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Order of Business. (4 Nov 2009)

Enda Kenny: Will it be this week?

Official Engagements. (10 Nov 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach when he next expects to visit the United States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30610/09]

Official Engagements. (10 Nov 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach if he will convene a meeting of the Ireland-America Economic Advisory Board during his next visit to the United States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30611/09]

Official Engagements. (10 Nov 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach the arrangements in place within his Department for maintaining contact with the Ireland-America Advisory Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30612/09]

Official Engagements. (10 Nov 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach the foreign visits he plans to undertake during the remainder of 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30620/09]

Official Engagements. (10 Nov 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 8: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the recent UN Climate Change Summit in New York; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33525/09]

Official Engagements. (10 Nov 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 9: To ask the Taoiseach the programme for his recent visit to New York; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33526/09]

Official Engagements. (10 Nov 2009)

Enda Kenny: I thank the Taoiseach for his support for an Irish candidate in respect of the presidency of the European Council. He stated he intends to travel to Brussels for the meeting which will resolve that. I have an internal list from Europe, which indicates at least 22 of the 27 member states have nominated their personnel for commissionerships. They are currently engaged in serious lobbying for...

Official Engagements. (10 Nov 2009)

Enda Kenny: On this list a range of desired portfolios is given in respect of each nomination from the 22 member states. They include climate, enterprise, budget, economic and monetary affairs and foreign security policy. I accept that the process cannot be concluded until the High Representative, who will probably come from the socialist group, is appointed. In any event, the lists of candidates for...

Official Engagements. (10 Nov 2009)

Enda Kenny: I share many of the Taoiseach's views with regard to Ireland's relationship with the United States. I had a recent brief meeting with Ambassador Rooney. He is a good man with a great love of Ireland and I am confident he will do whatever he can to continue the very strong relationship between our two countries. Is the Taoiseach happy with the reports from IDA Ireland in respect of the...

Leaders' Questions (10 Nov 2009)

Enda Kenny: We are now four weeks from the budget when the Government will attempt to put forward its choices in respect of bringing in €4 billion. These choices are obviously difficult. Owing to choices made in recent budgets we now find ourselves in an unprecedentedly serious situation. In 2008 some 600,000 families received child benefit in respect of 1.1 million children. These families are put...

Leaders' Questions (10 Nov 2009)

Enda Kenny: I disagree with the Taoiseach. The Minister for Social and Family Affairs did not appear on a popular television programme merely to muse aloud in what has amounted to a cruel exploitation of hundreds of thousands of families who do not now know where they stand in regard to child benefit. The Taoiseach is right that organisations and individuals deserve to know with clarity what lies ahead...

Leaders' Questions (10 Nov 2009)

Enda Kenny: That is our choice and we will not hide behind any other choices we have to make. We will defend those choices. I wish to know, with all due respect, whether it is or is not the Government's intention to make the choice to cut child benefit. I am saying "No" to that choice. What does the Taoiseach say?

Leaders' Questions (10 Nov 2009)

Enda Kenny: The social welfare budget will make a contribution because people will be taken off welfare and into work.

Leaders' Questions (10 Nov 2009)

Enda Kenny: The Minister for Social and Family Affairs is flying kites.

Leaders' Questions (10 Nov 2009)

Enda Kenny: The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform is proposing to imprison 4,000 people for non-payment of fines.

Order of Business (10 Nov 2009)

Enda Kenny: I hope the Ceann Comhairle will find it within his capacity during his term to allow a Standing Order 32 debate. It would be good for the record.

Order of Business (10 Nov 2009)

Enda Kenny: The Ceann Comhairle has quickly fallen into the rut of not seeing these issues as important. In respect of the Road Traffic Bill 2009, I understand from reports that the equipment used for measuring the alcohol level in people brought to Garda stations must be recalibrated at a significant cost. When is it proposed to take the Bill in the House? Will it be taken next year or will it be...

Order of Business (10 Nov 2009)

Enda Kenny: Come fly with me.

Written Answers — Garda Ombudsman Commission: Garda Ombudsman Commission (10 Nov 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the budget of the office of the Garda Síochana Ombudsman for 2008 and to date in 2009; the projected budget for 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40324/09]