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Order of Business. (16 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Before agreeing to the proposal, I wish to ask the Taoiseach if he will accommodate Members by allowing them to make statements and ask questions in respect of the issue relating to the misdiagnosis of miscarriages. As indicated earlier and also yesterday, this is a matter that demands serious address on the floor of the House. In reply to a parliamentary question I tabled yesterday, the...

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I appeal to the Taoiseach to provide the necessary time in order that this matter might be addressed in the Dáil. Many women, and not just the small number who were fortunate enough to be able to proceed with the births of their children, are in anguish as a result of this issue.

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There are, perhaps, countless numbers of women who are in great distress as a result of their not knowing whether they had viable pregnancies.

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The House is due to sit later than 8.30 p.m. However, in light of the importance and seriousness of the matter, will the Taoiseach consider extending the sitting even further in order to provide Members with an opportunity to discuss this matter? I do not mind at what time of the day or night we address this matter, but address it we must. I appeal to the Taoiseach to indicate whether he...

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am asking a fair question. The Taoiseach has made a proposition and I am asking what is his reply to my counter proposal.

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Would the Taoiseach not-----

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Ceann Comhairle we should not have-----

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I appeal to the Taoiseach in respect of this matter, which should not be an issue of aggravation across the Chamber. I have no doubt that he is just as concerned about it as other Members. As already stated, this matter relates not only to those women who had fortunate outcomes because intuition or whatever encouraged them to seek further scans.

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We are concerned with regard to the many more women who followed the direction given to them in hospitals that they should proceed to have D&Cs and who may have terminated viable pregnancies as a result. This is a terrible situation and it requires to be addressed in the House. I do not want the House to divide on this matter.

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach indicate his intent in respect of the matter?

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I propose that we sit until midnight in order to discuss the matter.

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I raised the matter last week and I am raising it again now. I propose that the Dáil should sit until midnight in order to discuss this matter.

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Surely it is in order to propose that the House sit until midnight.

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Am I not entitled to propose an amendment to the Order of Business?

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Until what time is it proposed that the House will sit? I would like to see the time extended and for the House to sit beyond 8.30 p.m.

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: A decision on the matter is being made on the floor of the House.

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is not satisfactory.

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No. Question, "That the proposal that the Dáil shall sit later than 8.30 p.m. be agreed to," put and declared carried.

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I concur with the sentiments expressed. I welcome the publication of the Saville report. I am on record in welcoming yesterday in this House the Taoiseach's indication that he and the Government will accommodate an opportunity in the coming week to address the Saville report. I concur with the proposition that an all-party motion be the focus of that particular debate. While praise is...

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On my own behalf and on behalf of Sinn Féin Deputies, I wish to associate with the good wishes to Dermot Earley in facing the challenges of his life. I acknowledge his role in the Defence Forces. Before he became a senior officer he was a household name as a footballing star in Deputy Finneran's home county of Roscommon, where he made quite an impact. His is a name I remember from...