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European Council. (27 Jun 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach has confirmed that there will be a referendum on the revised EU treaty, the constitution we are told is not a constitution. Can he assure the Irish people that there will be only one referendum on this revised EU treaty, that the Government will abide by the verdict irrespective of the verdict delivered and that it will implement it accordingly? Can the Taoiseach guarantee...

European Council. (27 Jun 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does the Taoiseach agree that serious consequences arise from the state aid provisions that will significantly restrict the Government's indicated intent to correct the imbalance in regional development across the State? As a Border Deputy I am very concerned and I am sure people from the west and midlands will join Border voices in the House in asking how the Taoiseach intends to overcome...

European Council. (27 Jun 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is a very healthy position for the Taoiseach to take. We have taught him very well.

European Council. (27 Jun 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There is little time so I will move directly to the crucial question of the day. Given that the Blair to Brown transfer of power has been consummated and we see the creation of the Middle East peace envoy position that is likely to be taken up by Tony Blair, is there a prospect that the creation of a high representative role for the EU in respect of foreign policy and security might dovetail...

European Council. (27 Jun 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In that context, when will this appointment be made? We are all interested because the Taoiseach will occupy the space that Mr. Blair enjoyed in the local and international media in the coming days and months. Does the Taoiseach have an answer?

European Council. (27 Jun 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Yes, we can work from that.

European Council. (27 Jun 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thought the Taoiseach was going to ask me to put in my CV.

Order of Business (27 Jun 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I also object to the proposal to guillotine the debate on Committee, Report and Final Stages of the Finance (No. 2) Bill. The import of what is involved requires greater scrutiny and opportunities for Deputies to participate but the proposal simply will not accommodate the range of opinion represented in the House. The Minister for Finance, in his contribution yesterday, clearly indicated...

European Council: Statements. (27 Jun 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Listening to the Taoiseach's contribution on the statements today one can see that he believes it is virtuous not to seek an opt out in any particular situation. It is important to remind the Taoiseach and Deputy Roche, who now holds a new portfolio, that sovereign governments exercise the right to secure the right to opt out in the interests of sovereign people, which we are. The...

Hospital Services. (27 Jun 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome the Minister's colleagues, Deputies Brendan Smith and Jimmy Devins, and commend and congratulate them on their respective appointments and wish them the very best in their areas of responsibility. I am sorry to say I cannot give the same welcome to the Minister with the health portfolio because her approach to health care and the needs of our people do not meet at all. Does the...

Hospital Waiting Lists. (27 Jun 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What is being done to expedite the implementation of the task force recommendations? Recently, I asked if the Minister had received the report of the Irish Association for Emergency Medicine, Health and Safety Standards for Irish Emergency Departments. I was surprised at the Minister's reply yesterday, stating she had not yet received a copy. I have made a copy and would be happy to pass...

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages. (27 Jun 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I regret that the amendment tabled by my colleague, Deputy Morgan, on the tax placed on transactions at ATMs was not allowed. It is a matter for another day. I support amendment No. 2 tabled by Deputy Burton. We highlighted a number of statistics on Second Stage but when one takes on board that 36,000 out of the 38,000 first-time buyers in 2006 paid no stamp duty, it demonstrates that the...

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages. (27 Jun 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is it possible to speak to the amendment?

Co-location of Hospitals: Motion (Resumed). (27 Jun 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Sinn Féin Members fully support this motion opposing co-location and emphatically reject the Government amendment. It is a sad day for Irish democracy that a policy that is so wrong and so widely rejected should still be pursued in this manner. It is also sad and disgraceful that the Green Party and Independent Deputies who expressed strong opposition to co-location are now likely to...

Ministers and Secretaries (Ministers of State) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Jun 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Unlike other Opposition parties, Sinn Féin Deputies will not oppose this legislation. There are genuine concerns that the creation of additional Ministers of State may be for the purpose of rewarding political colleagues. However, in looking at the list of junior ministerial positions, Sinn Féin is not so much concerned about numbers. For us, the key question is whether these positions...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (27 Jun 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the discussions she has had with the Health Service Executive regarding the implementation of the Teamwork report proposals which would see further loss of services in Monaghan, Dundalk and Navan hospitals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17351/07]

Order of Business (28 Jun 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I apologise for missing the announcement of requests to move the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32. Can the Tánaiste tell us if the Nurses and Midwives Bill will be published before the resumption of the Dáil in the autumn session? He will appreciate that the Government has just come out of a very heated confrontation with members of the Irish Nurses Organisation and the...

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (28 Jun 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of tenders accepted by the Health Service Executive since the dissolution of the 29th Dáil, for private for-profit hospitals to be located on public hospital lands; the number of beds planned in each of the private hospitals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17451/07]

Social Partnership. (3 Jul 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach the role of his Department in recent contacts between the Government, ICTU and IBEC regarding current economic trends under the relevant provisions of Towards 2016, as outlined in the Taoiseach's statement of 7 June 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16484/07]

Social Partnership. (3 Jul 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will talks on a new pay agreement be brought forward, as called for by the trade union movement due to the ever-spiralling inflation we are witnessing currently? Has the Taoiseach noted the comments of the SIPTU president, Jack O'Connor, who has pointed out that many factors leading to inflation are well within the control of Government? On house price inflation, for example, Mr. O'Connor...