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Order of Business (24 Mar 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With respect, the Ceann Comhairle has not listened to her this morning. I ask that the Chair would allow her to finish her point.

Order of Business (24 Mar 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am sure the Tánaiste will have noted the great concern caused by the second reported outbreak of the superbug, KPC, at Limerick Regional Hospital in the past two weeks. Many items of promised legislation date back to the previous Dáil or indeed a number of Dáil terms. In terms of prioritising health legislation, does the Government intend to fast-track the eligibility for health and...

Order of Business (24 Mar 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Tánaiste for his response which we can evaluate only in the context of delivery. The House may be in session but the substance, which must be the legislative programme, is lacking. I encourage the Government to expedite the publication of the programme of legislation it intends to progress for all Departments, not only the Department of Health, in the coming term.

Written Answers — Departmental Reviews: Departmental Reviews (24 Mar 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 25: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the review of the Hunt Report on Higher Education will be undertaken; the person who will lead this review; the timescale for the review and the terms of reference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5503/11]

Written Answers — Rockall Island: Rockall Island (24 Mar 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 32: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding negotiations over ownership of Rockall and the steps being taken by him to secure Ireland's territorial claim. [5580/11]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (24 Mar 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 58: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to amend the Building Control Act to address the situation facing trained and qualified architects who are effectively being prevented from registering to use that title due to the excessive registration fee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5582/11]

Written Answers — Report on Magdalene Laundries: Report on Magdalene Laundries (24 Mar 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform his views on the Irish Human Rights Commission's Assessment which called for a statutory inquiry into human rights violations in the Magdalene Laundries; if he will institute this statutory inquiry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5637/11]

Written Answers — Report on Magdalene Laundries: Report on Magdalene Laundries (24 Mar 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if he will ensure that a formal apology for the State's failure to protect women and young girls from abuse in the Magdalene Laundries is offered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5638/11]

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (24 Mar 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the way in which he intends to expedite the completion and commissioning of the cystic fibrosis unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5571/11]

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (24 Mar 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Health and Children his plans regarding the proposed national children's hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5575/11]

Written Answers — Constitutional Amendment on Children: Constitutional Amendment on Children (24 Mar 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the referendum on children's rights will be held; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5576/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (24 Mar 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Health and Children his plans to legislate for and establish the proposed child welfare and protection agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5577/11]

Written Answers — Organ Donations: Organ Donations (24 Mar 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the action he will take to increase the number of organ donations, pending his legislation to provide for an opt-out system; if he will consider the appointment of transplant co-ordinators in the health system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5572/11]

Written Answers — Patient Redress Scheme: Patient Redress Scheme (24 Mar 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the mechanism he proposes to compensate the women excluded on age grounds alone from the Lourdes Hospital redress scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5573/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Procedures: Hospital Procedures (24 Mar 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he will establish an inquiry into the practice of symphysiotomy in hospitals here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5574/11]

Order of Business (29 Mar 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Can the Taoiseach indicate exactly the day on which the Government will present a programme of promised legislation under each of the departmental heads? Can the Taoiseach indicate if the programme will reflect commitments across the various Departments contained in the programme for Government? I refer in particular to legislative commitments with a health interest. Will the promised...

Universal Service Charge: Motion (29 Mar 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This is the first time Sinn Féin, as a party in our own right, has had the opportunity to table a motion for Private Members' business - it was a long time awaiting - and to have it debated in the Dáil. It is a measure of our progress at the general election that this debate is taking place. It is a welcome development. Sinn Féin has pledged to stand with those in Irish society who are...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (29 Mar 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation when he will introduce legislation to protect all small building subcontractors that have been denied payments from bigger companies; if this legislation will be supplementary to the Construction Contracts Bill 2010 or if it will replace same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5869/11]

Written Answers — Census of Population: Census of Population (29 Mar 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 67: To ask the Taoiseach the reason the unemployed were not given priority for census jobs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5581/11]

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (29 Mar 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the grants that are or will be available to homeowners to cover the cost of roof insulation, chimney insulation and the purchase of a solid fuel cooker stove. [5905/11]