Results 1,421-1,440 of 21,514 for speaker:Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Programmes for Government. (8 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I hope the Government will demonstrate its concern for the residents of Border areas, who need the support I have mentioned.

Programmes for Government. (8 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach in his earlier reply spoke of a care and maintenance position being adopted in the absence of the restoration of the institutions. Is he aware the Secretary of State and a number of direct rule Ministers have indicated that is not the case and there is no impediment to them taking decisions on major cross-Border capital works in the absence of the restoration of the...

Programmes for Government. (8 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach confirm there is ample evidence there is no impediment to progress at this stage and that progress must be made on these projects which are an integral part of what his Government promised?

Leaders' Questions. (8 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is the Taoiseach aware that a report published today by public health researchers in Trinity College has analysed the travel distance and travel time of people accessing health care and that the data have been gathered from throughout the country? The report shows that people living in parts of County Donegal, all of County Leitrim, the western part of County Cavan and throughout County...

Leaders' Questions. (8 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach's answer lacks any substance. It is imperative that he listens to the cry of the people because a great need exists. This is the reality of their experience. Will the Taoiseach insist that the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children initiate whatever formalised and structured arrangements are necessary to improve the accident and emergency cover in the Border counties?...

Leaders' Questions. (8 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: My time has concluded but I ask the Taoiseach not to conclude on this issue. It is important that he listens and recognises that people are putting forward a cogent argument that has been supported by sustained inquiry from professional and informed people. This latest report is yet another example of the body of work that argues and sustains the argument for an integrated and co-operative...

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: When will the motion of referral to committee of the report of Mr. Justice Barron into the murder of Seamus Ludlow come before the House? Will it be taken as a full debate rather than without debate, as has been the case in the past?

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (8 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I would like to ask the Minister of State to elaborate on his proposal. I am concerned about the new paragraph (c) introduced in section 9, which reads as follows: 3 persons who have such qualifications, interests and experience as, in the opinion of the Minister, would be of value to the Council in performing its functions. These are three positions that are being taken from paragraph (iv)...

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (8 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: My understanding is that the appointment of the nine persons, both of the three proposed in amendment 11 and the six thereby remaining, as proposed in amendment No. 9, will be appointed by the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment and not the Minister for Health and Children. Prior to the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Lenihan, coming before the House, I had asked his colleague, who...

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (8 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will conclude on this point. They would all be people whose presence and involvement would be of value to the council in the service of the public interest. I await the further comments of the Minister of State on this questionable development on the original proposition.

Legislative Programme. (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach his Department's legislative programme for the current Dáil session; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27690/05]

Legislative Programme. (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach bring forward legislation to provide for any constitutional changes in the remainder of the current Dáil? For instance, in the area of Seanad reform, many reports have been presented recommending specific changes in the arrangements for the election to and operation of the House within the Oireachtas. Will the Government bring forward a package of constitutional changes?...

Legislative Programme. (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Regarding legislation to facilitate Seanad reform, has the Taoiseach considered Seanad elections directly from a list system? That is the critical question.

Legislative Programme. (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No, it has not.

Legislative Programme. (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is not anticipated but I am asking if the Taoiseach has given due consideration to this matter.

Cabinet Committees. (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 7: To ask the Taoiseach the membership of the Cabinet committee on children; and when it last met. [26486/05]

Cabinet Committees. (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 8: To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on social inclusion and drugs last met. [27308/05]

Cabinet Committees. (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 9: To ask the Taoiseach the membership of the Cabinet committee on social inclusion and drugs; when it last met; and when its next meeting is scheduled. [27691/05]

Cabinet Committees. (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach tell us the terms of reference, if any, for the Cabinet committee on children? Does the committee deal with the issue of child care? Has the Taoiseach put before that committee the report of the National Economic and Social Forum on child care and early childhood education? Will the Taoiseach ask the Cabinet committee on children to consider the need for child care and...

Cabinet Committees. (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Indeed it has arisen.