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Order of Business. (7 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is absolutely outrageous.

Order of Business. (7 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will legislation be required to establish an office of child protection rapporteur? Are amendments expected to the Ombudsman for Children Act 2002 as a consequence?

Order of Business. (8 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Against a backdrop of public hospitals such as Monaghan, Cavan and Dundalk, which have long records of excellent care for patients, being deprived of services and the recent announcement by the Health Service Executive north east area of a further contraction in services to offset a projected overspend in the current fiscal year, will the Minister for Finance, as former Minister for Health...

Order of Business. (8 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I did not ask about the health Bill, but the health information and quality authority Bill.

Order of Business. (8 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What about the eligibility for health and personal social services Bill?

Order of Business. (8 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Minister make any intervention with regard to the issues I raised? As he holds the finance portfolio, he is the key player.

Order of Business. (8 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There is record money and ever-contracting services. Clearly there is a crisis.

Order of Business. (8 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There is a crisis.

Health Services. (8 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The news that came with the leaking of the Health Service Executive report that the HSE north-east region is contemplating cuts in services to offset an overrun of almost €10 million in the current fiscal year has come as a grievous blow to the people of counties Cavan, Monaghan, Louth and Meath, the greater number of whom live under a daily dark cloud as a result of the loss of critical...

Written Answers — Residency Rights: Residency Rights (8 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 24: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his intentions to resolve the anomaly whereby the spouses and partners of non-Irish EU citizens have more residency rights here than the spouses and partners of Irish citizens. [22196/06]

Written Answers — Civil Partnerships: Civil Partnerships (8 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 35: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on whether same sex couples are less likely than opposite sex couples to want to commit to the array of rights and duties consequent on marriage; if so, the evidence by which he has arrived at this conclusion; and, if not, the reason for his view that same sex couples should nonetheless be denied the right to make...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (8 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of citizenship applications for persons (details supplied); if these can be expedited. [22185/06]

Northern Ireland Issues. (13 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 6: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his most recent contacts with the British Prime Minister in regard to the Irish peace process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19166/06]

Northern Ireland Issues. (13 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does the Taoiseach agree that a comprehensive examination of the issue of collusion is critical to the success of the entire peace process? Did he note the attempt to kill Mark Haddock, a British agent within the Ulster Volunteer Force, which took place a fortnight ago? Does he agree that it has been widely accepted for some time that the attempt to bomb the Sinn Féin office in Monaghan town...

Death of Former Taoiseach: Expressions of Sympathy. (13 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On my own behalf and that of the Sinn Féin Deputies, I extend our sympathies to Charles Haughey's widow, Maureen, our colleague, Deputy Seán Haughey, his other sons and daughter, and the members of the Haughey family. For many years, Charles Haughey certainly trod a chequered pathway through the political life of the nation. In his own words, he gave some service and it is right that his...

Order of Business. (13 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is not agreed. I welcome the decision to give €59 million towards the cost of debt cancellation. However, the requirement to debate it in the House is based on the fact that this sum is to be lumped with the overall figure for overseas development aid, which it clearly is not. It gives a false picture with regard to the Government living up to its commitment to reach the figure of 0.7%...

Order of Business. (13 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is endeavouring to mislead not only the public but also the international community about our commitment in this area.

Order of Business. (13 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This should not be included in the ODA figure.

Order of Business. (13 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What we are seeking is a commitment to pay——

Order of Business. (13 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Surely a Deputy is allowed to make a point.