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Order of Business (14 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On the fact that there will be no Order of Business tomorrow, will the Taoiseach clarify when it is intended to reveal the vital detail on the out-working and implementation of the measures flowing from the recent legislation on credit institutions, brought forward by the Minister for Finance? Will it be part of the proposals to be addressed in the coming days? Last week it was signalled it...

Order of Business (14 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On a point of clarification——

Order of Business (14 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: When will the Order Paper——

Order of Business (14 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach confirm if the detail of the regulations for the Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Act will be circulated to all Opposition party spokespersons tomorrow, as was signalled? The Taoiseach indicated that the detail of the outworking will be addressed by motion on Friday. I presume amendments are acceptable if Members wish to table them and if this is not the case, can...

Order of Business (14 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: If the Ceann Comhairle lived in the north east, he would not dismiss it as being unimportant.

Order of Business (14 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Whatever the budget has to offer, the people in the north east——

Order of Business (14 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——will still have to contend with HSE cutbacks, prior to what might be yet more cuts following the budget this afternoon. Is the Taoiseach prepared to revisit the legislative arrangements for the HSE?

Financial Resolution No. 3: Income Tax (14 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach promised in advance of the budget to protect the most vulnerable in Irish society, but any read of it will tell one that he has not done that. He has not lived up to that claim and that promise. An income levy of 1% is being introduced. I would not argue with the introduction of a 2% levy on incomes over €100,000, but the 1% levy applies across the board irrespective of...

Financial Resolution No. 8: Excise Duty (Betting Tax) (14 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The increase in the standard rate of VAT from 21% to 21.5% will be punitive for a significant swathe of people who will find it increasingly difficult to afford the additional outlay they will be obliged to make in respect of consumables and their household needs. This will not merely have the effect of discouraging further spending by people who come within the remit of the Exchequer....

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (14 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the length of the waiting list for admission to the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital. [34539/08]

Written Answers — Energy Efficiency Strategy: Energy Efficiency Strategy (14 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her Department or the Health Service Executive has a specific energy efficiency strategy to ensure the sustainable and cost-effective use of energy in health care facilities under their aegis including hospitals, nursing homes, health centres and so on; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34952/08]

Written Answers — Patient Safety: Patient Safety (14 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the action she is taking to implement the recommendations of the Commission on Patient Safety; if the drafting of all the legislative changes necessary to implement the recommendations has begun; if an implementation steering group, with a clear reporting relationship to her, has been established; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (14 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the names and addresses of persons granted citizenship are available on-line (details supplied); the implications of same in terms of privacy and data protection, in particular for those persons who arrived here as refugees and who may have legitimate fears regarding the...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (14 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 338: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if an application has been made and is being actively considered by his Department for a long-term lease, minimum 22 years, of land owned by his Department to a club (details supplied) in Dublin 24; when a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34538/08]

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (15 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is quite amazing how the Minister for Finance could keep a straight face when he described the budget as a "call to patriotic action". Where were the calls to the wealthy to be patriotic during the Celtic tiger years? Many of the so-called patriots, the tycoons and multi-millionaires who were pampered by the Government, are tax exiles who pose as great Irishmen and women when they are in...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (15 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the conditions at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 22; his views on whether it is acceptable that boys and girls in sixth class are forced to share a toilet; if he will ensure that funding is provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35157/08]

Order of Business (16 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I oppose the Order of Business as presented by the Tánaiste because it does not provide an opportunity for the House to hear directly from the Minister for Health and Children and to question her on the detail of her proposal. There is a most callous proposition to take from our elderly citizens in their 70s, 80s and older the medical card that they have enjoyed in recent years. It is...

Order of Business (16 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is absolutely inconsistent and inequitable. I join other voices here in urging the Government to withdraw this measure immediately.

Order of Business (16 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In joining colleagues in opposition to the second proposed grouping of propositions on the Order of Business, having been asked over yesterday and last night by several people who have telephoned me, I wish to raise an issue that has not been addressed or highlighted here this morning or heretofore. I refer to a large number of those people who currently hold the over-70s entitlement to...

Order of Business (16 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On a point of order——