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Proposed Legislation. (3 Dec 2008)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach's jet is warming up for him before he heads away. It might be appropriate if he briefed the Members on the Opposition side about the elements of the solution he will discuss with the French, the Swedish and the Finnish. That might be in everybody's interest. The Taoiseach mentioned the promotion of Deputies who work in committees. What is the position of reform in the Dáil?...

Proposed Legislation. (3 Dec 2008)

Enda Kenny: Perhaps edited slightly. I merely make that point because it might be in everybody's interest. An amendment to the Competition Act 2002 is required because consultations must be entered into with the Irish Medical Organisation. This follows the Government's decision to make changes in respect of medical cards for those aged over 70. Yesterday the Government approved the Bill concerning...

Proposed Legislation. (3 Dec 2008)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach has had his breakfast.

National Economic and Social Forum. (3 Dec 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 9: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the recent work of the National Economic and Social Forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32696/08]

National Economic and Social Forum. (3 Dec 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 10: To ask the Taoiseach the latest report of the National Economic and Social Forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35749/08]

Order of Business (3 Dec 2008)

Enda Kenny: Will the Tánaiste outline what arrangements are in place for the briefing of Opposition parties in regard to the Lisbon treaty? I asked yesterday for a debate on this before the Taoiseach goes to the Council meeting next week. I understand that has been agreed for Tuesday, but I should like to know what the format will be and whether it is proposed to give Opposition leaders or their...

Order of Business (3 Dec 2008)

Enda Kenny: What is the Tánaiste's view of a decision arising from a court hearing last week, where judgment was given against a person who was struck off from being entitled to be a director and is still the chairman of Dublin Port and Docks, which processes 45% of the country's imports and exports? Is it a position with which the Tánaiste is happy——-

Order of Business (3 Dec 2008)

Enda Kenny: ——and does the Tánaiste expect to make a decision in regard to this matter? We have heard a good deal of talk from Government about the world class facilities we have in the health area. I have before me a notice from a person who has severe difficulties and has been called for an X-ray by a major hospital for November 2009. Is this in keeping with the Government's commitment under...

Order of Business (3 Dec 2008)

Enda Kenny: ——to give people a proper, efficient and professional health service?

Order of Business (3 Dec 2008)

Enda Kenny: Will that include a clarification on what the "elements of a solution" means?

Order of Business (3 Dec 2008)

Enda Kenny: This is an issue of national importance as we are becoming the butt of some anti-European pressure. The Government should be able to inform the parties here as to the strategy it intends to adopt to deal with the situation, as there are serious consequences to it. Discussion will take place on the report of the committee, but we need to know what the Government proposes to do when the...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (3 Dec 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he proposes to change the law whereby fishermen are the subject of criminal proceedings for minor infringements of fishing law and thereby bring Ireland in line with the EU Commission's thinking on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44056/08]

Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Enda Kenny: I am opposed to guillotining this matter. The unemployment figures published yesterday show projections for an unemployment rate of up to 12% by the end of next year and into 2010. Is there any intention to further amend this Bill, for example, to facilitate employers who take on new employees next year, so that they will not have to pay PRSI for 2009? As I have often said before, I am...

Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Enda Kenny: I have three questions for the Tánaiste. Yesterday morning the Minister for Finance gave a strong hint that the national pay deal may be renegotiated. The Taoiseach, in his response to questions here yesterday, said a conclusion would be arrived at in negotiation with social partnership and last night a statement was issued from the Government. The Government is all over the place on this...

Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Enda Kenny: The question is in respect of legislation governing these matters and is a matter that affects many people around the country. I would like to know the Government position. Is the deal up for renegotiation or not? The Bill dealing with the withdrawal of medical cards was dealt with by Government on Tuesday and I understand it will be in the House next week. What are the projected savings...

Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Enda Kenny: The matter is of interest to the Chair.

Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Enda Kenny: So, it is not up for negotiation.

Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Enda Kenny: The Tánaiste said there is no renegotiation of the national pay deal but that members of the Government are in constant contact with the social partnership. This sends out conflicting messages. I have made my view known about a pay freeze in respect of the national pay deal. Does the Government intend to pay the national pay deal or not? In respect of the Lisbon treaty, the Tánaiste said...

Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Enda Kenny: The Tánaiste did not answer the question.

Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Enda Kenny: The Tánaiste has said——