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Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (4 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 280: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the efforts he has made to promote human rights in Burma and in particular, to bring Burma to the agenda of the UN Security Council; if he will ban Irish investment in Burma; if he will provide humanitarian aid to the internally displaced people in Burma and financial aid to Burmese human rights organisations; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (4 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 281: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to ongoing reports of religious persecution in Laos; if he has raised this matter with the Laotian authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31135/06]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (4 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 282: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to new anti-conversion laws in India and to reports that these laws have been used to harass and oppress members of minority religious communities; if he will raise this matter with the Indian authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31136/06]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (4 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 283: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the human rights situation in Belarus, particularly with regard to religious freedom. [31137/06]

Order of Business (5 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Deputy McManus asked when the Progressive Democrats learned of the latest revelation. I would like to return to a question I posed on Wednesday as to when the Progressive Democrats learned of all that has been coming down the track with regard to what the Taoiseach has had to face over the past couple of weeks. The Taoiseach responded almost with incredulity. I put that question to the...

Order of Business (5 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Did the Taoiseach ask the former Tánaiste what she knew?

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Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach does not appear to be able to answer the question regarding the former Tánaiste.

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Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: When did the former Tánaiste know?

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Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With regard to a Bill to provide for a register of persons who are considered unsafe to work with children, the previous legislative programme stated it was not possible to indicate when it would be published. This is repeated in the statement on the current legislative programme by the Chief Whip. Given the importance of the issue can this not be expedited in the interest of children?

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (5 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if in view of the crisis in communities such as Moyross in Limerick, that the proposed RAPID funding of €4.5 million for the years 2007 to 2008 to support small-scale capital works to enhance the physical environment within local authority housing estates and flat complexes is enough funding for the scale of decay...

Written Answers — Disability Awareness Programmes: Disability Awareness Programmes (5 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 70: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will make a statement on the Government's disability awareness programmes currently in place; and the plans he has to expand these programmes, particularly among young people. [31407/06]

Chief State Solicitor's Office. (10 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: When the Chief State Solicitor's office last came before the Committee on Finance and the Public Service, I asked about its role in determining which cases brought by citizens through the courts against the State would be fought by the State. Does the Taoiseach recall the number of cases where the State has vigorously contested cases, for example, cases brought by parents fighting for the...

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (10 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I join other Members in expressing sympathy to the Fitzpatrick family on the sad passing of Mr. Tom Fitzpatrick. It is interesting people speak of the Cavan-Monaghan constituency and of Tom's association with the area of Scotshouse in Clones, but I think in the minds of many people throughout the length and breadth of the country, his association primarily would have been with the county of...

Order of Business (10 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The proposition before the House will directly affect the lives of approximately 150 Irish men and women and their families. Any proposition pertaining to service overseas of the Irish Defence Forces should be debated in the full Chamber, not referred to committee without debate in the first instance. The import of Irish troops serving overseas is such that it deserves such attention in...

Order of Business (10 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I urged the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, at a recent meeting of the Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children to seriously consider publishing the Leas Cross report under Dáil privilege. Will the report be placed before the Dáil in this manner?

Order of Business (10 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I understand that this has been flagged. I wish to know if it will be placed before the Dáil in this way and if it will be referred to the Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children in order that it can be published under privilege in the same way as the reports from Mr. Justice Barron were accommodated.

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Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister for Health and Children has indicated an intent in that regard and I understand she is seeking advice from the Attorney General. Can the Taoiseach inform us if that advice has returned?

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Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am not debating it; I have another question to put to the Taoiseach. I do not wish to seek a second opportunity to speak as it is hard enough to get one opportunity in this House sometimes. Will the same approach be adopted to the Leas Cross report as was taken to the Dunne inquiry?

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Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am asking if this can be arranged or facilitated. Will the detail of the Dunne report be brought before the House through this same vehicle? On the same issue, will there be legislation on human tissue ensuring full information and full consent for all next-of-kin regarding the registered use of organs from deceased children and adults?

Order of Business (10 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What of the legislation on human tissue?