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Order of Business (2 Jul 2009)

Enda Kenny: The referendum Bill next week deals with the Lisbon referendum. Either we appoint a Commission president under the Nice treaty or the Lisbon treaty. We need a President of the Commission appointed quickly. The Minister of State, Deputy Roche, knows this. If the Ceann Comhairle will not allow the question now, will we get clarification next week as to why the three Fianna Fáil MEPs are...

Order of Business (2 Jul 2009)

Enda Kenny: What about my question to the Tánaiste?

Order of Business (2 Jul 2009)

Enda Kenny: There is a continuous stream of gobbledegook from the Chair.

Issue of Writ: Donegal South-West By-election (2 Jul 2009)

Enda Kenny: I support the motion in the name of Deputy Ó Caoláin that the writ be moved. The people of Donegal South-West should have an opportunity to cast their verdicts on the candidates in the by-election following the election of former Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher to the European Parliament. It is a democratic position that needs to be filled.

Issue of Writ: Donegal South-West By-election (2 Jul 2009)

Enda Kenny: In fairness, the Labour Party tried to move the writ for the Dublin South by-election earlier this year.

Issue of Writ: Donegal South-West By-election (2 Jul 2009)

Enda Kenny: I am sure the Tánaiste is saying "bye bye".

Issue of Writ: Donegal South-West By-election (2 Jul 2009)

Enda Kenny: The latest story circulating in The Rosses is that the Tánaiste will be following Mr. Gallagher to Brussels as Ireland's representative on the European Commission.

Written Answers — Nursing Home Costs: Nursing Home Costs (2 Jul 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the weekly cost of nursing homes in Dublin as compared to other parts of Ireland for fee paying patients; the reason the difference in charges applies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26971/09]

Written Answers — Family Law: Family Law (2 Jul 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his proposals to review the rights of fathers in the context of family law here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26888/09]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (2 Jul 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his Department has contacted a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; the further options open to this person in view of their particular circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26912/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (2 Jul 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has made a decision in respect of correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26937/09]

Written Answers — Security of the Elderly: Security of the Elderly (2 Jul 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the remaining funds for 2009 for the scheme of community support for older people; the number of applications currently waiting to be assessed or approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26914/09]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (2 Jul 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he expects to publish a value for money and policy review of phase one of the MANs programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26972/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (2 Jul 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of a new secondary school (details supplied) at a location in County Sligo; if his attention has been drawn to the lesser cost that is now involved in the provision of the agreed building and in view of the fact that the condition of the current premises is completely antiquated; and if he will...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (2 Jul 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the development of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if his attention has been drawn to the growth of this all Irish secondary school; if his further attention has been drawn to the costs involved to the promoters of the school in having to pay teachers their own resources; the assistance he will...

Agreements with Members. (7 Jul 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach the estimated staff costs to his Department since May 2008 associated with supports and liaison provided to the Independent Members of Dáil Éireann who support the Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24673/09]

Agreements with Members. (7 Jul 2009)

Enda Kenny: I accept that it is practical politics to enter into arrangements with people who wish to support the Government. However, we do not live in a secret society and nor should that be the case. In the midst of a national crisis and a recession, secret deals - which were hammered out between the Government and several Independent Deputies - still exist and no one can obtain details relating to...

Agreements with Members. (7 Jul 2009)

Enda Kenny: I am sure the Taoiseach will agree that the exercise of government is one of openness and transparency and that matters should be seen to be absolutely above board. I have no doubt but that this is his conviction. However, the arrangements to which I refer are secret deals involving the Government and two or three Independent Deputies. The details relating to these arrangements are...

Agreements with Members. (7 Jul 2009)

Enda Kenny: Is there evidence with regard to the amount of time committed, on behalf of the taxpayer, in respect of dealing with the concerns and issues raised by the relevant Independent Deputies? At a time when efficiency in the public services is critically important, someone who is probably an experienced assistant principal officer is obliged to spend time each week discussing with Independent...

Agreements with Members. (7 Jul 2009)

Enda Kenny: I refer to the case, back in the 1980s, of a Fine Gael Minister of State who had a particular policy he wished to pursue. He approached the Taoiseach himself, only to be told that unfortunately, no money was available. Has the aforementioned assistant principal officer ever been instructed to tell either Deputy Healy-Rae or Deputy Lowry, in respect of a particular item, that no money is...