Results 101-120 of 21,514 for speaker:Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Order of Business. (4 May 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It sounded more like Margaret Thatcher.

Order of Business. (4 May 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: When speaking in the Dáil last Friday, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform said he hoped to bring before Government some form of green card system for migrant workers. Will the Taoiseach tell us if heads of a Bill have come before Cabinet in that regard and when can we expect legislation? If such a major change in our immigration law is being considered, is it not appropriate...

Order of Business. (4 May 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——and allow for a full and informed debate to take place throughout the country, addressing all the issues contingent on these matters?

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (4 May 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will take steps to ensure equality of access to education, including physical accessibility of schools, for all pupils with disabilities as shown by the case of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal. [12720/04]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (4 May 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if, in regard to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 17, the date for a consultancy can be brought forward. [12703/04]

Written Answers — Older Workers: Older Workers (13 May 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 62: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps she has taken to implement the recommendations of the NESF report, Labour Market Issues for Older Workers, published in 2003; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13869/04]

Committee on Social Inclusion. (18 May 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on social inclusion last met. [10499/04]

Committee on Social Inclusion. (18 May 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am surprised by the Taoiseach's very short response on such an important issue.

Committee on Social Inclusion. (18 May 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Deputy Kenny for that observation.

Committee on Social Inclusion. (18 May 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is it not time the work of the Cabinet committee on social inclusion and drugs was stepped up? Is the Taoiseach aware that there is growing alarm among people in the community sector and those working with drug addicts that we are facing a disastrous increase in the use of cocaine?

Committee on Social Inclusion. (18 May 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am aware of that. I asked the Taoiseach that question and now I am demonstrating why there is a need for the committee to step up its work rate and be more proactive. Will the Taoiseach confirm that he is aware that there is growing concern among people——

Committee on Social Inclusion. (18 May 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It does arise.

Committee on Social Inclusion. (18 May 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: These are the reasons this committee needs to meet on a more frequent and regular basis and become more proactive.

Committee on Social Inclusion. (18 May 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We are facing a serious problem. I hope the Taoiseach will acknowledge——

Committee on Social Inclusion. (18 May 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I do not intend to be out of order.

Committee on Social Inclusion. (18 May 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Within the Ceann Comhairle's strict interpretation of what may be asked, what business did the Cabinet committee on social inclusion discuss when it last met?

Committee on Social Inclusion. (18 May 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does it have a commitment to meet again? When will it do so? Will it consider the rise in the use of cocaine? Will it take on board the fact that the Eastern Regional Health——

Committee on Social Inclusion. (18 May 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With respect to you, a Cheann Comhairle, I know you would be as enthusiastic in pulling up the first question here if it were any other Member of the House. I have no doubt you will apply——

Committee on Social Inclusion. (18 May 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is my last attempt to make some breakthrough in regard to the barriers I must contend with. In a previous reply to this question — I presume that is within the ambit of what is allowed — the Taoiseach told me there is an interdepartmental group on drugs to co-ordinate the implementation of the National Drugs Strategy through partnership with Departments, State agencies and the...

Committee on Social Inclusion. (18 May 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I want confirmation from the Taoiseach — who responded previously to a similar question — as to whether he undertook to bring to the Cabinet committee the information before the interdepartmental group. Will he at least advise us if that has been done since we last addressed the issue on this floor?