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Order of Business (16 Dec 2009)

Enda Kenny: -----he was consistent in his objection to putting through the Appropriation Bill in this fashion every year. It is wrong and there should be a discussion about it. The fallout of many of the cuts in the budget in terms of these Estimates will be very sore for many people. It is wrong to do it this way and I object to it.

Order of Business (16 Dec 2009)

Enda Kenny: I object to the way in which it is proposed to deal with No. 5. We have consistently objected to the guillotining of all Bills through the House, but especially this one. Deputy Bruton has mentioned on numerous occasions that this Bill has a direct impact on all those in receipt of public pay, but particularly the 55,000 people with an income of less than €30,000. I ask the Taoiseach to...

Order of Business (16 Dec 2009)

Enda Kenny: I should like to believe the Government would relent in respect of this Private Members' business and not divide the House as regards carers, the disabled and the blind.

Order of Business (16 Dec 2009)

Enda Kenny: We have pointed out a number of ways in which the Government could reverse these cuts on the most vulnerable and there is still time not to divide the House before Christmas on this sector of our people. I do not object to the taking of it, but I should much prefer if the Government would change tack in this regard, make a different choice and not impose these cuts on the most vulnerable in...

Order of Business (16 Dec 2009)

Enda Kenny: I have two questions for the Taoiseach. Can he confirm the date on which the House is due to return? Yesterday he said it would be earlier than in the previous 15 years. We are trying to calculate what that is, exactly.

Order of Business (16 Dec 2009)

Enda Kenny: Is it on 18 January or 19 January? I should just like confirmation. In respect of a matter I raised in the House on two previous occasions, the Committee of the Regions is an important entity and a decision has to be made by Government. I have raised this twice before and spoken directly to the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Gormley. Obviously, we need...

Order of Business (16 Dec 2009)

Enda Kenny: I know he is not, but it is a matter on which the Government has to make a decision, I believe. I spoke to the Minister about it last week and he said he would come back to me but he has not replied as yet. Perhaps the Taoiseach might mention it to him because if account is to be taken of the decision by the people, then obviously representation from my party should increase substantially...

Written Answers — National Archives: National Archives (16 Dec 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 280: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will confirm that the British security archives, commonly referred to as the Kilmainham papers, are under the control of his Department; if these papers are available to the public and to historians for research purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47727/09]

Written Answers — National Archives: National Archives (16 Dec 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 281: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will confirm that selected material from the British security archives, referred to as the Kilmainham papers, was transferred to the National Library and the National Archives and that this material is available to the public; if he will further confirm that the remainder of these papers is lodged with the Irish Army intelligence corps...

Written Answers — National Archives: National Archives (16 Dec 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 282: To ask the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the location of all papers relevant to the British security archives, commonly referred to as the Kilmainham papers; if he will confirm that all material removed from the office of Sir Hauser Greenwood on 13 January 1922 at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham is now available for public perusal or historian research...

Order of Business (17 Dec 2009)

Enda Kenny: This is not agreed. I wish to propose an amendment to the Order of Business. I move amendment No. 1: To delete the words "that the Dáil, on its rising today, shall adjourn until 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 19 January 2010" and substitute "that the Dáil, on its rising today, shall adjourn until 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday, 13 January 2010".

Order of Business (17 Dec 2009)

Enda Kenny: I understand but I am telling you, a Cheann Comhairle, why I do not agree with the Order of Business. The most important element of today's business is the last proposal. The original calendar of Dáil sittings circulated by the Chief Whip proposed the Dáil should meet on 13 January. While the calendar states it is subject to change, there is no reason that the Dáil should wait until 19...

Order of Business (17 Dec 2009)

Enda Kenny: Are we seriously contemplating putting that kind of money into a failed bank without even a Dáil debate? This is another reason the Dáil should have ample opportunity to discuss these matters. Every business in the State believes energy costs are way too high. It is time to address the elephant in the corner of the room and discuss the break-up of the ESB. While keeping the transmission...

Order of Business (17 Dec 2009)

Enda Kenny: It might be agreed on the other side of the House, but at least we have been consistent in objecting to Bills being guillotined through here. If business had been better regulated by the House, these matters could have been separated and dealt with thoroughly and comprehensively, as they should be. For that reason, I object to it again.

Order of Business (17 Dec 2009)

Enda Kenny: I do not wish to push it to a full vote. Question, "That the proposal for dealing with No. 41 be agreed to," put and declared carried.

Order of Business (17 Dec 2009)

Enda Kenny: I disagree with this proposal and propose that the Dáil would resume on 13 January 2010 as was the original intention in the list of sessions circulated by the Government Whip. I repeat that it provides an opportunity for serious discussion here about serious issues. We are expected to have a situation where, possibly in the first quarter of next year, the Government, through the...

Order of Business (17 Dec 2009)

Enda Kenny: Yes.

Order of Business (17 Dec 2009)

Enda Kenny: No.

Order of Business (17 Dec 2009)

Enda Kenny: Will the Government have to recapitalise Anglo Irish Bank by some €6 billion in the spring? Has the Government considered the comment made by the Governor of the Central Bank that there should be an inquiry into the reasons for the failure of the banking system? Has it considered the fact that legislation will have to be introduced to give effect to such an enquiry? In that context, has...

Order of Business (17 Dec 2009)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy could ring Deputy Burton's office. She is an accountant.