Leaders' Questions. (30 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The leaders of Fine Gael and the Labour Party voiced their concerns on the issue this afternoon. Can the Taoiseach explain why successive Governments, including a previous coalition of Fine Gael and Labour, failed to act on the recommendation of the Law Reform Commission in 1990 that a defence be allowed of making a genuine mistake about a person's age? Does the Taoiseach accept that if the...

Leaders' Questions. (30 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——that it will be illegal to have sex with either a boy or a girl who is below a specified age? Will he assure the House that the age of consent will not be ditched but will be included in new legislation brought before this House? The Sinn Féin Deputies will do everything in their power to facilitate the earliest possible passage of the proposed legislation in the hope it will address...

Leaders' Questions. (30 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Taoiseach for his reply. The Sinn Féin Deputies will be happy to facilitate the sitting of the Dáil in the coming week, not to embarrass the Government but because we must. Is the Taoiseach considering legislation to deal with behaviour other than sex with an underage boy or girl? Should we not include all inappropriate sexual acts and approaches? Will the legislation include...

Leaders' Questions. (30 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Government, and I ask the Minister to take note, examine the need to protect young people and consider what measures are required to address the worrying growth in human trafficking, which is of concern to citizens and our new brothers and sisters in society?

Order of Business. (30 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: When will Second Stage of the Tribunals of Inquiry Bill be taken?

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (30 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans to utilise the State's infrastructure by ensuring that broadband ducting is placed along ESB lines, on railway lines and on motorways. [20682/06]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (30 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 284: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will assure residents on Lower Main Street, Buncrana, County Donegal that their arrangement to go through the Office of Public Works land currently occupied by the Garda station to gain access to the rear of their homes will be enshrined and safeguarded in any future sale agreement. [21095/06]

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (30 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 397: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to reports that some migrant workers have been discouraged from pursuing complaints against their exploitative employers due to the cost of obtaining a language interpreter; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that some migrant workers have been charged exorbitant fees by...

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (30 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 398: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the Gangmasters Licensing Authority, established in 2005 by the British Government in the aftermath of the Morecambe Bay tragedy; and his views on whether a similar body should be established here to prevent the occurrence of a similar tragedy. [20655/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (30 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 401: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a grant for third level education may be counted as income for the purposes of means testing; his views on whether this may act as a disincentive against obtaining that education; if he will liaise with his cabinet colleagues to ensure a change in this policy; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (30 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 515: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason for his decision to introduce a fee for the issuing of new immigration and residence certificates to non-EEA nationals; the further reason the figure of €100 was chosen; his views on the fact that this fee will impose a burden that many migrant workers will find difficult to meet and may result in an increase...

Written Answers — Anti-Racism Measures: Anti-Racism Measures (30 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 516: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on whether the current provisions of the Employment Equality Act 1998 are adequate to guard against all cases of discrimination against migrant workers; and if the Act should be amended to prohibit discrimination on the basis of immigration status and on the basis of national origin. [20666/06]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (30 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 533: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position with regard to the tourist visa application by a person (details supplied). [20925/06]

Lisbon Agenda. (31 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 6: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the implementation of the Lisbon Agenda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16093/06]

Lisbon Agenda. (31 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: A key element of the Lisbon strategy is the commitment to tackle gender inequality and ensure that a greater number of women are facilitated to take up their place in the workforce. Is the Minister of State aware that there is a pay gap between men and women's earnings across the European Union of 15%, a figure also reflected in the Irish experience? Is he aware that the Taoiseach, in his...

Lisbon Agenda. (31 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In the Taoiseach's report on the Lisbon Agenda he stated that the ESRI had been commissioned to do a report on the graduate gender pay gap in Ireland. If the Minister of State has the information to hand and is in a position to answer my questions, that is well and good, but if not, I ask him to furnish the details subsequently. Has the report been completed and presented, and what are its...

Order of Business. (31 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On the same matter, can the Tánaiste avail of the opportunity to affirm to the House that the concept of an age of consent will be central to the legislation——

Order of Business. (31 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It arises everywhere. Will the Tánaiste make it clear that is the Government's intention?

Order of Business. (31 May 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Regarding the Bill to allow long-term foster carers greater say in guardianship of children in their care, is publication expected this term? Can the Tánaiste confirm the Child Care (Amendment) Bill, formerly the Foster Care Guardianship Bill, will be taken before the summer recess? There is a number of Bills on the Government list relating to existing agencies or establishing new ones. Can...