Results 961-980 of 21,514 for speaker:Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To continue from Deputy Ó Broin's contribution, the Taoiseach made a public commitment never to leave citizens in the North behind again. He now has a real opportunity within the scope of this Bill to act on that commitment, to ensure Irish and EU citizens in the North retain the most basic entitlement of any system, the right to elect democratic representation. More than 600,000...

National Cervical Screening Programme: Statements (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I would like to pay a special tribute to Emma Mhic Mhathúna, who tragically passed away in October and who did so much to expose the cover-up which was undertaken by the State and its agencies. I hope Emma's five brave sons are today safely in the care of their family. This is my first opportunity to pay my personal tribute to Emma in this Chamber. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam...

Children's Rights: Motion [Private Members] (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: If every child born in Ireland does not have an equal opportunity to succeed in life then Ireland as a country is flawed. Unfortunately this is the case. Ireland has failed many children. We are aware that children are living in consistent poverty all over the world. Ireland, however, is a wealthy country and no child in Ireland should be living in poverty. There is no doubt that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 108. To ask the Minister for Health the progress to date towards the introduction of a national biosimilars strategy; if it will be drafted and implemented; the timeframe for each step; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5796/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance Coverage (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 179. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the rationale for the green card for cross-Border workers that the insurance industry proposes issuing in the context of a no-deal Brexit; the reason he is of the view that this is either necessary or welcome; the locations such a device is needed by Irish workers and motorists that have to drive outside the European Union; and if he...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Business of Joint Committee (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I remind members to switch off their mobile phones since they interfere with the recording equipment. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick has sent his apologies and we formally note that. We shall go into private session to deal with housekeeping matters.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The purpose of this engagement is to conduct detailed scrutiny of the International Protection (Family Reunification)(Amendment) Bill 2017, which is a Seanad Bill. The Bill is sponsored by Independent Senators, comprising Colette Kelleher, our own Frances Black, Lynn Ruane, Alice-Mary Higgins and John Dolan, and Senator Grace O'Sullivan from the Green Party. We are joined by Senator...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Senator Kelleher. I appreciate very much her strong and detailed opening statement. It is most welcome. I call Mr. Nick Henderson to present the opening statement on behalf of the Irish Refugee Council.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Mr. Henderson. The issue of money messages haunts the committee. Unfortunately, there is nothing we can do about it, except protest, but Mr. Henderson can be certain that we will continue to do so. I invite Ms Finn to deliver an opening statement on behalf of Nasc.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Does Ms Hurley have something that she wishes to read into the record?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Ms Hurley. We turn now to the members, four of whom have indicated. The first is Deputy Mick Wallace.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I could not find a question there, at all. There we are. I call the co-sponsor, Senator Frances Black.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It would be reasonable to note that the Select Committee on Justice and Equality only last week took a very strong but justifiable stance against the practice of denying Members the opportunity to make a worthwhile contribution that was clearly in the interest of those who should be the net beneficiaries of the legislation we were discussing. We very much, as a committee, have echoed all of that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Before I call Deputy Chambers, I wish to share two points with the meeting. First, I am advised that a determination was made yesterday that a money message would be required and that an application had been sent by the Ceann Comhairle seeking a money message to issue. Second, Senator Conway received a notification that he was required in the Seanad and asked that I record his apologies for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is under the so-called memorandum of understanding.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I do not need to field Deputy Chambers's contribution either. We are all on board. I congratulate the Deputy. Does Senator Kelleher wish to respond?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It has not been provided; a decision has been made.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Yes, before Committee Stage.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Government could change its mind based on today's deliberations but the information I have given is the factual position, as I am advised this morning.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is correct.