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Appointments to State Boards. (7 Oct 2008)

Enda Kenny: Will appointments by the Taoiseach be made on the basis of merit rather than friendship, as his predecessor outlined in the House? It is often difficult to get good people to serve on State boards due to the angst they may experience. Those who wish to do public service are sometimes reluctant to take up positions on State boards. Will the appointments by the Taoiseach be made on the basis...

Appointments to State Boards. (7 Oct 2008)

Enda Kenny: I am not questioning that.

Appointments to State Boards. (7 Oct 2008)

Enda Kenny: I will make this point before those Deputies ask their questions. I am not in any way questioning the importance of knowing the Taoiseach or any appointments he has made. I am turning the point the other way in that I believe it would be in their interest and in the interest of service to public life that persons appointed as chairpersons or chief executives should be able to come before...

Leaders' Questions (7 Oct 2008)

Enda Kenny: Last week, the Fine Gael Party supported the action taken by Government in defending our economy and maintaining the banking system. Has the Government approved the scheme? The Taoiseach has been briefed by the Central Bank, the Financial Regulator and the institutions named in the guarantee. Arising from the briefings and the information provided, has the Government calculated the...

Leaders' Questions (7 Oct 2008)

Enda Kenny: Obviously, there are a number of problems. My party supports the action taken by the Government, but it is important we know the attached conditions. The Taoiseach has not responded to my question on whether the extent of bad property debt known to the Government, as outlined by the banks, the Central Bank and the Financial Regulator, will impact on the solvency of banks. Will he assure the...

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (7 Oct 2008)

Enda Kenny: Ba mhaith liom cuidiú leis an rún comhbhróin atá molta ag an dTaoiseach as ucht báis Séamus Ó Braonáin. Tá sé oiriúnach go bhfuil a bhean chéile, Áine, agus a seisear chlainne anseo sa Dáil inniu. I outlined the achievements of the late Séamus Brennan when we spoke in this House following his untimely death. One of the nice things about this Parliament is that tribute is...

Order of Business (7 Oct 2008)

Enda Kenny: I was going to ask the Taoiseach if the explosives Bill would be introduced next week, but perhaps I will not do so. In view of the fact that the guarantee for the financial institutions has not yet been approved by the Government, does the Taoiseach expect it to be laid before the House on Thursday or will that happen next week? Will the Taoiseach clarify the position on the proposed...

Order of Business (7 Oct 2008)

Enda Kenny: Does the Taoiseach expect the scheme to be laid before the House this week?

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (7 Oct 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 389: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the conditions under which turf may be cut in 2009; if traditional type machines referred to as sausage machines are banned from all types of bog raised or low; the types of machinery that will be allowed; the conditions relating to same in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33653/08]

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (7 Oct 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 403: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to an EirGrid publication in 2004, based on extensive computer modelling of the Irish electricity generation plant mix, entitled Impact of Wind Power Generation in Ireland on the Operation of Conventional Plant and the Economic Implications (details supplied); the estimates of...

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (7 Oct 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 404: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the specification of the proposed east-west electricity interconnector; the cost of this project; the way it will be financed; the payback period of same; the services it will provide to the electricity grid; the estimated value of these services; if funding has been obtained from outside the State; and if he...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (7 Oct 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 405: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the all island grid study that suggests Ireland could receive a possible 42% of it's electricity from renewable energy sources, mostly wind, by 2020 and that the study outlines that this would require some six gigawatts of wind turbines connected to the grid by then; his plan...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (7 Oct 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 463: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if assistance is provided by his Department for the provision of rooms whereby parents can meet either during or after school hours to deal with assistance for children and so on in primary schools here; the details of such assistance; if assistance exists for the provision of outside seating in school yards at primary schools; and...

Written Answers — Third Level Qualifications: Third Level Qualifications (7 Oct 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 530: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of students who have graduated from institutes of technology and other third level institutes other than universities with honours degrees at level eight of the National Qualifications Framework for the past five years of available records; the number of students who have graduated from Universities with Honours Degrees...

Leaders' Questions (8 Oct 2008)

Enda Kenny: I understand the Government has not yet finalised the guarantee scheme so the Taoiseach is not in a position to answer on that matter. However, I wish to refer to an area over which he has control. In today's newspaper the Taoiseach states that next week will be a defining moment for Ireland. In the recent past he pointed out that no one will escape the consequences of managing our economy...

Leaders' Questions (8 Oct 2008)

Enda Kenny: It does not warrant any bonus increase. The Taoiseach is not responsible for everything but he is responsible in the main for the economic mess in which we find ourselves. Having checked with HSE authorities around the country, the bonus in place for 2009 will make matters worse when one considers what will happen in community and primary care facilities next year. I am reliably informed...

Leaders' Questions (8 Oct 2008)

Enda Kenny: It goes back to the point that no one on the Government benches will accept responsibility for anything. The current situation was signed off under the Taoiseach as Minister for Finance, with reckless spending and no management of the value for money secured from what was spent over the past number of years. Lehman Brothers is not responsible for the fact that there will be a serious...

Official Engagements. (8 Oct 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent visit to Cardiff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21736/08]

Official Engagements. (8 Oct 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting in Cardiff with the Welsh First Minister, Mr. Morgan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21737/08]

Official Engagements. (8 Oct 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the recent British-Irish Council meeting in Scotland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33358/08]