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Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This is all relevant to the programme for Government.

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I understood the arrangement with the Deputy concerned had ceased, but it seems to be similar to the Ballinasloe Fair. It is not only the first week in October; it goes on with every vote.

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Now there is a price for abstaining. I wonder what the price was for other Independents who actually voted for the reshuffle. Perhaps we as Members of the House are entitled to receive that information.

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With regard to the DDDA report, the issue of the Irish Glass Bottle site is particularly vexatious. The Irish Glass Bottle Company, by the way, was profitable-----

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----and the plant was the only glass bottle recycling facility in the State. It was lost due to the Government's inaction and failure to intervene. I ask the Tánaiste again: Will the DDDA report be laid before the Houses today? If it is already in circulation in the media, why in heaven's name can it not now be presented to the Members of the House? It defies understanding, a Cheann...

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What is the reason for the refusal to share the information in this report with the Members of the House? It is absolutely unacceptable.

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It does not require legislation. It is such a ridiculous proposition. Can we get some answer or explanation for the fact that the Government has refused to publish the report? With regard to the proposal to introduce prescription charges for medical card patients-----

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There is promised legislation and I will finish my question.

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Next week is the beginning of April and already pharmacies are carrying notification on the premises-----

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: For the love of God-----

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With all respect, this is the limit.

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There is no equity here. I have said it repeatedly. I am tired of it now.

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I want to be able to ask my question as the legislation has been promised.

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This is about promised legislation on the imposition of prescription charges on medical card holders. I am indicating to the Tánaiste and the House that pharmacies are carrying notification that from April, these charges will apply. April fools' day is on 1 April next week and there is no indication that the legislation has been published. I hope, irrespective of what the Minister, Deputy...

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----as it should be?

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What will be brought quickly to the House?

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is the legislation relating to the prescription charges.

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: So the Government is not withdrawing its intent.

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Shame on the Government once again in that case.

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There is no accountability.