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Tourism Industry: Motion (22 Jun 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...made in respect of the Erne-Shannon cruise concept. If the full potential for tourism throughout the island is to be realised, we must move towards an all-Ireland strategy driven by one body. I echo the words of the Deputy Mary Upton, who moved the motion, that this is important and must be taken on board and pursued. My colleagues in Stormont are keen to drive this forward, as they are...

Northern Ireland Issues (26 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...Ms Bernadette McNally, the chairperson for Justice for the Forgotten, who herself is a survivor of the atrocities that were visited on the city in May 1974. Her appeal to the Government was echoed by the Cathaoirleach of Monaghan Town Council, Councillor Seán Conlon, and the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Emer Costello. Great concern has been expressed in the city of Dublin, in my home...

Order of Business. (13 May 2010)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...to their fiscal policies and budgetary decisions. It is critical that the import of this announcement is given full voice and that there is an opportunity for full scrutiny in this House. I echo the concerns already expressed by Deputy Bruton and I noted his comments this morning on "Morning Ireland". Why are some people taken aback by this announcement? Many of us were forecasting...

Ryan Report on the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse: Motion (11 Jun 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...the action of the Brothers suggests there was a policy of concealing damaging information. The infirmary record wrongly described the injury to the boy's arm as a result of an accident, a chilling echo of what was stated in 1954 in the Dáil by the Minister for Education of the day. That Minister also claimed there was a constant system of inspection of such institutions and that...

Appointments to State Boards. (27 May 2009)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...former Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas sit on any agencies or boards that are under the direct aegis of the Department of the Taoiseach? I have asked numerous times, and other voices have echoed the same sentiments, whether the Taoiseach has given further consideration to an open, competitive and transparent application process for positions arising on the boards of any agencies or...

Constitutional Amendments. (4 Nov 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...of us who leave this institution late in the evening do, the number of people who remain homeless on the streets of this city? Does he accept this is not confined to the streets of Dublin but is echoed in many major population centres and large towns throughout the country? Would he accept that, in this ever-straightening economic climate, with repossession requests building almost...

Education Cuts: Motion (29 Oct 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...and parents together — making a demand on the Minister and the Government to reverse these disgraceful cuts in education. As a messenger of the people here in this Chamber tonight, I re-echo their voice.

Lisbon Treaty: Statements. (18 Jun 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...measured and informed debate. We should stick to the facts not alone in regard to the text of the Lisbon treaty but in respect of the clear welcome of the Irish people's decision last Thursday as echoed right across the European Union. Throughout the campaign, Sinn Féin argued that the Lisbon treaty was a bad deal and that a better deal for Ireland and Europe was possible. We focused on...

Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ——including heart rehabilitation services and heart tests such as ECHO and stress tests, on which many citizens, including this Deputy, have depended in the past 18 moths at Monaghan General Hospital?

Cluster Munitions Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Apr 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Sinn Féin welcomes the Cluster Munitions Bill 2008 published by Fine Gael. I echo the comments made by Deputy Timmins yesterday when he asked Deputies from all sides to support the passage of the Bill through the Oireachtas. As it is rare that the occasion presents, I am sorry the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Dermot Ahern, is not present to hear me commend him for the role played by...

Order of Business (4 Dec 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...construction of such a scheme? In line with that unanimous decision, which also included the Taoiseach's colleagues elected councillors in this city, will he consider this clear request, that is echoed throughout the country, to examine this legislation with a view to determining whether it can be expanded to address these issues of concern? Will he make an intervention with the Minister...

Dáil Reform. (7 Nov 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...Friday Agreement. I hope all MPs in the Six Counties will avail of the opportunity to attend meetings of the committee and to participate in its activities. I do not doubt that the Taoiseach will echo my call. In light of the establishment of the committee, where stands the Taoiseach's original proposal regarding the access of Northern Irish MPs to a committee of the whole Dáil? Can...

Estimates for Public Services 2007 (31 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ... serious concerns at what lies ahead for child care in the State if the community child care subvention scheme is implemented in its current form and timetable for implementation. That concern is echoed throughout the 26 counties, as evidenced by contributions of other speakers. Nobody disagrees with the stated intent of the scheme, which is to make child care more accessible for low...

Rural Transport Services. (2 Oct 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...more active and healthier lifestyles. The Minister also needs to co-ordinate this enhanced rural public transport system with his counterpart in the Executive in the Six Counties. I want to echo the motto of the positive ageing cross-Border project which states, "Age has no borders". This is surely a reminder that, irrespective of our age or where we live, we are all ageing and must all...

Nomination of Taoiseach. (14 Jun 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On behalf of the Sinn Féin Deputies I join earlier speakers in congratulating Deputy Bertie Ahern on his election as Taoiseach of the 30th Dáil. I echo what has been said, namely, it is a remarkable achievement in the short political life of this State and of Irish politics on the island of Ireland. I wish him well in the period ahead, whatever duration that will be. As I indicated in my...

Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Instruction to Committee (26 Apr 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...intent to allow for VAT exemption in respect of school-age child care services in line with the exemption that already applies to the pre-school child care services. This undoubtedly will have an echo of welcome throughout the sector. The Minister of State referred to amendment No. 21 in relation to the provision of services by other than a relative or a sibling and the number of children...

Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...legal protection as well as financial and welfare support from all the relevant agencies. I again appeal to the Government to give special attention to this special category of carers. I echo what other speakers have said in this regard. Tribute should be paid to the thousands of people who take children into foster care and give of themselves and their families to provide the love,...

Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report Stage (19 Oct 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I echo the points other Deputies have made with regard to the family home. I will not repeat them because they have been well made. The Minister of State has not responded to the salient points I made in my earlier contribution regarding the deficiencies in the provision in section 7E on page 12 of the Bill as presented at this stage. This is important because the Minister of State has...

National Economic and Social Development Office Bill 2002: From the Seanad. (5 Jul 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...points already made. One would be tempted to ask who else might incur expenses other than the Taoiseach and the Administration etc. The only point of importance to make, especially this week, is to echo the Minister of State's commendation of the further scrutiny of the legislation by the Seanad and the useful role it has played in terms of greater exactitude in the final legislation that...

Inquest Hearing. (1 Jun 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...but it seems the HSE has managed to do that". The Sheridan family's barrister also told the coroners court that it was inconceivable to them that the HSE should threaten a High Court injunction. I echo the call of the Sheridan family for the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children and her Cabinet colleagues here represented by the Minister of State, Deputy O'Malley, including the...