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Order of Business (16 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I doubt if I have ever seen a photograph of the Taoiseach and his colleagues, the leaders of the respective parties in the coalition Government, namely, Deputy Mary Harney of the Progressive Democrats and Deputy John Gormley of the Green Party, together. I would nearly defy the photographic media to present such a photograph at this point. This coalition exists in name only: it does not...

Order of Business (16 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What we need is for these three alleged parties to a programme for Government to come in here and be party to a debate so that we on the Opposition side can listen to and scrutinise what they are saying and establish once and for all whether they are all singing off the one hymn sheet.

Order of Business (16 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is clear to many of us that they are not singing off the one hymn sheet. I put it to the Taoiseach that an opportunity exists to establish whether this programme for Government represents all parties.

Order of Business (16 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach facilitate a debate at the earliest opportunity?

Order of Business (16 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: A debate on the programme for Government is completely in order and the Taoiseach should indicate when he intends to facilitate such a debate in this House. I have no doubt that colleagues in the other parties——

Order of Business (16 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Brian will fiddle while Bertie burns.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (16 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 93: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance when the commission on taxation proposed in the programme for Government is expected to be established; and if he has brought proposals on this matter to the Government to date. [23651/07]

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (16 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 124: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance when it is expected that the new regulation of non-deposit taking lenders, including what is described as sub-prime lending, will be introduced. [23650/07]

Written Answers — Public Health Issues: Public Health Issues (16 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 272: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she has received a copy of the report, Making Diabetes Count, What does the future hold, published by the Institute of Public Health in Ireland; her views on same; if she will implement its recommendations, in particular that a comprehensive system be developed for monitoring the prevalence of overweight and obesity and an...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (16 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 298: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine if legislation is required to give gardaí the power to carry out mandatory breath testing of drivers involved in an accident where there are no clear signs of alcohol consumption; if he will introduce such legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23517/07]

Decentralisation Programme. (17 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach the way the decentralisation programme affects his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18790/07]

Decentralisation Programme. (17 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach indicated that 33 staff in his Department had applied to decentralise and that ten have already been redeployed. What percentage of the staff in the Taoiseach's Department do these figures represent? I agree fully with Deputy Bruton that the figures under review do not reflect the intent of the former Minister for Finance, Mr. McCreevy, who indicated that the purpose of this...

Decentralisation Programme. (17 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach did not respond regarding the figures pertaining to his Department.

Decentralisation Programme. (17 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wish to add a further point. What percentage do those figures represent in respect of the Department of the Taoiseach? How does this compare with other Departments? Is there a rush to get away from the Taoiseach? The Taoiseach should respond in this regard. As for the State agencies, the difficulties are clear. Some people within existing State agencies have, over their years of...

Decentralisation Programme. (17 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Are there worrying undertones in that?

Decentralisation Programme. (17 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach will be joining them himself.

Order of Business (17 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I, too, join with the Taoiseach in extending our congratulations to Archbishop Seán Brady on his elevation to the College of Cardinals. This is a very deserved recognition of Archbishop Brady's contribution on a number of levels. I concur with the Taoiseach in particular on the very quiet but nevertheless committed way Archbishop Brady played an important and very helpful and encouraging...

Order of Business (17 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This Vote has been sought as a Supplementary Estimate by the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources. I am sure he will be able to justify the request on the floor of the House, but Members of the Opposition are at a significant disadvantage in that we do have and have not been provided with the detail of what is being sought and the purpose and intent of same. Inquiries...

Order of Business (17 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Please God, is the answer to that. The eligibility for health and personal social services Bill is promised to clarify and update the present provisions relating to eligibility for these services. Is the Taoiseach aware that because of the gross mismanagement of our health services by both the Government and the HSE, people are dying unnecessarily——

Order of Business (17 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This must be seen in the context of the current failure of the health services to meet the needs of people. Susie Long is but one case. Go ndéanfaidh Dia trócaire ar a h-anam.