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Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Yesterday, representatives of the Irish Haemophilia Society, the Irish Kidney Association, Positive Action and Transfusion Position had to come to the House and spend long hours lobbying against the passage of this Bill, as presented by the Tánaiste, Deputy Harney. They should have been here today to witness the fruits of many years of hard work and campaigning on their part. Instead, the...

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (29 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 11: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the recent Israeli attacks on Palestinian civilians which have been increasing in intensity; the steps he is taking to try ensure an end to these attacks. [25199/06]

Written Answers — EU-US Summit: EU-US Summit (29 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the implications of the most recent EU-US summit text and in particular the declaration of an intention to intensify their efforts promoting peace, human rights and democracy worldwide and to strengthen co-operation on the issue of confronting global challenges, including security on future foreign policy decisions of this...

Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages. (30 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This is not just an issue of bad taste. It is very important we recognise that the concerns of Opposition Deputies are that, as a result of the passage of this legislation, fellow human beings with real and genuine cases will be excluded from their rightful entitlement. That is what is at the core of this debate. It is vexatious, to say the least, that we are being driven on to ground of the...

Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages. (30 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It was apparent the Tánaiste had a recent experience of her own in mind when she said, "When the law and politics mix it is a lethal cocktail." However, she has put her jack back in his box, at least for now. When the Tánaiste spoke about the court analysis, she used the words "may well". She spoke about the prospect of a floodgate — a word she does not like — being opened and...

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. (4 Jul 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach when it is expected that the report of Patrick MacEntee SC on the investigation into the Dublin and Monaghan bombings of 1974 and related matters will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22765/06]

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. (4 Jul 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In what format will the MacEntee report be published? It is markedly different from the Barron process. Will it be referred to the Oireachtas committee in the same way? What vehicle will be utilised for its delivery and to enable public scrutiny? Will the Taoiseach inform the House when he expects the report to be published? The Taoiseach indicated in his response to Deputy Rabbitte regarding...

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. (4 Jul 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Has the Taoiseach done so? Would the Taoiseach propose any further action in order to give effect to that decision?

Office of the Attorney General. (4 Jul 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 8: To ask the Taoiseach the changes in procedure that have been introduced in the Office of the Attorney General; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22766/06]

Office of the Attorney General. (4 Jul 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Perhaps the Taoiseach will give the same interest to this question as it is a follow-on. He indicated 19 recommendations for changes. Are they in existing procedures that have applied heretofore or are they new procedures and ideas to avoid a repetition of the deficit of information flow to both the Attorney General and to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform? In this instance,...

Order of Business. (4 Jul 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We cannot support the proposal. With the Dáil due to go into summer recess on Thursday, the Government is seeking to ram through with minimum debate its most obnoxious legislative proposals. This is clearly one of them when one considers what is intended by this Bill. It is not only about incinerators but about incinerating local democracy further. When the legislation is passed, we will see...

Order of Business. (4 Jul 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I also oppose the proposition regarding the so-called Defence (Amendment) Bill 2006. The Government seeks to have the Bill passed through all Stages by midnight tonight over a period of less than two and a half hours. It is seeking to ram through all Stages of a Bill which clearly undermines Irish neutrality and has profound implications for Irish foreign policy. The net effect of the Bill is...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (4 Jul 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if there are supports for non-Irish nationals in the Gaeltacht and elsewhere here if they choose to learn the Irish language; and if not, if she intends to introduce such supports. [25806/06]

Written Answers — Literacy Levels: Literacy Levels (4 Jul 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 135: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will ensure the creation of a separate sufficient budget dedicated to the provision of ESOL in order that the budget for adult literacy will be directed fully towards its intended purpose. [25805/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (4 Jul 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 164: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she has received correspondence from an alliance (details supplied) regarding recent studies of the health implications of incineration; and her views on the results of those studies. [25537/06]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (4 Jul 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 218: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a reply will issue from the Health Service Executive to Parliamentary Question No. 203 of 23 May 2006. [26018/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (4 Jul 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 257: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she has reviewed the report by the working group on haemochromatosis; if she will act urgently to implement its recommendations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26409/06]

Written Answers — National Development Plan: National Development Plan (4 Jul 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 293: To ask the Minister for Finance the all-Ireland elements contained in submissions which his Department has received in relation to the next National Development Plan 2007 to 2013. [25609/06]

Written Answers — Human Trafficking: Human Trafficking (4 Jul 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 563: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 174 of 22 June 2006, if he will clarify whether the offences for which the ten convictions were obtained related to trafficking in persons for the purpose of forced labour or sexual exploitation. [25699/06]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (4 Jul 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 598: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the website of the British Home Office which states that the processing time for naturalisation applications is 5.27 months, as opposed to the waiting list of more than two years here; if he will liaise with the British authorities to determine the way in which they are able to process...