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Order of Business (29 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: What was proposed?

Order of Business (29 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With respect, I have suggested that the House would consider this proposal because clearly, and Members will have a copy of the Business Committee's proposal, it was decided and it has since been deleted. I propose-----

Order of Business (29 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Certainly. I do believe-----

Order of Business (29 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I believe that contributions on the death of Fidel Castro, who was a figure of major international importance and a friend of Ireland, and irrespective of the opinions of Members-----

Order of Business (29 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Rather than divide the House, I am willing to accept that the Business Committee will reconsider the proposition and I hope it would strongly take on board my commendation. I am sure the view is reflected by many in this House that the death of Fidel Castro should be appropriately recorded in this House.

Order of Business (29 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have a question. In the first draft of the Order of Business from the Business Committee I note that it was intended to have statements in the House today on the death of Mr. Fidel Castro, the former President of Cuba, but that has been deleted. Today is the day for recognising the contribution of Mr. Castro not only to the development of Cuba and its people but also internationally on...

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]

Topical Issue Debate: Services for People with Disabilities (24 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The crisis in the health system and in this instance in the provision of disability services trundles on. It is widely recognised that early intervention is of critical importance when it comes to improving outcomes for children with disabilities but despite the recognition of such a need, the HSE is failing to ensure that young disabled children receive the earliest possible interventions...

Topical Issue Debate: Services for People with Disabilities (24 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Minister of State for taking this matter. I am deeply concerned by the reply I have received. The Minister of State has reaffirmed the very points I made in my opening contribution. She cites the HSE is currently engaged in a reconfiguration of existing therapy resources. She says the objective of the new model of assessment and intervention is to provide one clear referral...

Finance Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As Deputy Pearse Doherty is unavailable, with the permission of the House, I seek leave to move amendment No. 26.

Finance Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I move amendment No. 26:In page 27, between lines 24 and 25, to insert the following:"14.The Minister shall, within six months from the passing of this Act, prepare and lay before Dáil Éireann a report on options available to restrict banks from carrying forward losses against taxable profits of the banks, which could result in many institutions paying no tax for the foreseeable...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Teagasc Courses (22 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 492. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the waiting list of more than 600 students awaiting certification at a college (details supplied); the steps he is taking to ensure that Teagasc is enabled to deal with this backlog and is in a position to provide a comprehensive syllabus in 2017 and thereafter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35807/16]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Family Resource Centres (22 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 572. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if there is anticipated to be an underspend in her department in 2016; if so, if she will consider the needs of the family resource centres and their wide range of programmes directed at children and families, as an appropriate area to absorb any surplus funding that may not yet be utilised or likely to be utilised before the end of...

Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Second Stage (16 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As my colleague, Deputy Nolan, has indicated, Sinn Féin broadly welcomes this Bill and, in particular, the fact that schools will now be obliged to produce an admission policy that will include a statement that the school will not discriminate in its admissions on the following grounds: gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, disability, race, membership of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Migrant Crisis: Discussion (16 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Apologies have been received from Deputy Clare Daly. This morning, we will discuss immigration and the refugee crisis with two groups. We will begin with the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland. I welcome Ms Edel McGinley, director of the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland, MRCI, who is joined by Priya, who is undocumented and a leader with Justice for the Undocumented Group, and Mr. Pablo Rojas...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Migrant Crisis: Discussion (16 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Take your time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Migrant Crisis: Discussion (16 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Thank you Priya.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Migrant Crisis: Discussion (16 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Before calling on members, I wish to advise the witnesses that it was the committee who made the decision, reflective of our individual and collective intent, on producing a report and building on the case already made. That is what we hope to do. I thank Edel, Priya and Pablo for their contributions. Priya, I understand this is your first such contribution. You did exceptionally well. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Migrant Crisis: Discussion (16 Nov 2016)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: If Ms McGinley or either of her two colleagues would like to participate, they may reply.