Results 1,441-1,460 of 21,514 for speaker:Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Cabinet Committees. (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach urge consideration of a single Department for children?

Decentralisation Programme. (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 15: To ask the Taoiseach the number of employees of his Department who have applied to relocate under the decentralisation programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27692/05]

Decentralisation Programme. (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is the issue of decentralisation.

Decentralisation Programme. (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In one of his first reports the new chairman of the decentralisation implementation group, Mr. Finbar Flood, indicated there were continuing difficulties — he used the words, "little progress"— in the union management talks on facilitating the programme. How does this stand and how does it impact on the Taoiseach's Department? More people seek to remain in Dublin than there are jobs...

Decentralisation Programme. (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am asking about the Taoiseach's Department because Mr. Flood indicated in his report that 6,000 new jobs would have to be found for public and civil servants in Dublin. Is that reflected in the Taoiseach's Department? What can the Taoiseach tell us about his Department's position?

Decentralisation Programme. (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: They want to get out.

Decentralisation Programme. (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach was lucky he did not get sick there.

Decentralisation Programme. (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: How would the Taoiseach know that? He has not visited the hospital.

Order of Business. (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Legislation to update the legislative basis of the Office of the Revenue Commissioners has been committed to over a period of legislative programmes but as yet there is no indication of a date for publication. Can the Taoiseach update us regarding the RevenueBill?

Ferns Report: Statements. (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This report reveals a clerical establishment that wilfully ignored what can only be described as an epidemic of abuse. It reveals a picture of rogue clerics preying on successive generations and being facilitated in this by the church authorities. What emerges is an attitude on the part of the church that sees children as objects rather than human beings. They were objects of temptation for...

Tax Code. (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Finance the tax measures in place regarding child care, including reliefs and exemptions for development of facilities; the changes he proposes to make in these provisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33541/05]

Tax Code. (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does the Minister agree with the widely held view that tax reliefs and concessions are not the best way to address child care needs? Does he agree that moneys that might be spent by the State in this area in future would be better directed at the provision of universal early childhood care and education access for all three and four year olds? Does he further agree that the extension of paid...

Tax Code. (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Minister for his reply and I concur that the supply side is now the area of most critical importance. We are talking of quality, accessible child care. I appreciate that the Minister cannot elaborate on whether the capital allowance relief will be addressed in the Government's forthcoming package of child care measures, because I presume that is part of what he intends announcing...

Official Engagements. (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Can the Minister tell us whether the proposed EU directive on motor vehicle or passenger car tax and related taxes was discussed at yesterday's ECOFIN meeting? I specifically refer to the possibility of an EU directive on vehicle registration tax as it applies in this jurisdiction. If that issue was not addressed, does the Minister expect it will be discussed at a future meeting of European...

Written Answers — Budget Submissions: Budget Submissions (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has received the pre-budget 2006 submission of the Combat Poverty Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33153/05]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on the work of the North-South unit in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33154/05]

Written Answers — Budget Submissions: Budget Submissions (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has received the pre-budget 2006 submission of the National Women's Council of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33542/05]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (9 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 345: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will grant humanitarian leave to a family of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [33374/05]

Order of Business. (10 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the extension of the higher level of fee payment from January until June to counsel involved in the tribunals affect the publication of the tribunals of inquiry Bill? Does the Minister expect it to be published before the end of this session?

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (10 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I received no notification of that.