Results 3,061-3,080 of 21,514 for speaker:Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Specifically, in respect of this important matter, will the Government facilitate a proper debate in this Chamber?

Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will a debate be provided for it? It is of great importance and——

Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——it must be recognised by the Government that this is of such import that it deserves——

Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——such address in this Chamber.

Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. (21 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach if it is proposed to enhance the operation of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34475/06]

Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. (21 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is the Taoiseach aware that one of the reasons for enhancing the DPP's office is the need for the office to explain properly why so many cases are not pursued? Is the Taoiseach aware that fewer than one in ten victims of sexual violence comes through the system and that fewer come before the courts in this jurisdiction than in 20 other European Union member states? That detail comes from...

Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. (21 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Nobody is looking for named cases to be identified but where a pattern of policy decision is evident, that that would be——

Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. (21 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Where there is evidence of a pattern.

Constitutional Amendments. (21 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 12: To ask the Taoiseach if he will hold a referendum before the dissolution of the current Dáil; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34476/06]

Constitutional Amendments. (21 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am the only Deputy in this grouping——

Order of Business (21 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I object to the guillotining of the motion relating to the Book of Estimates at 7 p.m. tomorrow. I do so because the opportunity for debate in respect of a raft of public expenditure proposals, involving a sum equating to €54 billion in public moneys, will be curtailed by the exercise of this guillotine. We should allow all Members the opportunity to properly participate in the debate....

Order of Business (21 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Given the continuing deterioration of morale among frontline hospital staff, will the Taoiseach guarantee the passage of the nurses and midwives Bill before the dissolution of this Dáil?

Order of Business (21 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach guarantee its passage?

Official Languages Act 2003 (Section 9) Regulations 2006: Referral to Joint Committee (21 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I disagree on the basis that I cannot support the motion without a debate in the Chamber.

Estimates for Public Services 2007: Motion (21 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Estimates represent more of the same from a tired Government, bankrupt of ideas and too long in power. It is spending moneys but has no strategy for equality and delivering public services in a more equitable and efficient way. The Estimates and budget will be the last before the general election. The Fianna Fáil-Progressive Democrats Government will be ten years in office next year....

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (21 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 244: To ask the Minister for Finance the cost of reducing the higher tax band from 42% to 40%. [38486/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (21 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 245: To ask the Minister for Finance the cost of changes to stamp duty for first-time buyers of second hand houses and apartments whereby houses up to €419,809 would be exempt from stamp duty, houses from €419,810 to €635,000 would be charged at 6% and where the rate of 9% would be retained for houses over €635,000. [38487/06]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (21 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 252: To ask the Minister for Finance the revenue generated in 2005 by stamp duty on ATM cards; the revenue generated in 2005 by stamp duty on debit laser cards; and the revenue generated in 2005 by stamp duty on combined ATM debit cards. [38672/06]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (21 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 253: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of revenue which would be raised from a €1 increase on a packet of 20 cigarettes based on 2005 figures. [38673/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (21 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 258: To ask the Minister for Finance the annual cost of increasing the maximum mortgage interest relief available for first-time buyers on or below the average industrial wage from €800 to €1,000 per annum for single people and from €1,600 to €2,000 per annum for widowed and married people. [38936/06]