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Order of Business (2 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In the absence of committees, on a matter we addressed earlier this afternoon, will the Government facilitate an opportunity to address in this House the content of the recent report prepared by the Comptroller and Auditor General? In the absence of committees there is no provision for addressing the serious matters that he highlights. I asked this of the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance,...

Health Services: Motion. (2 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Deputy Jan O'Sullivan for sharing her time. I want to begin my contribution in support of this motion by congratulating the people of County Clare who turned out in such numbers in Ennis last Saturday in defence of their hospital. Some 5,000 people took to the streets to oppose the disgraceful decision of the Government and the HSE to axe 24-hour accident and emergency services at...

Rural Transport Services. (2 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This is positive ageing week and I am pleased to have the opportunity to raise some key issues concerning older people. Yesterday I attended the launch of the mid-term review of the positive ageing cross-Border project in my home town of Monaghan. The project is the result of a strategic partnership between two of the largest older people's organisations in Ireland, Age Action Ireland and...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (2 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on the OECD's Education at a Glance 2007 report which places Ireland near the bottom regarding education spending in relation to overall wealth generated. [21482/07]

Written Answers — School Funding: School Funding (2 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the amount private fee paying schools will be subsidised by the State in the 2007/2008 school year. [21481/07]

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (2 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 304: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his recent discussions with the United States Government in relation to undocumented Irish immigrants; the position regarding the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21709/07]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (2 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 457: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be reached in the family reunification application of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7. [21496/07]

Offices of the Chief State Solicitor and Director of Public Prosecutions. (3 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach the progress made to date on the implementation of the Nally report on the Chief State Solicitor's office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18781/07]

Offices of the Chief State Solicitor and Director of Public Prosecutions. (3 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: One of the functions of the Chief State Solicitor's office is to act for the State in inquiries established under the Tribunals of Inquiry (Evidence) Act 1921 and to provide legal staff to act for tribunals. Does the Taoiseach know how much time this pursuit takes up in the overall work of the CSSO? What is the cost to the State of employing legal teams for tribunals? Is this advice made...

Offices of the Chief State Solicitor and Director of Public Prosecutions. (3 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On the question of tribunals of inquiry, I asked the Taoiseach if he had any idea of the time taken up in tribunal work by the Chief State Solicitor's office. If he is not in a position to answer I will understand, but will he please ensure that an answer is secured? Is he concerned about the time the Office of the Chief State Solicitor must allocate to the work of the tribunals of inquiry...

Offices of the Chief State Solicitor and Director of Public Prosecutions. (3 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach contact me about it?

Regulatory Reform. (3 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the implementation of the recommendations of the OECD Report on Regulatory Reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18782/07]

Regulatory Reform. (3 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Government's White Paper on regulatory reform lists a number of actions concerning the legislative process. It indicates that better information on new legislation is commendable. It promises that Departments and offices will provide such improved information, including the draft heads of a Bill where feasible and appropriate. The Taoiseach will recall that I have raised this matter...

Regulatory Reform. (3 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On many occasions we have discussed that the heads of a Bill——

Regulatory Reform. (3 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In the past, the Taoiseach has indicated a positive disposition towards that proposition.

Regulatory Reform. (3 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Can the Taoiseach use his position as head of the Cabinet to have the co-operation of all Departments in releasing the heads of Bills once the Cabinet has reached agreement? That would facilitate a better understanding and preparation on the part of all opinion in this House.

Regulatory Reform. (3 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thought the Taoiseach was going to say it was not easy to reach agreement between us.

Regulatory Reform. (3 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Okay.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (3 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil to discuss the following matter of urgent national importance, namely, the continuing impact of the disgraceful cuts being imposed by the Health Service Executive, HSE, on hospitals, including the cancellation of up to eight operations per day at Cavan General Hospital; the need for the Minister for Health and Children to apologise to public patients in the...

Order of Business (3 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In light of the most recently exposed cutbacks in the health services where patients must wait while essential practitioners avail of their entitlement to annual leave, when does the Taoiseach expect the Cabinet to agree the heads of the eligibility for health and personal social services Bill? This is a question I have addressed here on a number of occasions. It is all about the...