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Church-State Dialogue (17 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On the first matter, the Taoiseach indicated that he has not raised the issue of the girls and women who were confined within the so-called Magdalene laundries under the control of a number of religious bodies. Will he undertake to the House to raise this matter, as it is of grave concern? The survivors of the experience have been calling for a full public inquiry. As I have indicated, the...

Church-State Dialogue (17 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach stated that further meetings with the religious congregations are expected in light of the additional moneys and properties to be made available to meet the compensation required for the victims. How soon does he expect those meetings to be held? Is there an urgency behind the proposal? There should be, given the ageing profile of many of those who are survivors of...

Church-State Dialogue (17 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No, I am asking the Taoiseach. His Department is directly involved in these engagements, as he is himself. This is the context of my questions. Does the Taoiseach plan to meet the hierarchy of the Church of Ireland regarding the victims of Bethany Home? Has he noted the recent discovery of a significant number of previously unknown graves of young children who went through Bethany Home?...

Church-State Dialogue (17 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach raise the issue of Bethany Home, please?

Order of Business (17 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Sinn Féin Deputies are totally opposed to the taking of No. 5a and to the proposal in that regard which seeks to provide a further extension of what has been the disastrous blanket bank guarantee introduced by this Government. The guarantee was first introduced in 2008 under false pretences. It was presented in terms of dealing with the issues arising in regard to the deposits of ordinary...

Order of Business (17 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----by speculators, domestic and international for whom-----

Order of Business (17 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----we have no responsibility. This proposal is unacceptable. Sinn Féin rejects it and will take the opportunity to say so if the matter is to be forced onto today's agenda.

Order of Business (17 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What we need is a credible recovery plan not an EU bailout so will the Taoiseach accept that he has no mandate for his current negotiating position, the four-year plan and the signalled cuts in the coming year? Will he publish the four-year plan, suspend the budget and go to the people so that we can have a Government mandated to address these problems?

Order of Business (17 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is absolutely pertinent.

Order of Business (17 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is the Taoiseach ready for it?

Order of Business (17 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Nobody voted for this course of action.

Written Answers — Gaming Industry: Gaming Industry (17 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform when he will publish the report on gambling; the discussions he has had in relation to a super casino proposal for County Tipperary with Department officials or lobbyist for the proposed developer himself; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42869/10]

Written Answers — Proceeds of Crime: Proceeds of Crime (17 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the discussions he has had with the Department of Finance on the need to ring-fence the proceeds of crime which are seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau to be re-invested in community projects in the communities most affected by drugs crime in particular; his plans to introduce legislation to ensure same; and if he will make a...

Order of Business (18 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is not agreed.

Suspension of Member (18 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We are being asked to address in statements the issues before us over a 95 minute period with a limited opportunity for questions following and no opportunity at all to record where Members stand on them. We are only having clarity because we have had the Taoiseach and Ministers across all portfolios trundled out over the past week and more in an exercise of denial clearly to deceive the...

Suspension of Member (18 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have no doubt that they will. The Government is here cap in glove looking for moneys to come in to further bail out the banks, which they, in turn, will hand back to the ECB. The tax paying public in this State will pay for all of this.

Suspension of Member (18 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is the situation we now face. It is absolutely unacceptable that we are not being provided with an opportunity to express in real terms by either electronic means or manual division in this House our outright objection and rejection of what is proposed.

Suspension of Member (18 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is what needs to be tested because there are voices on the Government benches who equally reject what is now unfolding and this is a consequence of this Government's failure. I believe it should be put to the test and an opportunity for a vote on a specific proposition should be before this us today. I object to the proposal that we have statements only in the way the Government has...

Human Rights Issues (18 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 8: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the recent release of Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi [43325/10]

Written Answers — EU Budgets: EU Budgets (18 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if agreement has been reached on the EU budget for 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43326/10]