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Leaders' Questions (11 Oct 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I, too, have welcomed the Standing Order change. When the Tánaiste speaks of "we" in respect of ensuring that there is a mechanism for Members to compel Ministers to reply, I agree and I welcome the ruling of the Ceann Comhairle in this regard. The Tánaiste says "we welcome" and "we support", but if he saw what the Minister, Deputy Reilly, offered me last evening on the back of...

Leaders' Questions (11 Oct 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I would ask the Tánaiste to note that there are reports this morning that there is growing disillusionment within his party at the Minister, Deputy Reilly's, continued stewardship of the Department of Health.

Leaders' Questions (11 Oct 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is real and the Tánaiste cannot deny it. He cannot hide or run away from it. It is real and it is there. He should recognise what is happening there. There is only a limited timeframe in which the Tánaiste would have the opportunity to act as the leader of the Labour Party in this coalition-----

Leaders' Questions (11 Oct 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----and before the Minister, Deputy Reilly, completes the construction of the motte and bailey around himself and ensures that he will be beyond the Tánaiste's reach.

Leaders' Questions (11 Oct 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I would urge the Tánaiste to take the appropriate action and to demand his removal forthwith.

Leaders' Questions (11 Oct 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It did not dispose of the Minister.

Leaders' Questions (11 Oct 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Labour Party was only a vehicle of convenience for the Tánaiste's political ambition. He has even less concern for the Labour Party and his record confirms it.

Order of Business (11 Oct 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wish to raise the issue of alcohol and alcohol abuse and commend the very focused addressing of these matters by the former Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Róisín Shortall. We are advised that publication of the public health (alcohol) Bill is expected next year and the sale of alcohol bill, under the Department of Justice and Equality, is promised for this...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (11 Oct 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health if he acknowledges the financial circumstances of the South Infirmary, Cork, whereby drug companies and other major suppliers have refused to supply the hospital because they have not been paid, and that hospital activity will be reduced in coming weeks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43843/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (11 Oct 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health if it is the case that his Department or the Health Service Executive cut the budget for a hospital (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43844/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (11 Oct 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health if he acknowledges the financial circumstances of the South Infirmary, Cork, whereby drug companies and other major suppliers have refused to supply the hospital because they have not been paid, and that hospital activity will be reduced in coming weeks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43843/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (11 Oct 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health if it is the case that his Department or the Health Service Executive cut the budget for a hospital (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43844/12]

Home Help and Home Care Services: Motion [Private Members] (16 Oct 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I move:That Dáil Éireann:- recognising the right of older people to live in dignity and independence, and to age well, in their own homes and communities and for as long as possible; - knowing that 91 per cent of older people rely on the State pension and related supports to protect them against risk of poverty; - understanding that home help and home care packages are vital,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (16 Oct 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans for developing new schemes to support small farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44667/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Suckler Welfare Scheme Eligibility (16 Oct 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans for the suckler welfare scheme; if the scheme will be cut or abolished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44668/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Eligibility (16 Oct 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a meaningful scheme like REP scheme 3 and 4 will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44669/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (16 Oct 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health the nature of the drafting difficulties arising from the proposal to a grant medical card on the basis of illness, rather than means, which not only forms the basis of the roll-out of free general practitioner care to persons with long-term illnesses but also forms the basis of much of his programme of reform [44800/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Statistics (16 Oct 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health the total number of private patients treated in public and voluntary hospitals for the years 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; if he will provide a breakdown of same based on those treated in public or undesignated beds and those treated in private beds; the total cost of treatment of these patients; and the total amount of moneys recouped from health insurers in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Issues (16 Oct 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 218 of 11 July 2012, the number of the 150 posts promised for child and adolescent mental health services that are now in place. [44718/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (16 Oct 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health the current stage of development of the primary care centre at Gleann Riada, Longford, County Longford; the various regulations and standards with which this infrastructural project has complied; the date of same and detail of inspecting authority; the funding model that is being used for this facility; if he is confident that this facility is fit-for-purpose...