Results 9,201-9,220 of 36,764 for speaker:Enda Kenny

Leaders' Questions (3 Nov 2009)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Bruton has pointed out on a number of occasions, particularly over the last 12 months, that one cannot tax one's way back to prosperity. What is the projected shortfall that the Government will have to deal with when it compiles its budget on 9 December next? Does the Taoiseach attribute the fall-off in taxes to the fall in employment? Does he now accept it was a mistake to impose...

Order of Business (3 Nov 2009)

Enda Kenny: With regard to Second Stage of the Public Transport Bill 2009, my understanding was that the Government only intended to allocate an hour and a half for that debate. Is it the intention to guillotine this Bill or is this just the start of the Second Stage debate with no intention of concluding it today? It is major legislation that requires serious analysis.

Order of Business (3 Nov 2009)

Enda Kenny: So it is not proposed to conclude the debate today after an hour and a half?

Order of Business (3 Nov 2009)

Enda Kenny: I welcome the fact that the supreme court in the Czech Republic dealt with the case before it this morning and I am happy that President Klaus has signed the Lisbon treaty. It is a source of great consolation that the Irish people, in their wisdom, gave an emphatic endorsement of the treaty. That decision of the people has paved the way for having the treaty implemented and for putting in...

Written Answers — Public Sector Staff: Public Sector Staff (3 Nov 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 134: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has developed the implementation mechanisms necessary for the implementation of the rationalisation of public service structures outlined by the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programme, such as arrangements for moving staff, the terms of redundancy arrangements, the framework for outsourcing and shared services and...

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (3 Nov 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 370: To ask the Minister for Finance if there has been new policy direction for the activities and conduct of revenue sheriffs or county registrars in view of the tightening of credit lines for small businesses and the cash flow problems caused by the downturn in the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38835/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (3 Nov 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 900: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo had their disability allowance stopped; when a decision on their appeal will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39248/09]

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (3 Nov 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 959: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the area in square kilometres for every county that is designated as special areas of conservation, special protection areas and national heritage areas; what is the percentage of total area of each county that is designated as special areas of conservation, special protection areas and national heritage...

Leaders' Questions (4 Nov 2009)

Enda Kenny: Will the Taoiseach comment on the live register figures? I listened to the Minister of State say this morning that they were down by 12,000 and that this was an indication that things had bottomed out. The FÁS quarterly economic commentary shows that the number of professionals seeking employment has risen by 84% this year, that one third of men in their early 20s are now out of work and...

Leaders' Questions (4 Nov 2009)

Enda Kenny: That is all very fine but one of the big failures of the Government is that it has not interacted directly with the creators of employment and the business sector. It is perfectly obvious that many of them are struggling in terms of competitiveness, costs of transport and energy, sterling and the difficulties that are placed in the way of creating jobs and allowing business to flourish. For...

Tribunals of Inquiry. (4 Nov 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach the costs which have accrued to date to his Department in respect of the Moriarty tribunal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30627/09]

Tribunals of Inquiry. (4 Nov 2009)

Enda Kenny: Perhaps I can assist the Taoiseach on this matter. The recently published Comptroller and Auditor General's report indicates that the final cost of the Moriarty tribunal, including third party costs, will be in the region of €100 million, which speaks for itself. The cost for 2008 was €4.1 million. I would like if Dáil committees, properly resourced and empowered, could do this work...

Tribunals of Inquiry. (4 Nov 2009)

Enda Kenny: The tradition in dealing with tribunals has been that where appropriate solicitors from the Chief State Solicitor's Office are used. The Taoiseach will be aware that for the past four years the Moriarty tribunal ignored this arrangement and engaged a solicitor from a private practice. Can he confirm that the average fee per day was €1,000 and that this amounted to a payment of in excess...

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (4 Nov 2009)

Enda Kenny: I welcome the family of the late Joe Doyle, his wife Peggy, his children, David, Michael and Róisín, and extended members of their family to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. This is always the conclusion to parliamentary careers. It is a nice gesture for the Houses of the Oireachtas to pay a final tribute to those who were elected by their respective constituencies and served here....

Order of Business. (4 Nov 2009)

Enda Kenny: What is the purpose of the financial resolution, No. a11? We understood Report and Final Stages of the National Asset Management Agency Bill were to be taken today.

Order of Business. (4 Nov 2009)

Enda Kenny: Would it not be appropriate for that matter to be discussed? Is it possible to discuss that element on Report Stage? Will the Minister introduce an amendment on Report Stage to deal with the windfall tax?

Order of Business. (4 Nov 2009)

Enda Kenny: Does that mean the Minister for Finance will introduce an amendment specifically on the windfall tax on Report Stage?

Order of Business. (4 Nov 2009)

Enda Kenny: I am not clear why it is necessary to have it discussed as a financial resolution without debate if it is coming in as an amendment for full debate on Report Stage.

Order of Business. (4 Nov 2009)

Enda Kenny: Is there any indication of the date for the special EU summit to make arrangements for the appointment of a President of the Council?

Order of Business. (4 Nov 2009)

Enda Kenny: In view of the fact that approximately 20 countries have put forward their candidates for Commissioner, when does the Taoiseach expect to make an announcement regarding the nomination for a Commissioner from this country to the Commission?