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Decentralisation Programme. (3 Mar 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As regards questions up to this point in time, Ceann Comhairle——

Decentralisation Programme. (3 Mar 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No, the Ceann Comhairle has not, with respect, as the record will show——

Decentralisation Programme. (3 Mar 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——because I have listened carefully and asked questions in line with the previous speakers. I ask for the same courtesy from the Chair as that shown to Deputy Kenny and Deputy Gilmore. That is no more than my due.

Decentralisation Programme. (3 Mar 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have asked the Taoiseach specific questions and I am equally entitled to a reply.

Decentralisation Programme. (3 Mar 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I know that is second nature to the Taoiseach.

Decentralisation Programme. (3 Mar 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No one is disputing that at all.

Decentralisation Programme. (3 Mar 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It would look, from the Taoiseach's very poor and thinly veiled responses that the prospect for any of the five sites is doubtful. Specifically, as regards the Waterford case it is a matter of more than just one door flying off over the weekend. We have seen the door flying off other interests there in terms of both Waterford and Dungarvan. Is there not within the Taoiseach's gift the...

Decentralisation Programme. (3 Mar 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Why does the Taoiseach not tell the people outside this House who are wondering about their future in the service——

Decentralisation Programme. (3 Mar 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach should outline to the House now the approach being taken.

Departmental Procurement Policies. (3 Mar 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Are there guidelines within the Taoiseach's Department or any other Department that encourage the acquisition of goods or services from Irish sources, which would have a beneficial effect on employment in Ireland? Are there major restrictions on what Departments can do in giving such guidance as a result of EU competition law? Is there within the Union any re-evaluation, reconsideration or...

Departmental Procurement Policies. (3 Mar 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome the Taoiseach's response, which demonstrated an understanding of the Deputy's question and intent. I appreciate the difficulties involved. Does the Taoiseach agree that careful preparation and management of the tender examination process are required to remain in compliance with current EU directives? In terms of local government, will the Taoiseach indicate to his ministerial...

Order of Business (3 Mar 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This is important legislation, technical or not. We are going to have very limited opportunity to debate it because there is no provision for an official slot for our party grouping in the configuration, as presented, regarding Second Stage. That is not ample, and must be acknowledged and respected. I am asking that the time allocated for Second Stage be extended in order for all groupings...

Order of Business (3 Mar 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——including Independent Deputies, as they so choose. Again, I ask the Taoiseach to lift the guillotine as regards Second Stage, and I concur with Deputy Stagg's view that there will be little demand for time as regards amendments. Therefore more time should be allocated on Second Stage and I am asking the Chief Whip and the Taoiseach to concur with that view.

Order of Business (3 Mar 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Maidir leis an méid a bhí le rá ag an tAire, an Teachta Gormley — regarding what the Minister, Deputy Gormley, said about the Lisbon treaty in terms of the obligation on member states to improve their military capability, can we anticipate that a motion on membership of the European Defence Agency will result from his declared intention to have Ireland withdraw from membership of it? On...

Investment of the National Pensions Reserve Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Mar 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This has been described as a technical Bill. In one sense it is but it also provides for what is potentially one of the most momentous decisions that will ever be taken by the Oireachtas in our time. The Government is to commit the people's money, in the form of the National Pensions Reserve Fund, to recapitalise AIB and Bank of Ireland. Sinn Féin has argued repeatedly for productive...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (3 Mar 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 88: To ask the Taoiseach the members of State boards appointed by him who are directors or senior executives of banks and other financial institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8426/09]

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (3 Mar 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the members of State boards appointed by her who are directors or senior executives of banks and other financial institutions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8427/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (3 Mar 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Dublin will get the surgery they need for a brain tumour; and if she will intervene to expedite this surgery in view of the fact that the person's condition is worsening daily and they are now unable to mind their two young children, ages two and six. [8783/09]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (3 Mar 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she has received a report from the Health Service Executive on the dispute at Portiuncula Hospital, County Galway; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that this dispute arises from concerns among staff about health and safety and communications issues and conditions of employment, and that there are grounds for the belief...

Ceisteanna — Questions (4 Mar 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach the estimated cost of arrangements in his Department to provide assistance to Government supporting independent Deputies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7056/09]