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Order of Business (2 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I oppose the use of the guillotine on this proposition. With only one amendment, it is not necessary. We should allow the business to be addressed in the normal course of business.

Order of Business (2 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wish to raise two items. Perhaps in preparation for the session after the summer recess, the Ceann Comhairle, in his position as Chairman of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission, might have the inadequate acoustics in this Chamber addressed. On several occasions, it has been impossible for Deputies located in different locations in the Chamber to hear the Chair. An example of that was...

Issue of Writ: Donegal South-West By-election (2 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I move: That the Ceann Comhairle direct the Clerk of the Dáil to issue his writ for the election of a Member to fill the vacancy which has occurred in the membership of the present Dáil consequent on the resignation of Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher, a Member for the Constituency of Donegal South-West. Molaim an rún chun fo-thoghchán a chur ar siúl i nDún na nGall Thiar-Theas gan moill....

Issue of Writ: Donegal South-West By-election (2 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will it be for the people of Donegal South-West to decide who represents them? Our system is flawed in that only the Government can give the people that opportunity and trigger the process of calling a by-election to fill a vacancy that arises during the Dáil term. That should change with a constitutional obligation for a by-election to be held in a set period after the vacancy arises. It...

Issue of Writ: Donegal South-West By-election (2 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We should aspire to the standards argued by the newly elected MEP for the North West constituency and former Member of Donegal South-West.

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (2 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 29: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on whether his response to schools who have appealed his decision to abolish more than 100 special needs classes has been adequate in view of the effects it will have on a large number of vulnerable children. [26725/09]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (2 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 30: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will be holding any further appeals on his decision to abolish more than 100 special classes for children with special educational needs. [26724/09]

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (2 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if it is proposed to provide grant aid towards the provision of closed circuit television at an estate (details supplied) in County Westmeath. [26988/09]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (2 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the provision of a new Garda station in Athlone, County Westmeath; and if it is planned to extend the current building incorporating the old social welfare building. [26826/09]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (2 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the promised provision of an adequate Garda water support unit in Athlone; his views on providing the facility at the derelict Office of Public Works building adjoining the river at The Docks, Athlone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26986/09]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (2 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of calls made to the dial to stop drug dealing call centre with specific reference to Athlone; the number of these calls that were of some use to Athlone gardaí; the number of calls that were very useful to Athlone gardaí; the number of subsequent arrests and charges; his views on whether this scheme is...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (2 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on whether an estate (details supplied) in County Westmeath complies with the necessary criteria for RAPID designation. [26990/09]

Written Answers — Security of the Elderly: Security of the Elderly (2 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if investment is available following his review on the grant scheme from community bodies (details supplied) where elderly people could avail of increased security measures around their home. [26991/09]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (2 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 155: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position on the regeneration plan for an estate (details supplied) in County Westmeath; if the recent investment in the area is part of an overall plan to rejuvenate the estate; if it is a one-off investment without progressing the vision plan; and full the plans for the area. [26989/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (2 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the provision of a new school building at schools (details supplied) in County Westmeath. [26992/09]

Northern Ireland Issues. (7 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his discussions since 4 June 2009 with the First and Deputy First Minister and with the British Prime Minister regarding the ongoing implementation of the Good Friday Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24767/09]

Northern Ireland Issues. (7 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Has the Taoiseach taken the opportunity to address, with the First Minister, the Deputy First Minister and the British Prime Minister, the importance of moving on with the proposal to move policing and justice powers from London to Belfast? Does he agree this is long overdue and is essential as an integral part of the Good Friday Agreement and all that was promised therein? Does he also...

Northern Ireland Issues. (7 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Taoiseach for his responses. In regard to the A5-N2, there remains an amount of confusion in regard to the intentions concerning the development on this side of the Border - that element within County Monaghan from Clontibret to the Border at or near Aughnacloy. In the absence of the Taoiseach's ability to answer the question directly today, is it possible he would ask that...

Order of Business (7 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I could be contradicted but my sense is that there has never been as many guillotines employed in the lead up to the summer recess, certainly in my years of experience here. As Opposition Deputies have repeatedly cautioned, it has already been proven that many guillotines were unnecessary. I believe they should only be applied in the most exceptional of circumstances. They were not applied...

Order of Business (7 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I join the other party leaders in expressing the hope that we will shortly hear good news concerning Ms Commins and her Goal co-worker. I send our best wishes to all working towards their safe release. We are in the final week of the Dáil session before the summer recess. The Government has already set in train arrangements for the National Assets Management Agency without any legislative...