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Order of Business (25 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----lauding and applauding a four year plan despite the fact he has already given the Taoiseach a forward-dated notice to quit.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What sort of governance are we witnessing here? It is an absolute travesty. Make no mistake about it, I happen to have to state I welcome the stated positions of Fine Gael and the Labour Party with regard to the Order Paper. Sinn Féin presented these arguments yesterday and had to stand alone along with the Independent Deputies Finian McGrath and Maureen O'Sullivan. I hope we will have a...

Order of Business (25 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Government is at loggerheads with the Ombudsman over nursing home care. A related issue has arisen. Recently the Health Information and Quality Authority secured a court order for the closure of the Upton House private nursing home in the Taoiseach's home town of Clara, County Offaly.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: HIQA was clearly acting in the interest-----

Order of Business (25 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----and welfare of the residents-----

Order of Business (25 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----of that facility.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: HIQA is performing its duty but a serious deficiency in legislation has been identified by the Ombudsman, HIQA and other voices. This is relevant and pertinent and, in light of the Taoiseach's personal experience of a situation so close to where he lives-----

Order of Business (25 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----I am asking whether, in light of what I have said and many other incidents, he will fast-track the publication of the health information Bill and the eligibility for health and personal social services Bill, both of which have been promised for quite some time. They could make a real contribution to these major deficiencies.

National Recovery Plan 2011 - 2014: Statements. (25 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Sinn Féin wants national recovery for Ireland. We will do everything in our power to strive day and night for that objective, to serve the real national interest, and to work side-by-side with the Irish people in communities up and down the length and breadth of this country. That is what we stand for. That is what we have always stood for. For that reason, because we have the national...

National Recovery Plan 2011 - 2014: Statements. (25 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: They never sold out their birthright or their destiny to Germany or anywhere else.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (25 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Waterford will receive an appointment for a medical procedure [44446/10]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (25 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 924 of 29 September 2010, when he will provide the breakdown by nationality of approvals and rejections as requested [44482/10]

Freedom of Information (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We addressed these questions last February. At the time I called on the Taoiseach to comment with regard to the view that the banks had lobbied strongly, and apparently successfully, not to have NAMA included under the Freedom of Information Act. The record shows the Taoiseach indicated at the time that there was no evidence of this and that the Taoiseach's view was that it should not be...

Freedom of Information (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This was alive in February and I can only bring it forward in a natural tangent. The Taoiseach indicated at the time that we were suggesting that people's accounts be opened up to public scrutiny. That is not the case nor was it then. However, I am referring to the management of the banks, the remuneration of management, detail on interest fees and other charges, the value of the banks and...

Freedom of Information (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Has the Taoiseach noted the evidence given by the representatives of NAMA to the Committee of Public Accounts in recent weeks in which they indicated that the banks had been supplying them with false information? Surely, this is a serious matter.

Freedom of Information (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Were the Freedom of Information Act to apply it would help to ensure that the banking institutions operated under full scrutiny and transparency in this regard. Let there be no doubt, these are the same banks which have brought the economy to virtual ruin at this stage and into which we are pouring billions of euro of taxpayers' money.

Freedom of Information (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have a beagáinín supplementary question.

Freedom of Information (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach spoke about confidence in the banking system but people have no confidence in it. We need certainty. This proposal would not disadvantage the banking institutions or NAMA. There is basic information which should be readily available, I believe, given the banks are now, to all intents and purposes, State institutions and we are bailing them out at enormous cost.

Freedom of Information (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Regarding the banking system, the people have been asked to buy a pig in a poke. The people have no idea of the risk factors involved; it is like looking into a dark hole. Each and every family has been severely affected by the banking crisis. There is not only merit but an absolute case for ensuring basic information on the governance and activities of the banking institutions is made...

Freedom of Information (30 Nov 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: They all ought to be treated the same. Will the Taoiseach, accordingly, give my proposition his serious consideration?