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Official Engagements (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Taoiseach.

Order of Business. (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Have you indicated, a Cheann Comhairle, what proposals-----

Order of Business. (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I object to the guillotine of this matter. The Bretton Woods Agreements (Amendment) Bill is a very important issue, with all that has emanated from it and with the echoes up to the present time. We object to the guillotine for Members properly to debate what is involved at each stage. The Government is not providing that opportunity. The legislation is important. It does not go far...

Order of Business. (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The programme of legislation the Chief Whip presented last week contains three Bills related to the Finance Bill and the outworking of budget 2011. These include the Bretton Woods Agreements (Amendment) Bill, which is before us today. There are 15 other Bills listed. In his commentary on this last week, the Taoiseach singled out the NTMA (amendment) Bill. Has the Taoiseach, with Cabinet...

Insurance Industry (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Enterprise; Trade and Innovation the meetings he has had with the Department of Finance concerning the restructuring of the Quinn group including, specifically, the sale or re-organisation of Quinn Insurance; the efforts in conjunction with the Department of Finance he has made to secure the best interests of workers and to maintain employment; and if...

Insurance Industry (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Every evaluation must ensure that the best interests of policy holders are met, that competition within the industry is secured, that the existing jobs in Cavan, Enniskillen, Blanchardstown, Navan and elsewhere are protected and the best prospect for the return of €2.8 billion owed by Seán Quinn to Anglo Irish Bank, which is now in State ownership, and the taxpayer. Would the Minister not...

Health Care Services: Motion (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I propose sharing time with Deputies Maureen O'Sullivan and Finian McGrath.

Health Care Services: Motion (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Yes, thank you.

Health Care Services: Motion (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I support the motion in the name of the Fine Gael Deputies. That said, the motion is limited in scope and does not describe the full extent of the crisis in our public health services. The crisis includes the record number of patients on trolleys and chairs in accident and emergency departments during January 2011, as cited in the motion; the hundreds of beds closed in our acute hospitals...

Health Care Services: Motion (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have six minutes.

Health Care Services: Motion (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I had timed it and the Leas-Cheann Comhairle has thrown me off.

Health Care Services: Motion (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I asked the Minister, Deputy Harney, if had she assessed what impact her budget 2011 cuts will have on the accident and emergency situation and she told me she had not. I asked if her Department and the HSE had calculated how many public hospital beds will be closed as a result of the cuts in this subsequent years under the four-year plan which involves cuts to health of over €1.5 billion...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (19 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Finance if contact has been made with the Office of Public Works regarding flooding at a river at Ballycatlan, Carrickmacross, County Monaghan which has caused extensive damage to lands belonging to a person (details supplied); if there are plans in place to resolve this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2838/11]

Order of Business (20 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am trying to address the Tánaiste, a Cheann Comhairle. This morning on "Morning Ireland" the former Minister for Transport, as we understand, Deputy Noel Dempsey, indicated that discussion of his resignation took place with the Taoiseach a fortnight ago. Were these resignations part of a plot organised by the Taoiseach so that in his subsequent one-on-one meetings with all his party...

Order of Business (20 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There are sources that suggest that the vote was very tight. Did the Taoiseach use that opportunity?

Order of Business (20 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: If this situation was being contrived a fortnight ago in order to dangle the prospect of promotion in return for support, a whole new dimension needs to be properly addressed, aired and explored. I believe it requires a very clear answer and not, with respect, from the Tánaiste, because she was not party to all of that, but most certainly from the Taoiseach on the floor of the House. Some...

Order of Business (20 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have always believed the Taoiseach should be here on every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The people watching this cannot not believe there are further strokes that can be played in advance of the general election. They are looking in astonishment at the unacceptability of what is unfolding. Are those who shout loudest most favoured for promotion? We will watch and see. Watch this...

Order of Business (20 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Deputy Dooley should not worry. He is in the running for the front or second bench.

Order of Business (20 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Tánaiste has replied to the other leaders. As leader of the Technical Group I am deserving of the same courtesy from the Tánaiste and your assistance, a Cheann Comhairle, in securing same.

Order of Business (20 Jan 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: They have already had their responses. They can, of course, come back. We are entitled to a direct reply and I hope you will defend that, a Cheann Comhairle.