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Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Enda Kenny: I appreciate that, but the Minister has the report.

University College Galway (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (9 Feb 2006)

Enda Kenny: That is complete rubbish.

University College Galway (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (9 Feb 2006)

Enda Kenny: I am clarifying it now.

University College Galway (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (9 Feb 2006)

Enda Kenny: Ba mhaith liom cúpla focal a rá ar an mBille seo. Sílim gur chóir dúinn go léir a bheith macánta faoin teanga. Léigh mé an tuarascáil a chuir an Coimisinéir Teanga amach anuraidh. Dúirt sé go han-soiléir go bhfuilimid ag caitheamh 1,500 uair múinteoireachta agus €500 milliún gach bliain ag múineadh na Gaeilge do leanaí na tíre seo. Dúirt sé go raibh díomá air — tá...

University College Galway (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (9 Feb 2006)

Enda Kenny: Ó thaobh polaitíochta de, an dtabharfadh sí a tacaíocht don leasú? Táimid an-bháúil don teanga agus an rud atá á dhéanamh ag Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh. Tá an éigeantacht bainte den Gharda Síochána Gaeilge a bheith ag duine ar mhaith leis dul isteach sna gardaí i gcuid de na cásanna. Tá liúntais speisialta ar fáil ag na gardaí a oibríonn i nGaillimh agus i...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (9 Feb 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he has considered or will consider the extension of the fuel allowance scheme to all older people who are in receipt of the old age contributory and non-contributory pensions; the estimated cost of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4667/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (9 Feb 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of new families in receipt of the family income supplement since the increase in the family income supplement income limits in budget 2006; the number of new families who have applied for the payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4668/06]

Northern Ireland Issues. (14 Feb 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on recent developments in the Northern Ireland peace process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39743/05]

Northern Ireland Issues. (14 Feb 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent contacts with the political parties in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39744/05]

Northern Ireland Issues. (14 Feb 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent contacts with the British Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39745/05]

Northern Ireland Issues. (14 Feb 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach when he next expects to meet the British Prime Minister, Mr. Tony Blair; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39746/05]

Northern Ireland Issues. (14 Feb 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach when the Forum for Peace and Reconciliation will next meet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39753/05]

Northern Ireland Issues. (14 Feb 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 6: To ask the Taoiseach when he next expects to visit the United States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39754/05]

Northern Ireland Issues. (14 Feb 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 7: To ask the Taoiseach if he will convene a meeting of the Ireland-America Economic Advisory Board during his next visit to the United States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39755/05]

Northern Ireland Issues. (14 Feb 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 8: To ask the Taoiseach the arrangements in place within his Department for maintaining contact with the Ireland-America advisory board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39756/05]

Northern Ireland Issues. (14 Feb 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 27: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with the British Prime Minister, Mr. Tony Blair, on 26 January 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2976/06]

Northern Ireland Issues. (14 Feb 2006)

Enda Kenny: Before I ask a number of questions, I wish the Minister of State, Deputy Mary Wallace, well in the new role to which she has been appointed. I note that the Minister of State, Deputy de Valera, has withstood the pressure that was reportedly put on her to stand aside. I wish the Ministers of State well in the 12 months, or less, which remain before the next general election. I have read the...

Northern Ireland Issues. (14 Feb 2006)

Enda Kenny: It is almost the anniversary of the murder of Pat Finucane. The Taoiseach is aware of the campaign by his family for a full public inquiry here. Judge Peter Cory recommended that after assessing all the information in the public domain. The Taoiseach recently answered a question of mine stating that he supported this recommendation. If we put down a simple, non-political motion, calling for a...

Leaders' Questions. (14 Feb 2006)

Enda Kenny: Sometimes when one comes into the Chamber to ask Leaders' questions, one is expected to be entirely political, but today I believe I speak for everybody in the House in saying I feel really saddened at the events that led to the death of two young boys and their mother yesterday evening in Firhouse. I would like to refer to another tragedy in the House today because, in referring to it, I...

Leaders' Questions. (14 Feb 2006)

Enda Kenny: I thank the Taoiseach for agreeing to meet the group whenever that is appropriate. I would like to raise two other matters. There have been phenomenal advances in forensic evidence and the capacity to determine DNA in recent years. The remains of five people were buried without their identities being known. A number of families would like progress to be made in this regard. I understand that...