Results 26,001-26,020 of 36,764 for speaker:Enda Kenny

Constitutional Issues (1 Jun 2010)

Enda Kenny: It relates to the holding of a referendum on children's rights, which emanated directly from the Sullivan report. If the Ceann Comhairle has a difficulty with that, I am sure I could probably be of assistance to him. What stage has the work of the Minister of State with responsibility for children, Deputy Barry Andrews, reached? Does the Taoiseach envisage that the process involving the...

Constitutional Issues (1 Jun 2010)

Enda Kenny: All of these matters dealing with children - the Sullivan report and every other report - have to be taken into account in the context of holding a referendum on children's rights. What is the position in regard to that?

Constitutional Issues (1 Jun 2010)

Enda Kenny: Does the Taoiseach know the answer?

Constitutional Issues (1 Jun 2010)

Enda Kenny: So the Taoiseach does not know.

Departmental Records (1 Jun 2010)

Enda Kenny: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach the procedures in place in his Department for the archiving of documents and records that are in electronic form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16886/10]

Departmental Records (1 Jun 2010)

Enda Kenny: The National Archives Act lays down regulations as to how the storing of records is governed and empowers the National Archives to instruct State bodies on the storing of archives. I understand there are currently clear regulations governing the storage of paper records but it appears there are no regulations governing the storage of electronic records. The Taoiseach said that all the staff...

Departmental Records (1 Jun 2010)

Enda Kenny: The National Archives Act empowers the National Archives to instruct Departments and agencies to migrate information to systems that can be stored for the future. Does the Taoiseach have any information about that? Some Departments are not under an obligation to do so. Letters came to public notice recently from the Famine period, for example. I do not say these kinds of letters are in...

Written Answers — Departmental Websites: Departmental Websites (1 Jun 2010)

Enda Kenny: Question 78: To ask the Taoiseach the number of websites operated by his Department, including agencies under that Department; the cost of maintenance of these websites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22708/10]

Written Answers — River Management: River Management (1 Jun 2010)

Enda Kenny: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the numerous river bank collapses in County Mayo on a river (details supplied); if his further attention has been drawn to the fact that these river bank collapses are undermining commercial building in some areas; if an application has been received from the town council concerned; the action that will be taken...

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (1 Jun 2010)

Enda Kenny: Question 405: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of staff who have been let go from Mayo County Council during 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010; the number of the affected staff who were permanent and temporary workers; the number of these staff that have been replaced; the number of positions that still remain vacant; and if he will make a...

Interception of Gaza Humanitarian Flotilla: Motion (1 Jun 2010)

Enda Kenny: Correct.

Interception of Gaza Humanitarian Flotilla: Motion (1 Jun 2010)

Enda Kenny: May I share time with Deputy Timmins?

Interception of Gaza Humanitarian Flotilla: Motion (1 Jun 2010)

Enda Kenny: There is no disagreement between the Government and the Fine Gael Party on this issue. We condemn the actions by Israeli forces against an international humanitarian mission yesterday, 31 May, that resulted in the unnecessary loss of life. The international flotilla of six vessels - two cargo ships, a cruise liner and three yachts - carrying 10,000 tonnes of aid left Cyprus on Sunday and...

Leaders' Questions. (1 Jun 2010)

Enda Kenny: The world is now aware of the incidents that took place in international waters in the Mediterranean. I refer to the attack by Israeli commandos on the flotilla carrying humanitarian and medical aid and food supplies that was heading for Gaza. This incident should never have occurred. However, it did happen in international waters. I have heard the Government's comments in respect of this...

Leaders' Questions. (1 Jun 2010)

Enda Kenny: I thank the Taoiseach for his reply and I support his comments. Last April I led a delegation of party members to the West Bank and Gaza where we saw for ourselves the destruction of buildings, streets and towns some five months after the invasion by Israel. We saw the symbol of international investment in Gaza, the American International School, blown to pieces. The school caretaker...

Leaders' Questions. (1 Jun 2010)

Enda Kenny: Are there are any actions the Government proposes to take here at home in so far as relations with Israel are concerned? Is it the Taoiseach's intention actively to seek the support of his colleague Prime Ministers at the June meeting for a definite co-ordinated response from Europe, as is our entitlement and our responsibility in facing a very serious international incident that occurred on...

Order of Business. (1 Jun 2010)

Enda Kenny: Before we proceed to the debate on the Government motion on the interception of the Gaza humanitarian flotilla, will the Taoiseach indicate the current state of the work in progress by the Minister of State, Deputy Barry Andrews, on a referendum on children's rights? When does the Taoiseach expect to bring the Minister of State's recommendations to Cabinet for a decision on this proposed...

Departmental Records (1 Jun 2010)

Enda Kenny: I thank the Taoiseach for the update on the merging of the National Library with the Irish Manuscripts Commission and the National Archives. Some careful reflection is needed on the composition of that proposed body. My question is in the context of the Irish Manuscripts Commission. I understand a significant number of important and valuable Irish manuscripts are held in monasteries and...

Departmental Records (1 Jun 2010)

Enda Kenny: I thank the Taoiseach.

Written Answers — Departmental Communications: Departmental Communications (27 May 2010)

Enda Kenny: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the number of Government websites operated by his Department including agencies under his Department; the cost of maintenance of these websites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22429/10]