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EU Summits. (19 Dec 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 7: To ask the Taoiseach the international visits he has scheduled for 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35289/07]

EU Summits. (19 Dec 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does the Taoiseach accept that a common tax base is a priority objective of the European Commission and that this priority is supported by the majority of member states, including the big players of France and Germany? Is it the case that as part of the strategy of the President of the Commission, José Manuel Barroso, to progress a common tax base he shelved this proposal until after...

EU Summits. (19 Dec 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I know it is the final sitting day before Christmas but the Taoiseach will have to dream on.

EU Summits. (19 Dec 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am a little confused by the Taoiseach's first response. Perhaps he will offer some clarification. There is no question that the ceding of tax sovereignty would have very serious consequences for the State. While the Taoiseach indicated he and Commission President, Mr. Barroso, shared a broad outlook on this issue, that is not my understanding of Mr. Barroso's stance on the common tax...

EU Summits. (19 Dec 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach is telling the House that the Government supported the directive and did not lobby for an exemption for schools and other not-for-profit public services.

Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As with earlier speakers, I have no issue with the appointment of former Deputy Michael Smith and wish him well if that appointment is to proceed. My issue is a different one. On reading the Order of Business with regard to statements on the European Council, the Taoiseach clearly referred to "the main spokespersons for the Fine Gael Party, the Labour Party and Sinn Féin". My issue with...

Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I refer to the matter raised by Deputy Kenny. Having heard the Taoiseach's response, there are still concerns about the enhanced proposition relating to the community child care subvention scheme. I welcome the expansion by the Minister of State, Deputy Brendan Smith, of the various tiers and the supports under same. I noted this morning's welcome by the community child care sector of the...

Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is in order.

Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We need to know the detail because people are continuing to lobby and ask pertinent questions. The key issue is if the threshold is too low, it will simply not make sufficient difference and many people will continue to suffer in 2008. I ask the Minister of State, the Taoiseach and the Government to listen to those who are lobbying for improvements in this area.

European Council: Statements (19 Dec 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I join colleagues in extending the greetings of the season to all Members of the Dáil and the Seanad. I extend Christmas greetings to the Taoiseach, his colleagues in Government, the component parties and Independent members of the Government. I extend the season's greetings to Deputy Kenny and the Fine Gael Party. I hope I did not note any glee on the part of Deputy Kenny in mentioning...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (19 Dec 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 140: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the arrangements his Department makes for direct provision or funding of childcare for civil servants in his Department; the average daily and weekly cost per child of such services as subsidised by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35901/07]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (19 Dec 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 197: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will expedite the framing and implementation of national standards and inspection of residential centres and community homes for children and adults with disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35900/07]

Written Answers — General Medical Services Scheme: General Medical Services Scheme (19 Dec 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if entitlement to services under the general medical services scheme is valid across all Health Service Executive regions; if a valid medical card is operable in all regions; the procedures in place to ensure that these entitlements are uniformly recognised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35824/07]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (19 Dec 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of persons with full medical cards as a proportion of the population at the end of 2007; and the comparable figures for 1992, 1997 and 2002. [35896/07]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (19 Dec 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of persons over 70 who have received the non-means tested medical card for over 70s since its introduction. [35897/07]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (19 Dec 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the implementation of the community childcare subvention scheme will be deferred until the end of 2008 and the EOCP accordingly extended until then, in order to allow comprehensive consultation with all stakeholders before the final details of a revised scheme are agreed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35898/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (19 Dec 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 196: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the closure of the female surgical ward at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe; the duration of the closure; the way the public bed places lost will be replaced during the closure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35899/07]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (19 Dec 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the amount of the additional €50 million Budget 2008 allocation to disability services that will be devoted to mental health services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35937/07]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (19 Dec 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the actions he has taken in relation to the recent case in Saudi Arabia in which a young rape victim was sentenced to 200 lashes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35823/07]

Written Answers — School Closures: School Closures (19 Dec 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 327: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the decision that schools may not use their discretionary days to close for Christmas holidays before 24 December 2008. [35878/07]