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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...

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: National Risk Assessment (29 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Will the Taoiseach answer the question about the Common Fisheries Policy and Brexit? He did not discuss that.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Ministerial Advisers (29 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I acknowledge the Taoiseach's response in terms of his own Department but I want to ask about the appointment of special advisers across Government. Deputy Howlin has referred to one. It was reported recently that the Minister of State at the Office of Public Works, OPW, Teachta Canney and the Minister of State with responsibility for training, skills and innovation, Teachta Halligan, made...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Ministerial Advisers (29 Nov 2016)

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

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Risk Assessment (29 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I would like to begin by welcoming the First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, who addressed the Upper House earlier today. In my opinion, her visit underlines the importance of the connections between Scotland and the island of Ireland. The national risk assessment paper identifies Brexit as one of five major risks facing the State in the time ahead. Each day brings new information...

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (29 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Ar mo shon féin agus ar son pháirtí Shinn Féin, ba mhaith liom comhbhrón a dhéanamh le mic agus iníonacha iar-Thánaiste agus iar-Theachta Peter Barry, a bhfuair bás i mí Lúnasa. On my behalf and on behalf of Sinn Féin I want to extend sincere sympathy to the family and loved ones of the former Tánaiste and Member of this House,...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (29 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: More than 1,000 people in direct provision centres across this State will receive their Christmas bonuses this week - I say that with tongue in cheek to some degree. It will amount to €16.23 for adults and €13.26 for children. 3 o’clock Given that adults only receive €19.10 per week and children receive €15.60 per week, it is clear that all of these...

Order of Business (29 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I think it is appropriate that the House records its sympathy to the people of Cuba, the ambassador, Hermes Herrera, and the President of Cuba, whose brother, the former President, has died. It was the intention of the Business Committee.

Order of Business (29 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I would like an explanation as to why it was-----

Order of Business (29 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The House should agree to proceed with what was clearly initially intended.