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Programmes for Government. (25 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 9: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the progress in the implementation of An Agreed Programme for Government, particularly as it affects his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28320/06]

Programmes for Government. (25 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 10: To ask the Taoiseach when the annual report on progress in the implementation of An Agreed Programme for Government will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28462/06]

Programmes for Government. (25 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In the Taoiseach's main reply, he stated it was the responsibility of the individual Minister to oversee the implementation of specific commitments in the programme for Government. Has the Taoiseach seen any situation arising across his Department's areas of responsibility where commitments in the programme for Government have been diluted, torn up or shredded by other agencies entrusted to...

Programmes for Government. (25 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What about the hospital beds? That is a huge dichotomy.

Programmes for Government. (25 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Less than half the number cited by the Taoiseach has been provided.

Order of Business (25 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On the last occasion this proposition was before the House, I asked that we utilise the motion to have a proper review and discussion of the workings of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission. I asked this not only on behalf of my party colleagues, but I hope I was reflecting the views of my colleagues in the Green Party and the members of the Technical Group. There is no direct...

Order of Business (25 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The ground rents Bill has been promised since time immemorial and will, no doubt, appear in the Fianna Fáil election manifesto for the forthcoming general election. Where has the Bill been buried and when will it resurface? Will it ever be brought before the House? What is missing? Is it bottle? Let us deal with it.

Health Services: Motion (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On behalf of Sinn Féin, I support the motion in the name of the Labour Members. The privatisation of our hospital services by the Fianna Fáil-Progressive Democrats Government is something we in Sinn Féin have been campaigning strongly against for months. On Saturday last, we organised a major rally in Dublin demanding health care rights for all. One of the main themes was our opposition...

Health Services: Motion (Resumed). (25 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: If that is the case, belated though it is, it must be welcomed. He was careful in his speech last night to repeatedly express his support for private medicine. He should listen more carefully to Dr. John Barton of Portiuncula Hospital, one of the strongest critics of privatisation in our health services and, I understand, a would-be party colleague of Deputy Twomey here after the next...

Written Answers — Maritime Rights: Maritime Rights (25 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the Turkish authorities refusal to dock to a boat (details supplied) on 29 June 2006 in violation of international laws of the sea, as part of its continual campaign to impose unilateral restrictions on Cypriot vessels since 1987 and to deny rights of a sovereign EU State, despite its membership negotiations with the EU; and...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (25 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the financial and other economic implications for the Cypriot economy from the unilateral and punitive restrictions being imposed by Turkey, an EU applicant member; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34565/06]

Written Answers — Child Abuse: Child Abuse (25 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will initiate a scheme of redress for people who suffered abuse while in foster care; if her Department has records of such cases; if representations have been received from people who suffered such abuse; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34749/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (25 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the extent to which blood-testing in the public hospital system is contracted out to private laboratories; her Department's policy in this regard; if surveys of cost differentials between contracting out and carrying out work directly in public hospitals have been or will be undertaken; the safeguards that apply to ensure that the...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (25 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 196: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the shortage of chiropodists here, in particular, the lack of training facilities for chiropodists and the fact that very few practising chiropodists will take medical card payments, in part due to a dispute with the Health Service Executive over fees and payments; the knock-on effect this has on the...

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (25 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 221: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his plans to accept new applications for grant aid under the local authority swimming pool programme, in view of the fact that the closing date for the current scheme was 31 July 2000. [34893/06]

Order of Business (26 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: At least I can agree with the Tánaiste on that latter point. I refer to two Bills that have been signalled for publication in the autumn session. They are the medical practitioners Bill and the national development finance agency Bill. Can the Tánaiste advise if they will be brought before the House this session?

Order of Business (26 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will they be brought before the House this session?

High Level of Suicide in Irish Society: Statements (26 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I propose to share time with Deputies Connolly and Gormley.

High Level of Suicide in Irish Society: Statements (26 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome the report of the Oireachtas committee and the continuing focus of Members on the high level of suicide in society. This is a serious issue and it ranks with the appalling toll of deaths on our roads as the leading cause of deaths of young people and as a source of terrible grief for individuals, families and entire communities. There is widespread concern and a greater awareness...

High Level of Suicide in Irish Society: Statements (26 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I do not want to encroach on the time of other speakers. I ask the Minister of State to note the points I have made.