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Tribunals of Inquiry: Motion (30 Jan 2008)

Enda Kenny: These included the Minister, Deputy Dermot Ahern, who said he was "astounded" by what the tribunal was doing. The Minister, Deputy Brennan, complained about a lack of fairness. The Minister, Deputy Dempsey, said that Ministers had criticised the tribunal out of a sense of political loyalty, a case of putting party interests before the national interest. However, not to be left out, the...

Tribunals of Inquiry: Motion (30 Jan 2008)

Enda Kenny: They could have had no disagreement with the Fine Gael motion which was clear, direct and simple. My God, I see the Minister is here with his programme.

Tribunals of Inquiry: Motion (30 Jan 2008)

Enda Kenny: They have allowed themselves to be bullied by these Fianna Fáil Ministers. This intimidatory behaviour of Fianna Fáil Ministers is something that will not surprise many Irish people. However, the silence of the lambs from those who are there to watch the activities of the big party in Government is now deafening. The Progressive Democrats and the Green Party have rolled over once again——

Tribunals of Inquiry: Motion (30 Jan 2008)

Enda Kenny: ——to protect their little spaces on their fine leather seats. When it suits the Green Party it puts on the veil of collective responsibility as a shield. Nowhere is this more true than the European reform treaty where the Green Party Ministers are happy to be included in the yes camp on the basis that a collective Cabinet decision has been made to endorse the treaty. However, when the...

Tribunals of Inquiry: Motion (30 Jan 2008)

Enda Kenny: That is disgraceful.

Tribunals of Inquiry: Motion (30 Jan 2008)

Enda Kenny: The Minister is not in a public house in Limerick now.

Tribunals of Inquiry: Motion (30 Jan 2008)

Enda Kenny: Correct.

Tribunals of Inquiry: Motion (30 Jan 2008)

Enda Kenny: I have never been involved in it in my life.

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (30 Jan 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 132: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the reports of the complete failure of the Government's e-Government strategy to achieve its targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2134/08]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (30 Jan 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 166: To ask the Taoiseach the cost of his recent visit to Africa; the mode of transport used; the dates of travel; the persons who accompanied him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1619/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (30 Jan 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 168: To ask the Taoiseach the amount spent by his Department on media monitoring or press cutting services for each of the years 2002 to 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1989/08]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (30 Jan 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 237: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the stockbroking firms engaged by his Department, or by the agencies under his aegis, during the years 2002, 2003 and 2004; the fees or charges paid in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1975/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (30 Jan 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 238: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the amount spent by his Department on media monitoring or press cutting services for each of the years 2002 to 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1984/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (30 Jan 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 426: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the amount spent by her Department on media monitoring or press cutting services for each of the years 2002 to 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1986/08]

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (30 Jan 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 541: To ask the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to an instruction issued by Aer Lingus to flight personnel operating out of Belfast to the effect that all announcements, flight information and so on be given in English only; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1457/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (30 Jan 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 562: To ask the Minister for Transport the amount spent by his Department on media monitoring or press cutting services for each of the years 2002 to 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1990/08]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (30 Jan 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 588: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the regime of bullying, intimidation and punishment beatings in areas of south Armagh; the action he has taken in this regard; the number of such incidents brought to his attention in the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1453/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (30 Jan 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 597: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the amount spent by his Department on media monitoring or press cutting services for each of the years 2002 to 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1985/08]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (30 Jan 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 614: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of au pairs working here; if he has received complaints of abuse of persons working as au pairs; if persons working as au pairs are classed as employees; the responsibilities of his Department in this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36102/07]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (30 Jan 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 615: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the regulations that apply in the matter of au pairs here; the criteria for eligibility; if these exchanges are regarded as cultural rather than work; the reason registered agencies can not recommend suitable persons for au pairing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36103/07]