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Programme for Government (9 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----to the whole mess he has led us into.

Order of Business (9 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On the same issue-----

Order of Business (9 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will be brief. Will the Taoiseach join other Deputies in asking the Conference for Religious in Ireland to meet representatives of the victims of the Magdalene laundries? This is an issue on which, I hope, the House could unanimously agree and encourage. On the point relating to the redress scheme-----

Order of Business (9 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To keep matters simple, will the Government, however belatedly, agree that the women in question will be included on the terms of the redress scheme?

Order of Business (9 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: How are we to interpret the decision of the Minister for Social Protection to take up the role of director of elections for the Fianna Fáil Party candidate in the Donegal South-West by-election-----

Order of Business (9 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----in relation to the concerns of pensioners, those dependent on social welfare, carers, and so on? Has the Minister successfully defended those dependent on social welfare or has he given up in terms of protecting their needs in the Government's considerations vis-À-vis the forthcoming budget?

Order of Business (9 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: When does the Government intend to publish the Social Welfare Bill that may be anticipated at this point?

Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (9 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Deputies Howlin and Burton for the opportunity to contribute to the debate at this point. The economic crisis has led to a widespread debate not only about the nature of the Irish economy but also about how we are governed. There is justifiable anger among the people at how successive Governments they elected have so misgoverned and mismanaged this State that they have brought us to...

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (9 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 69: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will rule out any further reductions in the number of special needs assistants posts in budget 2011; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41263/10]

Written Answers — Student Registration Fee: Student Registration Fee (9 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 82: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will rule out any increase in the student registration fee in budget 2011; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41262/10]

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (9 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 272: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if women in direct provision centres have been consulted directly to establish their views on whether women-only centres are warranted or desirable for they and their children's safety. [41400/10]

Written Answers — Motor Vehicle Registration: Motor Vehicle Registration (9 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 340: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a vehicle (details supplied) is subject to commercial tax or private tax. [41142/10]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (9 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 373: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the proposed decentralisation to Cavan; the accommodation arrangements in place; the numbers of staff already transferred; the current status of the 11 acre site purchased; the cost of same; his intentions regarding the overall decentralisation proposal; and if he will make a statement...

Agreements with Members (10 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach the nature of arrangements in place for his office to provide special assistance to those non-party Deputies who support the Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41383/10]

Agreements with Members (10 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It was hard to suppress a smile when I heard Deputy Kenny address the Taoiseach on the basis of asking whether he had received telephone calls from Independents stating that if he did not deliver on a certain matter, they would not be voting for him when the flip of the coin was that Deputy Kenny was making the calls saying, "If I deliver this, will you vote for me?"

Agreements with Members (10 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It was an enjoyable little moment. The flip of the coin is always the reality in here.

Agreements with Members (10 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach has a majority of three in this Chamber. That constitutes, in real terms, Deputies Harney, Healy-Rae and Lowry. I am sure many would say, "God help us," but I would say, "God help the Taoiseach." In spite of these circumstances, there are four vacant seats in this House. One by-election campaign is currently under way. It is the most tenuous position any Government has been...

Agreements with Members (10 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I referred to Deputy Gormley's role vis-À-vis the support that is depended upon from Deputies Healy-Rae and Lowry. Would the Taoiseach like to comment on that? One of his coalition colleagues from the Green Party is beside him. Will the Taoiseach indicate whether the Green Party, including Deputy Gormley, is privy to the arrangements with Deputies Healy-Rae and Lowry and whether it has...

Agreements with Members (10 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Therefore, Deputy Gormley does know the detail and has approved it.

Agreements with Members (10 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That does not answer the question.