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Order of Business (7 Feb 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The adoption Bill, providing for the Hague Convention and the adoption authority, is promised for early 2007 or the spring session. Will it make its passage through the House before the dissolution of the Dáil?

Health Service Reform: Motion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On behalf of the Sinn Féin Members I support the motion in the name of the Fine Gael and Labour Deputies and I reject the Government's amendment. I welcome the fact that last night the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, set aside her script and replied to the points made by Members in the debate. I read her remarks with interest. If she really believes half of what she said,...

Written Answers — Anti-Poverty Strategy: Anti-Poverty Strategy (7 Feb 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will introduce a savings scheme for low income households, on a pilot basis for two years, in the form suggested by the Society of St Vincent de Paul, the Money Advice and Budgeting Service and the Combat Poverty Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4048/07]

Written Answers — National Development Plan: National Development Plan (7 Feb 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 241: To ask the Minister for Finance the role he played in formulating the national development plan; their role in implementing the plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2101/07]

Order of Business (8 Feb 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Tánaiste mentioned in one of his replies that the House had agreed the Order of Business today. However, we had no opportunity to reflect on the Order of Business.

Order of Business (8 Feb 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Yes, it is appropriate. There was no proposition before the House as to whether the European Communities Bill 2006 was something this House should address today. The elements in that and the powers the Tánaiste would like to see vested in his office as a result are obnoxious.

Order of Business (8 Feb 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wish to make that clear.

Order of Business (8 Feb 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In the setting of offences and maximum penalties, I am aware of the type of jurisdiction the Tánaiste would like to preside over——

Order of Business (8 Feb 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——but hopefully he will not get the opportunity in that regard. The Ombudsman amendment Bill is promised for 2007. Will that legislation be brought before the House before the dissolution of the Dáil or is it, again, dependent on a new Government taking office after the general election?

Order of Business (8 Feb 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Once the Deputy mentioned Monaghan at all it would not be appropriate on the Order of Business.

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (8 Feb 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 21: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the status of the peace process in Nepal. [4338/07]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (8 Feb 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the UN proposal for Kosovo and on its implications for other separatist movements in eastern Europe. [4337/07]

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (8 Feb 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay on the part of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee in making a decision on the introduction to the routine childhood immunisation schedule of the vaccine for pneumococcal disease; the discussions she has had on this matter; the action she proposes to take to expedite the decision; and if she will make...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (8 Feb 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if and when she will issue increased income guidelines for qualification for the medical card and general practitioner only card; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4535/07]

Active Citizenship. (13 Feb 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the progress to date of the task force on active citizenship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3721/07]

Social Partnership. (13 Feb 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 12: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of his Department in the implementation of the Towards 2016 agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1127/07]

Social Partnership. (13 Feb 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 13: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the National Economic and Social Forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1129/07]

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (13 Feb 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the way she will ensure that students with dyslexia will not be discriminated against with the annotation of their leaving certificate. [5050/07]

Written Answers — Computerisation Programme: Computerisation Programme (13 Feb 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she is satisfied with the level of provision of information communication technology in schools regarding funding of broadband, computer equipment, software, hardware and Internet use among students here. [5049/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (13 Feb 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 334: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the way it is proposed to deliver the promised radiation oncology facility in Waterford city; if this will be through the construction of such a facility in the public system and as part of Waterford Regional Hospital or if it will be in the private sector as part of the private hospital co-location plan; and if she will make a...