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Written Answers — Housing Grants: Housing Grants (17 Oct 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 580: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the grants which are currently available for the insulation of older houses; the action he intends to take in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32810/06]

Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2006)

Enda Kenny: Why do the Taoiseach and the Government take the attitude that the elderly are so tedious and valueless? Is it because of age itself, that the elderly have in some way withered beyond their shelf life, or is it because of the vulnerability that comes with advancing years? I do not think so. It is because the damning evidence of the men and women who died and were buried from Leas Cross is...

Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2006)

Enda Kenny: That is all blather which we have heard before. The legislation for an independent inspectorate was promised in 2001 but it has not materialised. The legislation is not strong enough to close a bad nursing home. I read the report. The Taoiseach will note, in particular, that deficiencies were noted in pressure sore prevention and care, assessment and management of swallow disorders, and...

Appointments to State Boards. (18 Oct 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach the appointments made by him since June 2002 to the State boards or other agencies under his aegis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28199/06]

Appointments to State Boards. (18 Oct 2006)

Enda Kenny: I draw the Taoiseach's attention to part of the code of conduct for officeholders that deals with appointments. The Taoiseach will be familiar with paragraph 2.2.7, which reads as follows: Subject to provisions in legislation or other formal requirements for the establishment of Government bodies or the filling of positions, appointments by members of the Government should be made on the...

Appointments to State Boards. (18 Oct 2006)

Enda Kenny: I have a supplementary question. Does that mean that the Taoiseach's comment that he made appointments on the basis of persons being friends was not true and that the reality was that they were persons known to him who had the requisite knowledge and experience? Did he mean it that way? Was it a matter of knowledge and experience as distinct from friendship? I take his point about people...

Standards in Public Office. (18 Oct 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 6: To ask the Taoiseach if, in view of recent comments of the Standards in Public Office Commission, he has plans to amend the code of conduct for office holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28201/06]

Standards in Public Office. (18 Oct 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 9: To ask the Taoiseach if he plans to amend the code of conduct for office holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32249/06]

Standards in Public Office. (18 Oct 2006)

Enda Kenny: We have had some discussion about this in the recent past. Paragraph 2.2.8 of the code of conduct for office holders states: Office holders should be particularly sensitive of acceptance of gifts or hospitality from friends, or connected persons, as defined in the 1995 Act, where such persons have, or are likely to obtain, a benefit or suffer a loss arising from a decision made, or to be...

Standards in Public Office. (18 Oct 2006)

Enda Kenny: I refer to the code of conduct for office holders which was a matter of some controversy recently. One cannot make legislation retrospective so it cannot apply to previous ministerial office holders. Does the Taoiseach believe it is possible to put in place a structure where Minister X can say he or she is receiving a gift, loan or whatever, in a personal capacity? In the case of a...

Order of Business (18 Oct 2006)

Enda Kenny: When is sale of alcohol Bill likely to be published by the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform?

Order of Business (18 Oct 2006)

Enda Kenny: On the Order of Business, I seek the Chair's advice and guidance. In respect of the Morris tribunal report, I have been informed by a legal firm of its view of an injustice against one of its clients by virtue of the tribunal reaching a conclusion.

Order of Business (18 Oct 2006)

Enda Kenny: I am seeking advice regarding a debate on this matter. The courts have made one decision and the tribunal has made another.

Order of Business (18 Oct 2006)

Enda Kenny: When the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform finishes advising the Taoiseach, are we likely to have a debate on the Morris tribunal reports that have been published? I am not sure how to proceed with this issue, in view of the feeling that there is a wrong here. I am unable to adjudicate on that aspect. Are we to have a discussion on it?

Northern Ireland Issues: Statements (18 Oct 2006)

Enda Kenny: I wish to share my time with Deputy Crawford.

Northern Ireland Issues: Statements (18 Oct 2006)

Enda Kenny: It is the case that the Taoiseach and Prime Minister Blair have spent an enormous amount of time deliberating about Northern Ireland. However, it is also the case that Governments over the years have put in place parts of the jigsaw that allowed that to happen. This is why my party has always consistently supported the Government's efforts to achieve and implement the Good Friday Agreement...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (18 Oct 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Finance the role of his Department in the purchase by the State of the Battle of the Boyne site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32248/06]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (18 Oct 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Finance the costs which accrued to his Department in respect of the purchase by the State of the Battle of the Boyne site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32250/06]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (19 Oct 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number of broadband connections achieved to date under the MANs schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33544/06]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (19 Oct 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will recommend to the Department of Finance further incentives to those involved in alternative energy production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33545/06]