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Order of Business (3 Apr 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am opposed to this motion being sent to committee without debate. We must take on board that there has been no substantive address of the second generation Schengen information system. Indeed, as we have highlighted in the House, a significant number of related EU measures have gone through the Houses of the Oireachtas without even address at committee. Both the Tánaiste and his...

Order of Business (3 Apr 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There are critical elements that affect the rights of citizens in member states. This needs to be highlighted and taken into account in a responsible way in this Chamber.

Order of Business (3 Apr 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is not agreed. I want to highlight the fact there is a flood of legislation being pressed through today, which is clearly a pattern we will see repeated in the coming days. Given the conclusion time of 8.50 p.m., one would take it there is substantial time for the debate. However, with Private Members' business lasting from 7 p.m. until 8.30 p.m. and the previous legislation concluding...

Order of Business (3 Apr 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I join with Deputy Kenny in wishing the Taoiseach every success in his meeting tomorrow with the First Minister designate, Ian Paisley. Does the Taoiseach believe additional legislation or other measures will arise from the re-establishment of the Executive and the North-South Ministerial Council? Does he expect further legislation or measures to come before the Dáil in advance of its...

Nurses' Dispute: Statements (3 Apr 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I take this opportunity to extend my support and that of Sinn Féin, as expressed at our Ard-Fheis last month, for the demand of the nurses for a 35-hour week and the resolution of outstanding pay anomalies. It is a scandal that the INO and the PNA should have to undertake a work to rule. This Government and the health service employers stand indicted that they have failed to resolve the...

National Development Finance Agency (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report Stage (3 Apr 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We have all been slightly wrongfooted by the early commencement of Report Stage. Nevertheless, I wish to record Sinn Féin's opposition to the Bill and what it seeks to achieve. There can be no doubt that it is placing the centre of expertise for public private partnerships on a statutory footing. It seeks to improve the capacity of Departments to initiate PPP arrangements in order to...

National Development Finance Agency (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (3 Apr 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will add some additional points to what I said prior to the commencement of Private Members' business. I made reference to the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General in 2004. Following a cost-effectiveness assessment of the five school buildings that were constructed under PPP arrangements, he indicated that the projected cost over 25 years was 8% to 13% higher than that which...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (3 Apr 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 181: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of pending naturalisation applications that were filed in 2004; the number that were filed in 2003; and the number that were filed in any previous years. [12456/07]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (3 Apr 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 308: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the Government's mental health policy is cognisant of the link with gender based violence and mental health risk, as advised by the World Health Organisation; the measures planned to ensure that links and referral protocols are devised, nationally and locally, between mental health services and services that provide specialised...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (3 Apr 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 309: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the steps that have been taken to ensure a right of access to mental health advocacy services for all users of the mental health services, as outlined in A Vision for Change; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12521/07]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (3 Apr 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 310: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the steps that have been taken by her Department to provide dedicated funding for mental health service research, as recommended in A Vision for Change; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12522/07]

Written Answers — Social Insurance: Social Insurance (3 Apr 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 446: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when the second actuarial review of the social insurance fund, provided for under section 17 of the Social Welfare Act, 1998 will be published. [12561/07]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (3 Apr 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 543: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a school (details supplied) in County Donegal, which has 69 pupils enrolled, is not currently able to meet the minimum criteria of at least seven children living beyond 3.2 kilometres to attain a Department of Education bus and, therefore, all children must be taken to school by car;...

Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (4 Apr 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I think the Ceann Comhairle left out the word "entertaining" for our guests. Last week, I and other Deputies tabled parliamentary questions to the Tánaiste, as Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, because concerns had been raised with us about the role of gardaí and former gardaí in the car insurance business. On Sunday, the Tánaiste will know that a newspaper claimed to have...

Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (4 Apr 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I also had another question which did not elicit a response. I asked whether concerns had been raised with the Tánaiste about compliance by insurance companies or their agents with their legal obligations under the data protection legislation. I also asked about specific contracts between the Garda Síochána and individuals serving in the force, or former members of the force, with any...

Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (4 Apr 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does the Tánaiste not think that this represents a special relationship with one player in the sector? The pilot project is of several years standing and the declared intent of the Garda Commissioner is to roll it out across the State, if it proves useful and effective. The project has not been lived up to or honoured, however. Will the Tánaiste tell the House what he knows to be the...

Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (4 Apr 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Tánaiste for his full reply and the clarity of his response in terms of the commitment he and his office have made to establish the full facts and the truth of the situation, reflecting also on the intent of the commissioner's office. Serious concerns have been raised in the article in question, concerns that reflect a variety of opinions expressed to Deputies, about the...

Order of Business (4 Apr 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I join my colleagues in opposing the imposition of the guillotine in this case. I understand from Deputy Ó Snodaigh that the recommittal process will not allow Deputies the opportunity to table amendments on Report Stage tomorrow. The closing time is 11 a.m. today. It is very unsatisfactory. The Tánaiste was putting down amendments up to yesterday evening. Where and how can Opposition...

Order of Business (4 Apr 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Who objected?

Order of Business (4 Apr 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This is a very important piece of legislation and has been long expected. It is unacceptable that it is to be truncated by guillotine. There are many interested parties to the amendments and they must be debated. I urge that the guillotine be lifted.