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Order of Business (17 Dec 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: My proposition is an amendment to what the Government is suggesting. We should be addressing that most important area as of next Tuesday, 22 December. The House should sit for the two days, 22 and 23 December. It is time enough to return after that. As constituency Deputies on all sides from my own constituency of Cavan and Monaghan must be aware, this is having a hugely negative impact...

Order of Business (17 Dec 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is a disgrace that we are not having an opportunity to address this huge issue that has been relegated by this Government. It would prefer if we did not talk about it at all. I propose an amendment that the House would return next Tuesday, 22 December.

Order of Business (17 Dec 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There is no Christmas spirit around here at all.

Order of Business (17 Dec 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Ba mhaith liom Nollaig shona agus athbhliain faoi mhaise a ghabháil do chuile dhuine anseo. I should like to join other Deputies in extending seasonal greetings to the Ceann Comhairle, Members of the House from all parties and none and their families, who are oftentimes not seen or associated with the difficulties elected representatives have to contend with so much. Therefore I should...

Written Answers — General Medical Services Scheme: General Medical Services Scheme (17 Dec 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a reply will issue from the Health Service Executive to Parliamentary Question No. 145 of 12 November 2009. [47919/09]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (17 Dec 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Health and Children to explain the reason three public dentist positions remain unfilled in the Cavan and Monaghan area; the duration of these vacancies; when she intends issuing approval for the recruitment of suitably qualified practitioners to fill same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48181/09]

Innovation Task Force. (19 Jan 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on the work of the innovation task force. [1237/10]

Innovation Task Force. (19 Jan 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach cited several smart economy initiatives that have been taken in the innovation area. Regarding a specific initiative mentioned, Innovation Fund Ireland's €500 million was to increase the availability of capital to small research and development companies. How much of that fund, if any, has been accessed? What is the current take-up and the processing procedure regarding...

Innovation Task Force. (19 Jan 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It would be unfair of me to expect that the Taoiseach could give us an update on the uptake on the programme at this point, but can he clarify that he indicated in his reply that the National Treasury Management Agency is currently exploring the potential of attracting into this economy new inward investors in research and development with a proven record in the United States? Is that the...

Innovation Task Force. (19 Jan 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach will either oblige me or he will not. I am not being awkward. I only asked if he can facilitate the provision of the information, having acknowledged that he may not have it to hand this afternoon. There is a great deal of interest in learning the current position in that respect.

Independent Members. (19 Jan 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach the arrangements he has with non-party Deputies who support the Government; if changes to such arrangements were made in advance of budget 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46878/09]

Independent Members. (19 Jan 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I beg the Deputy's pardon. I understand the practice is that the Deputy who tabled the first question is the first to be called. I rarely have this opportunity so I will avail of it while it is there. As is the case on almost all such occasions, Deputy Healy-Rae availed of the opportunity, in the course of the passage of budget 2010 before Christmas - in return, allegedly, for his support...

Independent Members. (19 Jan 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have absolutely no idea what the Ceann Comhairle is talking about. I am asking the Taoiseach a question which he can answer. Either he or representatives of his Department did or did not engage with Deputy Healy-Rae. Deputy Grealish was reported to have met the Taoiseach on 8 December in advance of the budget that he also supported. What can the Taoiseach tell Members about this meeting?...

Independent Members. (19 Jan 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In a brief follow-on to the Taoiseach's response, I note that while it is all very well to make the point that Deputy Healy Rae will employ all means and methods of communicating with his constituents, this is a case of smoke and mirrors. The Taoiseach is playing that game himself by not being absolutely up-front in his response. A nod and wink approach always is taken in this regard and it...

Independent Members. (19 Jan 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: How would the Leas-Cheann Comhairle know that? He is only in the House. I am following the nods carefully.

Independent Members. (19 Jan 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is unfortunate.

Independent Members. (19 Jan 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is time the Taoiseach was upfront with the House.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (19 Jan 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the need for the Minister for Health and Children to reject the draft HSE plan for 2010 with its proposals for the closure of a further 1,100 acute hospital beds and the cutting of hospital admissions by some tens of thousands, all in the context of ongoing health cutbacks; an...

Order of Business (19 Jan 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On the same issue.

Order of Business (19 Jan 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Listed No. 51 under section C of the Government's legislative programme is the local government (office of the Dublin mayor and regional authority of Dublin) Bill. This is promised legislation, for which the heads of the Bill has not yet been approved by Government. Yet the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government is telling us that an election for this office will be...