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Departmental Records (1 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is the Taoiseach in a position to offer any insight into this?

Order of Business. (1 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does that appointment require legislation and will Members have an opportunity to address that appointment on the floor of the House?

Order of Business. (1 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I do not believe anybody would be under any doubt that the publication of the Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill was deliberately delayed until late last Friday evening. That can only be an example of a typical cynical exercise by the Government. This is a further Bill to take again-----

Order of Business. (1 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----from the pockets of those most in need in our society. The targeting in particular of low-income, single parent families-----

Order of Business. (1 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----is a reprehensible act. I ask the Taoiseach to withdraw the Bill, as the measures contained therein are atrocious. It should be withdrawn. If it is not to be withdrawn, will the Taoiseach advise when it will present for the taking of Second Stage? I would prefer an affirmative answer to my first question.

Order of Business. (1 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: If the Taoiseach is indicating this measure is not imminent, that offers little enough comfort to those who will be affected by it when it does take effect.

Order of Business. (1 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is the processing of the legislation imminent? When will it present for the taking of Second Stage in the Dáil? Has that been decided?

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (1 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will address the delays in the delivery of the back to school clothing and footwear allowance scheme; if she will ensure that application forms are made available to applicants right away; if she will authorise the recruitment of additional staff and redeployment of staff where necessary to ensure the timely delivery of the...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will direct the Health Service Executive to carry out a multidisciplinary assessment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan, to ensure that the person receives the most appropriate assistance and support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23185/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will investigate the reason that a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan has not been allocated a social worker by the Health Service Executive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23186/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will investigate the reason that a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan was discharged by the Health Service Executive from occupational therapy support in Whiltown House, Dundalk in 2009 without any alternative service being put in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23187/10]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (1 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 252: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason there are only three orthodontists for the entire Limerick, north Tipperary and Clare areas, and if she will take immediate steps to address this issue which is leading to long delays for orthodontic treatment. [23262/10]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (1 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 256: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will intervene to prevent the closure by the Health Service Executive of Loughloe House, Athlone, County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23274/10]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (1 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if it is a requirement under health legislation that the consent of next of kin or responsible relative must be sought for the removal of a person from one Health Service Executive nursing home to another, or from HSE nursing home to a private nursing home; if it is a requirement that a choice of location should be given when...

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (1 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 347: To ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport the position regarding her commitment to the provision of a new purpose built facility to house the Garage Theatre, Monaghan town; if she will prioritise this project in the current year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23259/10]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (1 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 361: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the current status and details of his plans to extend the age of qualification for the State old age pension, both contributory and non-contributory; the intended impact on those who have, for whatever reason, already retired but who will not reach the current age of qualification until after the proposed commencement date of the...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (1 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 509: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan has only been allocated 1.5 hours resource assistance per week when they begin secondary school in September 2010 in view of the fact that they currently have five hours at primary level; her views on whether that this should be increased in line with...

Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (2 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I rise to support Deputy Jan O'Sullivan's amendment. What she is proposing in this amendment is reflective of one of the core objectives of the children's referendum committee with regard to the voice of children being heard and the right of the child to be heard. That is one of the central tenets of what we have agreed on all-party basis should be reflected in the rights of the child from...

Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (2 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The critical principle is that the child must be at the centre of consideration. For the life of me, I cannot understand why there would be any question as to the ability of children under seven years of age and certainly between the ages of five and seven years to express themselves and their views. This should be seen as part of the natural engagements that need to occur in association...

Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (2 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am moving two of these amendments jointly with Deputy O'Sullivan, as well as the stand-alone amendment No.87. I strongly support this group of amendments. It is essential that the adoption authority established by this Bill promotes the development of post-adoption services and that this is understood in the widest context. This is omitted under the functions of the authority as set out...