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Leaders' Questions. (29 Nov 2005)

Enda Kenny: I did not suggest that the Taoiseach had given the green light for this disastrous series of actions by Irish Ferries, I said that the Taoiseach's comment that the Government could do no more created a perception of helplessness in the Government which Irish Ferries saw as a green light to act as it did. I would be the first to suggest that, from an economic perspective, Irish Ferries might...

Order of Business. (29 Nov 2005)

Enda Kenny: The last time a Standing Order 31 item was allowed was in 2001 and it related to the subject of foot and mouth disease. Is it because of the motion on climate change that you allowed this today, a Cheann Comhairle?

Order of Business. (29 Nov 2005)

Enda Kenny: I never mentioned a motion of no confidence.

Order of Business. (29 Nov 2005)

Enda Kenny: There were occasions in the past during the Ceann Comhairle's tenure of ministerial office when his illustrious predecessors in the Chair drifted away, shall we say, during the course of the debate. A careful perusal of the 46 years experience of the last Ceann Comhairle shows that he took a more pragmatic approach to issues that affected Deputies.

Order of Business. (29 Nov 2005)

Enda Kenny: Perhaps because he comes from a little county with a more northerly climate, he reacts more swiftly to events in the House.

Order of Business. (29 Nov 2005)

Enda Kenny: I think we could settle this without any great difficulties.

Order of Business. (29 Nov 2005)

Enda Kenny: I have three questions. First, will the Minister for Finance indicate what progress has been made in the case of the decent woman who has been outside the gates of Leinster House for a number of weeks in regard to the redress institutions? She has a very strong case to make. Second, in May of this year and repeatedly since, I asked the Taoiseach about the implementation of the Children Act...

Order of Business. (29 Nov 2005)

Enda Kenny: Will the Minister indicate what is happening with regard to those two Bills?

Order of Business. (29 Nov 2005)

Enda Kenny: She shook hands with her when she was shopping.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (29 Nov 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 38: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to introduce legislation to allow for directly elected mayors of cities here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36631/05]

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (29 Nov 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 111: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if aid will be granted for the preservation of 16 Moore Street, Dublin which was the last headquarters of the 1916 Rising leaders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36632/05]

Written Answers — Drug Treatment Programme: Drug Treatment Programme (29 Nov 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 206: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to any drug treatment projects and services operated by the Health Service Executive; the details of these services in terms of the range of services available and the number of treatment places; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36993/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (29 Nov 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his plans to increase the carer's allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36301/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (29 Nov 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 269: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the single social welfare payment rule will be reconsidered with regard to carers who are in receipt of the widower's pension, old age pensions and lone parent's allowances and who are not, at present, eligible for the carer's allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36302/05]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (29 Nov 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 307: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the allocation in his Department's Estimate for 2006 as a contribution to building a pipeline from the Shell gas terminal at Ballinaboy to Belmullet town, County Mayo as committed by him at a public meeting in 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36953/05]

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (29 Nov 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 308: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the allocation made by his Department under all headings for the promotion of the Irish language for each of the past ten years; his priorities and allocation for 2006 to 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36954/05]

Written Answers — University Funding: University Funding (29 Nov 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 309: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the allocation made by his Department to NUIG under all headings in each of the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36955/05]

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (29 Nov 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 310: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the allocations made by his Department under all headings to Irish language groups for each of the past five years for promotion and preservation of the Irish language; if he has assessed the programmes and plans of the organisations concerned; and if he has satisfied himself as to their validity; and if he will make...

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (29 Nov 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 393: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, in accordance with her Department's rules and programme for secondary schools, classical studies is an optional subject for study for the leaving certificate examination at both higher and ordinary levels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36306/05]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (29 Nov 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 394: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, in accordance with her Department's rules and programme for secondary schools, ancient Greek is an optional subject for study for the leaving certificate examination at both higher and ordinary levels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36315/05]