Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

This is where the Deputy loses the run of himself. Last week he was complaining about the Dáil being subverted. He has made a point about a question in respect of my responsibilities in determining the Presidency, which will be held by Ireland in the first half of 2013. I could give him ten examples of how he might have phrased that question differently so that the Taoiseach of the day might be able to outline the responsibilities that rest with his or her office. His researchers - it is not just himself, as he must give an instruction to his people - could have asked me whether I would indicate what involvement I have in respect of the preparations for the 2013 Presidency.

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