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Public Health (Tobacco)(Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have already stated why I oppose the section.

Public Health (Tobacco)(Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have just one small question for Deputy Reilly. Who would bear the onus or responsibility of establishing the genuineness of the "antique" sign? Some reproductions are very good. Is there an implication for people who manufacture replicas? The Deputy is interested in creating the ambiance of old world pubs but I wonder how many antiques are available. The amendment raises several...

Public Health (Tobacco)(Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The good citizens of San Sebastian who refer to their city as Donostia might very well accept Irish legislation, such is the good rapport between our respective peoples.

Public Health (Tobacco)(Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 Jul 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Sections 3 and 5 are related and both represent the central thrust of this legislation which is to dilute the existing penalties and accordingly I oppose the section.

Suspension of Member (16 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: First, let me make it patently clear that we in Sinn Féin hold very strong views in opposition to the NAMA proposals which have been presented and are to be debated today.

Suspension of Member (16 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Furthermore, it is also important to note that what is proposed will actually present a facilitation for the passage of the NAMA legislation, despite whatever stoic efforts the Opposition makes. It is very important that the Opposition exercises itself to its full potential to demonstrate the real vexation and anger of the wider public in relation to these proposals. Sitting here,...

Suspension of Member (16 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Deputy Morgan has taken a particular position, demanding that the Taoiseach respond to his continual claims that there were no warnings in relation to the property bubble.

Suspension of Member (16 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There were warnings aplenty and the Taoiseach can break this logjam if he addresses that fact and withdraws-----

Order of Business (16 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I join earlier speakers in opposing the Order of Business as presented, which covers not only the business of the House today but tomorrow's business. There are real concerns that the NAMA proposition - in regard to which we may be merely going through the motions in terms of the taking of the various Stages of the legislation on which there is already a done deal in regard to the Government...

Order of Business (16 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We again object to No. 2 on the Order Paper. As Deputy Gilmore said, it is not only a case of the same political faces who have presided over and deepened the economic crisis the Irish people currently face; it is the advisers and those with whom they consult who have been, over this period of time, an integral part of the writing of the script for where we are today. Neither these advisers...

Order of Business (16 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This is a time for the people to have their say. I call on the Government to resign forthwith.

Order of Business (16 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On the Order of Business, I note from the publication today of the Government's legislative programme that the section on the Department of Health and Children-----

Order of Business (16 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I note again from the section on the Department of Health and Children in the legislative programme signalled for the coming term that the status of the eligibility for health and social services Bill is described as "not possible to indicate". This is yet another failure on the part of the Department to present very important legislation on the rights of citizens to access health and...

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (16 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: They are not showing any gratitude.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (16 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Has the Minister taken any steps on citizens facing repossession of their homes?

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (16 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is that not a concern?

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (16 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Somebody will have to do it.

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (16 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 155: To ask the Taoiseach the membership, the work plan, the number of meetings held and the recommendations made by the high level group on the labour market in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30524/09]

Written Answers — National Minimum Wage: National Minimum Wage (16 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 156: To ask the Taoiseach the number of employees on the minimum wage; the number of employees on the minimum wage who are male and female; the number of employees on the minimum wage who are under 25 and over 25 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30526/09]

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (16 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 185: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of the redundancy payment application in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24. [30448/09]