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Order of Business. (24 Jun 2010)

Enda Kenny: I am well aware of that.

Order of Business. (24 Jun 2010)

Enda Kenny: I know that well, and I was asking the Minister, perfectly legitimately, about pieces of legislation.

Order of Business. (24 Jun 2010)

Enda Kenny: He is speaking both as Minister for Finance and as a representative of the Government - and, if I may say so, he speaks well in that regard.

Order of Business. (24 Jun 2010)

Enda Kenny: The next time the Minister is speaking to the Taoiseach about the bank guarantee, he might tell him that he could have reminded his audience last night, when he was speaking about the Government's capital investment programme-----

Order of Business. (24 Jun 2010)

Enda Kenny: -----about the fact that he admitted here, under duress, that the lion's share of the moneys being pumped into Anglo Irish Bank will never be seen again and that the reduction in the capital budget over the next three years of about €11 billion represents a loss of 40,000 jobs.

Order of Business. (24 Jun 2010)

Enda Kenny: Perhaps the Minister will reconsider the situation in view of the fact that this party never said that Anglo Irish Bank should be wound down immediately, but that - in the context of sharing some of the consequences - there could be a serious saving for our economy and the protection of thousands of extra jobs. I understand the Taoiseach must defend his position and set out the programme as...

Order of Business. (24 Jun 2010)

Enda Kenny: When does the Minister see it being published?

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (23 Jun 2010)

Enda Kenny: Question 46: To ask the Minister for Transport the discussions he has had with all State agencies and companies regarding integrating the use of public transport more efficiently; when he last met with these agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26693/10]

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2010)

Enda Kenny: We have only a short number of sitting days left before the proposed summer recess. Will the Tánaiste outline the legislation proposed to be put through the House between now and its rising for the summer? A number of suggestions have been made about legislation to be taken before the recess. Can the Tánaiste indicate the legislative schedule for next week and the remaining two weeks?...

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2010)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach gave a specific commitment in respect of legislation to deal with the racing industry and betting tax. It should be noted that there is growing concern about the status of the racing industry. There must be legal base to what the Taoiseach committed himself to and the earlier that is done, the better. May I ask the Tánaiste if it is envisaged that this legislation will come...

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2010)

Enda Kenny: It will be all in due course. It is Government by due course.

Northern Ireland Issues (23 Jun 2010)

Enda Kenny: I wish to ask the Taoiseach three questions. First, I wish him well on his first formal visit to Downing Street to meet the British Prime Minister. In light of the budgetary announcement yesterday by the Chancellor who indicated that there would be a specific review of the corporation tax rate in Northern Ireland, will the Taoiseach raise that with the British Prime Minister? The...

Northern Ireland Issues (23 Jun 2010)

Enda Kenny: I thank the Taoiseach for that response. He is aware that Mr. Paterson was interested in this question prior to his appointment as Northern Ireland Secretary of State. I would like the Taoiseach to raise with the UK Prime Minister the economic progress of the island of Ireland. Bearing in mind the publication of the Saville report, its clarity and the apology by the UK Prime Minister to the...

Northern Ireland Issues (23 Jun 2010)

Enda Kenny: I thank the Taoiseach for his reply. There is a possibility for progress through that mechanism. In Belfast on Monday, I met the Secretary of State and leaders of most of the parties for an up-to-date review on the current position. I also met representatives of Co-operation Ireland. Its chief executive, Mr. Peter Sheridan, gave a very fine presentation on what the organisation is doing to...

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2010)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Shatter set out the reasons this proposal cannot be agreed to. The Health (Amendment) Bill 2010 is deeply flawed. The proposal is for Second Stage to conclude at 4.45 p.m. and Committee and Remaining Stages to conclude at 5.30 p.m. While the review group comprises people of outstanding ability, the changes contained in the Bill will continue a stream of information between the HSE...

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2010)

Enda Kenny: Let it run.

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2010)

Enda Kenny: Let him make his point. It is helpful.

Northern Ireland Issues (23 Jun 2010)

Enda Kenny: Question 9: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with Sinn Féin on 3 June 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25053/10]

Northern Ireland Issues (23 Jun 2010)

Enda Kenny: Question 10: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent speech at the British Irish Studies Conference at UCD; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25059/10]

Church-State Dialogue (22 Jun 2010)

Enda Kenny: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach Taoiseach if he will report on progress in respect of the structured dialogue with the churches and faith communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25054/10]