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Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: On this morning it is appropriate we bear in mind the absolutely stunning victory of Senator Barack Obama in his bid to become the 44th President of the United States. I am sure the House would want to send good wishes to him on the monumental task he is undertaking and the responsibility he is being given by the American people. I contrast the wave of euphoria which has washed across the...

Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: That is the HSE response as quoted in all the newspapers recently. The vaccination programme was intended for ten and 12 year old girls. Moreover, the HIQA report that was given to the Minister for Health and Children also stated there should be a catch-up phase for 13 to 15 year olds. Both measures have been scrapped although in August, the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney,...

Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: However, the same HSE will award itself bonuses for managers. Although a €263 million pay increase has been awarded across the service, a lousy €10 million for vaccination for young girls between the age of ten and 12 has been shafted by the Minister for Health and Children. Moreover, the announcement was made on the day of the American presidential election when, in an act of...

Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: That is nonsense and the Taoiseach knows it.

Official Engagements. (5 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach when he expects to visit the United States next; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29461/08]

Official Engagements. (5 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach if he will convene a meeting of the Ireland-America Economic Advisory Board during his next visit to the United States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29462/08]

Official Engagements. (5 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach the arrangements in place within his Department for maintaining contact with the Ireland-America Economic Advisory Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29463/08]

Official Engagements. (5 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent visit to New York; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29518/08]

Official Engagements. (5 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 6: To ask the Taoiseach the outcome of his meeting with the mayor of New York, Mr. Bloomberg; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29519/08]

Official Engagements. (5 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: Every government in the world is now preparing its plans to have a meeting with the new President Obama. I am sure the Government will be in that mix. It is only appropriate that the Taoiseach should send a message of congratulations on behalf of the Irish people to Barack Obama on his stunning election victory. Is a possible visit to the White House envisaged on the schedule of...

Official Engagements. (5 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: I thank the Taoiseach for his response. I heard some of the remarks made by Merck Sharp & Dohme at the event in Carlow that the Taoiseach attended last Monday. The point was also made in respect of the quality and the range of infrastructure available. An unintended consequence of the economic difficulties we face has been the drop in construction costs. Over the past number of years many...

Order of Business (5 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: Yesterday, the ESB and Bord Gáis applied for further price increases because of energy costs. These come on top of the increases they have already been awarded this year. Is there any intention on the part of the Government to examine the current regulatory regime——

Order of Business (5 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: ——so that drops in energy costs internationally are passed on to Irish consumers?

Order of Business (5 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: My question concerns legislation.

Order of Business (5 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: This is about legislation.

Order of Business (5 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: I am asking whether it is intended to review the regulatory regime which impacts on hundreds of thousands of consumers every day.

Order of Business (5 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: It pertains to the regulatory regime governing the cost increases allowed to the ESB and Bord Gáis. All I am doing is asking the Taoiseach whether it is intended to examine the matter.

Order of Business (5 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: The price of oil dropped internationally.

Order of Business (5 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: That should be reflected in reduced energy costs here.

Order of Business (5 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: We should have a more flexible regulatory regime to reflect that. In respect of the civil partnership Bill, which according to the Government legislation programme is due to be published in 2009, I noted the comments made yesterday by Cardinal Brady. A spokesman for the Catholic Communications Office expressed concern that the legislation might undermine the constitutional provision which...