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Order of Business. (13 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ----as she did not give me an answer in the course of my questioning the Order of Business, if the Government will accommodate an opportunity to debate properly the announcement yesterday from the European Commission on national draft budgets being submitted to Brussels for scrutiny and so-called peer-group evaluation by other member states. It is important that we recognise that this is a...

Order of Business. (13 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Ceann Comhairle is correct.

Order of Business. (13 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The very point. Well done, Ceann Comhairle.

Order of Business. (13 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: You are on our side at last. I ask the Tánaiste to please answer my question.

Order of Business. (13 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To describe sovereignty as populism shows scant regard-----

Order of Business. (13 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It shows scant regard.

Order of Business. (13 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Tánaiste has not given us the answers that she must consider. She must answer the question as to whether the Government will accommodate an opportunity to address this matter in the coming week. Has this been agreed with the other member states? What is the level of the commitment this Government has given, behind the scenes and without openness and transparency? We learnt of this...

Order of Business. (13 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Tánaiste does not know.

Order of Business. (13 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We all want that answer.

Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Can such an accommodation be arranged by the Whips today?

Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Since I have been called to speak, my remarks are in the same vein and I make exactly the same point. It is important to factor in that the Whips met yesterday evening and determined the process of what is to be addressed during the coming days and into next week. There is no scheduled meeting of the Whips until next Wednesday night. Is that not the case?

Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is critically important in terms of scheduling this particular debate that the Whips meet now to make the arrangements for time. I agree with Deputy Kenny that the Tánaiste has a responsibility to confirm that the debate Opposition voices have sought will be accommodated by Government.

Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is the way it should be. The Tánaiste should indicate "Yes" and the Chief Whip should indicate a willingness to meet the Opposition Whips today to include this vital discussion in next week's Order of Business.

Written Answers — Garda Vetting Services: Garda Vetting Services (13 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 10: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps he will take about the delays experienced by those seeking Garda vetting which is resulting in the loss of job opportunities in some instances. [19653/10]

Written Answers — Garda Civilianisation: Garda Civilianisation (13 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will make a statement detailing the impact of the new employment control document on the long-promised civilianisation plan for the Garda Síochána which is needed to free up fully-trained gardaí to fight crime. [19652/10]

Oireachtas Reform (18 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 33: To ask the Taoiseach Taoiseach the way he proposes to progress Dáil Éireann reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11529/10]

Oireachtas Reform (18 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Government consider constitutional or legislative change to compel Governments, now and in the future, to uphold the right of all of the electorate to its franchise? I am referring to the issue of by-elections resulting from the demise or departure of sitting Members of this Chamber. We are almost 12 months on from the creation of such a vacancy as a result of the European Union...

Oireachtas Reform (18 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----Members of which must surely be as concerned about the economy as are Members of the Dáil yet, there has been a 12 month delay in regard to the holding of this by-election. There are currently three by-elections outstanding. Will the Minister of State accept that whatever the reason behind the Government's dilatoriness in regard to these by-elections, it is important, as measure of...

Oireachtas Reform (18 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: My second question relates to another important scuppered reform, namely, the stated intent of former Taoiseach, Deputy Ahern to provide an opportunity for elected Members North of the Border to participate in a committee of the Dáil. This was announced by the former Taoiseach in 2005 and was due to come into effect in early 2006. As then indicated by the former Taoiseach, there were other...

Oireachtas Reform (18 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----to participate in this Chamber. The question, which I have already put in part, is obvious. Will the Government now reconsider, following on the recent Westminster election results North of the Border and in recognition of the contribution so far of the five successful candidates returned as abstentionist republican MPs - as were all of those who attended the Mansion House on 21...