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European Council Meetings. (25 Jun 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 8: To ask the Taoiseach his contact with other EU heads of Government since the referendum on the Lisbon reform treaty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24263/08]

European Council Meetings. (25 Jun 2008)

Enda Kenny: What is the view of the Taoiseach on enlargement? There seem to be different views from some leaders. Croatia has complied with all requirements for formally joining the EU. There appear to be different views on this matter. Is there an Irish view? What are the arrangements for President Sarkozy's visit? France is taking office of the EU Presidency on 1 July. What is the purpose of...

European Council Meetings. (25 Jun 2008)

Enda Kenny: I do not want to cast aspersions on the eminent judge who chaired the commission. My point is that it was only established after the Bill was published and it was very late in the day. If the Bill were published earlier, the commission could have been established earlier. Be that as it may, I hope when President Sarkozy comes here he will be welcome. However, the proposition of Madame...

European Council Meetings. (25 Jun 2008)

Enda Kenny: I think confirmation earlier might have helped matters.

European Council Meetings. (25 Jun 2008)

Enda Kenny: No, it was not.

European Council Meetings. (25 Jun 2008)

Enda Kenny: It should have been set out to the forum a few weeks beforehand.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Enda Kenny: Will the Taoiseach tell the House whether reports in today's newspapers that the Cabinet yesterday considered and gave approval to the recommendations of the commission dealing with the boundaries of Dáil constituencies for general elections are accurate and that there will be no change in what is proposed within the remit of that commission? Some time ago, before the Taoiseach was...

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Enda Kenny: Second, when is the pharmacy (No. 2) Bill likely to be published and what is the current status of the ongoing negotiations with pharmacists in respect of Government proposals to reduce their bottom line by €100 million, which caused a row earlier this year?

European Council: Statements (25 Jun 2008)

Enda Kenny: I would like to share time with Deputies Timmins and Creighton. Before the Heads of Government meeting I briefed the European People's Party. Some 14 Prime Ministers were present at that and many will have received a somewhat similar briefing from the Taoiseach at the meeting and over their working lunch. There is a need for the European Union to reaffirm what the European project and...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (25 Jun 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of speech and language therapist posts vacant; the regional breakdown of these vacancies; the action she will take to reduce the waiting times for speech therapy currently experienced throughout this country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24905/08]

Written Answers — Water Pollution: Water Pollution (25 Jun 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 241: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans he has to implement a ban of the sale of lagarosiphon major in commercial outlets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25040/08]

Written Answers — Water Pollution: Water Pollution (25 Jun 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 242: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received evidence of pollution by weed in Lough Corrib by lagarosiphon major; the plans he has to stem the advance of this weed for 2008 and 2009; the surveys his Department has carried out in other lakes to assess the extent of this weed pollution; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Language Support Services: Language Support Services (26 Jun 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the withdrawal of funding in respect of the provision of language and integration services for refugees at nine centres across the country including those at Ballina and Castlebar; if he will further confirm the moneys paid by his Department for these services in each year since 2002 to date in 2008 and that...

Ministerial Responsibilities. (1 Jul 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach the responsibilities of the Ministers of State appointed by him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17123/08]

Ministerial Responsibilities. (1 Jul 2008)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach has been a Member of the House long enough to know that this has become a farce. There was one occasion on which a senior Minister was in a licensed premises near the Dáil when the case of a man who had been murdered was discussed in the House. The Minister in question should have been present for that debate. The Taoiseach may recall that famous incident which was raised by...

Ministerial Responsibilities. (1 Jul 2008)

Enda Kenny: I thank the Taoiseach for his response. On Dáil reform, I have given my view across a range of areas. I believe half a digital platform should be allocated for coverage of Dáil, Seanad and Committee proceedings. The Ceann Comhairle should be in a position to operate a lottery during Question Time to allow Deputies present in the House to be called to ask a question. This would make...

Ministerial Responsibilities. (1 Jul 2008)

Enda Kenny: I am not sure if the Taoiseach has asked the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children with responsibility for children, Deputy Barry Andrews, to work towards completion of a referendum either on strict liability or on the broader issue. Perhaps he will clarify that matter. The Taoiseach stated that the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Roche,...

Ministerial Responsibilities. (1 Jul 2008)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach stated that the Minister of State, Deputy Roche, has responsibility for the transposition of EU legislation review. I am asking the Taoiseach a question about that responsibility. Will the Minister of State carry out a review of how legislation has been transposed so that where flexibility is possible, it will be shown? This would demonstrate that the Government had at least...

Ministerial Responsibilities. (1 Jul 2008)

Enda Kenny: I was going to say keep the home fires burning.

Ministerial Responsibilities. (1 Jul 2008)

Enda Kenny: I could tell the Taoiseach worse.