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Programme for Government. (21 Oct 2009)

Enda Kenny: What is the Government's estimate of the cost of the revised programme for Government between Fianna Fáil and the Green Party as signed off recently?

Programme for Government. (21 Oct 2009)

Enda Kenny: I was asking the Taoiseach whether he has an estimate of the cost of the revised programme for Government agreed recently by Fianna Fáil and the Green Party.

Programme for Government. (21 Oct 2009)

Enda Kenny: I estimate that the value of the tax increases will be of the order of €2.5 billion in personal taxes. To break this down, the cut in pensions relief represents €120 million; the abolition of the PRSI ceiling is €200 million; the carbon tax is €500 million; the site value of people's homes represents around €1 billion; water charges are €500 million; extra local government...

Programme for Government. (21 Oct 2009)

Enda Kenny: I give the Government credit for maintaining a strong capital programme, which is necessary in terms of jobs. From my involvement with architects and builders dealing with school buildings, I know it is now possible to build permanent buildings for less than the cost of prefabricated buildings. The time taken to obtain planning permission and for procurement is the same, but the...

Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Enda Kenny: I understand the Dáil meets tomorrow; or is it the select committee?

Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Enda Kenny: Does the Dáil meet tomorrow?

Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Enda Kenny: Is the select committee to meet in the Chamber?

Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Enda Kenny: Will there be a plenary session next Tuesday? The Order of Business states that "the Dáil, on its rising today, shall adjourn until 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 3 November 2009."

Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Enda Kenny: I am sorry. I understand.

Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Enda Kenny: Will the Taoiseach say whether he has spoken to the President of the European Council in regard to the nomination of a Commissioner from Ireland to the European Commission, and could he indicate when he intends to make his choice known? In respect of the proposal by the Minister for Transport to reduce the drink limit on driving from 80 to 50 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of...

Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Enda Kenny: When can we expect the Minister to publish the details of what he intends to press through the Dáil? Will it take place in November? Does the Taoiseach know when he expects to introduce it here? Deputy Shatter raised the matter of members of the Judiciary being exempt from the pensions levy and its consequences. That is governed under Article 35.5 of the Constitution as the Taoiseach is...

Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Enda Kenny: When will the Minister for Transport, Deputy Dempsey, bring the Bill before the House?

Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Enda Kenny: I think that is given.

Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Enda Kenny: My question related to public pay policy though.

Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Enda Kenny: It is fewer than half of them.

Departmental Agencies. (3 Nov 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 12: To ask the Taoiseach his plans to implement the recommendations of the special group on public service numbers and expenditure programmes as they relate to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33522/09]

Departmental Agencies. (3 Nov 2009)

Enda Kenny: Mas sin an cás, ní bheidh deireadh leis an Roinn Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta. Má tá muid chun cabhair a thabhairt don Ghaeilge agus don Ghaeltacht, cuireann sé isteach orm féin mar ionadaí poiblí nach bhfuil sé ar ár gcumas faoi láthair leabhair as Gaeilge a chur ar fáil do dhaltaí sna meánscoileanna lán-Ghaeilge. We are still unable to provide up-to-date Irish books for...

Departmental Agencies. (3 Nov 2009)

Enda Kenny: Others would, but I would not go that far.

Departmental Agencies. (3 Nov 2009)

Enda Kenny: In respect of public service numbers, there is currently a ban on recruitment in place and this is having an impact. To what level will public service numbers be reduced in 2010? Does the Taoiseach believe there is a role to be played by a voluntary redundancy scheme? The HSE commented on this matter earlier in the year and my party put forward the view that up to 15,000 voluntary...

Leaders' Questions (3 Nov 2009)

Enda Kenny: In April of this year, the Minister for Finance forecast that some €34.4 billion in taxes would be collected this year. The Minister later indicated that the Government was €2 billion shy of that forecast for the nine months to the end of September. The most up-to-date figures will be released in the next few minutes. What is the figure for the overall tax revenue for the year to the...