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Written Answers — Hospital Procedures: Hospital Procedures (3 Jul 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 675: To ask the Minister for Health the reason an operation appointment for a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan was cancelled; if he will ensure that an alternative operation appointment is re-scheduled without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32363/12]

Financial Services Regulation (5 Jul 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 10: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied with the current legislation governing the operation of illegal money lenders; his plans to amend the Consumer Credit Act to increase penalties on illegal money lenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32745/12]

Written Answers — Credit Unions Regulation: Credit Unions Regulation (5 Jul 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 29: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the forthcoming legislation on the regulation of credit unions; when he expects the legislation to be brought before Dáil Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32746/12]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (5 Jul 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Health when a decision will be made on a medical card appeal in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32865/12]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (5 Jul 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Health if he will set out the manner in which the public service recruitment embargo is applied in the Health Service Executive; if he recognises, for example, that public advertisement for recruitment to posts within the HSE which are only open to existing HSE staff is unfair to otherwise qualified potential applicants; if suitable applicants from...

Children's Rights Referendum (10 Jul 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 19: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the date on which she plans to publish legislation to facilitate the holding of a referendum on children's rights; when she will advise opposition spokespeople of the wording of her amendment; the date on which the referendum will be held; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33710/12]

Children's Rights Referendum (10 Jul 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister will understand the frustration felt in some non-Government parties at the absence of information regarding the ongoing engagement with the Attorney General and the consideration by the various Departments which the Minister indicated previously. There is concern that slippage may occur. We are a little over a week away from the summer recess and the House will not resume until...

Children's Rights Referendum (10 Jul 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome the Minister's indication that she will meet Members of other parties. I acknowledge that we have spoken previously on the matter but it is important that our engagement is ongoing. She will understand that in the absence of detail from not only our own parts, but also a range of external interests in this area, the clamour of concern is growing. We must have faith in what she...

Court Proceedings (10 Jul 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 22: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the date on which she will introduce regulations to amend the in camera rule in courts. [33318/12]

Court Proceedings (10 Jul 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In the aftermath of the report of the Independent Child Death Review Group, the Minister indicated that she was of a mind to have this changed. I welcome her indication that the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Shatter, is to facilitate bringing forward a change in this regard. Is the Minister in any position to advise us when that might come about? Are we likely to see that...

Court Proceedings (10 Jul 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome the second point because this was the thrust of my question in which I referred to regulations rather than legislative change. I thank the Minister for indicating that she intends to address this matter within her own portfolio, the means of which allows her to progress it. Let us hope that between both we will see a situation where the practice heretofore of some hiding from...

Child Care Services (10 Jul 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With regard to the two pilot projects, has there been an assessment, with the exception of the Trinity College report, of the extent of public knowledge in the two pilot areas of the out of hours or 24-7 service? While the Minister cited the number who have taken up the opportunity, it is important to assess awareness. Having accessibility without awareness does not address the issue. It...

Child Care Services (10 Jul 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I would have liked to have had the relevant detail before me. Sometimes it can be difficult to absorb the information, particularly when it is in statistical format such as that presented. Much has been made of the employment of new social workers. This is always very welcome but there is continuing confusion as to the number of social workers actually working in the system. I was trying...

Child Care Services (10 Jul 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: While Mr. Gordon Jeyes did give the reply indicated by the Minister - I was the questioner in that instance – he did not say additional social workers were not required. That was very clear. As with Mr. Jeyes, I accept it is not just a question of the further recruitment of social workers. We are all supportive of greater efficiencies within the cohort currently engaged and within the...

Child and Family Support (10 Jul 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister has referred to 18 meetings, that she met the task force recently and that, this month, she expects to receive the final report, which she has confirmed will be placed before the Houses.

Child and Family Support (10 Jul 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The final report is critical in respect of the establishment of the child and family support agency in the new year. Will we have an opportunity to peruse it? Will the Minister circulate it upon receipt to Opposition voices so that we can have time to inform ourselves? Will she indicate a facilitation to address the report's content on the resumption of the new Dáil session? The child...

Health Service Budget: Motion [Private Members] (10 Jul 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Yes. Go raibh maith agat. I hope the Minister for Health, Deputy James Reilly, takes the opportunity tomorrow or on Thursday to come into the Dáil to address the very serious questions that have been raised concerning his involvement in the private nursing home sector. That involvement raises issues of conflict of interest and his suitability to take decisions regarding public and private...

Written Answers — Graduate Medicine Programme: Graduate Medicine Programme (10 Jul 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the complete range of financial supports available for students entering the graduate medicine programme [33661/12]

Written Answers — Graduate Medicine Programme: Graduate Medicine Programme (10 Jul 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of students who have undertaken and are currently undertaking the graduate medicine programme; the locations at which this course is available; the respective course fees; the degree to which this programme has achieved its stated purpose; and the way he will ensure that entry to these courses is not determined by ability...

Written Answers — Back to Education Allowance: Back to Education Allowance (10 Jul 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 288: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason the back to education allowance is not available to students undertaking the graduate medicine programme in view of the fact that the issue of displacement does not arise; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33662/12]