Results 821-840 of 21,514 for speaker:Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Programmes for Government. (10 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: These are not detailed questions. This issue is not linked to the commitment in Sustaining Progress, although the Taoiseach continues to try to link the two issues. Does the Taoiseach also accept that the pledge of 10,000 additional houses was a key pledge of the social partnership agreement in March 2003? I am concerned by the Taoiseach's initial response that he did not regard it the same way.

Programmes for Government. (10 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am merely referring to what the Taoiseach has said. I am seeking clarification of his views.

Programmes for Government. (10 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does the Taoiseach recall that he agreed in Sustaining Progress to make the achievement of measurable progress by the mid-term review an objective? If the information provided at the CIF conference last weekend is true, any measurement is very poor.

Programmes for Government. (10 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With respect, two weeks later——

Programmes for Government. (10 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Not even a planning application——

Programmes for Government. (10 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: So there is none now. Is this the case?

Order of Business. (10 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Last Wednesday the Taoiseach stated that legislation was not deemed necessary to implement the repayment scheme for people in long-term residential care. However, I recall that the Tánaiste certainly stated on the record that legislation would be required. Will the Taoiseach clarify the situation and advise whether legislation or a ministerial order will come before this House for debate as...

Written Answers — Ministerial Meetings: Ministerial Meetings (10 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 477: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received an invitation to meet with a group (details supplied) to discuss the proposal for a toxic waste incinerator in Ringaskiddy, County Cork; if he will meet with the group; and if not, the reason therefor. [15465/05]

Leaders' Questions. (11 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is the Taoiseach aware of the great disappointment and, indeed, anger in the disability sector and among people with disability at the Government's refusal to adopt their proposals to salvage the flawed Disability Bill which is now on Committee Stage? The disability legislation consultation group was set up by the Government to facilitate an input by the sector in the framing of the Bill but...

Leaders' Questions. (11 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I ask the Taoiseach to answer this question directly. He has indicated he will write to the DLCG but will he not meet the group? That is critically what is required. I urge him to do so and to confirm that in the House. It is not good enough for the Taoiseach to say rights-based legislation of the type sought does not exist in any other jurisdiction. So what? What is wrong with this country...

Leaders' Questions. (11 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is it not just as important to ring-fence the needs of people with disability as it is to look after the betting industry in this State?

Leaders' Questions. (11 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: All I can say is "shame".

Leaders' Questions. (11 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Generalissimo O'Dea is probably riding it off into the hills. Be off with him.

Leaders' Questions. (11 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Not at all. If the Taoiseach answers the questions——

Leaders' Questions. (11 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach is mixed up because he has not got the text.

Leaders' Questions. (11 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach should leave his text and answer the question.

Leaders' Questions. (11 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Answer the question.

Leaders' Questions. (11 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach answer my question?

Leaders' Questions. (11 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am entitled to an answer.

Leaders' Questions. (11 May 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No one is——