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State Boards (12 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach the number of vacancies that exist on the boards of the agencies and other bodies under the aegis of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46019/10]

State Boards (12 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach the appointments made by him since June 2002 to the State Boards, or other agencies within his aegis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48382/10]

State Boards (12 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach the names, occupations and dates of appointment of those appointed to the boards of the State agencies and bodies under the aegis of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48387/10]

State Boards (12 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: Since the Green Party announced its decision to leave Government at the end of November, at least 35 appointments have been made by Ministers and the vast majority have been made by the leader of the Green Party, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Gormley.

State Boards (12 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Minister was always vehemently opposed what he used to term "party hacks". It seems this tradition, if that is the proper word, is alive and well.

State Boards (12 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: When to decide to go to the country, or to Áras an Uachtaráin, is the Taoiseach's sole prerogative. There will be much comment about appointments to vacancies. The Taoiseach should suspend any appointments, unless they are essential to the country's interests, and wait until whatever Government the people decide to elect at the general election and let it get on with the business. I have...

State Boards (12 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: The renewed programme for Government makes a commitment to legislate for new transparent means to make appointments. We have discussed this here before. In the case of important appointments, such as the chairmanships of essential State bodies and agencies, there should be some parliamentary input from an all-party committee or whatever and those being considered for serious appointments...

Freedom of Information (12 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: Question 6: To ask the Taoiseach the number of freedom of information requests received by him in November 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46020/10]

Freedom of Information (12 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: Question 8: To ask the Taoiseach the number of freedom of information requests processed by his Department during 2010; the number which have been acceded to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48365/10]

Freedom of Information (12 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: On the last occasion we asked such questions, I asked the Taoiseach about a number of agencies that are not subject to the Freedom of Information Act. Has there been any consideration given to extending it? As it is, it is quite extensive but there are always persons stating they cannot get information about this, that or the other. Is there any consideration being given to an extension of...

Freedom of Information (12 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: The latest raft of information here is on the usual questions. I suppose one of the iconic pictures of this Government was the occasion on which it held the meeting in Farmleigh where Minister after Minister rolled up there. Was there a reason that had to happen? Why was the meeting was not held in Government Buildings, which would be the normal venue for such meetings?

Departmental Staff (12 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: In respect of the legislative programme published by the Whip, as the Taoiseach will recall, before the Christmas break interest focused on the importance of getting through the budget in order that a signal would go out internationally that at least the big decisions had been made and, subsequently, the social welfare Bill. Both the budget and social welfare Bill were passed and it was...

Departmental Staff (12 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: The legislative programme produced by the Whip appears to be more rushed than those to which we are accustomed. We are used to having them provided in different colours of paper - blue, red and green - and with the A, B, C and D lists to which Deputy Durkan frequently refers.

Departmental Staff (12 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach is being up-front today but nobody seems to want the Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010, yet it is being rammed through the House for the gratification of the absent Green Party Ministers. The Climate Change Response Bill, which is now the big issue for the Green Party, was the subject of discussion at an all-party committee. What the...

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (12 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on his recent meeting in Dublin with the European Commissioner, Olli Rehn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43748/10]

Written Answers — Garda Vetting: Garda Vetting (12 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: Question 513: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if a voluntary organisation (details supplied) in County Mayo will be entitled to garda vetting for their staff and volunteers; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the organisation applied to be considered for Garda vetting in late 2008 but was refused; the reason the matter has continued for this period despite...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (12 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: Question 842: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the payments made to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in 2010 under the single payment scheme; if other payments are due to them under the same scheme; if their payments have been reduced in the past year; if so, the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48341/10]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (12 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: Question 856: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the payments that have been made to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in 2010 under the single payment scheme and area aid; if any other payments are due to them under the same schemes; if their payments have been reduced in the past year; if so, the reason they were reduced; and if he will make a statement on the...

Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: In respect of the communications legislation on today's Order Paper, I assume the Taoiseach has communicated to the Tánaiste the position arising from the question Deputy Ó Caoláin asked yesterday about attendance at a function in Druid's Glen. I ask her whether the Taoiseach gave her a full account of the matter and if she is happy to accept what he has said.

Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: I thank the Tánaiste for her comments. We now know that she, at least, accepts what she heard in this Chamber. However, the position appears to be that Mr. Gray, who was referred to as attending that function, was invited for another reason, about which he was very clear.