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Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: From the Seanad (2 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——to investors and Irish businesses which means, in turn, the protection of Irish jobs. We await sight of the detail of the Minister's proposals.

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: From the Seanad (2 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am sure the Ceann Comhairle will be just as interested in that detail and the presentation of the resolution over the next several weeks.

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: From the Seanad (2 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We need the terms and conditions and full access to the Minister's intent. We need an outline of the true level of underwriting because I do not believe the full reality has been spelled out here regarding what the Minister really intends. That detail we will watch with great care and I look forward to having the opportunity for further address of this important measure in its out-working...

Establishment of Sub-Committee: Motion (2 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is now almost six months since the Irish people rejected the Lisbon treaty. Opinion surveys by the European Commission office in Dublin, various newspapers and most recently the Government itself, have confirmed what we already knew. The people rejected the Lisbon treaty because it reduced Ireland's political strength in Europe, eroded neutrality and undermined workers' rights and public...

Establishment of Sub-Committee: Motion (2 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is what we hope.

Written Answers — Immigration Procedures: Immigration Procedures (2 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the written protocol or guidelines that officers of the Garda National Immigration Bureau operate from when discharging their duties at ports of entry and when registering foreign nationals. [33056/08]

Written Answers — Immigration Procedures: Immigration Procedures (2 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of visa holders and non-visa required nationals refused entry or detained at Dublin Airport each year since 2004 to date in 2008. [33116/08]

Departmental Agencies. (7 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does the Taoiseach agree that the recent comment that the board of FÁS holding a two-day meeting at Mount Juliet recently was inappropriate in the current circumstances, was not the whole story? It should be just inappropriate full-stop, not just because of recessionary times. Indeed, in a time of plenty that type of culture should not be given any approval by Government for State agencies...

Departmental Agencies. (7 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is, of course. I beg the Ceann Comhairle's pardon. Question No. 6 refers to "the names of the persons appointed since May 2008 to State boards and agencies for which his Department is responsible". Of course it is relevant, that is the period when the former Taoiseach held office.

Departmental Agencies. (7 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The monitor refers to Questions Nos. 3 to 6. I indicated I was referring to Questions Nos. 1 and 2 and 3 to 6.

Departmental Agencies. (7 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Maybe the Ceann Comhairle should liaise with his camera crews.

Departmental Agencies. (7 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Dare I ever doubt it? We can defer the question on these specific appointments if the Ceann Comhairle wishes. The monitors can be corrected. I will rest my question on the first issue raised, namely, a movement towards best practice and acceptable practice by all those entrusted to manage and oversee our State agencies and boards. What steps is the Taoiseach taking in this area?

Appointments to State Boards. (7 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 6: To ask the Taoiseach the names of the persons appointed since May 2008 to State boards and agencies for which his Department is responsible. [32337/08]

Appointments to State Boards. (7 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Returning to my earlier question, did the former Taoiseach make any appointments to State boards in the period from the announcement of to the date of his resignation? Did he consult the current Taoiseach — who was Taoiseach designate at the time — on his views regarding any such appointments? I have not had the same opportunity as previous speakers to put questions to the Taoiseach....

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (7 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Ar son foireann Sinn Féin i dTithe an Oireachtais, ba mhaith liom ár gcomhbhrón a ghabháil le clann Séamus Ó Braonáin. Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a anam dílis. On behalf of the Sinn Féin representatives in the Houses of the Oireachtas, I wish to extend our sympathy to the wife and family of the late Séamus Brennan. May he rest in peace. Like other speakers, my first experience...

Order of Business (7 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The dentists Bill has been removed from the legislative programme. This is long promised legislation. As a consequence of the withdrawal of the dental scheme, many people dependent on the medical card are suffering. What is the explanation for this and what steps does the Taoiseach propose to take to have the Bill returned to the legislative programme? Will he undertake to fast-track its...

Order of Business (7 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will it be discussed in the House?

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (7 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the steps he is taking to increase funding for drugs task forces and other community based drugs projects. [33576/08]

Written Answers — Stádas na Gaeilge: Stádas na Gaeilge (7 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 156: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta cén ról atá aige i gcur i bhfeidhm na caibidle den chlár rialtais dár teideal An Ghaeilge agus an Ghaeltacht agus cén dul chun cinn atá déanta aige maidir leis. [33577/08]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (7 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of people in County Meath holding medical cards in 2007; and the number at present. [33302/08]