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Order of Business. (20 Jun 2006)

Enda Kenny: When is it expected that the Harris report, which was sent to Galway for translation a number of months ago, is likely to be produced here? I find it absolutely astonishing that the public service, which has served this country so well——

Order of Business. (20 Jun 2006)

Enda Kenny: I asked the Taoiseach when can we expect to have this report published. It used to be done in-house by the public service but not now. It deals with the competency of spoken Irish in primary schools.

Order of Business. (20 Jun 2006)

Enda Kenny: I do not seek a debate on it. I seek a debate on when it will be published.

Written Answers — Budgeting Advice: Budgeting Advice (20 Jun 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the efforts he is making to prevent the situation where many vulnerable people are being forced to use the services of money lenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23103/06]

Written Answers — National Statistics: National Statistics (20 Jun 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 133: To ask the Taoiseach the number of full-time farmers and part-time farmers in County Mayo for each year from 1995 to 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23687/06]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (20 Jun 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the provision of a Garda station at Ballyvary, Castlebar County Mayo; when it is expected that same will be released to tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23697/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (20 Jun 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 242: To ask the Minister for Finance if the special allowance for public servants who provide a service through Irish is still available; the amount paid out under this allowance in the past three years; the number of public servants involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23694/06]

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (20 Jun 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 285: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position regarding the provision of a swimming pool for Castlebar County Mayo; when this project will be put to tender; when a contract will be awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23693/06]

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (20 Jun 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 346: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when the requirements of the Language Act will become operational; the requirements that each Department and agency will have to comply with; the resources in place to have contemporaneous publications of Government papers provided; the extra translators recruited for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Single Payment Scheme: Single Payment Scheme (20 Jun 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 359: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when the 2006 application for the national reserve should be submitted; the categories to be included; when allocations will take place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23299/06]

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (20 Jun 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 415: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason Garda personnel serving in the Gaeltacht areas of Donegal, Mayo and Cork are ineligible to avail of a Gaeltacht bonus for providing a service in Irish; the further reason Garda personnel in the Gaeltacht areas of Galway and Kerry are so eligible; if he will make arrangements to have this situation examined and...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (20 Jun 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 416: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of flak and anti-stab jackets available to Gardaí in County Mayo; the number of such jackets available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23696/06]

Written Answers — Physical Education Facilities: Physical Education Facilities (20 Jun 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 481: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a sports hall will be provided at a school (details supplied) in County Mayo; when she expects work to commence; if same will be in place for the 2007 school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23690/06]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (20 Jun 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 482: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the difficulties being experienced by teaching staff at a school (details supplied) in County Mayo; her views on whether the dimensions of the staff room are adequate in the context of health and safety regulations; her proposals to improve this situation; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (20 Jun 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 506: To ask the Minister for Defence the reason no FCA or defence training camps are being held in the military barracks, Castlebar as heretofore; his proposals for the development of the barracks there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23689/06]

Leaders' Questions. (21 Jun 2006)

Enda Kenny: I welcome the delegation. I remind the Ceann Comhairle that his predecessor used always say céad míle fáilte, the 100,000 welcomes. On 31 May 2005 on the Leas Cross issue, the Taoiseach said that the "Prime Time" programme: uncovered shocking treatment of vulnerable people in the units investigated. No excuse should be offered to defend what happened, as there is no defence for it. Despite...

Leaders' Questions. (21 Jun 2006)

Enda Kenny: ——that this report has not been seen by the Government, has not been sought by the Government and has not been examined by the Tánaiste, given that last Thursday was World Elder Abuse Awareness Day? Is it not a shocking indictment that the report contains that reference and makes it clear that in the case of those nursing homes that have been uncovered by HSE inspections as having a poor...

Leaders' Questions. (21 Jun 2006)

Enda Kenny: I am concerned about the ramifications of what the Taoiseach has said. As I stated, he indicated last year that no excuse should be offered to defend what happened as there is no defence for it. I agree and I want to help the Taoiseach if I can. I do not want the Government or the Tánaiste to hide behind a legal wall in so far as this report is concerned. I have quoted one section of the...

Official Engagements. (21 Jun 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the UN summit on HIV-AIDS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21645/06]

Official Engagements. (21 Jun 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent visit to New York; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21646/06]