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Regulatory Reform. (22 Feb 2006)

Enda Kenny: The issue was in the report referred to by the Taoiseach. I know the Ceann Comhairle is trying to be helpful because of time.

Regulatory Reform. (22 Feb 2006)

Enda Kenny: Is there proofing involved?

Order of Business. (22 Feb 2006)

Enda Kenny: It is not agreed. We have been consistent in our opposition to Bills being guillotined. A number of serious matters are relevant to this Bill. It behoves everybody to support the rule of law and to support Government initiatives to deal with breaches of the law. However, a number of serious matters are raised on the constitutionality of this proposal. Different legal opinions have been...

Order of Business. (22 Feb 2006)

Enda Kenny: I notice the Minister of State, Deputy de Valera, was nodding vigorously in agreement with the Taoiseach. That is just for the Ceann Comhairle's information, because he could not see her there, behind him. Ministers on behalf of Ireland will shortly be embarking on the annual exodus to various points around the world, I am sure, to fly the flag and die for the country. In respect of the...

Order of Business. (22 Feb 2006)

Enda Kenny: It does arise.

Order of Business. (22 Feb 2006)

Enda Kenny: It does arise, and if the Ceann Comhairle will allow me to explain, I will tell him how. I understand the family has been invited to the White House. Will the Taoiseach support and give his imprimatur to the visit, as it is being received in the White House——

Order of Business. (22 Feb 2006)

Enda Kenny: ——in respect of a matter which is of national importance.

Order of Business. (22 Feb 2006)

Enda Kenny: My second question is concerned with the announcement today in the Irish Independent of another report in respect of literacy levels, which show a serious decline-——

Order of Business. (22 Feb 2006)

Enda Kenny: I am out of order again. However, I will prove to the Ceann Comhairle that this question is in order. This is the fourth time he has tried to rule me our of order before I have finished my contribution.

Order of Business. (22 Feb 2006)

Enda Kenny: If the Ceann Comhairle knows the question I am going to ask the Taoiseach, that is fair enough. Today a national newspaper has details of another report on literacy levels.

Order of Business. (22 Feb 2006)

Enda Kenny: It shows that Irish students are now the second worst in Europe at languages. There has already been a report which the Minister for Education and Science has been sitting on for the last three months, which showed a devastating decline in the quality and standard of spoken Irish in primary schools. Will the Taoiseach say when the House will see Bill No. 39, which for the interest of the...

Written Answers — Nuclear Programmes: Nuclear Programmes (22 Feb 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his Department has had contact with the Pakistani Government with regard to the status of its nuclear programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6812/06]

Written Answers — Nuclear Programmes: Nuclear Programmes (22 Feb 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the latest status of IAEA testing in Iran; the discoveries which have been made with regard to nuclear development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6842/06]

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (22 Feb 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 254: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of IDA sponsored jobs lost in the Border midlands and western region each year from 2000 to 2005 and to date in 2006; and the number of new jobs created by the IDA in the Border, midlands and western region over the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7448/06]

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (22 Feb 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 271: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if further to Parliamentary Question No. 94 of 30 November 2005 he has received advice from Fóram na Gaeilge on the advisability of preparing a 20 year strategic plan with realistic goals for the Irish language; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7303/06]

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (22 Feb 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 332: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 1351 of 25 January 2006 the reason for these exemptions in respect of the 17% of children awarded an exemption from the study of Irish for reasons other than a learning difficulty; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7320/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Surveys: Departmental Surveys (22 Feb 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 333: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Question No. 133 of 9 March 2005 when the evaluation of Irish, English and mathematics will be published; when the National Council for Curriculum Assessment review will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7321/06]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (22 Feb 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 334: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Question No. 1351 of 25 January 2006 the learning difficulties under which these exemptions from the study of Irish were awarded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7322/06]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (22 Feb 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 335: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Question No. 451 of 29 November 2005, if she has received the recommendations from the National Council for Curriculum Assessment with regard to placing more emphasis on oral Irish as part of the senior cycle reform; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7323/06]

Written Answers — Capitation Grants: Capitation Grants (22 Feb 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 336: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the basis on which school capitation payments are linked to the study of Irish; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7324/06]