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Programme for Government. (26 May 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: How can the Taoiseach justify the outrageous cuts that are affecting children across this State today? I refer not only to cuts in the areas I have mentioned, but to cuts in areas I would have mentioned if the Ceann Comhairle had allowed me to do so.

Programme for Government. (26 May 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The cuts in question cannot be reconciled with the commitments made by the Taoiseach and his colleagues, including the Minister, Deputy Gormley, two years ago. How can the Taoiseach continue to face the electorate in such circumstances?

Programme for Government. (26 May 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: How can he have the gall to do that, while throwing the programme for Government's commitments in our faces?

Programme for Government. (26 May 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will conclude with this point.

Programme for Government. (26 May 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is it not the case that the programme for Government is an absolute dead letter and the Government is a dead duck?

Programme for Government. (26 May 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is time for the Taoiseach and his Cabinet colleagues to resign their positions.

Programme for Government. (26 May 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: They should give the people the opportunity to pass judgment on their stewardship over the past 12 months.

Programme for Government. (26 May 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The chickens are coming home to roost, particularly for those whose Ministries predate the establishment of the current coalition.

Order of Business (26 May 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No, it is not.

Order of Business (26 May 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Sinn Féin also supports the argument for the lifting of the guillotine in regard to the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill. It is hugely important legislation that will have serious consequences for many people today and perhaps for many of us in the future. It is imperative that we give it full opportunity for proper debate in the House. 5 o'clock There is also a second matter, namely, we...

Order of Business (26 May 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have no doubt that the debate can continue in two weeks' time, but it should start this week.

Order of Business (26 May 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In light of the report of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse, will the Government introduce two promised Bills, namely, the child care Bill, whose purpose is to amend the Child Care Act 1991 to allow the High Court to have exclusive statutory jurisdiction to hear special care cases, and the childcare (collection and exchange of information) Bill, whose purpose is to provide for the...

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report Stage (26 May 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I, too, support Deputy Jan O'Sullivan's amendment. It focuses on one of the real deficiencies in relation to the whole approach behind this Bill. There is no commitment to ensure adequate provision for people who will need nursing home care at some stage in their lives. God forbid, it could be for any of us in this Chamber this evening. I am deeply alarmed by one of the major purposes of...

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report Stage (26 May 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Minister of State indicate the extent of the consultation that has taken place with the various representative bodies which work, campaign and lobby on behalf of senior citizens since the Second Stage debate took place? We noted on Second Stage and Committee Stage that consultation involving groups such as Age Action did not take place during the drafting process relating to the...

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report Stage (26 May 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Minister indicate the extent of heeding of the submissions by the Department?

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report Stage (26 May 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am sure it did.

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report Stage (26 May 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I support the principle of setting a specified period within which the assessment must be carried out. The way the Bill is currently drafted leaves the matter very open-ended. The proposition "at the earliest time possible" or words to that effect is not good enough. The timeframe should be six or eight weeks but I would prefer it to be shorter having had experience of representing many...

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report Stage (26 May 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Someone seeking access, or having access sought on their behalf by family or friends, to an assessment is not looking for a holiday break. This is a serious need. The whole process of assessment needs to be done in the quickest time possible. If people are in inappropriate bed accommodation in one of our acute hospital facilities, surely it gives the State all the more reason to progress...

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report Stage (26 May 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I record my support for Deputy Reilly's arguments.

Early Childhood Care and Education. (26 May 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank my Labour Party colleagues for sharing time.