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Ceisteanna - Questions: Ministerial Advisers (29 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach did not reply to my question.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Ministerial Advisers (29 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach completely ignored the question I asked. While he may wish to kick the can in respect of Deputy Harty's arrangements, I asked him a question about Ministers of State who have had special advisers approved. I would think it unlikely that the Taoiseach was unaware of those appointments. I have asked him to explain the special circumstances that gave rise to the approvals in...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Ministerial Advisers (29 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach provide it to Deputy Howlin or to all of us who posed the question to the Taoiseach?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Ministerial Advisers (29 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thought there might be a residual special relationship between the Government and Deputy Howlin.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Ministerial Advisers (29 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach did not address the questions I posed. I do not accept that he is not aware of the arrangements of the two Ministers of State. I believe that is stretching credulity.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Ministerial Advisers (29 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am a little bit intrigued by the Taoiseach's earpiece.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Ministerial Advisers (29 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am not quite sure if he is following the racing from Kempton Park or somewhere or if he is here with us at all.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Ministerial Advisers (29 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am not sure with whom he is in touch. This is very important and it is a serious matter. We have all acknowledged the important role that advisers play.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Ministerial Advisers (29 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Nobody is arguing about that. However, the criteria laid down relate to special circumstances -these appointments are not supposed to be made willy-nilly. I would like to know the special circumstances that were assessed for each of the Ministers of State to whom I have referred. I look forward to receiving the Taoiseach's reply as soon as possible.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Ministerial Advisers (29 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is not the horse racing so.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (29 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: This is a shared speaking opportunity.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (29 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Ceann Comhairle indicated that there would be 15 minutes shared between three questioners but there is now less than two and half minutes left. Is the Ceann Comhairle going to offer leniency to the other -----

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (29 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: He is not.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (29 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I would like -----

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (29 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I accept what Deputy Coppinger has just said.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (29 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I would like the Taoiseach to note that the cold, lifeless body of 49 year old Paul Gorman was found last Friday morning in the trolley bay at the Longwalk Shopping Centre in Dundalk. He was homeless and died on a particularly cold night when temperatures fell below zero. I want to take the opportunity today to extend my condolences to his family. His death clearly highlights the dangers...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (29 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 84. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in view of the commitment made by the Minister of State with special responsibility for disabilities in May 2016 that the convention would be ratified within six months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37450/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (29 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 557. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons here recorded as having polio; the facilities that exist to support those who have polio; the way his Department is working with others to assist in the global commitment to eradicate polio; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37311/16]

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Select Committee (30 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: All mobile phones should be switched off as they cause interference, even if left in silent mode, with the recording equipment in the committee rooms. We had an instance of that last week so I ask members to adhere to that request, please. Before referring to the two items that we are to address today, I extend a welcome to the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Business of Select Committee (30 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Before giving other members an opportunity to speak, I reaffirm that I am only offering the opportunity to say what their reaction is and on what they want to reflect. We cannot allow them to address the substantive issue. That is the bottom line in respect of the provisions referred to. I call Deputy Clare Daly who will be followed by Deputy Jack Chambers.