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Order of Business. (25 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With regard to No. 10, proceeding with this matter in the absence of a proper debate denies the Dáil the opportunity to review the progress thus far of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission. It is a matter which merits address in this House because there are significant and important matters that cannot be dealt with at Whips' meetings but need to be addressed here. Of a number of items...

Order of Business. (25 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform promised legislation to address aspects of the media in the recent past. The Taoiseach answered earlier in regard to the defamation Bill, No. 30 on the list of promised legislation, but my understanding is that perhaps the Minister was speaking about further legislation in this area. I would like clarification if what the Minister was...

Order of Business. (25 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have a further question. People were promised repayment of wrongly levied nursing home charges. When will the eagerly awaited health (nursing homes) (amendment) Bill be introduced?

Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (25 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is fitting that we are debating the Lisbon programme the day after the Irish Congress of Trade Unions has decided to recommend that its constituent unions do not enter negotiations on a new social partnership agreement. This follows the recent decision by the SIPTU conference and a clear upswell of dissatisfaction among union members over the shortcomings of the current deal. This is...

Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (25 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I do not wish to interrupt the Minister but is the text of his contribution available?

Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (25 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will happily give it to the Minister.

Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (25 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I understood it was the practice——

Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (25 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I was not conscious of that but——

Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (25 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——if that is the case, the practice here would have been-——

Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (25 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The practice here has been that when a Minister makes a substantive statement——

Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (25 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There is no problem. I do not know why the Minister always adopts an argumentative position when I was only asking for a copy of his speech.

Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (25 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Settle down, it will be all right Brian.

Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (25 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister should mind his blood pressure.

Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (25 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wait for the Minister's civil response.

Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (25 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It shows.

Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (25 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will not respond any more. It is pointless.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (25 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 147: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in discussions with the Department of Finance regarding the impact on the housing market of tax incentives such as section 23 and section 50 tax relief, he has adopted a position regarding the possible abolition of these reliefs. [30315/05]

Written Answers — House Prices: House Prices (25 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 209: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether competition from buyers of second homes is a contributory factor to house price increases. [30314/05]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (25 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 257: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the estimated cost of the extension of the full medical card to all persons here under 18. [30240/05]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (25 Oct 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 258: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the estimated cost of the extension of the general practitioner-only medical card to all persons here under 18. [30241/05]