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Order of Business. (4 Mar 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Can the Taoiseach confirm if these reports will be published tomorrow or not? Does he have that information? Will he give consideration to having them addressed in the House this week?

Order of Business. (4 Mar 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is part of the Order of Business already scheduled this week.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (4 Mar 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the heads of the Civil Partnership Bill will be produced; and if the Bill will contain provisions for gay civil marriage. [9001/08]

Written Answers — Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (4 Mar 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will take steps towards making additional resources available to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission and his views on whether the contingent of just 30 investigators is sufficient to deal with the case load in view of the fact GSOC received 3,500 complaints since May 2007, 900 of which related to alleged...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (4 Mar 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow will have the heart surgery they have been waiting 18 months for; and if the surgery will be scheduled urgently. [8749/08]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (4 Mar 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of orthodontists in County Waterford and the south east generally; and her views on whether more are needed. [8750/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (4 Mar 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the waiting times for orthodontic work in County Waterford and the south east generally. [8751/08]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (4 Mar 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 269: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a reply will issue from the Health Service Executive to Parliamentary Question No. 477 of 30 January 2008. [9026/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (4 Mar 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 270: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a reply will issue from the Health Service Executive to Parliamentary Question No. 473 of 30 January 2008. [9027/08]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (4 Mar 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 271: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a reply will issue from the Health Service Executive to Parliamentary Question No. 434 of 30 January 2008. [9028/08]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (4 Mar 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 272: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when replies will issue from the Health Service Executive to Parliamentary Question Nos. 106 to 109 of 13 December 2007. [9029/08]

Written Answers — Medical Education: Medical Education (4 Mar 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 318: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a reply will issue from the Health Service Executive to Parliamentary Question No. 32 of 31 January 2008. [9265/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Offices: Departmental Offices (4 Mar 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 359: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if it is planned to close the civil registration office in Bray, or to relocate it elsewhere in County Wicklow; if so, the number of jobs that will be affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9125/08]

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (4 Mar 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 429: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if an appeals mechanism is available for a student who failed their leaving certificate maths exam in 2007 and wishes to re-apply as an external student to re-sit the exam but missed the deadline for same; the procedure to be followed in such cases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9097/08]

Northern Ireland Issues. (5 Mar 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 7: To ask the Taoiseach the discussions he has had with regard to the peace process, including discussions with the British Prime Minister since the adjournment of Dáil Éireann on 19 December 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1325/08]

Northern Ireland Issues. (5 Mar 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I join the Taoiseach in wishing First Minister Ian Paisley well following his announced retirement. As has been stated, he deserves credit for having led unionism along a very difficult road in recent times. That should be acknowledged and it should be recognised that this took a certain amount of courage on his part and that of his colleagues. The process did not just involve Ian Paisley....

Northern Ireland Issues. (5 Mar 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No less than any other speakers, I am sure. Unquestionably, he stoked the embers of that conflict repeatedly. In his latter years he demonstrated the necessary skills and I sincerely hope we will see the spirit of co-operation that has infused the Executive and Assembly continuing after Ian Paisley. Does the Taoiseach agree there is a certain irony in the position adopted by Deputy Kenny...

Northern Ireland Issues. (5 Mar 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I hope the Ceann Comhairle will allow me the right of response. Deputy Kenny implied that there is a series of so-called punishment beatings taking place in that area. I would like him to share the detail with the other Members of the House and this Deputy. The implication is that this is happening with regularity. I understand no such thing is happening. Indeed, if he knew the reality...

Northern Ireland Issues. (5 Mar 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome the Taoiseach's assurance that it is his intention and that of the British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, to continue to press for the transfer of powers by a date in May, which is the expectation. I hope the Taoiseach will be able to confirm that the scheduled expectation of the delivery of that continues to be his personal expectation. As we are about to enter the period marking...

Northern Ireland Issues. (5 Mar 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thought the Taoiseach was the only one who had that problem.