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Leaders' Questions. (29 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is not social housing.

Leaders' Questions. (29 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Taoiseach for his reply. As this is the last Leaders' Questions of this term, the House should deal with the issue being raised, which is social and affordable housing. The Taoiseach refers to the building programme in total which includes private building which we know is currently at an unprecedented level. However, that will not address the focus of my question which is the...

Leaders' Questions. (29 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——only to become landlords and rack-rent landlords as is often the case.

Leaders' Questions. (29 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is it the Government's intention to act on that recommendation of the NESC? What is the Taoiseach's position in respect of the continuation of section 23 tax relief when clearly it is contributing to ever spiralling house prices particularly in the city of Dublin where it is having a devastating effect on the potential of young couples to aspire to first-time home buyer status? It is having...

Leaders' Questions. (29 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach has cited instances of which I know. What is being done in regard to the Oliver Bond flats?

Leaders' Questions. (29 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: If the Taoiseach wants to fast-track matters, he should adopt the recommendations of the NESC report.

Social Partnership Agreement. (29 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There are two Galway men sitting behind the Taoiseach. I can assure him that——

Social Partnership Agreement. (29 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——there are many families in Galway concerned about property prices.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We have no report from the committee's deliberations on this motion. I have had no sight of it. It is imperative that we have a full debate on what is an important element of the overall EU action plan. This has implications for our security, our civil liberties and our human rights. All these matters are affected by the content of the proposition and, more importantly, in the context of the...

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I also wish to object to the application of the guillotine once again in respect of a number of items, including the last one. It is uncalled for and is unnecessary. As a preference, the Government should allow the opportunity for full participation by Members and the guillotine is wrong in principle unless there are specific reasons for it. I acknowledge that such reasons have presented...

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We must recognise that the Taoiseach's presence is a critical issue when dealing with Dáil reform. Any package of reforms would have to include the Taoiseach's accountability to the House on a Thursday. Many Deputies would be open to the idea of extended time at the beginning of the week, if some of the areas to which the Taoiseach alluded could be accommodated, including Private Members'...

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach will not be here.

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (29 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has had discussions with the Australian Government on Irish illegal immigrants; the position regarding the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23164/05]

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This Bill is welcome but long overdue. It has been recognised for some years that better regulation of a range of health and social care professions is necessary. It is essential for the professions themselves and will ensure that only those who are properly qualified and subject to statutory regulations are allowed to practise the various disciplines outlined in the Bill. The public needs...

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No doubt it is good advice. To what extent has experience with existing and far from satisfactory regulatory bodies such as the Medical Council been taken into account? There is much experience to draw on and I am interested in what the Minister of State will say in this regard. I will reserve a detailed consideration of the Bill, as we will have an opportunity to do so during subsequent...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (30 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 115: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, further to the Government's announcements of increased capital investment in disability services in 2004, the number of new community placements which have been provided in the north east region generally and specifically in Counties Cavan and Monaghan; the number which will have been created by end of 2005; and if she...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (30 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 116: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of new staff who have been recruited to provide disability services in the north-east region generally and specifically in Counties Cavan and Monaghan; and their respective positions. [23608/05]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (30 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 117: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the extent of the ban on recruitment in the health and social services that come under her Department; the way in which this affects disability services generally in the north east area and in Counties Cavan and Monaghan. [23609/05]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (30 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 118: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if there is a ban on the creation of new community placements for disability services. [23610/05]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (30 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 119: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will refute the claim that disability services have been advised that no additional services are to be provided in the north east region, irrespective of their urgency. [23611/05]