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Implementation of the Ryan Report: Statements (9 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Last week, when we challenged the validity of the Government's proposed ordering of business for this week, the Ceann Comhairle stated that the "Dáil could change that order". Those were his own words. We have presented a substantial motion in regard to a revised ordering of business for today and tomorrow that will double the time for address of the Ryan report. Two hours for that debate...

Implementation of the Ryan Report: Statements (9 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I made this point last week. There are many Deputies on all sides of the Chamber who want to contribute on this very important issue but who will not be able to do so because of the restrictive provision of two hours for the debate. We have also provided in the proposal we have put to the Chair for address of the two banking reports. That is not to exclude any of the other matters that...

Implementation of the Ryan Report: Statements (9 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: These are areas we should be addressing; that is the point. We wish to address urgent, important, emergency issues. We had a clear indication that if matters of such import were to present that we could indeed address them.

Implementation of the Ryan Report: Statements (9 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I ask the Ceann Comhairle to allow me to conclude. This was indicated at the Whips' meeting as something that could be done in the event of a critical, emergency issue presenting. For women the length and breadth of this State, the revelation so bravely brought to public attention by the Redmond family certainly merits address in this House today and tomorrow. There is also the situation...

Implementation of the Ryan Report: Statements (9 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On the first matter I raised, the Minister for Health and Children should be here to address the matter and to make a statement to the House of what she intends to do in regard to the false scan reads. Cá bhfuil sí? Tá sí as láthair. The Minister for Foreign Affairs should be here to make a statement to the House in regard to Irish citizens being hijacked on Irish waters-----

Implementation of the Ryan Report: Statements (9 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The important reports on Irish banking and all they will entail must be placed under careful scrutiny. Where is the Minister for Finance? Tá sé as láthair.

Implementation of the Ryan Report: Statements (9 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Leaders' Questions were not ruled out last week by the Chair. There is no accommodation for the Taoiseach to be absent from this Chamber except on Thursdays unless there is other pressing international business to be addressed.

Implementation of the Ryan Report: Statements (9 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Cá bhfuil An Taoiseach? Tá sé as láthair freisin.

Implementation of the Ryan Report: Statements (9 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am seeking the same speaking opportunities as other party leaders in this House.

Implementation of the Ryan Report: Statements (9 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Ceann Comhairle has rejected an alternative ordering of business by Sinn Féin in Deputy Ó Snodaigh's name.

Implementation of the Ryan Report: Statements (9 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Ceann Comhairle indicated last week, and we had to accept and do accept----

Implementation of the Ryan Report: Statements (9 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Ceann Comhairle indicated that we could change the ordering of business.

Implementation of the Ryan Report: Statements (9 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am not standing here to fight with the Ceann Comhairle.

Implementation of the Ryan Report: Statements (9 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am pointing out what he told us in this Chamber and I am asking him to honour the promise that he gave the House last week.

Implementation of the Ryan Report: Statements (9 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: You are citing Standing Orders. Standing Order 27-----

Implementation of the Ryan Report: Statements (9 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Ceann Comhairle read Standing Order 27, where it clearly states that the Ceann Comhairle-----

Implementation of the Ryan Report: Statements (9 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----directs the ordering of business.

Implementation of the Ryan Report: Statements (9 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is in the Ceann Comhairle's hands.

Implementation of the Ryan Report: Statements (9 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We return to address the recommendations of the Ryan report as the crisis in child protection in this State is being highlighted as never before. That is only right and it is long overdue that we are addressing the implementation of those recommendations. As I stated at the time of the publication of the Ryan report last year, as well as dealing with the abuses of the past we need most...

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I indicated before the adjournment of this Bill last week that Sinn Féin would oppose it, uniquely, of all those who contributed. We are even more determined in our opposition this week. In the meantime, the management of the HSE, which is given more responsibilities in this Bill, has been exposed yet again as grossly incompetent and unfit to run a health service. It should not be...