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Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (18 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason it has not been possible for a school (details supplied) in County Mayo to receive funding under the additional school accommodation programme in 2009 for the removal and replacement of two prefabs; if the application complies with the criteria for the additional school accommodation programme 2009; and if he will make a...

Cabinet Sub-committees. (23 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach the number of meetings of the Cabinet sub-committee on climate change he has attended. [19794/09]

Cabinet Sub-committees. (23 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: I assume this committee does not meet for the sake of meeting, but that it has targets and objectives. The current legislative agenda and the website of the Office of the Taoiseach states that during this session the Government would publish legislation to support offshore energy development through the modernisation of the planning process, but there is no mention of that in the recently...

Cabinet Sub-committees. (23 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: I obviously do not want to know the content of the minutes of the Cabinet sub-committee meeting, although I would like to. I hope we can find out some time. One key obstacle in this country is the cost of wind energy production.

Cabinet Sub-committees. (23 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: I understand that. Let me just put this point on the record.

Cabinet Sub-committees. (23 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: I would like to believe the Cabinet sub-committee would have considered or would consider in its deliberations, which it will not make public, the fact that our costs are 50% above the European average. This needs to be addressed. I hope the sub-committee has considered the creation of a permit system for wind farms because at the present rate of dealing with these it will be 20 years...

Cabinet Sub-committees. (23 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: It is not hot air-----

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (23 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: Following the discussion at the Joint Committee on Climate Change and Energy Security, is it the Taoiseach's view that Ireland will reach its target of a 3% reduction in emissions this year? The absent Green Minister has been talking about introducing legislation, to which Deputies Gilmore and Barrett referred. Is it the view of the Taoiseach and the sub-committee that the country will...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (23 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: If so, how much of that is due to the recession as distinct from the actions of Government?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (23 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: It is a valid question.

Leaders' Questions (23 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: There has been a great deal of public comment in recent days about the fact that the 148 members of the Judiciary have been put in a position by a political decision of the Government that they be excluded from paying the pension levy. On what grounds did the Government make a political decision to exclude members of the Judiciary from having to pay a pension levy when approximately 300,000...

Leaders' Questions (23 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: I note the comments of the Chief Justice in that regard and I welcome them. The Government and the Taoiseach have placed members of the Judiciary in a very particular position, through no fault of their own. I respect the constitutional provision preventing a reduction in the remuneration of judges' pay. It is necessary that they are seen to be independent from the Executive. That is as...

Leaders' Questions (23 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: I am on the side of judges paying the pension levy.

Order of Business (23 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: I do not want to object to this, but it is a matter relevant to European affairs and I will ask a question on it on the Order of Business. I want to ask the Taoiseach if the Cabinet agreed today to nominate a date for the referendum on the Lisbon treaty.

Order of Business (23 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: Can I clarify that the Cabinet did not actually decide on a date today? Is that correct?

Order of Business (23 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: First, arising from the Taoiseach's comment, when does he expect the House will be presented with the Bill to deal with the referendum on the Lisbon treaty? Will it be next week or the week after? Is there a conclusion on this and when can we expect the Bill to come to the House? Second, has the Taoiseach any further detail on whether the Dáil will be recalled in September to deal...

Written Answers — Recognition of Disabilities: Recognition of Disabilities (23 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason chronic pain is not recognised as a disability; her plans to address this situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24433/09]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (23 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 338: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his proposals with regard to decentralisation for Charlestown, County Mayo; if his Department is considering moving headquarters to an available centre in Kiltimagh, County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24418/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (23 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 470: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of a new school (details supplied) in Dublin 7; the reason the file was missing for three and a half years, from early 2002 to late 2005, as evidenced by the Freedom of Information file supplied on a request by school authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24431/09]

Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: The House is debating a Private Members' motion in the names of Deputy James Reilly and all Fine Gael Deputies on cutbacks at Crumlin hospital. This is a matter of serious concern, particularly to the parents of the children involved. The Taoiseach is aware that Crumlin hospital provides 80% of the country's specialist treatment for children. During the course of the debate last night, the...