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Supreme Court Ruling in the X Case: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (21 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is most regrettable that an issue of trust and credibility arose about the HSE inquiry almost as soon as it was established. I do not question the credibility or integrity of any of those named on the initial inquiry panel. However, the now reversed decision to include three consultants from Galway University Hospital left the process open to doubt from the outset. Over and above that...

Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister's reference to the Moriarty tribunal is hardly an appropriate analogy. People across Ireland and, no doubt by now, across the world have been moved by the calm, dignified yet powerful testimony of Praveen Halappanavar on the "Prime Time" programme last night. He told us directly of the terrible ordeal to which his wife Savita had been subjected. It was an ordeal - make no...

Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: How can the Minister stand up in this Chamber this morning and claim it was and is the Government's intention to act expeditiously? That assertion holds no water. But for the fact that Praveen Halappanavar took the decision, approximately two weeks after this terrible tragedy, to go public with this terrible story he has been obliged to share and because no efforts were being employed by...

Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: -----the HSE, the Department and the Government. The Minister should make no mistake about it; there is no possible credibility for the inquiry currently constituted. This is not to question the capacity, suitability or otherwise of those now named to participate.

Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is to recognise that without Praveen Halappanavar's co-operation and perhaps approval for access to all the critical file notes in respect of his wife's tragic experience, this particular inquiry will have no future.

Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As I asked her earlier, will the Minister use her good offices to make an impact on the Taoiseach in order that he will appreciate the importance of direct contact with Mr. Halappanavar? This now is essential, no matter what is to happen subsequently.

Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Moreover, there undoubtedly is a huge demand, which is not confined to the voices of the Opposition for a public-----

Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I do not have that hand which the Minister was able to employ several times a moment ago and I wish to finish my sentence.

Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Minister also take on board the demands of both Opposition and Government voices for a full independent inquiry into this terrible event? That is in the interest only of truth and justice.

Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We all want to know that.

Order of Business (22 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister can look to the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs on her left or the official on her right to elicit information on the two Bills I propose to raise. According to replies I have received on this matter, it was intended that the child and family support agency Bill would be published and enacted in this session. Its commencement would facilitate the new child and family...

Order of Business (22 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Minister clarify if there is any concern about whether the child and family support agency legislation will be in place before the end of the year? What will be the consequences of failure to implement legislation in respect of the commencement of the new agency? It has been signalled that this will take place at the beginning of January.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Emigration Levels (22 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will outline the impact on the Labour Market of the increased levels of emigration experienced since this Government came to power. [51887/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Black Economy (22 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Finance the loss of revenue to the Exchequer caused by the black economy operators in the motor vehicle tyre industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51990/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: National Educational Psychological Service (22 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 111 of 15 November 2012, when a person (details supplied) in County Cavan will be assessed by the National Educational Psychological Services in view of the fact that the review and intervention within the school have been completed, but no progress has been made; if the psychologist attached to the school will...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (22 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 112 of 15 November 2012, if a person (details supplied) in County Cavan will receive additional resource hours despite the fact that they have not been able to qualify because of an absence of a diagnosis by the Child Adolescent and Psychiatry Services because of issues surrounding the waiting list; if there is...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (22 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision will be made on the Student Universal Support Ireland application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cavan; the date on which first payment will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52032/12]

Medical Treatment (Termination of Pregnancy in Case of Risk to Life of Pregnant Woman) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Since the tragic death of Savita Halappanavar, the issue of abortion has once again become dominant in Irish politics. It is a double tragedy that it should take the death of a young woman to again focus minds on the requirement to protect women and to address the unresolved legal issues but the need for greater legal clarity has been there for a long time. Disgracefully, that need has been...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Training (27 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will outline recent changes in funding for compulsory student teacher training in the Gaeltacht; if he will confirm that the cost of this training had until recently been funded by the State and that this is no longer the case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52808/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (27 Nov 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if reimbursement under the July Provision in respect of tuition received in July 2012 will be sanctioned in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 13. [52842/12]