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Order of Business. (15 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The State should answer.

Order of Business. (15 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Tánaiste said earlier to Deputy Bruton that because of the complexities encountered in preparing the repayment scheme for charges for publicly funded residential long stay care Bill, the legislation is not expected before some time in 2006. In the list of this term's promised legislation, dated 27 September, this legislation was anticipated before the end of this year. When did these...

Development Banks Bill 2005: Second Stage. (15 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I propose to share time with any representative of the Green Party or Independent Deputy. I welcome this Bill, to put the Minister of State at his ease, from the outset, as it provides for further assistance from Ireland to developing countries to help redress the gross economic imbalance on our planet. The Asian Development Bank is a multilateral development finance institution dedicated to...

Irish Medicines Board (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (15 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Was I correct in noting the Minister of State furiously writing when Deputy McManus highlighted the unfilled position of chief State pharmacist? Is the Minister of State considering filling this position in the future?

Irish Medicines Board (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (15 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We will see. While Sinn Féin will not oppose this Bill, the way in which it has been presented by the Government is most unsatisfactory. It is complex legislation which amends four separate Acts of the Oireachtas and a considerable number of regulations. With limited time and resources, it is impossible for a small Opposition party to deal comprehensively with all aspects of such a Bill. The...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (15 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 171: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a reply will issue from the Health Service Executive to Question No. 221 of 16 November 2005. [39996/05]

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (15 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 179: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she is in receipt of a plan or feasibility report regarding the proposed development at the Bon Secours Hospital site in Tuam, County Galway; if financial resources will be made available to develop the site in accordance with promises made; her views on the development of a health campus on this site as fitting into...

Written Answers — Food Safety: Food Safety (15 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the action she will take in view of the recent seizure by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland of illicit health marks at meat plants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40138/05]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (15 Dec 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 284: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, further to Question No. 182 of 1 December 2005, the basis on which, including international evidence, he has reached the view that it is essential to deny family reunification visas to the minor children of persons granted leave to remain here. [39897/05]

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. (25 Jan 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the progress of the commission of inquiry into matters relating to the Garda investigation into the Dublin and Monaghan bombings and missing Garda and Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform files; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38706/05]

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. (25 Jan 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach referred to Mr. Justice Barron's inquiry as being comprehensive. Does the Taoiseach agree that while Mr. Justice Barron has unquestionably pursued the issues diligently, it could hardly be described as being comprehensive, given the withholding of critical information by the British Government, as well as the failure to establish the whereabouts of critical files and...

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. (25 Jan 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach also check the other details?

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. (25 Jan 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am sympathetic to the view Deputy Rabbitte expressed. It is incomprehensible how we can address these. Each of us has a series of questions that focus on different matters which the Taoiseach will now address in a lumped response. While it makes the project impossible, I wonder what is the alternative to hearing what he has to say. How does the Ceann Comhairle propose to set these aside and...

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. (25 Jan 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Is it possible that the Taoiseach's response can be entered into the record and that he might hear the specific questions of Members because obviously we will only be able to ask about one or two? Is that an option?

Order of Business. (25 Jan 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Against the backdrop of the Minister's intent to railroad into being the Garda reserve, as he so describes it, to proceed without debate with the appointment of members of the Garda Síochána ombudsman commission is inappropriate. There are many issues that require address in this matter. An opportunity in this House to address this and the other salient points is required. It is to the...

Order of Business. (25 Jan 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I do.

Order of Business. (25 Jan 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wish to object to the taking of No. 18, statements on the European Council, on two grounds, one being the amount of time allocated to it. The 80 minutes allocated is inadequate given that we seldom get an opportunity to properly address current European and wider international interests. Since the last time we addressed European matters a number of developments have occurred that warrant...

Order of Business. (25 Jan 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——the CIA and possibly other US agencies. The Irish Government and the cacophony that is echoing all around me might well examine their own position in relation to complicity in all of this regarding the continued use of Shannon Airport by the US Government, accommodated by our Government all too regrettably. I will move on to the second ground on which I object to the taking of this...

Order of Business. (25 Jan 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: No, unfortunately, I will not. I object to the matter proceeding as outlined because this matter in relation to the guarantee to the US Government is contrary to Article 29 of the Constitution. Is there a level of noise around the House or is it that I cannot get a few moments of Members' attention?

Order of Business. (25 Jan 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Article 29 of the Constitution is quite specific.