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Order of Business (19 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Why does the Government feel so comfortable about the whole matter? The problem, I believe, is that it is aware of the full facts.

Order of Business (19 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: A question has not been properly answered.

Order of Business (19 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have to leave at any rate.

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (19 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the contingencies in place to cater for the increased number of persons qualifying for the medical card as a result of the economic recession, including the rise in unemployment and dependance on social welfare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6601/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (19 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will act on the call of general practitioners in Cavan, Monaghan, Clare and north Tipperary for the Health Service Executive not to proceed with the removal of services from Monaghan General Hospital, Ennis General Hospital and Nenagh General Hospital and the centralisation of services in the already overstretched hospitals in...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (19 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 277: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary and post primary building projects at stage three within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6938/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (19 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 278: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary and post primary building projects at stage four within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6939/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (19 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 279: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the breakdown on a county by county basis of the projects under the school building projects programme that have completed the tender process and are not included in the most recent announcement in respect of the school construction stage for 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6940/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (19 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 280: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the schools on the schools building programme waiting list, categorised by designated band and project type, including those approved to proceed in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6941/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (19 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 281: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools within bands one, two, three and four on his list of applications for funding under the school building and modernisation programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6942/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (19 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 282: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the names of the schools under the school building projects programme that have completed the tender process and are not included in the most recent announcement in respect of the school construction stage for 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6943/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (19 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 283: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools and details of same on a county basis that have received planning permission for works that they have applied to his Department for funding. [6944/09]

National Archives. (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach the number of files his Department has withheld from the national archives regarding the year 1978; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7050/09]

National Archives. (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Are decisions on files which it is proposed to withhold referred directly to the Taoiseach for decision, to secure an input from him or to inform him before a decision is taken? Where does the authority rest to withhold the release of files which would be due for release under the 30 year rule? Given the overlap between the Department of the Taoiseach and the Department of Foreign Affairs...

National Archives. (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With respect, the Taoiseach has not indicated whether he had any direct involvement. While I appreciate the point about delegation, will the Taoiseach be specific and indicate to the House that proposals to withhold specific files or sections of files have not been referred to him in his tenure as Taoiseach or in previous roles? Has he, at any time as Taoiseach or Minister, had specific...

National Archives. (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will return to them if the Ceann Comhairle will allow me.

National Archives. (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am trying my best to secure information. The concern relates to the under-resourcing of the National Archives heretofore. Deputy Gilmore asked the Taoiseach a question to which he did not respond. Files on the Dublin and Monaghan bombings are missing. Will the Taoiseach indicate that the proposed changes will not result in further under-resourcing and the potential for further loss of...

Departmental Agencies. (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 8: To ask the Taoiseach the appointments made by him to State boards; if he proposes to reform the manner in which such appointments are made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7051/09]

Departmental Agencies. (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have asked the Taoiseach his proposals on the reform of appointments to State boards. I hope he recalls that on numerous occasions I have urged him and his predecessor to seriously address this issue because I believe it is a closed process which does not allow fair——

Departmental Agencies. (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——and responsible consideration of all those who would be willing to give service to State bodies. I probably did not realise the half of it. Will the Taoiseach accept as highly questionable the efficacy of appointing former board members of discredited financial institutions to State boards and the continued service on the boards of State bodies of former members of boards of...