Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

In his response to Taoiseach's Questions today, the Taoiseach rightly stated that reports that came before the Government would be published as speedily as possible. In that context, has the Minister for Education and Science told the Taoiseach when the Harris report will be published, given that she has had the report in her possession at the Department for a number of months? The report deals with the decline in competency in spoken Irish in primary schools.

When can we expect the safety analysis report on the Corrib gas field to be published by the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources? Following my question last week to the Government, when does the Taoiseach expect to receive the report on the shooting of John Carthy at Abbeylara?

Is the Taoiseach concerned about the decrease in the level of exports from this country last year, which resulted in the lowest growth in 20 years at 1.3%? In that context, when can we expect to see the control of exports Bill? I am sure the Government is concerned about the balance of payments deficit referred to by Davy Stockbrokers in its economic report. If this situation continues, there could be serious trouble ahead.

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