Results 11,381-11,400 of 21,514 for speaker:Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin
- Leaders' Questions (7 Dec 2011)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There was no sensitivity shown when the Government crafted the budget.
- Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is any explanation available for the significant discrepancy in the full-year yield arising from the cuts affecting the Department of Health in yesterday's budget as highlighted by Deputy Pearse Doherty?
- Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will any explanation be provided for that significant discrepancy. During the discussion of the financial resolution to increase the excise duty on home heating oil, it was indicated that it might not impact until May in the coming year.
- Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: However, the clarification is very important.
- Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The resolution indicated it would kick in as of midnight last night.
- Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Now today we are being told in respect of those young people-----
- Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----who are to be affected by measures regarding disability payments that there is a review.
- Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Social Welfare Bill is to be published this morning, for address in the House during the next couple of days. What is the status of that Bill in terms of the signalled cuts in disability payments?
- Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Has the Bill been amended? If the review upholds the motion to proceed, will a supplementary be introduced?
- Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am asking about legislation.
- Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have been asking about the Social Welfare Bill. With respect, I do not expect the Minister was listening, which is the reason he is making so many errors in his Department's deliberations. I am asking-----
- Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----what is reflected in the Social Welfare Bill in terms of young people on disability allowance-----
- Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----and if the Government proposes introducing a supplementary Bill in order to proceed with these outrageous proposals?
- Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There are a number of questions that require answer.
- Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (7 Dec 2011)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Health if, in view of recent increases in HIV prevalence among men who have sex with men, in particular men in the 18-29 age group, he will ensure the continuation of funding to the Irish Family Planning Association for a programme (details supplied) which aims to encourage young persons engage in the issue of HIV/AIDS and their own sexual health; and if...
- Social Welfare Bill 2011: Second Stage (8 Dec 2011)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wish to share time with Deputies Ferris, Stanley and O'Brien.
- Social Welfare Bill 2011: Second Stage (8 Dec 2011)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As the party spokesperson on health and children, I argue this has been an anti-children budget and this is an anti-children Social Welfare Bill. It has followed weeks of cynical news management by means of deliberate leaks from the Government that served a purpose, as I noted previously in the Chamber, of softening up the public for the punishment to come. It was also used to fly kites,...
- Written Answers — Rights of People with Disabilities: Rights of People with Disabilities (8 Dec 2011)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason that he has withdrawn funding in respect of People with Disabilities in Ireland; his views that it is wrong to target vulnerable sectors such as this for cuts; if he will restore this funding in order to ensure the protection of the rights and dignity of this population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39213/11]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Dec 2011)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 471 of 27 September 2011, when a reply will issue from the Health Service Executive. [39338/11]
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (8 Dec 2011)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 472 of 27 September 2011, when a reply will issue from the Health Service Executive. [39339/11]