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

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Why was it ruled out of order?

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

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I move amendment No. 17: In page 22, line 12, after "profession" to insert the following: "and each register shall be available for inspection by members of the public". I am pleased that this amendment has not been ruled out of order. We need transparency and openness. The register should be available and open for inspection by the public. That is what I seek to achieve in this amendment...

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

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am disappointed with the response of the Minister of State. I do not know if he has expressed his own view or if he is simply trundling out the text offered. As a member of the medical profession, Deputy Twomey has put the case well. That demonstrates clearly that not only I, as member of the public, and he, as a member of the medical profession, but a great many others believe that we...

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

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Yes, because the point is to make it explicit within the legislation.

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

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I move amendment No. 20: In page 22, line 44, to delete "one" and substitute "two". While supporting the thrust and endeavouring to reflect the position with regard to the Green Party's amendments on the additional representation of those involved in the education, I am not pressing this amendment.

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

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I welcome the Minister of State's amendments and will not be opposing them.

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

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister of State had a good run there. He must owe us at least one amendment. I have none left, I am making an appeal on behalf of Deputy Twomey. In fact, I am trying to buy him some time.

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

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Not if the Minister's photograph appears in the commercial.

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

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I support Deputy Twomey on this issue. I do not have a further amendment but presume it is taken as understood that in the event of a registrant, who is also a member of the council, having to absent himself or herself, that the exception regarding attendance at any meetings or discussions would be in the case of him or her being called before his or her peers. I presume that exception is...

Employment Permits Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed]. (10 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: When we left off, I was speaking about the problems faced by non-nationals who have married Irish citizens and who are waiting for approval of their residency applications. As I said then, I continue to hear about the problems these couples face during the 16 to 18 months it takes for the residency application to be approved, primarily because the non-national spouse cannot work without a...

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (resumed). (10 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This is modest legislation and provides for some improvement in parental leave in accordance with the Sustaining Progress agreement. However, the Government should be embarrassed to debate this Bill in the Oireachtas at this time. It is long overdue and implements an agreement that has run out at this stage. This Bill is pathetic when demands are growing and debate is raging though the State...

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (resumed). (10 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wish him well and welcome back the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Power.

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (resumed). (10 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Ministers have been swapping places like a game of musical chairs all morning. They are coveting that chair.

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (resumed). (10 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We will live and see, please God. A MORI-MRC survey has shown that only 20% of eligible employees take up parental leave. The survey revealed that parents are not taking up such leave because they are not entitled to any payment. The introduction of paid parental leave would be a positive and progressive step, yet the Bill has failed to provide for such leave. While greater flexibility in how...

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (resumed). (10 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Have we not good reason to have little faith? We hope, however, that the salubrious surroundings of the Slieve Russell hotel will help to ensure the delivery of the expectations that have been raised.

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (resumed). (10 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: They are reasonable expectations for people to have.

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (resumed). (10 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I hope that by the time the Bill comes back to the House on Report Stage, we will have a comprehensive package of measures before us. Over a year ago, Sinn Féin tabled a Private Members' motion on child care that set out a range of essential measures. This was followed by a pre-budget submission which, as I have already indicated, was entitled Putting Children First. We are happy to have...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (10 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 14: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of US troops that have been present in Shannon Airport dressed in military uniform each month for the past six years. [33476/05]

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (10 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of US troops that has been present in Shannon Airport dressed in military uniform in 2005. [33475/05]

Ministerial Responsibilities. (15 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach the responsibilities of the Ministers of State in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27693/05]