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Order of Business (23 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Several kites were flown at the recent Fianna Fáil think-in, love-in or whatever one would call it in Athlone. One of the biggest kites flown was the question in respect of the current Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney. Is the Taoiseach reviewing a position in Cabinet at present?

Order of Business (23 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: If so, when will this be brought before Members of the Dáil?

Order of Business (23 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Regarding the same Minister's portfolio and promised legislation from the Department of Health and Children, I note the recent statement that the HSE is considering the establishment of what has been described as four so-called mini-health boards. Does that change require legislation? Is the Tánaiste aware whether legislation is being drafted to facilitate such a change and, if so, when...

Order of Business (23 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I call Deputy Shortall.

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: While I do not object in principle to the proposition that the Dáil be suspended next week, I ask that the Tánaiste, as Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, make a commitment that, on its resumption, irrespective of the outcome of the Lisbon treaty referendum, the Government will commit to hosting a debate on the unemployment crisis we face in this economy. It is critical.

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We are rising today a week in advance of the Lisbon treaty referendum following yesterday's announcement of the EU Commission's approval of a €54.5 million subsidy by the Polish Government-----

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is very important and the answer I will receive will determine whether I object to the adoption of the proposition. Yesterday, the EU Commission approved a €54.5 million subsidy for the relocation of 1,900 jobs from the Limerick area to Poland. This is absurd when many of the posters outside the House and throughout the country-----

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----are urging voters to vote "Yes" for jobs.

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Let us make no mistake that there is something fundamentally wrong when the EU Commission can approve the relocation of 1,900 Irish jobs to another country in the European Union. Expenditure of €54.5 million has been approved while our Government and those of other member states are supposedly unable to make such interventions.

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Tánaiste indicate whether she will seek to schedule a debate in this House on the unemployment crisis?

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Tánaiste personally seek a debate in this House on the unemployment crisis?

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: She can answer that.

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There are major changes under way in the administration of the medical card system. Under the McCarthy report recommendations, many more thousands of people will lose their medical cards. I hope this is one of the elements of the report which the Tánaiste would regard as making no sense at all and it will not be presented. Given the promised legislation list published by the Government...

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: When will we see that Bill and the opportunity to address the health and personal social services which are needed?

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: They may go to the Government but what about the publication of the Bill?

Statute Law Revision Bill 2009: Second Stage (24 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome the Bill, recognising that it is a necessary item of legislative housekeeping. I do not intend to keep the House long. The Bill is chiefly of interest to legal historians and family historians, given the nature of some of the Acts dealing with the naturalisation of individuals and the disposal of private estates. It is an interesting perusal but I would not call it a read. One's...

Written Answers — Schools Recognition: Schools Recognition (24 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a decision has been reached with regard to Educate Together patronage of post primary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32843/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 135: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for capital works by a school (details supplied) in County Donegal. [32839/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for capital works by a school (details supplied) in County Donegal. [32840/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Sep 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 137: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for capital works by a school (details supplied) in County Donegal. [32841/09]