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Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (26 Sep 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 610: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the amount in view of the fact that it has been indicated in the Programme for Government that the shortfall in revenue in the Social Insurance Fund resulting from the proposed cuts in PRSI rates will be made up by the Exchequer, that it is projected that the Exchequer will have to make up. [17254/07]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (26 Sep 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his plans to remove the habitual residency clause from the conditions applicable to payment of child benefit as it would be in the best interests of children. [20695/07]

Written Answers — Health Repayment Scheme: Health Repayment Scheme (26 Sep 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 296: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of applications under the nursing home repayment scheme that have been rejected on the grounds that the patient died prior to the cut-off date of 9 December 1998. [19888/07]

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (26 Sep 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 328: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her Department will examine the feasibility of providing anti-stab vests for fire brigade and ambulance personnel in view of attacks on these personnel; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20097/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (26 Sep 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 310: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she has made or will make representations to the Health Service Executive in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; if she has ascertained the status of this case; if the HSE intends to close the case. [20012/07]

Requests to Move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (27 Sep 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil to discuss the following urgent matter: the need to put in place accessible, 24 hour, seven day psychiatric and social care services to address the urgent needs of people at risk from suicide and self harm, given the high level of suicide in Irish society.

Order of Business (27 Sep 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I join Deputy Stagg in appealing to the Tánaiste and to the Chief Whip. This is only a facilitation to allow for the widest possible participation in this important debate. The request is not excessive, given today's schedule. We finish earlier today than on other days of the week. Surely the request can easily be acceded to? Given the importance of the Shannon-Heathrow link and in the...

Order of Business (27 Sep 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I join other Members in extending sympathy to the families bereaved as a result of the tragic fire in Bray yesterday. This is a tragedy that raises issues of safety and training and matters pertinent to the role of the volunteer fire fighter. It is something we will have to address comprehensively at some time in the future. On the Order of Business, will the Government schedule a debate on...

Order of Business (27 Sep 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We all welcome development. It is how it is funded that matters.

Order of Business (27 Sep 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Can we address the Comptroller's concerns?

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (27 Sep 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the discussions she has had with the HSE regarding its decision to impose staffing and other cuts in hospitals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21342/07]

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

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the situation regarding the development of planned radiation oncology centres; the estimated timetable of delivery of these centres; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21343/07]

Written Answers — Suicide Incidence: Suicide Incidence (27 Sep 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress that has been made on the implementation of the recommendations of the report of the Joint Committee on Health and Children on The High Level of Suicide in Irish Society; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21344/07]

Departmental Appointments. (2 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach the responsibilities of each of the political advisers appointed by him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18779/07]

Departmental Appointments. (2 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On 18 October 2005, in responding to similar questions, the Taoiseach stated each of his political advisers "liaises with a number of Departments and acts as a point of contact in my office for Ministers and their advisers. My advisers attend meetings of Cabinet committees and cross-departmental teams relevant to their responsibilities". Today he indicated some of those within his...

Departmental Appointments. (2 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Which of the Taoiseach's advisers deals with the health portfolio?

Cross-Departmental Teams. (2 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach when the cross-departmental team on housing, infrastructure and public private partnership last met; the number of meetings it has held in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18780/07]

Cross-Departmental Teams. (2 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the latest report of the Comptroller and Auditor General be referred to the attention of the cross-departmental team? Does the Taoiseach agree that the Comptroller and Auditor General's update of the five schools project provided for by a PPP is directly relevant to the role of the cross-departmental team on housing infrastructure and PPPs? Does the Taoiseach recall that in his 2004...

Cross-Departmental Teams. (2 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I was not going back over the main debate that we had as to whether the PPP approach was value for money. My position and that of the Taoiseach are well noted in that regard. Will the Comptroller and Auditor General's report be referred to the cross-departmental team? Can he provide clarification? The cross-departmental team has responsibility for PPP. Will it have the opportunity of...

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (2 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On behalf of the Sinn Féin Deputies in this House I extend our sympathy to Deputy Eamon Gilmore and the members of the Labour Party on their loss on the passing of former Deputy Joe Sherlock. I also extend our sympathy to Joe's widow, Ellen, his sons Seán, our colleague in the Dáil, Joe junior and his daughter Úna, as well as to the extended Sherlock family and all the bereaved. I and...