Ó Caoláin, Caoimhghín

Tuesday, 1 June 2010

Dáil Éireann Debate
Vol. 711 No. 1

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Ceisteanna — Questions - Constitutional Issues

The Taoiseach will recall that the Sullivan report arose from a situation that developed when the Government had not been advised that a constitutional challenge had been taken by somebody who was con...More Button

I have not had an opportunity to ensure certainty in terms of my point in this regard. I understand the individual at the centre of the CC case went on to commit a further heinous act some years late...More Button

Ceisteanna — Questions - Departmental Records

Asked the minister: if he is satisfied that there are adequate procedures and facilities in his Department for archiving documents held in electronic form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. More Button

Much of what I had wanted to ask on the archives advisory council has already been put to the Taoiseach. He has told us about the review under way on how this will be presented in a new format with o...More Button

Is the Taoiseach in a position to offer any insight into this?More Button

Order of Business

Before proceeding, I would like to ask a question on the Order of Business. I am prompted to ask this question by the presence in the House of the Minister for Health and Children. Will the Taoiseac...More Button

Does that appointment require legislation and will Members have an opportunity to address that appointment on the floor of the House?More Button

I do not believe anybody would be under any doubt that the publication of the Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill was deliberately delayed until late last Friday evening. That can only be ...More Button

——from the pockets of those most in need in our society. The targeting in particular of low-income, single parent families——More Button

——is a reprehensible act. I ask the Taoiseach to withdraw the Bill, as the measures contained therein are atrocious. It should be withdrawn. If it is not to be withdrawn, will the Taoiseach advise ...More Button

If the Taoiseach is indicating this measure is not imminent, that offers little enough comfort to those who will be affected by it when it does take effect.More Button

Is the processing of the legislation imminent? When will it present for the taking of Second Stage in the Dáil? Has that been decided?More Button

Written Answers - Social Welfare Benefits

Asked the minister: if she will address the delays in the delivery of the back to school clothing and footwear allowance scheme; if she will ensure that application forms are made available to applicants right away; if ...More Button

Written Answers - Health Services

Asked the minister: if she will direct the Health Service Executive to carry out a multidisciplinary assessment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan, to ensure that the person receives the most a...More Button

Asked the minister: if she will investigate the reason that a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan has not been allocated a social worker by the Health Service Executive; and if she will make a statement on the ...More Button

Asked the minister: if she will investigate the reason that a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan was discharged by the Health Service Executive from occupational therapy support in Whiltown House, Dundalk in 2...More Button

Written Answers - Health Service Staff

Asked the minister: the reason there are only three orthodontists for the entire Limerick, north Tipperary and Clare areas, and if she will take immediate steps to address this issue which is leading to long delays for...More Button

Written Answers - Care of the Elderly

Asked the minister: if she will intervene to prevent the closure by the Health Service Executive of Loughloe House, Athlone, County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. More Button

Asked the minister: if it is a requirement under health legislation that the consent of next of kin or responsible relative must be sought for the removal of a person from one Health Service Executive nursing home to a...More Button

Written Answers - Arts Funding

Asked the minister: the position regarding her commitment to the provision of a new purpose built facility to house the Garage Theatre, Monaghan town; if she will prioritise this project in the current year; and if she ...More Button

Written Answers - Pension Provisions

Asked the minister: the current status and details of his plans to extend the age of qualification for the State old age pension, both contributory and non-contributory; the intended impact on those who have, for whatev...More Button

Written Answers - Special Educational Needs

Asked the minister: the reason a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan has only been allocated 1.5 hours resource assistance per week when they begin secondary school in September 2010 in view of the fact that th...More Button

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