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Departmental Agencies. (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I referred to the need for reform of the appointments process, in respect of which my question was quite particular, in line with the questions I and others have already asked this afternoon. What reform measures does the Taoiseach now intend to make? I do not ask this on the basis of making judgments in respect of anyone who has served in these capacities. Would the Taoiseach not accept...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to address a matter of national importance requiring urgent consideration, namely, the need for any planned savings, revised budget or amended service plan to be referred by the Health Service Executive directly to the Dáil so that the elected representatives of the people can decide on how the moneys voted by them for public health...

Order of Business (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No. Irrespective of what the Government is trying to agree, the proposal is simply unacceptable to Sinn Féin Deputies not only regarding its focus on financial emergency measures in the so-called public interest Bill, but in respect of all of what the Government is presenting today. Today's Order of Business neither reflects the important matters which should be addressed nor provides, as...

Order of Business (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is not agreed.

Order of Business (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I also disagree with the proposition that the Bill be guillotined at 10.30 p.m. I strongly oppose the Bill in its entirety and believe the curtailment of the opportunity for elected Members to properly participate is absolutely irresponsible. This debate should not be guillotined and a full opportunity should be afforded to Members. In the context of all that is happening today and in the...

Order of Business (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The question arises of whether these searches will be extended to other business interests or, indeed, private property in the ownership of those under investigation. These are critical matters because we have seen historically situations which were poorly handled and those who were culpable——

Order of Business (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——in regard to matters of major public importance were allowed to get off scot-free. That is not tolerable and it needs to be addressed today.

Order of Business (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We are now likely to face an unprecedented crisis, given all the crises that have already occurred within the health services, with a signal shortfall of some €1 billion in the 2009 provision for the HSE.

Order of Business (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Government accommodate scrutiny within the Chamber of any revised budget or service plan revision for the delivery of health services?

Order of Business (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is because we are the body that vote for the funding for the health budget every year.

Order of Business (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There is now a critical shortfall——

Order of Business (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Government allow for proper scrutiny——

Order of Business (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Government allow for the proper scrutiny of any amended service plan or budget reduction?

Order of Business (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With respect, this is valid.

Order of Business (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: One of our primary responsibilities as elected representatives is——

Order of Business (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——to provide for the essential services for the people.

Order of Business (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Health matters must be the first priority.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wish to share my time with Deputies Ó Snodaigh and Shortall. I welcome today's Garda fraud squad raid on Anglo Irish Bank and I hope, in view of the lapse in time since the scandal in this bank broke, that its members were not met by empty filing cabinets and deleted computer files. The bank should have been dealt with in this way long since instead of being nationalised, and the names of...

Written Answers — Company Closures: Company Closures (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 82: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the correspondence that has taken place between herself and a company (details supplied) in relation to the acquisition of another company as a going concern. [7321/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (24 Feb 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 84: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the salaries of the members of the board of directors of Enterprise Ireland; and if measures are being taken to cap these salaries. [7324/09]