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National Security. (16 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The National Security Committee is part of the question.

National Security. (16 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Chair may rule but what exactly is the question stating? Has the committee completed its work? Is this issue part of its work? That is a simple question that the Taoiseach——

National Security. (16 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will not go into further detail and I will allow the Taoiseach give whatever information he chooses. I want to know if the National Security Committee has addressed the issue of the US war planes using Shannon and the alleged transportation of prisoners on those planes. Has the National Security Committee addressed the express concerns and indeed the demands of human rights organisations...

National Security. (16 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——nor the Minister for Transport will accept responsibility for the substantive issue of the use of Shannon as a staging post to and from the war in Iraq.

National Security. (16 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister's interruptions will make no difference.

National Security. (16 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: When his Ministers will not take responsibility or give a substantive reply, I ask the Taoiseach, as Head of Government, if he will give a substantive reply. Will he take responsibility and address——

National Security. (16 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——what I can only regard as a shameful chapter in Irish history in regard to our long-cherished position on neutrality? Will the Taoiseach answer please?

National Security. (16 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: War is clearly continuing.

National Security. (16 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I take the view that Irish citizens are not comfortable with that presence.

National Security. (16 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: My argument holds up.

National Security. (16 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Even if I am in the minority.

Cabinet Sub-Committee Meetings. (16 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 9: To ask the Taoiseach the membership of the Cabinet sub-committee on Aer Lingus; when it last met; and when it is due to meet next. [27695/05]

Cabinet Sub-Committee Meetings. (16 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Has the Cabinet sub-committee on Aer Lingus addressed the substantive issue raised by Aer Lingus pensioners and those currently in service that their pensions would not maintain their value——

Cabinet Sub-Committee Meetings. (16 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wish only to establish whether the sub-committee has addressed this issue. It is one of major concern not only to the existing but the former workforce of Aer Lingus and the wider community, particularly given that SIPTU has pointed out that an actuarial evaluation——

Cabinet Sub-Committee Meetings. (16 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I ask the Taoiseach, in line with my question, whether this issue has been addressed. Surely that is not inappropriate.

Cabinet Sub-Committee Meetings. (16 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach can only confirm or deny whether it has been addressed. Will he give a simple "Yes" or "No" answer?

Cabinet Sub-Committee Meetings. (16 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Against the backdrop of the actuarial evaluation of the Irish airline superannuation scheme, can the Taoiseach offer any solace or guarantees to the pensioners——

Cabinet Sub-Committee Meetings. (16 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——who have been in service with the national airline? Will the Taoiseach give a "Yes" or "No" answer?

Cabinet Sub-Committee Meetings. (16 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I asked a question of the Taoiseach, to which his silence will give no comfort——

Cabinet Sub-Committee Meetings. (16 Nov 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Chair allow the Taoiseach to reply?