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Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: Very few people in the country will forget the description, in May 2002, of the campus Ireland project by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform as being "Ceaucescu-like", but recent revelations suggest that this analogy might not be as far-fetched as people imagined. After all, the infamous Romanian tyrant left behind him a battery of extravagant, egotistical, sub-standard,...

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: I am glad to receive confirmation from the Taoiseach that this is his pet project and that, therefore, he knows all about it.

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: Will the Taoiseach explain who is responsible for the fact that the roof blew off the building——

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: I remind the Taoiseach that the wind also blew over a lot of other rooftops, none of which blew off.

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: Who is responsible for the inferior construction of the building and the fact that 5 million litres of treated water is leaking out on a monthly basis?

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: Does the Taoiseach stand over the remarks he made about the shelf company on 26 March 2002, that despite being a shelf company, it was a company not only of substance but of international standing? It was criticised in the High Court yesterday when Mr. Justice Kelly queried the reason a company worth €127 should be given a 30 year lease on an asset worth €62 million. Does the Taoiseach...

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: ——Per ardua surgo, I rise through difficulties. As the Taoiseach is nearing his escape from the House for his summer holidays, how does he intend to deal with this matter? Does he plan to wade, swim or dive through the difficulties?

Order of Business. (28 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: On No. 14, when does the Government expect to make an announcement about Ireland's participation in the battle groups referred to under the Department of Defence proposal?

Order of Business. (28 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: Will it be this year or next year? I heard on a radio programme last week that the Minister for Defence, Deputy O'Dea, got an award for straight talking. How long will this assessment take? Will the Minister for Defence indicate whether we are in or out?

Order of Business. (28 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: I am opposed to No. 1 being guillotined in this fashion. I also note that former Mr. Justice Fergus Flood has stated the Bill should be torn up and that the Dáil should legislate in a proper manner for an issue of such importance. Hence, I oppose No. 1 being brought to a conclusion at 9 p.m.

Order of Business. (28 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: I wish to ask the Taoiseach three questions. First, in respect of the Morris tribunal, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform promised a ringing apology to the McBrearty family. When can the House expect to hear it?

Order of Business. (28 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: Legislation was introduced to set up the Morris tribunal and there are serious consequences in respect of that legislation.

Order of Business. (28 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: The bogus confession is a serious and central issue for the tribunal. Before the House rises, will it hear statements from the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform giving the ringing apology to the McBrearty family to which he has committed himself on the issue of the bogus confession?

Order of Business. (28 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: My second question pertains to the ongoing negotiations between the European Union and the United States on an open skies policy. Will the Taoiseach fund a professional study on the impact on the mid-west and west region? Some 40,000 people are employed by American companies in that region. When will we see the natural gas regulation Bill which was expected to be published in 2005? Will the...

Written Answers — Genetically Modified Organisms: Genetically Modified Organisms (28 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 55: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his policy regarding genetically modified crops; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22297/05]

Written Answers — European Council Meeting: European Council Meeting (28 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 122: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a statement on the EU Council of Environment Ministers meeting held in Brussels. [22296/05]

Written Answers — Special Savings Incentive Scheme: Special Savings Incentive Scheme (28 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 318: To ask the Minister for Finance the total number of active SSIA accounts; the number of these active accounts held by women; the breakdown of the accounts held by women under the monthly subscription level; the average age of subscribers to the special savings scheme; the percentage of SSIAs held by each age group in 2004 and income levels for SSIA holders. [22638/05]

Written Answers — Industrial Relations: Industrial Relations (28 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 403: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of reinstatements awarded by the Employment Appeal Tribunal in each of the past three years; the average payout to successful applicants; the number of applicants who have had their legal costs awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21927/05]

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (28 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 600: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will provide details of the number of fixed speed cameras located throughout the State; the location of these cameras; the number currently fully operational at any one time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22454/05]

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (28 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 601: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he remains committed to the expanded number of fixed speed cameras in the State; the level of increase; when these will be fully operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22455/05]