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Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (4 Oct 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 620: To ask the Minister for Health further to Question No. 557 of 27 September 2011, the reason that the minutes of the 2010 meetings of the Irish Expert Body on Fluorides and Health have not been made public; if he will ensure their publication in view of the €200,000 of public money spent for each meeting of that body in that year; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Leaders' Questions (5 Oct 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The minor injuries unit in Monaghan General Hospital has been further-----

Written Answers — Credit Union Regulation: Credit Union Regulation (5 Oct 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 18: To ask the Minister for Finance if he views credit unions in the same way as he sees banks; and if they require a similar or different form of regulation. [27656/11]

Written Answers — Credit Union Regulation: Credit Union Regulation (5 Oct 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 19: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of credit unions that have had lending restrictions imposed on them by the Financial Regulator on a monthly basis in the years 2010 and 2011; the kinds of restrictions imposed; and his views on whether these restrictions were being applied consistently. [27655/11]

Order of Business (6 Oct 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: She never said that.

Order of Business (6 Oct 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Government and its predecessor both undertook to raise with the British Government and its representatives the all-party motion relating to the Dublin and Monaghan bombings which was reaffirmed by the Houses last May. I understand the Tánaiste is meeting later today Mr. Owen Paterson, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. Will he indicate if he will use that opportunity to reflect...

Order of Business (6 Oct 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: A Cheann Comhairle-----

Order of Business (6 Oct 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It was promised by the Government and its predecessor.

Order of Business (6 Oct 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With respect, a Cheann Comhairle, that communication was forwarded on behalf of the Members of this Parliament, not the Government, and I ask you to defend the right to ask this question.

Order of Business (6 Oct 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Tánaiste report back to the House?

Written Answers — Animal Protection: Animal Protection (6 Oct 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his plans to reduce the number of seabird deaths caused by longline fisheries in view of the high number reported by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. [27918/11]

Industrial Relations (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (7 Oct 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Hear, hear.

Industrial Relations (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (7 Oct 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This is a significant Bill which potentially affects the pay and working conditions of hundreds of thousands of workers, as well as the living standards of their families. Today is also a significant occasion in the Dáil because this is the first Bill to be debated under the new procedure for Friday sittings to address legislation put forward by parties in opposition. I welcome this...

Industrial Relations (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (7 Oct 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----if not to ensure these minimum protections are speedily and effectively restored? Let us contrast the slowness of the response to the plight of workers made vulnerable by the High Court judgment on JLCs with the speed with which top executives in corrupt and failed banks have been looked after, both those who have retired and those currently in place. As Sinn Féin pointed out in the...

Nurses and Midwives Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (11 Oct 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Has this amendment already been discussed?

Nurses and Midwives Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (11 Oct 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: These are additional provisions for nurses and midwives who develop a relevant medical disability and I would like to record my support for the amendment.

Nurses and Midwives Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (11 Oct 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This is a tidying up amendment. I accept the Minister's explanation.

Nurses and Midwives Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (11 Oct 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is appropriate that, where a subcommittee of the Fitness to Practise Committee is dealing with a nurse, a properly registered nurse should be a part of that hearing. The same is provided for where the hearing concerns a midwife. It is important that the midwives' profession be properly recognised and accommodated at such a hearing. I accept the Minister's position on both amendments.

Nurses and Midwives Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (11 Oct 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The new wording is more precise, clearer and better understood. The old wording is vague and open to a variety of interpretations. I accept the Minister's amendment. Clearer language makes for better legislation.

Nurses and Midwives Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (11 Oct 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: A period of 28 days is more reasonable and allows the leeway of an extra seven days to people who are in difficulty. I welcome the extension from 21 days to 28 days and I support the amendment.