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Hospitals Building Programme. (31 Jan 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Absolutely not.

Order of Business. (31 Jan 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Relative to the earlier question put to the Taoiseach, is the Government, in the absence of consultation and impact assessment, prepared even at this late hour to consider any measure to alleviate the feared impact of the implementation of the nitrates regulations as of midnight tonight?

Order of Business. (31 Jan 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach answer the question? On No. 69 on the list of promised legislation, publication of the legal costs Bill is expected in 2007. Given the exorbitant rate of legal fees charged by senior barristers, in particular, which is a significant drain on the individual citizen and on the State, will the Government expedite this Bill to regulate costs?

Written Answers — Medical Inquiries: Medical Inquiries (31 Jan 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 149: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she has received the report of the investigation into practices at the obstetrics and gynaecology unit at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2986/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (31 Jan 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 173: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will report on progress in the negotiations on the new contract for hospital consultants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2985/06]

Written Answers — Alcohol Labelling: Alcohol Labelling (31 Jan 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 268: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she intends to change the law to require that labels be placed on alcoholic beverages warning of the risks of foetal alcohol spectrum disorders; the steps she is taking to prevent FASD; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2846/06]

Written Answers — Foster Care: Foster Care (31 Jan 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 301: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if social worker support for foster parents is available on weekends or after 5.30 p.m. on weekdays and if not, her plans to change this. [2967/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (31 Jan 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 318: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if, in view of the crisis situation in the national neurosurgery centre at Beaumont Hospital, she will provide for the immediate appointment of the additional neurosurgeons required and for increased co-operation with the health services in the Six Counties in this area of health care. [3222/06]

Written Answers — Freedom of Information: Freedom of Information (31 Jan 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 381: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if requests to his Department for information regarding the use of Shannon Airport by United States military forces have been refused under section 24 of the Freedom of Information Act 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3185/06]

Official Travel. (1 Feb 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 8: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his visit to India; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1721/06]

Official Travel. (1 Feb 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In the course of his visit to India, did the Taoiseach have an opportunity to address any of the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan? Both countries possess nuclear weapons. Did the Taoiseach get a sense that relations between the two countries have improved, particularly given the widely reported measures of goodwill employed by India towards Pakistan in the course of the natural...

Order of Business. (1 Feb 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have questions on two Bills. In the last session it was expected the Medical Practitioners Bill, legislation pertaining to the Department of Health and Children, would be published in mid-2006, but according to the most recent legislative programme it is not expected until late 2006.

Order of Business. (1 Feb 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I would like to know the answer. Regardless of whether the matter was raised yesterday or on any other day, I want to know why there is a further delay regarding the legislation. The former legislative programme indicated it was not possible to determine when the revenue Bill would be published. It does not appear on the current legislative programme. Will the Taoiseach please explain that?

National Economic and Social Development Office Bill 2002: Report Stage. (1 Feb 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I add my support to the amendment proposed by Deputy Bruton. It is a welcome amendment which I hope the Government is prepared to accept. It seeks to place within the functions of the NESC the responsibility of presenting to the Houses of the Oireachtas an assessment of the key strategic challenges relating to the economy and the achievement of social justice. It offers an opportunity for...

National Economic and Social Development Office Bill 2002: Report Stage. (1 Feb 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I support Deputy Burton's amendment. The arguments for moving towards and accepting gender equality have been articulated in the House time and again. The Government has continuously kicked to touch, showing a sympathy with the aspiration but no willingness to take on board the concrete, practical stepsthat would facilitate such a transition. The House has an opportunity to address the matter...

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Feb 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I commend Deputy Ned O'Keeffe on his welcome contribution which has opened a raw wound on the Government benches. Sinn Féin is adamantly opposed to the revocation of the groceries order. As my colleague, Deputy Morgan, stated, we believe it will result in less rather than more choice for the consumer. It will drive small independent shops out of business and out of the community.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Feb 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We should examine the reasons behind the introduction of the groceries order. It was introduced in 1987 to prevent larger supermarkets using their muscle to pressurise suppliers and force competing retailers out of business. It was introduced after a number of high-profile traditional Irish businesses went out of business. It banned the predatory practice of selling goods at below cost price....

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Feb 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There is no doubt that we will also witness a future Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment admitting that the revocation of the groceries order was a mistake of equal proportions. I urge the Government to withdraw this Bill immediately.

Social Services Inspectorate: Motion (Resumed). (1 Feb 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I support the motion tabled by the Fine Gael Deputies and I commend their initiative. The Government's amendment, quite simply, is not adequate. It rows back on the commitment given by both the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste last year in the wake of the Leas Cross nursing home scandal. Both the Taoiseach and Tánaiste clearly committed to an independent nursing homes inspectorate. There can be...

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (1 Feb 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 214: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the amount of funding provided to redevelop the Meath Hospital, Dublin 8; the amount of this money which has been spent to date in 2006; the way in which it has been spent; and the planned future for the Meath Hospital site. [3429/06]