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European Council Meeting: Statements (17 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wish to put two straightforward questions to the Minister. The Taoiseach indicated that a number of member states were opposed to the retention of a Commissioner by each member state but stated that they ultimately accepted that this change is required. Will the Minister indicate the states that were strongly opposed and outline the specific arguments they put forward in this regard?...

European Council Meeting: Statements (17 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We understand that.

European Council Meeting: Statements (17 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is not the question I asked the Minister.

European Council Meeting: Statements (17 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister is slating——

European Council Meeting: Statements (17 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——once again, which is typical of his arrogant approach. The Minister will not answer the questions I have asked.

European Council Meeting: Statements (17 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister should, at the very least, answer my questions.

European Council Meeting: Statements (17 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister should answer my question given we have only limited time.

European Council Meeting: Statements (17 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I asked the Minister to outline the member states involved and their arguments.

European Council Meeting: Statements (17 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What were their arguments?

European Council Meeting: Statements (17 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is a hell of a lot better than the Government was prepared to accept, but we are not there yet.

European Council Meeting: Statements (17 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Why does the Government not, in the first instance, include them in the Irish Constitution? Doing so would provide it with an opportunity to demonstrate its good faith on this issue. Then we might believe the Government is sincere. The Government continually refuses——-

Housing: Motion (Resumed) (17 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wish to share time with Deputy Gilmore. Ar son Sinn Féin ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil le gach duine a ghlac páirt sa dhíospóireacht seo agus le Páirtí an Lucht Oibre as an rún seo a chur os comhair na Dála in éineacht le Sinn Féin. On behalf of Sinn Féin I thank those who have participated in this debate and especially those who have exposed their outrageous dispositions...

Written Answers — Transport Infrastructure Projects: Transport Infrastructure Projects (17 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Transport the way the 7% cut in the public transport investment programme will affect the roll out of public transport infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46375/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (17 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Transport when the new Dublin Transport Authority will be fully operational. [46376/08]

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (17 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 552: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has had discussions with the ESB regarding the traceability, sale, use and disposal of oils which have been used in their electricity transformers, in view of the concern that such oil may have been responsible for the contamination of the food recycling plant which gave rise to the pork industry crisis;...

Written Answers — Animal Feedstuffs: Animal Feedstuffs (17 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 582: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if his Department monitors drying processes for animal or human foodstuffs in this State, including the fuels used in these processes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46931/08]

Written Answers — Animal Feedstuffs: Animal Feedstuffs (17 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 583: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the list of suppliers of oil for the drying process at a plant (details supplied) in County Carlow; the periods of supply relevant to each supplier over the period since 1 September 2008; if the oil or any quantity of it was recycled; the source from which it came from; the processes it was subjected to, to make it...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (17 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 601: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the condition of one of the prefabricated buildings at a school (details supplied) in County Cavan; if he will intervene to secure a new school building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46629/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (17 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 644: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason a school (details supplied) in County Meath that had requested much needed works to be carried out on their grounds, were refused; and if he will review the decision on same. [47187/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (17 Dec 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 645: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position of an application by a school (details supplied) in County Meath which has applied for an extension to its school building; the status of its request; if it has been accepted; and if so, when work will commence. [47188/08]