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European Council: Statements (7 Jul 2010)

Enda Kenny: I propose to share time with Deputy Barrett.

European Council: Statements (7 Jul 2010)

Enda Kenny: I thank the Taoiseach for his commendation of Deputy Barrett. I am sure the Deputy will fulfil his duties with his usual high level of dedication and commitment. This was an important meeting that the Taoiseach attended as Head of Government on 17 June. I already referred during Questions to the Taoiseach to the five main headlines that were referred to by the Heads of Government, namely,...

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Enda Kenny: It is not agreed. I stated on several occasions that I do not accept the Government's guillotining of Bills in any shape or form. The Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2010 is to allow for prescription charges to be imposed on some of the most vulnerable in society. There are a number of amendments tabled by Fine Gael in the name of Deputy Reilly and by the Labour Party that need to be...

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach outlined a number of real issues that needed to be faced up to and debated in the House when he was replying to one of Deputy Ó Caoláin's short questions. I agree with the concept. Is it intended that there will be a changed procedure for the preparation of the budget this year? Might there be real discussion in the Chamber about the Votes and the priorities to be decided...

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Enda Kenny: The Minister would have the benefit of political discussion in the House on the priorities to be decided on in terms of the budget. Is there any intention to change the format of the presentation and production of the budget this year? Has a date been fixed for the return of the House? Will it be in mid or late September? When can we expect the publication of the Bill on the proposition...

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Enda Kenny: What is the date of return?

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Enda Kenny: A good suggestion.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Enda Kenny: The margins of doubt?

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (7 Jul 2010)

Enda Kenny: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the number of staff that have transferred from the labour services unit and those dealing with FÁS to the Department of Education and Skills since responsibility has been transferred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30644/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (7 Jul 2010)

Enda Kenny: Question 416: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of staff that have transferred from his Department to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation that are responsible for the Programme for Research in Third Level Institutions which was transferred on 1 May 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30643/10]

Leaders' Questions (7 Jul 2010)

Enda Kenny: I rise today to speak for those who have no voice for themselves. Last week I raised with the Taoiseach the consequence of Government action in not controlling costs. We now have a situation in which thousands of people - members of families - are forced today to march on this House to protest at the cutting of respite care for the disabled and mentally challenged. Last week the Taoiseach...

Leaders' Questions (7 Jul 2010)

Enda Kenny: -----that people who look after adults with a mental age of three or four are now under serious pressure. The House goes off tomorrow for the summer recess, leaving this absolute mess behind. In the interest of the thousands of families involved in this on a 24-hour basis, is the Taoiseach prepared to take executive action on this and to put a stop to the madness? Is he prepared to allow...

Leaders' Questions (7 Jul 2010)

Enda Kenny: Shame on the Taoiseach.

Leaders' Questions (7 Jul 2010)

Enda Kenny: The first time I asked the Taoiseach a question on Leader's Questions, I asked about a woman in hospital. The Taoiseach's response was that it was too facile to raise such a case. I reject the charge the Taoiseach has made today. Shame on him and his Government for allowing what is happening to happen. The Taoiseach has said that no such decision has been made. If not, why are thousands...

Leaders' Questions (7 Jul 2010)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach has chosen to increase the entertainment budget in Departments, which is up by 66% this year or €1.2 million. This money is being spent for entertainment and clinking of glasses and €289,000 of it is being spent in the Taoiseach's Department. The travel budget for Departments is up by €2.4 million this year. Would that money not provide these services and allow these...

Leaders' Questions (7 Jul 2010)

Enda Kenny: -----what is happening in thousands of households around this country. He may well smile about it.

Leaders' Questions (7 Jul 2010)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach may say it is not happening, but he should go and ask the sisters, the Daughters of Charity and the Brothers of Charity and those who are providing voluntary services. These organisations faced up to their responsibility. They agreed to take cuts across the board, including pay cuts, and to do the same work for less. However, because the Government has not been able to either...

Leaders' Questions (7 Jul 2010)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach is going down the wrong road. There are other options he could have chosen. He will go away for the summer and leave this 24-hour a day situation for thousands of families in his wake. Shame on him and his Government.

Leaders' Questions (7 Jul 2010)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach should go down to Limerick and see the place that has been closed.

Leaders' Questions (7 Jul 2010)

Enda Kenny: The centre in Limerick is closed.