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Written Answers — Central Statistics Office: Central Statistics Office (23 Feb 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 139: To ask the Taoiseach the EU or UN meeting or conference, since 2004, in which the Central Statistics Office has participated in relation to the collection of statistics; and the EU or UN meeting or conference since 2004 at which another State body has represented the CSO. [9197/10]

Written Answers — Company Closures: Company Closures (23 Feb 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of businesses across all sectors that have advised the Revenue Commissioners that they have ceased trading in each month of 2009 and in January 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8667/10]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (23 Feb 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to introduce legislation requiring labels on alcohol products to warn of the dangers of drinking during pregnancy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8758/10]

Written Answers — Assisted Human Reproduction: Assisted Human Reproduction (23 Feb 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Health and Children, further to Parliamentary Question No. 144 of 1 July 2009, her plans to introduce legislation in the area of surrogate parenthood in light of the R[i]v[/i]R judgement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9229/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (23 Feb 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 367: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason for the delay in processing a jobseeker's application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if this will be expedited. [8839/10]

State Visits. (24 Feb 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 7: To ask the Taoiseach his priorities for the March 2010 meeting of the European Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3459/10]

State Visits. (24 Feb 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 8: To ask the Taoiseach the official visits abroad he proposes for the year 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3460/10]

State Visits. (24 Feb 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What position has the Government taken on the EU attitude towards the economic crisis in Greece? The EU has been encouraging the Greek authorities to adopt austerity measures similar to those employed in Ireland, targeting in particular low-income earners and those dependent on social welfare. Is the Taoiseach aware that recent tax returns from Greece indicate that only a handful of people...

State Visits. (24 Feb 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With regard to the Greek economic situation, the Taoiseach did not reply as to whether he would tackle the very obvious situation in that economy, which is also very obvious in our economy, the evasion of tax by the most wealthy people in the respective jurisdictions. It is particularly evident in Greece, where major shipping magnates who are household names make no contribution to that...

State Visits. (24 Feb 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am responding to what the Taoiseach said. I am not seeking any more latitude than you have already granted here this morning, a Cheann Comhairle.

State Visits. (24 Feb 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With regard to surveillance and monitoring, does the Taoiseach have any reason to believe, and is there not a possibility at least, that Mossad is operating in this jurisdiction? There was not only the acquisition of passport numbers but also the use of addresses of vacant properties owned by members of a well known political family in this jurisdiction. How would somebody know this other...

State Visits. (24 Feb 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is extremely important.

State Visits. (24 Feb 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I beg your pardon, it is totally relevant. Yesterday, the so-called Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the European Union met and, according to reports this morning, our Minister and this country's representatives did not seek to have Israel named and the specific charges that can now be directed at that regime included in the statement following the Council meeting. Will the Taoiseach...

State Visits. (24 Feb 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is. We are talking about European Council meetings-----

State Visits. (24 Feb 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----and this is absolutely relevant. Why did the Government not seek to name Israel and to address the issues and charges that can be directed at that regime in the statement agreed yesterday by the Foreign Ministers? I will conclude as I do not wish the Ceann Comhairle to get into consternation as it is already tough for him. With regard to the relationship between the European Union and...

State Visits. (24 Feb 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Everybody would agree that diplomacy is the way to approach the issue, if it could be demonstrated that it would work. However, in the situation vis-À-vis the Israeli regime and the rights of the Palestinian people-----

State Visits. (24 Feb 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----we are looking, in terms of the European Union, at a reward for the total disregard of the rights of the Palestinian people when the EU maintains the preferential trade agreement between it and the Israeli state. With respect, the Taoiseach made the point that taking such an approach would not have much influence, but it would have influence, give leadership and add to the world...

State Visits. (24 Feb 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----under that regime. There is apartheid in the attitude of Israel to the Palestinian people. It is no different and, in order to address it, it is to be hoped that we are not depending once again on ordinary citizens taking action in their employments to urge the Government to give leadership in the European context to address this matter. I hope more can be achieved and greater...

State Visits. (24 Feb 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach can still answer them.

State Visits. (24 Feb 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is more that he does not want to.