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Written Answers — EU Constitution: EU Constitution (2 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 43: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the discussions he has had, the briefings he has given and the meetings he has held with party leaders in the Houses of the Oireachtas in relation to the proposed EU constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16175/05]

Northern Ireland Issues. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 14: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on progress in the peace process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19094/05]

Northern Ireland Issues. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 15: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with former US President, Mr. Bill Clinton; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19096/05]

Leaders' Questions. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does the Taoiseach support the failure of his Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to take any effective action on foot of the Morris tribunal reports? Does the Taoiseach stand over the situation, which I can only describe as adding insult to injury, where we see corrupt gardaí not being at the very least, suspended pending prosecution, but being allowed to resign, perhaps even...

Leaders' Questions. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach's defence of the Minister will rest very uncomfortably with many on the Government backbenches who have clearly flexed themselves in regard to the Minister's recent kite-flying vis-À-vis café bars. I am sure they feel the same disdain in regard to much of what the Minister says, many of them certainly on his utterances on asylum seekers because those utterances have clearly...

Leaders' Questions. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: If it has not been apparent, my question is about the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. I have covered a number of issues in regard to this gentleman's portfolio and area of responsibility. Is the Taoiseach not also concerned about the deportation of children who are Irish citizens? What will happen when these children come of age——

Leaders' Questions. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am sorry, the question is not about the Morris tribunal.

Leaders' Questions. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am the author of the question during Leaders' Questions, a Cheann Comhairle, not you, and it is my prerogative to ask a question of my choice.

Leaders' Questions. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: One topical issue is the conduct and suitability of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the fact that the evidence I have highlighted demonstrates he is clearly unfit for that office. Will it not be the case that we will see young Irish-born citizens taking cases against this State and a future Government will clearly have to face the consequences of the Minister's actions?...

Leaders' Questions. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——nor did he vote.

Leaders' Questions. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am concluding.

Leaders' Questions. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am talking about the same issue.

Leaders' Questions. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister did not even vote on a Bill that bore his name.

Leaders' Questions. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This is not about resignation, it is time the Taoiseach had the courage to dismiss him.

Order of Business. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister for Health and Children recently signalled her intention to provide yet further resources for the private health industry, that is, the provision of land adjacent to public hospitals for private hospital facilities. Will this require legislation and, if so, when does the Taoiseach expect it will be introduced?

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I also support both amendments. However, along with Deputy Boyle, I am somewhat at a loss in not having a copy of amendment No. 1a. While these amendments may have been placed in our pigeonholes while we were here for earlier business, would it be possible that they could be circulated? Having listened to Deputy Bruton's contribution I accord with what he said. I also support the proposition...

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On a point of order, is a copy of the groupings of amendments available?

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is it possible to have the groupings provided as normal?

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I support Deputy Bruton's amendment. It must be acknowledged that what is sought in amendment No. 5a is eminently reasonable, that the Minister shall, by regulation, outline procedures which are to be applied where a person is being engaged on contract for a specified time or for the duration of a specified project. Each of the specifics in regard to what needs to be outlined in paragraphs...

Civil Service Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report Stage. (14 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Where did the Minister of State take the Minister to comfort him?