Results 41-60 of 21,514 for speaker:Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Mahon Tribunal: Statements. (10 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I ask that both of us be accommodated.

Mahon Tribunal: Statements. (10 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The orders of the House have to be accommodating to allow Members——

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Ba mhaith liom comhghairdeas agus dea-ghuí a ghabháil leis an gCoimisinéir Teanga, Seán Ó Cuirreáin, as an bpost nua seo a líonadh. Is post mór é and it is a very welcome development that the proposal to make this appointment is before the House. I have just expressed congratulations and good wishes to Seán Ó Cuirreáin on his appointment as an Coimisinéir Teanga. It is an...

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I support the position articulated by the previous two speakers. This is an important matter. While I am opposed to the imposition of guillotines in principle and do not believe it should be acceptable to the House, to do so in an important debate and curtail people's opportunity to contribute on the Report and Final Stages of this Bill, when many amendments are to be addressed, is not...

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In the context of everything we have been speaking about this afternoon, it is appropriate to ask about the intended publication of the investment intermediaries (amendment) Bill. Can the Taoiseach tell us when that legislation will be brought before the House?

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Government rush it forward?

Constitutional Amendments. (17 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach if it is intended to hold a referendum or referenda in 2004 on changes to the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1698/04]

Constitutional Amendments. (17 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Based on his last remarks, would the Taoiseach not agree that the best way is always to afford the people the opportunity to make that judgment and decision? I do not know that there are better ways than that — referral to the electorate for constitutional purposes is always the best way. The Taoiseach stated his view that the issue of land and property rights will have to be addressed...

Constitutional Amendments. (17 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As it seems likely that there will be a presidential election later this year, does the Government have proposals to bring forward a constitutional change and does the Taoiseach believe such change is required to extend the franchise to citizens north of the Border, in the six north-eastern counties of our country? Given that the President, were she domiciled in her own home, would not be...

Constitutional Amendments. (17 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What is the Taoiseach's position?

Constitutional Amendments. (17 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach share——

Constitutional Amendments. (17 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach inform the House, in crystal clear terms, if an amendment to the Constitution is required to allow citizens in the Six Counties participate in future presidential elections? Will the Taoiseach bring forward such an amendment at this point? If it is not required will he bring forward legislation to accommodate the participation of citizens of the Six Counties in the expected...

Constitutional Amendments. (17 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does he not propose to exempt——

Offshore Accounts. (17 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is it intended to extend the Revenue Commissioners' investigations to other financial institutions not already included in the list of ten? What about other companies which are not recognised financial institutions, for example, the CRH situation? Is the Minister concerned that illicit banking activity might be taking place in other non-financial institution companies that would warrant the...

Offshore Accounts. (17 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Has the Minister any such knowledge?

Order of Business. (17 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I too object to the use of the guillotine in this case. It is impossible to gauge the extent of participation. It is unquestionably an important Bill, but business might very well be concluded within the time. The objection is that a guillotine is once more being applied. In the event that not all speakers have had a chance to participate, it rules out people in the queue. It is not...

Order of Business. (17 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I draw the Taoiseach's attention to the fact that there are two dormant accounts Bills scheduled in the current legislative programme presented by the Government at the start of this term. Will he indicate the relationship between the legislation listed under the Department of Finance and that listed under the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs? Is there a particular order...

Written Answers — Disadvantaged Areas Scheme: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme (17 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps he has taken to secure the classification as severely handicapped of the part of County Monaghan not currently so designated. [4901/04]

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (17 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 237: To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he has taken and intends to take to ensure that post 2006 EU funding to the Border, midlands and western region for infrastructural projects will at least hold to recent levels, in line with self-evident need, be increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4740/04]

Written Answers — Tax Strategy Group: Tax Strategy Group (17 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Finance when the Tax Strategy Group last met; and its agenda and programme of work for 2004. [4778/04]