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Order of Business (22 Nov 2007)

Enda Kenny: Does the Tánaiste propose to make a statement on pensions? There are two reports on the issue but no legislative proposals from the Government. Some €9 billion, or 5%, has been wiped off the value of Irish pensions in the past month and citizens are extremely concerned as a consequence. One should contrast the position on private pensions with that on ministerial pensions. This issue...

Order of Business (22 Nov 2007)

Enda Kenny: It is due to take effect from 1 January 2008. The Budget Statement will be presented in two weeks. Therefore, time is limited. Obviously, this is an issue, the full details of which every Deputy wants to see. I thought it might be helpful if the Minister provided us with the heads of the Bill, as drafted.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (21 Nov 2007)

Enda Kenny: Question 299: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the breakdown of the 2008 building budget between the devolved and other schemes has been determined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30315/07]

Written Answers — Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme: Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (21 Nov 2007)

Enda Kenny: Question 300: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the daily meal allowance paid to VTOS students; the travel allowance payable to those who have to travel more than three miles; the reason these rates have not been increased since 2002; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30316/07]

Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2007)

Enda Kenny: I want to raise a matter that probably concerns every person in the country, given that most people come into contact with the legal profession, in particular solicitors, at some stage during their lives. As the Taoiseach knows, a number of high profile cases are proceeding through the courts. What concerns me is that the credibility of the profession has been diminished by the activities...

Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2007)

Enda Kenny: Independent commissions of the type recommended by the Competition Authority already work very well in Northern Ireland, England, Wales, Australia and New Zealand, and seem to enhance the reputation and credibility of the profession. Does the Government accept the Competition Authority report in respect of the provision of an independent legal commission to run the profession? We have had...

Office of the Attorney General. (21 Nov 2007)

Enda Kenny: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the implementation of the recommendations of the Sullivan report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22410/07]

Office of the Attorney General. (21 Nov 2007)

Enda Kenny: I believe there were 19 recommendations in the Sullivan report. How many of them have been implemented? What is the timescale for their full implementation? Is the Taoiseach satisfied that a similar situation will not arise again? I thought the then Attorney General, Rory Brady, was to be informed at certain stages, which did not happen. Is the Taoiseach satisfied that will not arise...

Economic Regulation. (21 Nov 2007)

Enda Kenny: Question 7: To ask the Taoiseach his plans for a review of the economic regulatory environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28180/07]

Order of Business (21 Nov 2007)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach is meeting Professor Keane today, who is welcome to this country from British Columbia. In respect of the Health Information Bill, due in 2008, the comments made by Professor Drumm to the Oireachtas last week were very different to what was contained in an internal memorandum from him to his senior staff concerning the transformation of the health services. Will the Taoiseach...

Written Answers — Programmes for Government: Programmes for Government (20 Nov 2007)

Enda Kenny: Question 61: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the reason he is unwilling to provide a costing of the proposals in the Programme for Government 2007 to 2012. [29689/07]

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (20 Nov 2007)

Enda Kenny: Question 158: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the cost to the Exchequer of co-location hospitals in terms of tax relief to date; the estimated cost over the five year programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29848/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (20 Nov 2007)

Enda Kenny: Question 247: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the consortia involved in the provision of co-location hospitals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29849/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (20 Nov 2007)

Enda Kenny: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of hospital beds which will be provided under the co-location hospital scheme; the number of beds which will be provided at each site; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29850/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (20 Nov 2007)

Enda Kenny: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the improvements in patient quality and care expected for patients from the decision to build co-location hospitals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29851/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (20 Nov 2007)

Enda Kenny: Question 250: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the names of the proposed sites for co-location hospitals; the progress to date in each location; if the tendering process has been completed; the names of those awarded each tender; the cost of the facility in each case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29852/07]

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (20 Nov 2007)

Enda Kenny: Question 351: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if any town council has received grant assistance for the provision of Christmas lighting where appropriate signs are provided in Irish; the circumstances in which any grant has been paid to town councils for such scheme; if this facility still obtains for town councils who wish to apply for assistance for Christmas...

Written Answers — Library Projects: Library Projects (20 Nov 2007)

Enda Kenny: Question 550: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he plans to provide a library for Rathcoole, County Dublin where the local library was closed in 1962 and where the population is now over 1,000 in the local secondary school and 600 in the two primary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29773/07]

National Honours System. (20 Nov 2007)

Enda Kenny: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach if he plans to introduce an honours system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23840/07]

National Honours System. (20 Nov 2007)

Enda Kenny: That was a very long answer. Normally when one goes back on history one does so either to refresh one's memory or to revise it. The Taoiseach has given the history of this matter and has mentioned most of his predecessors. I am quite happy to participate in this business provided it is absolutely above board. The problem is how to put in place a system that does not breed cynicism. We...