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Order of Business (20 Nov 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach give whatever assurances are necessary regarding same? This Bill should not be back before us, as initially presented. Last week the Taoiseach stated the electoral boundaries would be amended in advance of the 2009 local elections. The programme for Government contains a commitment to establish an independent electoral commission, which will become a standing constituency...

Psychological Service: Motion (20 Nov 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Deputy Jan O'Sullivan for sharing her time. I welcome this motion and the opportunity to address the need for psychological services in our schools to be available to all who need them. This is the critical point. The Department of Education and Science must ensure that every child, regardless of where he or she goes to school, has quick access to an educational psychologist on the...

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (20 Nov 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 93: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on the implications of the shortfall in projected tax receipts in terms of Government spending plans and in respect of promises contained within the programme for Government. [29619/07]

Written Answers — Taxation Commission: Taxation Commission (20 Nov 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 124: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he has brought proposals to the Government in relation to the Commission on Taxation; and when it is expected that this commission will be established. [29620/07]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (20 Nov 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if cars are provided to employees or executives of the Health Service Executive; if so, the number of cars provided; and the cost in relation to same. [29610/07]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (20 Nov 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 299: To ask the Minister for Transport the plans in place for the Milford town bypass in County Donegal; the land that has been purchased; when same took place; the plans in place for alleviating the traffic congestion; and the timeframe for the resurfacing of the main street. [29612/07]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (20 Nov 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 319: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 256 of 13 November 2007, if the requirements regarding a labour market test, eligible categories and minimum €30,000 salary are also waived in these cases. [29632/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (20 Nov 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 430: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when her Department will give the go-ahead for construction to commence on the new eight classroom generic repeat design school at Clonmany, County Donegal. [29495/07]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (20 Nov 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 509: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 443 of 13 November 2007, if he will confirm that the figures given refer to applications that were refused on the specific grounds that the marriage was deemed to be fraudulent; if not, the percentage of the figures given that were refused on that basis; and the numbers of...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (20 Nov 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 510: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the fact that non-visa required nationals who enter the State as the spouse of an Irish citizen are usually given only a 90 day stamp, rather than the year long D visa which is often given to visa required nationals who enter the State on the same basis, and that this may result in them...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (20 Nov 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 516: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of the family reunion application filed by a person (details supplied) in County Cavan. [29822/07]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (20 Nov 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 519: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 477 of 13 November 2007, if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the person's absence from the State was due to the death of her father and her short-term return to Nigeria to attend his funeral and to deal with family matters arising; his views on whether it would be...

Written Answers — Electoral Commission: Electoral Commission (20 Nov 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 524: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when it is proposed to establish the promised independent electoral commission which will, [i]inter alia[/i], assume the functions of the Standards in Public Office Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29236/07]

Office of the Attorney General. (21 Nov 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on changes in the Attorney General's office in view of the A case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25356/07]

Office of the Attorney General. (21 Nov 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On the related matter of the proposed referendum on children's rights, will the Taoiseach indicate when that might take place? I understand that the committee dealing with the referendum is about to be established and it will have to report within its terms of reference. I understand that included in that is a projected four-month timeframe for responding. Will the Taoiseach confirm that...

Office of the Attorney General. (21 Nov 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have a brief supplementary for the Taoiseach. I gather from his response that he would like to see both referendums taking place on the one day, and that makes eminent sense because, hopefully, it would maximise participation. Is he concerned, however, given the timeframes that I have outlined in my original question, that the prospects of this being achieved are unlikely, because of...

Economic Regulation. (21 Nov 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 8: To ask the Taoiseach his plan for review of the entire economic regulatory programme as outlined in the Agreed Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29229/07]

Economic Regulation. (21 Nov 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: My question is in the same vein. In the programme for Government, it is stated that the Government will implement procedures to ensure feedback from business in respect of the burden of regulation and publish annual reports on these issues. Have the procedures been introduced and can the Taoiseach tell us what they are? What mechanism is being used to consult with business? Does the...

Vaccination Programme. (21 Nov 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In February this year the Minister announced the introduction of the cervical cancer vaccine available free to medical card holders and young girls presenting in the 11-13 age group. What is the opinion of the Minister of recent criticism by Dr. Kevin Connolly, a paediatrician and member of the national immunisation advisory committee, of the delay in determination of the safety of the...

Vaccination Programme. (21 Nov 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It has been available there for 31 years.