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Order of Business. (10 Mar 2005)

Enda Kenny: The inaction of the Minister in the knowledge that the payments in question were illegal has cost the taxpayer €500 million. Is it intended, given what the Tánaiste called systematic maladministration in the Department of Health and Children, that there will be disciplinary proceedings against any members of the public service who were involved in this matter? Alternatively, are we just to...

Order of Business. (10 Mar 2005)

Enda Kenny: ——a sideways movement of somebody to a job that was abolished some months ago?

Order of Business. (10 Mar 2005)

Enda Kenny: I support Deputy Rabbitte on this matter. The Tánaiste has already said she will not travel to America in order to deal with the ramifications of the Travers report next week. Perhaps the Dáil should consider sitting tomorrow or next week to deal with the matter. I am amused by Deputy Ó Caoláin who speaks about seeking extra time to deal with the matter. I understand the Sinn Féin Whip,...

Order of Business. (10 Mar 2005)

Enda Kenny: In that regard, I support Deputy Rabbitte's recommendation.

Order of Business. (10 Mar 2005)

Enda Kenny: Given that the Finance Bill is going through its concluding stages, will the Tánaiste confirm that a Supplementary Estimate will be introduced later this year to deal with the consequences of the procedure to make payments for the public patients problem and that there will not be any diminution of services as a result? The Taoiseach stated recently that it might be necessary, arising from...

Order of Business. (10 Mar 2005)

Enda Kenny: Ministerial responsibility——

Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Motion. (10 Mar 2005)

Enda Kenny: Hear, hear.

Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Motion. (10 Mar 2005)

Enda Kenny: I wish to share time with Deputies Twomey and Perry. This is an important day for the House and the principle of political responsibility and accountability. It is a great honour and privilege to be appointed a Minister but with this privilege comes responsibility and accountability. These are set out in section 3 of the Public Service Management Act 1997 which states clearly that a Minister...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (10 Mar 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on whether the wind energy sector is unlikely to receive the degree of financial support from the regulator as in the past; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8369/05]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (10 Mar 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Defence the position regarding the application by a person (details supplied) in County Laois for an additional increment to their Defence Forces pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8408/05]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (10 Mar 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Defence the position regarding the award of additional increments to Defence Forces pensions authorised under paragraph nine of the Defence Forces (Pension) (Amendment) (No.3) Scheme, 1978; the terms under which this increment is paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8409/05]

Leaders' Questions. (22 Mar 2005)

Enda Kenny: In 2002, 15 million passengers used Dublin Airport. That figure rose to 18 million passengers by the end of last year. It is estimated that in ten years' time, 30 million passengers will want to use Dublin Airport. The Tánaiste is aware that, especially during the summer months, millions of passengers have to put up with congestion, delay and overcrowding. I recently heard Mr. Robin Cook,...

Leaders' Questions. (22 Mar 2005)

Enda Kenny: Is there division within the Cabinet on this matter? The front pages of some of this morning's newspapers state that the Progressive Democrats will not stand for this second terminal being built and managed by the Dublin Airport Authority. Does the Tánaiste share my view that the ownership is not the significant issue, that what is important is the element of competition, the location and...

Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)

Enda Kenny: Ba mhaith liom tacú leis an rún comhghairdeais atá ráite ag an Tánaiste as ucht togha Caitríona Ní Mhurchú don Teach agus togha Shane Mac an tSaoi don Teach mar bhall de pháirtí Fine Gael. I associate myself with the remarks made by the Tánaiste. I am a product of a by-election. I remember coming down the steps of the House to rapturous applause when the late Denis Jones was in the...

Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)

Enda Kenny: I wished to ask about the Order of Business but Deputy Joe Higgins was quick off the mark, like all good Kerry men. With regard to the tribunal of inquiry (amendment) Bill, will the Tánaiste provide up-to-date information on the Dunne inquiry? If it is the Government's intention to wind up that inquiry, will the information and evidence given to the chairperson be retained by her in her...

Written Answers — Official Languages Act: Official Languages Act (22 Mar 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 37: To ask the Taoiseach the total, or expected total cost to his Department in relation to the publication, through the media, of a notice under section 13 of the Official Languages Act 2003, inviting representations in relation to the preparation of the draft scheme under section 11 of the Act from any interested parties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8828/05]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (22 Mar 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 125: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on the circumstances of a case (details supplied), in which children were taken into care and later released by order of the court; her further views on the circumstances that led to the decision to take these children into respite care and on whether this decision was justified; if she has satisfied herself...

Written Answers — Official Languages Act: Official Languages Act (22 Mar 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 71: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the total, or expected total cost to her Department in relation to the publication, through the media, of a notice under section 13 of the Official Languages Act 2003, inviting representations in relation to the preparation of the draft scheme under section 11 of the Act from any interested parties; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Mar 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 131: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she has received correspondence from a person (details supplied) in County Galway in respect of the provision of a Comhairle report on neurosurgery with particular reference to the western neurosurgery campaign; if she has received this report; when the report will be published; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (22 Mar 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Finance the total, or expected total cost to his Department in relation to the publication, through the media, of a notice under section 13 of the Official Languages Act 2003, inviting representations in relation to the preparation of the draft scheme under section 11 of the Act from any interested parties; and if he will make a statement on the matter....