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Legislative Programme. (9 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: Is the Taoiseach happy that the HSE has the capacity to respond effectively and in an accountable fashion here? Obviously prioritisation of the publication of HSE reports leaves much to be desired. Has the Government firmed up on its intention to hold a referendum on children's rights, given all the information now in the public domain? Will it take place some time in 2010? Following...

Legislative Programme. (9 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: You are not going to-----

Legislative Programme. (9 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: I shall quote it by rote if you want. We had this before.

Legislative Programme. (9 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: I refer to a section in the legislation which states that the chief executive shall not make any comment about any member of the Government or about any objective of a Government policy. That provision has been included in the National Asset Management Agency Act and the Inland Fisheries Board Bill. Is it now to be standard practice that chief executives cannot express an opinion on the...

Legislative Programme. (9 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: It has been since last summer.

Leaders' Questions (9 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: In recent times we have witnessed the betrayal of children's lives in this country. The Murphy and Ryan reports made shocking revelations about the abuse of children. The initiative taken by Deputy Shatter last week exposed inadequacies and flaws in the State's system of accountability. It also exposed the arm's length approach adopted by the Government in respect of the most sensitive of...

Leaders' Questions (9 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: One of the reasons so much cynicism exists among people regarding politics and the way business is conducted here is the lack of transparency and accountability. Last Thursday, the Minister of State stated in this House, based on information given to him by the HSE, that 23 children died while in the care of the State. Both before that statement was made and subsequently to it, the HSE...

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (9 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: Tar éis éisteacht leis na focail atá ráite ag an Teachta Gilmore agus ag an Taoiseach faoi bhás Thomáis Mhic Ghiolla, iar-Theachta Dála, a bhí anseo le níos mó na deich mbliain, ba mhaith liom féin fáilte a chur roimh a bhean chéile, May, agus a chlann agus a chairde atá ar fad atá anseo sa Dáil inniu. Tá an fhírinne ráite ag ceannaire Pháirtí an Lucht Oibre nuair a...

Order of Business (9 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: On No 7a, Deputy Coveney, along with Deputy McManus, has tabled an amendment to this motion. This issue is of serious import to local radio stations. A number of people will lose their jobs as a consequence of the extent of the levy and I, too, regret that the Government merely notes the statutory instrument introduced by the Minister. In our view it is an excessive levy which will result...

Order of Business (9 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: In view of the increasing concern over the impact of non-co-operation, unrest and uncertainty in the public sector and the fact that people in some sectors are beginning to hurt, what effort is the Government making to communicate with the trade unions such that some discussion might take place with a view to having public services restored as people would expect?

Order of Business (9 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: I am speaking to the Order of Business. We are in here at the Ceann Comhairle's behest and cannot get any response to questions. This matter is not just of interest to those in the House but to people right across the country. I note a letter from the Ombudsman today on the lost at sea scheme. In fairness to the Minister for Transport, with whom I disagree on a regular basis-----

Order of Business (9 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: -----he said last week there would be no further Government time allowed in the Chamber. Would the Taoiseach have any objection if the committee decided to re-examine this matter?

Departmental Staff. (9 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach the number of political advisers or assistants appointed by the Attorney General; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48414/09]

Departmental Staff. (9 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach the duties and responsibilities of the special political advisers appointed to him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5109/10]

Departmental Staff. (9 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: Question 6: To ask the Taoiseach the duties and responsibilities of the special political advisers appointed by him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8789/10]

Departmental Staff. (9 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: Sometimes I find it difficult to pick up all the Taoiseach's responses. Perhaps this is due to the microphone or maybe it is me. The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government has stated that the reason for the delay in producing the reports on the Dublin Docklands Development Authority is because it has to be reviewed and analysed by the Office of the Attorney General. The...

Departmental Staff. (9 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: The Ceann Comhairle is taking advice from the Taoiseach.

Departmental Staff. (9 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: This is a question about political advisers.

Departmental Staff. (9 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: Hold on a second. The Taoiseach told the Ceann Comhairle that my question had nothing to do with him but this matter concerns political advisers or assistants appointed by the Attorney General.

Departmental Staff. (9 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: The Ceann Comhairle is taking advice from the Taoiseach.