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Consultancy Contracts (16 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach indicated in his reply that proposals are submitted to the Government secretariat for approval. To his knowledge, has that approval ever not been forthcoming? With regard to the criteria mentioned by the Taoiseach, is he personally aware of the conditions that have been set under which contracted-out PR work is within the Government's guidelines? Has there been any...

Public Service Reform (16 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach Taoiseach the current status of the plan entitled Transforming Public Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32347/10]

Public Service Reform (16 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Among the measures that we in Sinn Féin proposed in our pre-budget submission was the capping of salaries in the public service and the semi-State sector and also a reduction of 25% in professional fees paid by the State. Between the two sets of measures there is the potential to save the State in excess of half a billion euro on its current outlay. We accept, as do the public service...

Public Service Reform (16 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is the Taoiseach aware of the significant outlay in this area at a time when we are witnessing a massive exodus of nursing professionals who are not able to access employment within the health service? What is happening to overcome difficulties within the Health Service Executive at a time when it is employing agency nurses across the board, including in the psychiatric services? The PNA...

Order of Business (16 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It had been announced the publication of the fiscal plan was to be brought forward for Monday next week. It is disappointing to hear this will not now be the case. Will the Taoiseach clarify the Dáil is sitting for all its scheduled working days in the coming week? I regret the Government has attempted to dismiss and rubbish the Ombudsman's report on nursing homes, Who Cares? The...

Order of Business (16 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This is about promised legislation. I do not understand how the Ceann Comhairle cannot understand what I have just said.

Order of Business (16 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In response to the 2001 report, the then Government promised to introduce legislation for the eligibility for nursing home care. Almost a decade later, no such legislation has been introduced. We have a further report from the current Ombudsman highlighting the-----

Order of Business (16 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I would ask all the members of the Government to move on. I am trying to highlight promised legislation that has not progressed in ten years. Will the Taoiseach indicate when this legislation will be published? Will the Government honour commitments made in 2001? How and when will the Taoiseach respond to the current Ombudsman's highlighting of this issue in her report, Who Cares?

Financial Stability Development in Ireland and Elsewhere: Statements (16 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Surely we could have a little order in the House for Deputy Morgan.

Financial Stability Development in Ireland and Elsewhere: Statements (16 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Ceann Comhairle establish order?

Financial Stability Development in Ireland and Elsewhere: Statements (16 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Hear, hear.

Nursing Home Care: Motion (16 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas a ghabháil leis an Teachta Ó Súilleabháin. If this State were not in the depths of the present economic crisis, I have no doubt that the issue dominating politics and the news media would be the major clash between the Office of the Ombudsman and the Government on the Ombudsman's report, Who Cares? - An Investigation into the Right to Nursing Home Care in...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (16 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Question No. 155 of 5 October 2010 concerning the denial of social assistance to migrant women facing domestic abuse and the Health Service Executive's reply, which indicated that repatriation would be an option, if she will guarantee that repatriation is only considered an option where it is the clear and...

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (16 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 265: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if he or officials from his Department have met or will meet the representatives of the survivors and bereaved relatives of the Stardust fire disaster of 1981; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37906/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (16 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 290: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on a domiciliary care allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42905/10]

International Financial Services Centre (17 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Estimates of between 20,000 and 25,000 jobs were suggested as the potential for job creation in a green IFSC. Does the Government have any particular measure on the real potential of a green IFSC in terms of job creation? It was indicated earlier this year that a feasibility study would be carried out and depending on its outcome a launch was signalled for the months of March or April. Was...

International Financial Services Centre (17 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It has been suggested that legislative changes and other provisions are required in order to facilitate this development. However, the head of the Bank of Ireland corporate banking group who is also chair of the IFSC, Mr. Padraig Rushe, indicated that he could not disclose what was required or being considered for allegedly sensitive or commercial reasons. Is legislation or other provisions...

Church-State Dialogue (17 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach to report on his discussions with churches and faith communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32344/10]

Church-State Dialogue (17 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The last time the Taoiseach answered questions on these matters, he spoke of his separate meetings with the survivors of child sexual abuse within the institutions and also with the representatives of the religious congregations. That meeting was on 15 April and the Taoiseach gave a detailed response regarding the exchanges with both groups in terms of the additional monetary settlements...

Church-State Dialogue (17 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach support the establishment of such an inquiry and indicate in the House his intention to raise this matter, as indeed he has, with both church authorities?