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Tribunals of Inquiry. (27 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: My questions relate to the Mahon tribunal.

Tribunals of Inquiry. (27 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach has not given an indication as to whether the 31 March deadline relating to reduced fees——

Tribunals of Inquiry. (27 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: How many deferrals of the decision the Taoiseach trumpeted two years ago have been accommodated?

Tribunals of Inquiry. (27 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There was previously a deferral. The Taoiseach has allowed an overrun in respect of the highest level of fees.

Commemorative Events. (27 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 14: To ask the Taoiseach the arrangements for an annual commemoration of an Gorta Mór; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9641/07]

Commemorative Events. (27 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does the Taoiseach agree that the best way to commemorate the great hunger visited on the Irish people is by taking the initiative, the leadership role internationally, in addressing the horrors of global famine today? Is the Taoiseach aware that some 16,000 children die every day from hunger-related——

Commemorative Events. (27 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——problems? It is time Ireland made its mark in this way.

Leaders' Questions (27 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Due to gross mismanagement on the part of the HSE and the Pontius Pilate attitude of the Minister for Health and Children, her Department and the Government, the intended opening of the new maternity hospital in Cork did not proceed as planned. What steps is the Taoiseach taking to address the very serious delay in the opening of that new facility? What has he done to advance the objective...

Leaders' Questions (27 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We want to know why it is not open. We have in our possession the information the Taoiseach is attempting to provide.

Leaders' Questions (27 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That information is contained in all the press releases.

Leaders' Questions (27 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No.

Leaders' Questions (27 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On that last point, we certainly agree it is a state-of-the-art facility and one that should be opened immediately. It is all the more incredible, therefore, that the Minister has failed to make the required intervention to ensure the adequate staff are in situ in advance of the opening of the facility, as was clearly a requirement, not only of the INO but, indeed, of the wider populace who...

Leaders' Questions (27 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is great that there is one. It makes a change from closing maternity units in Monaghan and elsewhere.

Order of Business (27 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No.

Order of Business (27 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Although I was not afforded the opportunity to make this point in respect of the Consumer Protection Bill, I consider the imposition of guillotines as a matter of course in respect of all legislation presented to the House to be absolutely unacceptable for the reasons indicated by the other Members. It only allows for bad law with poor engagement and inadequate opportunity. Ultimately,...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (27 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that residents who pay waste management charges to property management companies are unable to claim tax relief on these charges; his views on whether this discriminates against such residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11186/07]

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (27 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 258: To ask the Minister for Finance if property management companies can claim tax relief on waste management services; and, if so, the value of the tax relief paid to such companies over the past three years. [11187/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 283: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the 50% reduction in service provided by a clinic (details supplied) in Dublin 15, if she will take action to remedy this situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11188/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 284: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will confirm the number of children in second and fourth class catchment area for a clinic (details supplied) in Dublin 15 who qualify for a scheduled dental appointment; and the number who have availed of this appointment since May 2006. [11189/07]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (27 Mar 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 285: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on whether patients who go from having private health insurance to being medical card holders are being or should be discriminated against or treated differently by general practitioners. [11190/07]