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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Reform (26 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 269. To ask the Minister for Health the avenues available to persons to be involved in decisions regarding health service planning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40172/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (26 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 297. To ask the Minister for Health the supports that exist in County Mayo for young persons with an intellectual disability who have just turned 18 years of age for their continuing education and development; the further supports which exist or are planned; the number of applications that have been made in County Mayo for day services for young persons with an intellectual disability; the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Applications (26 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 440. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to address the signalled difficulties being experienced by poultry farmers regarding TAMS II grant approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40609/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (26 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 449. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of fibre to the premises, FTTP, connections in County Monaghan; the number of new connections that have been made in each of the past four quarters; the average connection cost; the eircodes connected; his plans for FTTP connections in the next four quarters; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (26 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 460. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to reduce the required 24 hours notice that passengers with a disability must give to travel on an Irish Rail service; if so, the amount of time the notice will be reduced to; the timeframe for these changes to come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40158/17]

Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I raise again the long-awaited scheme to replace the mobility and motorised transport grants. I heard the Tánaiste's earlier response but I have been told on numerous occasions that the heads of the Bill would be presented shortly. We do not even have the heads of the Bill, yet the Tánaiste is saying she expects the legislation will be enacted before the end of the year. Is that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Special Meeting of the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs meeting with the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence and the Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement
Engagement with Mr. Guy Verhofstadt MEP, European Parliament Brexit Co-ordinator (21 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Mr. Verhofstadt for his address and for his visit to Monaghan and the other Border counties yesterday. Much of what has been said today concerns what scenario we are to face, in that, it is in the future and the negotiation must conclude - if it is to conclude - successfully. However, the reality for many people in this State is that the decision of the British people to leave the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Special Meeting of the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs meeting with the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence and the Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement
Engagement with Mr. Guy Verhofstadt MEP, European Parliament Brexit Co-ordinator (21 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Mr. Verhofstadt for his address and for his visit to Monaghan and the other Border counties yesterday. Much of what has been said today concerns what scenario we are to face, in that, it is in the future and the negotiation must conclude - if it is to conclude - successfully. However, the reality for many people in this State is that the decision of the British people to leave the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Special Meeting of the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs meeting with the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence and the Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement
Engagement with Mr. Guy Verhofstadt MEP, European Parliament Brexit Co-ordinator (21 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Mr. Verhofstadt for his address and for his visit to Monaghan and the other Border counties yesterday. Much of what has been said today concerns what scenario we are to face, in that, it is in the future and the negotiation must conclude - if it is to conclude - successfully. However, the reality for many people in this State is that the decision of the British people to leave the...

Special Meeting of Joint Committees with Mr. Guy Verhofstadt MEP: Motion (20 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: May I speak?

Special Meeting of Joint Committees with Mr. Guy Verhofstadt MEP: Motion (20 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I also reference what Deputy Adams pointed to, namely, the Ceann Comhairle's correspondence of 19 September stating, "unless the House otherwise decides". It was the point I put to the Ceann Comhairle in the brief interjection I made earlier, that surely we have the authority to decide on the business of the House. I second the amendment and I appeal to all Members of the Dáil to...

Special Meeting of Joint Committees with Mr. Guy Verhofstadt MEP: Motion (20 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: May I speak?

Order of Business (20 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What was the decision?

Order of Business (20 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On a point of explanation.

Order of Business (20 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I was not aware of the Seanad decision referred to by the Ceann Comhairle. Can he explain to the House how a decision of another House impacts on this House making a decision to facilitate other parliamentary voices? It is not just from North of the Border. These are MPs from all parts of this island who are entitled, we would argue, to have their voices heard, if they so choose to participate.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Child Protection Audit: Dr. Geoffrey Shannon (20 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We will commence the meeting in public session. Apologies have been received from Senators Niall Ó Donnghaile, Frances Black and Martin Conway. I ask everyone present to switch off all mobile phones, please, as they interfere with the sound recording system in the committee rooms. I officially thank Senator Grace O'Sullivan for her attendance here this morning to establish the quorum....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Child Protection Audit: Dr. Geoffrey Shannon (20 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Go raibh maith agat, Dr. Shannon. Before I call my colleagues, I wish to commend you on a significant piece of work. It is a forensic examination - 318 pages addressing the process and procedures adopted by members of An Garda Síochána in carrying out their duties and powers under section 12 of the Child Care Act 1991. It is a mighty tome and I thank you for it. A number of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Child Protection Audit: Dr. Geoffrey Shannon (20 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Dr. Shannon. If Deputy Daly wanted to come back-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Child Protection Audit: Dr. Geoffrey Shannon (20 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Very briefly. I will allow the Deputy back in after I have called some of her colleagues.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Child Protection Audit: Dr. Geoffrey Shannon (20 Sep 2017)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That opportunity will present very shortly. I call Deputy Chambers.