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Northern Ireland Issues. (4 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 18: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent contacts with the British Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46565/08]

Northern Ireland Issues. (4 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 19: To ask the Taoiseach when he next expects to meet the British Prime Minister, Mr. Brown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46566/08]

Northern Ireland Issues. (4 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 20: To ask the Taoiseach when the Forum on Peace and Reconciliation will next meet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46574/08]

Northern Ireland Issues. (4 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 23: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the recent North South Ministerial Council meeting in Derry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3349/09]

Northern Ireland Issues. (4 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: Is the Taoiseach concerned about the growing unease about dissident republicans and their activities in Northern Ireland, as a result of the discovery of a 300 lb car bomb in County Down recently, which was, apparently, intended for the Ballykindler army base? What is the Government assessment of the numbers involved in dissident republican activities? Based on the information available to...

Northern Ireland Issues. (4 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: The Eames-Bradley report published recently makes 30 recommendations. Has the Taoiseach examined that report and is there a Government response on the implementation of these recommendations? Is it correct policy to pursue compensation for families of victims, as is proposed? Money can never bring back a loved one, nor does money equate with the truth being made available to people. Has...

Northern Ireland Issues. (4 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: I will ask her so, but she does not answer very clearly much of the time.

Northern Ireland Issues. (4 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: She did not answer very well yesterday.

Northern Ireland Issues. (4 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: I will take the Taoiseach's advice and ask her a question, if he takes my advice on issues also.

Northern Ireland Issues. (4 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: Let us not fall out over it.

Death of Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (4 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: On behalf of the Fine Gael Party I would like to tender our expression of sympathy to the family and friends of the late Tony Gregory, in particular to his brother Noel and his partner Annette. Those of us who have been here since 1982 or prior to that have been through the conveyor belt of politics with Tony Gregory. For me two occasions stand out in my mind that were both essentially Tony...

Order of Business (4 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: I am concerned with the banks recapitalisation problem. The National Pensions Reserve Fund (amendment) Bill will give effect to the Government decision to recapitalise the banks. On yesterday's Order of Business, I asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when it was expected the Bill would come before the House. There are streams of cases where credit and...

Order of Business (4 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach should be aware that the banks cannot allow any changes in assets.

Order of Business (4 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: When does the Taoiseach expect the National Pensions Reserve Fund (Amendment) Bill to be before the House as it is a matter of urgency? Has the Taoiseach sorted out the difficulty that arose in respect of the draft Bill produced by the Joint Committee on Climate Change and Energy Security on renewable energy infrastructure planning and development on foreshores? It would replace the...

Order of Business (4 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: Will it be backdated?

Order of Business (5 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: Yesterday the Taoiseach sent out a message of despair to this country when he predicted unemployment would be 400,000 by the end of the year. Can the Tánaiste indicate what changes in legislation dealing with PRSI employer incentives and changes in work practices does the Government intend to introduce to show some leadership and show it is walking up to the line to help the people who are...

Order of Business (5 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: ——has failed?

Order of Business (5 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: I am not going to be ruled out of order by some regulation here when more than 300,000 people in the country are out of work. I am asking the Tánaiste, who has responsibility in this area, to explain to this House——

Order of Business (5 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: What regulations will be brought in? The Government has shown some sense in its response to the proposals put forward by Deputy Bruton from the Fine Gael Party on dealing with changes in PRSI for employer incentives and creating and sustaining jobs. The Government has ordered an emergency review of energy prices. I listened yesterday, and again the morning, to the Ministers who have...

Order of Business (5 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: We can, and I will tell the House why.