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Leaders' Questions (9 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: One of the reasons so much cynicism exists among people regarding politics and the way business is conducted here is the lack of transparency and accountability. Last Thursday, the Minister of State stated in this House, based on information given to him by the HSE, that 23 children died while in the care of the State. Both before that statement was made and subsequently to it, the HSE...

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (9 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: Tar éis éisteacht leis na focail atá ráite ag an Teachta Gilmore agus ag an Taoiseach faoi bhás Thomáis Mhic Ghiolla, iar-Theachta Dála, a bhí anseo le níos mó na deich mbliain, ba mhaith liom féin fáilte a chur roimh a bhean chéile, May, agus a chlann agus a chairde atá ar fad atá anseo sa Dáil inniu. Tá an fhírinne ráite ag ceannaire Pháirtí an Lucht Oibre nuair a...

Order of Business (9 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: On No 7a, Deputy Coveney, along with Deputy McManus, has tabled an amendment to this motion. This issue is of serious import to local radio stations. A number of people will lose their jobs as a consequence of the extent of the levy and I, too, regret that the Government merely notes the statutory instrument introduced by the Minister. In our view it is an excessive levy which will result...

Order of Business (9 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: In view of the increasing concern over the impact of non-co-operation, unrest and uncertainty in the public sector and the fact that people in some sectors are beginning to hurt, what effort is the Government making to communicate with the trade unions such that some discussion might take place with a view to having public services restored as people would expect?

Order of Business (9 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: I am speaking to the Order of Business. We are in here at the Ceann Comhairle's behest and cannot get any response to questions. This matter is not just of interest to those in the House but to people right across the country. I note a letter from the Ombudsman today on the lost at sea scheme. In fairness to the Minister for Transport, with whom I disagree on a regular basis-----

Order of Business (9 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: -----he said last week there would be no further Government time allowed in the Chamber. Would the Taoiseach have any objection if the committee decided to re-examine this matter?

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (9 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: Question 53: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the progress that has been made on the application for funds from the European Globalisation Fund for former workers at companies (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11306/10]

Leaders' Questions (10 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: What has been exposed at Tallaght hospital is perhaps the best example of the national failure of this Government. It is one of the best examples of the abject failure of the Minister for Health and Children to live up to the responsibility for immediate care that was given to her following her appointment to that position. It is unconscionable that a number of people - more than twice the...

Leaders' Questions (10 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: It is very difficult to verbalise the impact on people who had X-rays carried out in Tallaght hospital and who possibly have serious problems. We know that one person is being treated for cancer and that another person died. There may well be some who have tumours that have not been detected because the X-ray has not been read by a radiologist. Can the Taoiseach supply me with the list of...

Leaders' Questions (10 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach said it was facile to raise questions in this House.

Leaders' Questions (10 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: What about the other hospitals?

Public Service Reform. (10 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on implementation of the recommendation of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development report on the reform of the public service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48418/09]

Public Service Reform. (10 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach made reference to the establishment of a Department to deal with public sector reform. Regardless of whatever adjustment he makes in the next few weeks, will he address this question by giving responsibility to a Minister or Minister of State to deal with public service reform? As the Taoiseach is aware, such a position was allocated many years ago to a Minister of State who...

Public Service Reform. (10 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: In respect of specific public service changes, the Taoiseach said he would engage with public service unions to bring about change as speedily as possible, a comment which was made before the collapse in the social partnership talks last year. The country is now faced with an increasingly uncertain situation whereby public sector workers, including teachers and health care workers, are...

Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach may state continuously that this is a matter to be sorted out by the Whips but the Government orders the business here. Some 65 amendments to the Finance Bill remain; four have been dealt with. These range from issues related to NAMA, to the consolidation of taxes, head shops and a whole range of other issues. The time allocated for today will not allow Members to get into...

Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: Will the Taoiseach consider again the statement made by the Ombudsman, Emily O'Reilly, that the Lost at Sea scheme began as maladministration and ended up as bad governance? The Ombudsman, appointed by the Government, has said it is not tolerable that the objective and independent report she produced will not be allowed to be discussed at the appropriate Oireachtas committee.

Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Creed has raised this matter on several occasions.

Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: A motion was put before the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to deal with this but was voted down by the Government members.

Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: In the interests of everyone, including Deputies mentioned in the report, it is right and proper-----

Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: -----that they should have the opportunity to answer questions at the relevant committee. All I want from the Taoiseach is that he has no objection to a committee dealing with this. The other day when answering a parliamentary question, the Minister for Transport said the Government will not give any more time in the Chamber to this report. That was a clear statement from the Minister. I...