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Order of Business (28 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I concur with Deputy Cuffe on this matter. It merits a proper debate here in this Chamber. It should not be referred to committee without debate. The import of what is involved is considerable and we, as an island nation, have responsibilities in all of this to ensure that we not only give utterances of support, but demonstrate it in a practical way. The buy-out clause in terms of the...

Hospital Staff. (28 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Conor Lenihan, for attending to give the response on behalf of the Minister. I also thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this important matter on the Adjournment as it concerns the care of patients with cancer in the constituency we both represent. I acknowledge the work of the Irish Nurses Organisation in highlighting the issue I...

Written Answers — Inservice Training: Inservice Training (28 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of hours in the higher diploma in teaching spent on conflict resolution; and if she has satisfied herself with this amount. [40204/06]

Written Answers — Inservice Training: Inservice Training (28 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the percentage of teachers receiving in-service conflict resolution training. [40205/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (28 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 229: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on proposals to lower or remove VAT on condoms. [40119/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 278: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of occupational therapists servicing the area of Dublin mid west and Dublin as a whole; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40354/06]

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (28 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 279: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when it is intended to restore the free cervical cancer screening unit in a health centre (details supplied) in Dublin 22; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40355/06]

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (28 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 304: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if it is the policy of his Department and the Northern Regional Fisheries Board, under the plans for the management and development of fisheries, to disenfranchise and exclude from consultation local angling associations as is the policy currently being pursued against the Rosses and Fintown anglers on the...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (28 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 318: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the application fee for a work permit is refundable in the event that the work permit is approved but the employee fails to secure an entry visa from the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform. [40030/06]

Written Answers — Teaching Qualifications: Teaching Qualifications (28 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 450: To ask the Aire Oideachais agus Eolaíochta cén fáth a bhfuil an riail ann go bhfuil sé de dhualgas ar mhúinteoirí atá ag obair sna Sé Chontae an chuid phraiticiúil den Scrúdú le hAghaidh Cáilíochta sa Ghaeilge a dhéanamh i scoil sna 26 Chontae amháin, seachas sna scoileanna ina bhfuil siad ag múineadh Gaeilge sna Sé Chontae; an athróidh sí an riail seo; agus...

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Tánaiste will recall that the Irish Human Rights Commission was established under the terms of the Good Friday Agreement to enhance the human rights of everyone who lives on the island of Ireland and to assist us in meeting our international obligations to human rights. The record will show that as Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the Tánaiste has more often than not...

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is important to point out that this question is posed by a variety of opinions across this island and the United States and does not stem from any anti-Americanism. It is posed simply and in complement to the wishes of the clearly expressed view of the majority of citizens in the United States as recently expressed in the mid-term elections there. Does the Tánaiste agree that the...

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This is a serious issue, but clearly we do not all share the certainty the Tánaiste's statement indicates he feels. The Irish people, if not the world community, are entitled to that reassurance and certainty. I believe that gardaí, in carrying out their function, should investigate the possibility of wrongdoing rather than wait for a crime to happen. In this instance, it is within the...

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We must not ignore them and feel that the Bush Administration is the solitary representative voice. It clearly is not. Will the Tánaiste be honest and admit that to all intents and purposes he has given a carte blanche to the US Administration with regard to its use of Shannon Airport?

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Further, does the Tánaiste recognise——

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——that at the very least we and everyone else deserve that occasional spot checks are carried out as a matter of course and immediately?

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There was no mandate for the invasion.

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I never said the other thing either.

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We are talking about 147 secret CIA flights.

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: A serious step——