Results 61-64 of 64 for "direct provision" speaker:Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Report of Joint Committee on Justice and Equality on Immigration, Asylum and the Refugee Crisis: Motion (28 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...to note that point. The Minister of State made reference to the interdepartmental task force to consider the Supreme Court decision vis-à-visthe denial of the right to work to those who are in the direct provision centres. Will the Minister of State advise us in this regard? I know he will not get the chance to come back in to this debate now but maybe he will take the time to drop...

Draft Ombudsman Act 1980 (Section 1A) (No. 2) Order 2015: Motion (14 Jul 2015)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...this in the case of Uisce Éireann and its removal from the jurisdiction of Peter Tyndall's office. This was particularly galling given that this body acts as if it is not accountable to anyone. Direct Provision must also be brought under the jurisdiction of the Ombudsman. This system, as it is currently operated, is an abuse of basic freedoms and should be abolished. In May of...

Criminal Justice (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill [Seanad]: Second Stage (13 Jul 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...mutilation. The Minister might address this in his concluding remarks. The failings in our health care system may have a particular impact on the affected women, especially those living under direct provision in the asylum system. They are reliant on the services available to medical card holders and are subject to long waiting lists if they need specialist care. Going private is not an...

Mental Health Services: Motion [Private Members] (1 Jul 2014)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...across all sectors and groups working in the area. Marginalised communities often have more acute and more particular mental health needs. Indeed, the treatment of some sectors of society by this State is undoubtedly damaging the mental health of many individuals. I need only cite the disgraceful conditions - the Minister of State has heard this issue referred to in this Chamber many...