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- Constitutional Amendments (30 Jun 2010)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There was unquestionably a sense of urgency expressed by all of the political voices involved in the 60 or more meetings of the all-party Oireachtas committee in which its members engaged. This was reflective of the very serious backdrop to our deliberations and the ongoing revelations about serious failures of care in relation to children in State care and across the board. Does the...
- Constitutional Amendments (30 Jun 2010)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I do not propose to make politics on this issue. The critical issue is that we have worked together and I am expressing no less a sense of urgency and commitment to the realisation of the joint committee's recommendations than members of the Taoiseach's party. I am acknowledging that to their favour and indicating that we are all of a mind that this matter needs to be given the urgency it...
- Constitutional Amendments (30 Jun 2010)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Of course, we all understand that will be necessary.
- Constitutional Amendments (30 Jun 2010)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is most regrettable, a Cheann Comhairle, that you continue to interrupt me when I am asking relevant questions.
- Constitutional Amendments (30 Jun 2010)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Chair should exercise a little consideration towards Members seeking information. Accepting that there was a job of work to be done, does the Taoiseach not accept that the urgency is not reflected in any stated intent on his part or the part of the Minister that the referendum will be realised in the current year? Is it not within his gift to give the House certainty that we will have,...
- Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (30 Jun 2010)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Ceann Comhairle is restricted in terms of how he can accommodate a request. I believe Deputy McGrath's request is valid and appropriate-----
- Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (30 Jun 2010)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----under Standing Order 32. The Government has the opportunity to respond favourably to the Deputy's request, which I believe reflects the views of all opinion in this House-----
- Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (30 Jun 2010)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----regarding those who suffer from cystic fibrosis. This is not an issue of interest to only one Deputy.
- Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (30 Jun 2010)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This is a hugely important issue. I appeal to the Taoiseach to avail of the opportunity-----
- Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (30 Jun 2010)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am asking the Taoiseach whether he would-----
- Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Before agreeing to this proposal, while the Taoiseach has responded in some measure to Deputy McGrath's request under Standing Order 32 and mindful of the serious concerns of those living with and supporting people with disabilities whom protested outside the gates of this House yesterday and in the Taoiseach's constituency in Edenderry is there any prospect-----
- Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am asking that time be provided before the Dáil rises next week to address the serious impact of cuts to people with disability and those who provide their support services, including the home help service.
- Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am asking about a time proposition in regard to the structuring of business in this House this and next week, which is the final week before the summer recess. I am appealing to the Taoiseach in the context of the severe-----
- Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What is out of order is the impact and effect of the terrible cuts imposed on people with disabilities and those who provide their supports.
- Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will revisit this matter. I am asking the Taoiseach and Chief Whip to consider providing time either this week or next week before the conclusion of the current term of the Dáil to debate this critically important issue. The House will next week slink off into the summer in shame if it does not address substantively this issue before then.
- Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is not agreed.
- Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I would also like to object to the proposal to apply a guillotine to the Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010, which will have serious consequences for the lives of ordinary people. I would like to know whether those who drafted the proposal to cease the provision of support to a lone parent when his or her child reaches the age of 13 have children of that age. Do they...
- Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Several media outlets have reported this morning that tremendous passion was demonstrated during the debate on a Bill that was passed by this House last night.
- Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The same passion and concern needs to be demonstrated in the House today, in the interests of those who are being targeted in this legislation. The first step that needs to be taken to that end is the lifting of the guillotine, so that we can properly debate this Bill and explain that the measures contained in it are absolutely unacceptable.
- Saville Inquiry Report: Motion (30 Jun 2010)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As a co-sponsor of the motion before us I confirm my support and that of my Sinn Féin Dáil colleagues for its unanimous passage. The report of the Saville inquiry is a vindication of the 14 dead and the injured of Bloody Sunday, 30 January 1972 in Derry. It is an affirmation of the steadfastness of the families of the dead who campaigned for truth and justice for all of 38 years. I begin...