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Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (2 Nov 2010)

Enda Kenny: Question 472: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the community consultation that has taken place on wind projects in Gate Three by the agencies within his remit; if any planned or pending community consultations exist for the same projects; his plans to introduce measures that ensure all State and semi-State energy companies under his remit make every effort...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (2 Nov 2010)

Enda Kenny: Question 473: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the figures or estimates for the mean annual wind speed at 50 metres above ground for each county; if he will provide those figures as a percentage of the total wind resource for each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40268/10]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (2 Nov 2010)

Enda Kenny: Question 527: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the names of any wind farm projects in which agencies under his remit are involved; if any such projects provide a community fund; if so, the amount distributed by each fund, the way the fund calculation is made and the way the funds are disbursed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40263/10]

Leaders' Questions (3 Nov 2010)

Enda Kenny: The Governor of the Central Bank has said that 50% of the fiscal crisis in the country is due to the jobs crisis. We know that since the Taoiseach took office the unemployment rate has gone up from 5.5% to 13.7%. Tomorrow we are to be told about the austerity programme and the extent of cuts being contemplated by the Government and the Minister for Finance. In view of the fact that the...

Leaders' Questions (3 Nov 2010)

Enda Kenny: Does the Taoiseach have information to hand on the extent of the numbers who have emigrated because of the economic situation here in the period to which these figures relate? While we are at it, the Taoiseach has castigated Opposition parties regularly because of their programmes for job creation not being acceptable to him. I point out three measures the Taoiseach could take now which...

Leaders' Questions (3 Nov 2010)

Enda Kenny: These people could then be paid the social welfare they receive and, together with the removal of those obstacles, this would have a direct impact on the live register in the short term. In its own way this would create some sense of hope, confidence and some sense that Government and politics can actually impact on their lives. As we speak, able-bodied men and women are totally frustrated,...

Leaders' Questions (3 Nov 2010)

Enda Kenny: We gave the Taoiseach three suggestions now.

EU Summits (3 Nov 2010)

Enda Kenny: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the October meeting of the European Council in Brussels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39738/10]

EU Summits (3 Nov 2010)

Enda Kenny: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach Taoiseach the bilateral meetings he held on the margins of the October European Council meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39739/10]

EU Summits (3 Nov 2010)

Enda Kenny: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach Taoiseach if he will report on his recent contacts with the President of the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39740/10]

EU Summits (3 Nov 2010)

Enda Kenny: That is a lengthy reply from the Taoiseach. Yesterday he referred to these things as meanderings. The perception of Ireland internationally is formed by other governments from three viewpoints, namely, the deficit, growth rate and political leadership. Will the Taoiseach comment on Mr. Mike Soden's appointment to the Central Bank Commission? In terms of it being an advisory group about...

EU Summits (3 Nov 2010)

Enda Kenny: The point I was making was that this opinion to leave the euro had been expressed by a member of the Central Bank Commission, which influences perception abroad. I am glad to hear the Taoiseach confirm the position as regards Ireland and the euro, and the importance of that for us. Neither do I share the view to the effect that Ireland should become an appendage of the United States. I did...

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Enda Kenny: I understand the High Court made its decision this morning in the case taken by the Sinn Féin Party on the delay in holding the Donegal South-West by-election. The President of the High Court has described some of the arguments put up by the State as hyperbole and has stated clearly that the ruling on the issue did not offend the separation of powers. May I ask the Taoiseach what is the...

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Enda Kenny: The Minister has walked out.

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Enda Kenny: I will not have a detailed discussion here. The Taoiseach says it is premature to comment on this, but the Dáil has already decided, by the vote of a Government majority, that this was not premature. The Taoiseach and the Government Whip have said it was their intention to move the writ for the Donegal South-West by-election in the spring. The High Court has said this morning that this...

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Enda Kenny: It is not premature. The result of the decision is clear to everybody. The question is whether the Government will sit over there and attempt to stay in power when the High Court of the land says it is unreasonable to have a delay of this length in giving the people of this constituency their opportunity to cast a verdict on the Government through a by-election. Nothing could be clearer...

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Enda Kenny: He said it was premature.

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Enda Kenny: I have it here.

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Enda Kenny: So will the Taoiseach change his tune?

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Enda Kenny: The Government has considered it already. It said the writ would be moved in the spring.