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Children's Rights (12 Jul 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is legislation planned to incorporate aspects of the convention into domestic law? None of us wants to see another report showing a continuation of the flaws and deficiencies highlighted by the Committee on the Rights of the Child in 2006. We must show progress on the matters I have highlighted.

Child Abuse (12 Jul 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for bringing me in. Has progress been made on the first report of the Oireachtas joint committee on soft information? One must recognise that in responding to abuse in this particular instance, the soft information element should also be considered, which is not absolutely addressed in the provisions of the Children First legislation. I would commend...

Leaders' Questions (12 Jul 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach said that at the time of the general election.

Leaders' Questions (12 Jul 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: When you made your commitment.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (12 Jul 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to address the following matter of national importance requiring urgent consideration, namely, the impending increase in electricity and gas prices and its negative impact on already struggling families and individuals as well as the overall economy.

Order of Business (12 Jul 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This week the Irish Medical News reports the Minister for Health as saying that wider plans to change the role of smaller hospitals have not been agreed but are being discussed by Government and he further claims that plans for reducing services in smaller hospitals have not been signed by him and will not be before full consultation. We are in the penultimate week of the session. Will the...

Order of Business (12 Jul 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----on the future of the network of smaller hospitals in this State this week or next week in order that before the summer recess we will have the opportunity to fully engage with the Minister on this issue? If he does not, it will be a disgrace because we will not get the chance to address it until the autumn.

Order of Business (12 Jul 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This is a hugely important issue.

Order of Business (12 Jul 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach also speak to the Chief Whip about this matter?

Order of Business (12 Jul 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Taoiseach.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (12 Jul 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 28: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the date on which she will establish the new child welfare agency. [19878/11]

Written Answers — Constitutional Amendment on Children: Constitutional Amendment on Children (12 Jul 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the date on which she will publish a draft Bill in respect of the children's rights referendum; and if she will confirm a specified time or date for the referendum to be held. [19877/11]

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (12 Jul 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 75: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when a person (details supplied) in County Limerick will receive their passport. [19563/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (12 Jul 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status regarding an appeal for supplementary welfare allowance and mortgage interest allowance in respect of a person (details supplied). [19643/11]

Written Answers — Compensation Payments: Compensation Payments (12 Jul 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 358: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason compensation is being denied to a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan for the eradication and disposal of a flock of ducks in 2010; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a precedent has already been established in view of the fact that nine other duck farmers received compensation from his...

Written Answers — Child Welfare and Protection: Child Welfare and Protection (12 Jul 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 376: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will meet with an organisation (details supplied) to discuss its child protection concerns and recommendations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19998/11]

Leaders' Questions (13 Jul 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is what the Government is doing.

Leaders' Questions (13 Jul 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is real life for people.

Leaders' Questions (13 Jul 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Robbing the people is not excusable.

Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Given the intended publication later today of the report on clerical sexual abuse of children in the Catholic diocese of Cloyne, will the Government allow for the opportunity for statements and an exchange in regard to the findings and the content of that report? Will the Taoiseach accept, as he would know, that on the publication of the report there will be significant media and wider...