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Order of Business (7 Feb 2007)

Enda Kenny: I raised with the Taoiseach the matter of the trafficking of persons. I note that No. 32 is due for publication some time this year. Does the Taoiseach have a more specific date for publication? No. 34, the sale of alcohol Bill, has been promised for a long time and is scheduled to be taken in 2007. Does the Taoiseach know how many heads are ready? Will the legislation be brought before...

Order of Business (7 Feb 2007)

Enda Kenny: What is the position regarding No. 34?

European Council: Statements. (7 Feb 2007)

Enda Kenny: The report by the Taoiseach in respect of the Council meeting on 14 and 15 December is welcome and accurate. I attended the meeting of European People's Party leaders on the day prior to the summit, where many of the issues referred to by the Taoiseach were addressed. Obviously, the question of Turkish accession to the European Union is of considerable importance to a great number of...

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (7 Feb 2007)

Enda Kenny: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Finance the absolute value of the increase and the percentage increase in total tax raised since 2002; and if he is satisfied with the tax policies underpinning this trend. [4147/07]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (7 Feb 2007)

Enda Kenny: Question 213: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if it is the responsibility of the Garda to detect foreign registered cars which fail to re-register after 12 months here; the number of offenders detected for this offence in 2005 and 2006; the penalties which apply for this offence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4230/07]

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (7 Feb 2007)

Enda Kenny: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the measures used by the Revenue Commissioners to detect foreign registered cars present here who fail to re-register after 12 months; the number of estimated vehicles which fall into this category; the number detected for this offence in 2005 and 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4229/07]

Written Answers — Embassy Security: Embassy Security (8 Feb 2007)

Enda Kenny: Question 25: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if security at the Irish embassy in London will be reviewed in view of a recent security incident at the embassy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3923/07]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (8 Feb 2007)

Enda Kenny: Question 41: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has communicated recently with his European counterparts regarding the rendition practices of the United States; the nature of these conversations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3945/07]

Social Partnership. (13 Feb 2007)

Enda Kenny: Question 7: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the implementation of the social partnership agreement Towards 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43870/06]

Social Partnership. (13 Feb 2007)

Enda Kenny: Question 8: To ask the Taoiseach when he will next meet with the social partners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43871/06]

Social Partnership. (13 Feb 2007)

Enda Kenny: Question 9: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the recent activities of the national implementation body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43874/06]

Social Partnership. (13 Feb 2007)

Enda Kenny: Question 10: To ask the Taoiseach the proposed work of the National Economic and Social Council during 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43887/06]

Social Partnership. (13 Feb 2007)

Enda Kenny: Are we on Question No. 8, a Cheann Comhairle?

Social Partnership. (13 Feb 2007)

Enda Kenny: I want to ask the Taoiseach two questions about this matter. Some 40,000 nurses have taken a decision to take industrial action and meetings are under way throughout the country. The Taoiseach will be aware of the very valuable work nurses do and the considerable strain the profession is now under in hospitals throughout the country. The nurses make the case, through the Irish Nurses...

Social Partnership. (13 Feb 2007)

Enda Kenny: Question No. 7 concerns the implementation of the social partnership agreement, Towards 2016. The point they make is that a range of issues has been settled outside the benchmarking process but within the public service. I recognise this is a complex, sensitive and emotional issue and I am aware of the Labour Court recommendation and the various stances taken by the trades unions. Is it...

Social Partnership. (13 Feb 2007)

Enda Kenny: I knew you, a Cheann Comhairle, would come in at some stage. The Labour Court has called the unions and Greencore management for separate talks. Does the Taoiseach believe this will lead to a conclusion in the case? The workers see it as an issue of principle and believe they should get their due demands.

Leaders' Questions (13 Feb 2007)

Enda Kenny: In the past 15 months, I have attended 70 public meetings in various places around the country. I am appalled, which is not too strong a word, at the complete inability of the Government to deal with the issue of crime on our streets and the fear that is present in so many areas. People cannot walk the streets of many towns and cities in safety. Criminals in this country are now importing...

Leaders' Questions (13 Feb 2007)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach has been travelling around the country. Cocaine, cannabis, heroin and ecstasy are available in every townland, parish, village and city. Apparently, if one wants a snort or a shot of these drugs, one will have it within ten or 15 minutes anywhere. So much for zero tolerance. The Taoiseach referred to a reduction in burglary figures. One can break into a house — many are...

Leaders' Questions (13 Feb 2007)

Enda Kenny: Every one of them stood in a court and had their applications for bail granted. What kind of a country is the Taoiseach running? We proposed in the House on several occasions that judges be given the right, on the advice of a garda and on the basis of Garda evidence, to electronically tag criminals where serious offences are involved. The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform was...

Leaders' Questions (13 Feb 2007)

Enda Kenny: A total of 33 people charged with homicide, 595 charged with assault and 97 charged with sexual offences were out on bail last year. Where is the war on crime we have been promised? Where is the right of a judge to tag electronically if necessary or the right to earn remission in jail without a quarter of the sentence being completed before the criminal enters prison? Where is the evidence...