Results 5,381-5,400 of 21,514 for speaker:Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Decentralisation Programme. (25 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I would like to ask about the Department's statement that accommodation in some decentralisation locations is "not currently affordable". When was the available accommodation in such locations costed? As property prices continue to fall, it seems to me that the excuse that has been offered — that accommodation is "not currently affordable" — may no longer apply. That proposition merits...

Decentralisation Programme. (25 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Are they on hold as a result of the decision to suspend the programme?

Decentralisation Programme. (25 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The inability of the Taoiseach to clarify the status of the remaining ten officials in his Department invites a further question. What is the status of the freeze on the decentralisation programme in budget 2009? Are the ten officials who want to be decentralised but are still in the Department of the Taoiseach continuing to be considered under the decentralisation programme? Where is the...

Nursing Home Standards. (25 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In her introduction to the National Quality Standards for Residential Care Settings for Older People report, the HIQA chief executive, Dr. Tracey Cooper, stated that: Once the necessary regulations are in place, the Authority's inspectors will carry out inspections across the public, private and voluntary sectors to ensure that the standards detailed in this report are being met and that...

Nursing Home Standards. (25 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I asked about additional resources.

Nursing Home Standards. (25 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am less concerned about costs and more concerned about the quality of the changes that will take place. I seek information on the additional resources that will be given to HIQA to enable it to carry out its function. I must say, with respect, that Deputy Hoctor and the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, can worry about the costs. I want to know what resources will be...

Health Services. (25 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The question refers to the north side of our capital city, but that is part of the Dublin/North-East HSE region, if the questioner will excuse me for making the point. When was the last time an audit of all hospital beds across this region was carried out, and what was the result? Does the Minister of State have the information to hand? If not, will she furnish it to the Deputies...

Health Services. (25 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Deputy Reilly is welcome to try it. See where it brings the Deputy.

Health Insurance. (25 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Snap, Deputy O'Sullivan has asked exactly the question I would pose to the Minister. Will she not accept that the same universal provision based on need alone and funded by direct taxation is indeed the best example of true community rating in terms of the provision of health care?

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (25 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance requiring urgent consideration, namely, the need for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to publish the report of Deputy Garda Commissioner, Eugene Crowley, on the shooting dead by the British army of Aidan McAnespie at Aughnacloy on the Monaghan-Tyrone border on 21 February...

Order of Business (25 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wish to speak to the second matter.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I oppose the proposal to take all these matters without debate. With respect, the Government has some neck to expect this House to pass a proposition without debate in this House to vote additional moneys to the HSE.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Meanwhile we see a serious contraction of services across this State, not least in the north east area about which the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy Dermot Ahern, should be very concerned, with the loss of all elective orthopaedic work between now and 2009. We see the continual erosion of services at Monaghan General Hospital and other hospitals. We see the reduction...

Northern Ireland Issues. (25 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I begin by extending my deepest sympathy and continuing solidarity to the family of Aidan McAnespie. I wish to remember especially his late sister Eilish McCabe who died earlier this year. She never gave up her struggle for truth and justice. Go ndéana Dia trócaire orthu beirt. Aidan McAnespie was shot dead as he walked from Aughnacloy in County Tyrone to a football match at Aghaloo...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (25 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she has received a report from the Health Service Executive on contingency plans for the removal of all acute inpatient services from Monaghan General Hospital as confirmed to a meeting of staff on 23 October 2008; if she will intervene to reverse this plan which will remove this health facility for the people of County Monaghan and...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (25 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 134: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the action she proposes to take to address the situation at Cavan General Hospital due to inadequate bed numbers, resulting in a record 45 people waiting on trolleys for bed allocation on 17 November 2008, a situation set to worsen with the threatened ending of acute inpatient services in Monaghan General Hospital; and if she will...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (25 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 250: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason for her refusal despite repeated requests to meet with groups (details supplied) regarding the community child care subvention scheme. [42422/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (25 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 418: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the status of the exceptional needs payment application by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24. [42286/08]

Benchmarking Awards. (26 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach the cost of benchmarking as it affects his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37596/08]

Benchmarking Awards. (26 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Has the Taoiseach noted that the report of the benchmarking body published in January amounted to bad news for low-paid workers in the public service? Has he noted that the trade unions and others have pointed out that higher civil servants and the top echelons in State and semi-State bodies continued to be awarded high pay increases while lower paid workers were left behind? Is he aware...