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Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Their people do not believe them.

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister is a very confused little man.

Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Human trafficking is a serious and growing problem within the EU, causing misery in the lives of tens of thousands of people. There is an EU directive designed to combat this very serious problem to which this State has yet to sign up. What is the position with the proposed criminal law, trafficking and sexual offences Bill? When will it be published? There are concerns it will not go far...

Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The only reason I mention that is to ask whether there will be a further Bill to cover the protection——

Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Yes, but my question is will there be further legislation, apart from the Bill I have already mentioned——

Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——that will address the issue of the protection of victims? When will the promised legislation come before the House?

Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I support the amendment tabled by Deputy Twomey. In the same vein as was argued heretofore, the whole basis for the computation of subvention entitlement is giving rise to real hardship for families. Even in the brief period since we adjourned Report and Final Stages of the Bill I have personal knowledge of real hardship being experienced. Some families have had to make serious decisions...

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (29 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the occupancy rates of designated beds by patients with private medical insurance in each of the ten co-location hospitals for the past three years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40773/06]

Order of Business (30 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: A Bill arises from the Good Friday Agreement in the area of all-Ireland co-operation and co-ordination, the Foyle and Carlingford fisheries Bill, which has been promised for a considerable time. When will it be published? Will the Tánaiste explain the delay? Given the chaotic situation with regard to traffic and the incidence of so many tragic road accidents, we need to address two...

Order of Business (30 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I asked about the public transport regulation Bill and the roads amendment Bill.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (30 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a reply will issue from the Health Service Executive to Parliamentary Question No. 194 of 25 October 2006. [40989/06]

EU Summits. (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the European Council meeting in Finland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36321/06]

EU Summits. (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Did the meeting of the European Council in Finland discuss the services directive? Is the Taoiseach aware that the directive, despite the fact that it has been amended somewhat, remains a very bad deal for workers in Ireland and throughout Europe? Is he aware that employers are in a position to sell services throughout the EU with very few restrictions applying, yet can employ workers at...

EU Summits. (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It arises directly from the European Council meeting.

EU Summits. (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Fair enough. If the issue has not been addressed at the most recent meeting, maybe the Taoiseach will explain it to us, given the real concerns of Members. Will it be on the agenda of a future meeting of the European Council? Will the Taoiseach seek to address it in the context of these abuses? Did the European Council discuss or will it address the proposed use of EU battle groups, to...

EU Summits. (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is not enough.

Hospital Charges. (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Yes, that is what the Minister is doing.

Hospital Charges. (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Giving away our tax euro.

Hospital Charges. (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Shame on the Minister.

Hospital Charges. (5 Dec 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No, it will not.