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Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I understand the thinking behind allowing an extra day in our constituencies on the day following a public holiday. We have limited opportunity to address issues within the constituency and on a public holiday local authorities and public sector employees are not at work. However, Deputy Gilmore has put a compelling case, which is the critical point we must take on board. I wish to explain...

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have no idea who on the Government side is badgering away. If he has nothing else to say he has very little to contribute. I am trying to reflect on a factual situation. I again make the point that Deputy Gilmore's remarks make a compelling case. In the circumstances he has rightly highlighted we should at the very least schedule our sitting for next week at the normal commencement time...

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I keep hearing the words "at this moment in time" in the Tánaiste's responses. It is disconcerting given that in the last week, we have had many different moments in time. What she is signalling for the future has no certainty. The Tánaiste stated in the Dáil yesterday that the legality of any legislation, changes to it and requirements within this House are done with the best legal...

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This is about legislation. Did the Government seek advice from the Attorney General in advance of the budget measures announced?

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am not asking the Minister for Transport; I am asking the Tánaiste.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I saw the Minister for Transport trying to direct the Ceann Comhairle earlier to cut off Deputy Higgins. Perhaps Deputy Dempsey would sit quietly for a moment; it would do him the world of good.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Perhaps the Chair would ask Deputy Dempsey to be quiet. With respect, I have the floor.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am asking the Tánaiste, if the Chair will give me the opportunity, for clarity in regard to whether she sought advice from the Attorney General in advance of the introduction of the measures in regard to medical cards for people aged 70 years.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In regard to thresholds, will the Tánaiste clarify that the introduction of index linking in regard to thresholds will apply not only in respect of people aged over 70 years but to the qualification thresholds for all in regard to medical cards, although we have yet to see evidence this will happen at all?

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: My final question is——

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have a further question and I expect the same respect as any other party or Deputy in this House.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Tánaiste cited on Tuesday in response to questions I put to her in regard to the Competition Act and the amendments as referred to here again this morning, the specific situation applying to the Irish Medical Organisation, IMO. I would like clarification that the intended amendments to the Competition Act will also facilitate the necessary engagement with the Irish Dental Association——

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——with the Irish Pharmaceutical Union and with all others who have been excluded from their rights to representation——

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——by the hosting agent, the HSE, over this long period.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am entitled to a response from the Tánaiste to the questions I have validly raised.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There are matters in order which I expect the Tánaiste to address.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With respect, a Cheann Comhairle, I cannot accept this.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I know the Ceann Comhairle would like to silence me completely but I am asking for the same courtesy as any other Deputy.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With respect, a Cheann Comhairle, Deputy Crawford and I are not in conflict.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Ceann Comhairle is supposed to be the protector of every Deputy.