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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (20 Apr 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 280. To ask the Minister for Health the criteria a person must meet in order to become a home carer through either the Health Service Executive or the commercial sector; if, apart from Garda vetting, there are regulations in place to ensure that the successful candidate is suitable and qualified for such an important post, including the specific placement; and if he will make a statement on...

EU-UK Relations: Statements (21 Apr 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The so-called Brexit referendum to determine whether Britain and the North of Ireland should remain in the European Union will take place on 23 June. The prospect of such an exit is a cause of major concern for many people, including for those living in Border counties north and south of the Border. There is a dread among many people regarding the implications of such an exit and not least...

Business of Dáil (26 Apr 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We also object to the proposition to close this evening’s discourse at an earlier than usual hour. It is beyond our comprehension why the issues of Irish Water and water charges cannot be substantially addressed on the floor of this Chamber. It is the case that a motion, signed by a significant number of Deputies across parties and including non-party representatives, has been...

Business of Dáil (26 Apr 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What about the request for a debate on Irish Water?

Mental Health Services: Statements (26 Apr 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister said that the move to reallocate €12 million of the mental health budget this year is not a "raid" by the Minister. This is rubbish. It is actually robbery. It is a robbery of money that is desperately needed by many in order to help them go about their day-to-day lives and ensure that they have the best possible chance to live and lead a happy life. Should we be...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (26 Apr 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 296. To ask the Minister for Health the way in which the Health Service will cope with the already showing significant under-provision for 2016; if he accepts that it is impracticable and unworkable to have so-called overspends carried forward by specific entities and sectors within the system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8228/16]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Tenant Purchase Scheme Eligibility (26 Apr 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 443. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the reason Part V council tenancies are not included in the new tenant purchase scheme list of approved properties for purchase application; if he will reconsider this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8230/16]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ulster Canal Restoration Project (26 Apr 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 498. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of works undertaken to date on the Ulster Canal restoration project; if said works are on schedule; the programme of works intended in 2016 and the funding secured for same; if a greater urgency will be applied to the roll-out of the overall project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8229/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (4 May 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 156. To ask the Minister for Health the status of an application by a person (details supplied) under the medical card scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8905/16]

Business of Dáil (5 May 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In case he tries to slip in something.

Business of Dáil (6 May 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The last thing this Dáil needs, and the last thing the public would tolerate, is either the reality or the perception that the Dáil is not going to function for another week. It is absolutely imperative that the Taoiseach clarify that in the course of the period intervening to the proposed resumption date the Committee on Housing and Homelessness appointed by this Thirty-second...

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (6 May 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: If there had been a commitment by Deputy Martin's party while in government.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (6 May 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I will be, yes.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (6 May 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Maybe the clock would not start until I have silence.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (6 May 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach, Deputy Enda Kenny, has now fulfilled his and Fine Gael's ambition of being elected Taoiseach for a second and consecutive time. It is a proud moment for him and for his family and I wish him well on my own behalf, personally, for the time ahead. That said, I could not support his reappointment as Taoiseach on a political level. Along with his Labour Party coalition...

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (6 May 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We in Sinn Féin for our part will take up that role and with other progressive parties and Independents will provide effective and constructive opposition.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (6 May 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We will robustly hold both Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to account and continue to build popular support to tackle the social, economic and societal challenges we face - and, yes, to reunite the people of this island. The Oireachtas must now be allowed to get on in a serious way with addressing those challenges facing citizens in their daily lives, and that means being ready to hit the...

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (6 May 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We have been doing it for the past five years.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (6 May 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: They are the most right-wing party in the Chamber.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (6 May 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Codology.