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Order of Business (5 Apr 2007)

Enda Kenny: The Ceann Comhairle has been waiting to cut me off for the past three minutes.

Order of Business (5 Apr 2007)

Enda Kenny: The Ceann Comhairle came out of the blocks quickly. I could see his eyes blinking in recognition that he had an opportunity to cut me down.

Order of Business (5 Apr 2007)

Enda Kenny: Today was, I believe, the day on which Pontius Pilate washed his hands of things. I do not want the Tánaiste to be cast in the same role.

Order of Business (5 Apr 2007)

Enda Kenny: Does the Tánaiste know which four Bills are about to be published?

Written Answers — Risk Management: Risk Management (5 Apr 2007)

Enda Kenny: Question 26: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the content of the register of risks for his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13446/07]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (5 Apr 2007)

Enda Kenny: Question 78: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress nationally to date in implementing Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13447/07]

Written Answers — Environmental Protection: Environmental Protection (5 Apr 2007)

Enda Kenny: Question 515: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason the entire area of the Croaghrimbeg bog has been designated as a special area of conservation; the scientific reason for this proposal; the nature and extent of consultation that took place with landowners involved; the arrangements for traditional turf cutting that took place on this bog for...

Social Partnership Talks. (24 Apr 2007)

Enda Kenny: Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the round table meeting of the social partners in Dublin on 15 February 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6758/07]

Social Partnership Talks. (24 Apr 2007)

Enda Kenny: It is nearly summertime. Lest anyone thinks I would not do so, I offer the Taoiseach my congratulations on becoming a grandfather. Deputy Rabbitte said he hoped the Taoiseach would take a few weeks off to mind his grandchildren. I do not know if the Taoiseach is considering doing so. I am glad the national implementation body is meeting the nurses' unions and the personnel involved today....

Leaders' Questions (24 Apr 2007)

Enda Kenny: My thoughts today are with the people of Enniscorthy in County Wexford and the unspeakable tragedy which is unfolding before our eyes. It is a scar on the conscience of the provision of our mental health services. I do not wish to dwell on this appalling tragedy today. As we approach the Taoiseach's naming of the date for the dissolution of the 29th Dáil, the people have a clear choice...

Leaders' Questions (24 Apr 2007)

Enda Kenny: I thank the Taoiseach for his reply in which he indicated that the information has been given to every Minister, they must comply with the procedures and that obviously there is no abuse of facilities or resources. I have heard that before and, unfortunately, there is some explaining to be done. Last week, the Fianna Fáil press director circulated a number of documents relating to the...

Leaders' Questions (24 Apr 2007)

Enda Kenny: Does the Taoiseach deny that using these State facilities for party political ends is a clear breach of the ethics code of conduct for office holders? Who will accept responsibility for this?

Leaders' Questions (24 Apr 2007)

Enda Kenny: Will the Taoiseach order an immediate audit of what has gone on to date so we will not have a repetition of the matter? Does he accept that down the line, Fianna Fáil is utterly incapable of distinguishing the people's money from the party's money?

Leaders' Questions (24 Apr 2007)

Enda Kenny: Is it not a case that the taxpayers pay the price not only for the Government's failures but also for the Government's propaganda?

Leaders' Questions (24 Apr 2007)

Enda Kenny: I am referring to the author.

Leaders' Questions (24 Apr 2007)

Enda Kenny: Who is responsible for this?

Order of Business (24 Apr 2007)

Enda Kenny: I looked at the list produced by the Government Whip covering the time remaining in the term of this Dáil and noted there are eight Bills to be published before the end of the session, as the Taoiseach has said on a number of occasions. There appears to be some confusion over the outstanding matter of stamp duty. The eminent leader——

Order of Business (24 Apr 2007)

Enda Kenny: The eminent leader——

Order of Business (24 Apr 2007)

Enda Kenny: We saw the aggression of the Minister for Finance, Deputy Cowen, last night, and we heard him also.

Order of Business (24 Apr 2007)

Enda Kenny: The Tánaiste has his own proposals on this matter.