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Departmental Bodies. (17 Feb 2010)

Enda Kenny: What labour-intensive projects does the Government propose to announce this year? I am speaking of projects such as the metro west, the metro north and the rail interconnector. When will work commence on such major projects? Were these discussed by the Cabinet sub-committee?

Departmental Bodies. (17 Feb 2010)

Enda Kenny: I understand that. I will not ask the Taoiseach for details of the meetings. On a recent visit to Brussels for a meeting, I took the opportunity to visit a massive wind farm halfway between Charleroi and Brussels, which has the largest wind turbines in the world. It is run by a company called Enercon, from northern Germany. Each of these turbines is about 400 ft. high. They cost €12...

Programme for Government. (17 Feb 2010)

Enda Kenny: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach the progress made to date in respect of the implementation of those elements of the revised programme for Government for which his Department is responsible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48392/09]

Programme for Government. (17 Feb 2010)

Enda Kenny: Question 6: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the implementation of the revised programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48408/09]

Programme for Government. (17 Feb 2010)

Enda Kenny: The programme for Government included a commitment to ban corporate donations. What is the status of that commitment? It also gave a commitment to create 120,000 green collar jobs. One of the biggest white elephants appears to be the smart economy document and the €500 million innovation fund. We are still waiting for details of this 15 months after it was announced. When can we expect...

Programme for Government. (17 Feb 2010)

Enda Kenny: At home or abroad.

Leaders' Questions (17 Feb 2010)

Enda Kenny: The Tánaiste has failed, yet again, to secure jobs for north Dublin and Meath. We are now in the realm of excuses. It cannot happen because there is a contract between Aer Lingus and DAA. It cannot happen because there is a 20 year lease. It cannot happen because DAA is in there. It cannot happen because DAA effectively runs the country and the Government is not in charge. Yesterday I...

Leaders' Questions (17 Feb 2010)

Enda Kenny: That is another reply washed in failure. I understand that the Tánaiste was 15 minutes late for the meeting yesterday. She was not 15 minutes late for her own job interview.

Leaders' Questions (17 Feb 2010)

Enda Kenny: Three hundred jobs are at stake.

Leaders' Questions (17 Feb 2010)

Enda Kenny: Go tell that to the families in north Dublin and County Meath. Go out and tell them what you are "ráiméising" about in this House.

Leaders' Questions (17 Feb 2010)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach is well aware that he owns 100% of the DAA. He is well aware of his part ownership of Aer Lingus. I do not know what discussions have taken place with Aer Lingus but I am quite sure that it being a reputable company also, it would want to safeguard and secure jobs in the general region of Dublin and Dublin Airport. Aer Lingus would have an interest in securing that too. I do...

Leaders' Questions (17 Feb 2010)

Enda Kenny: Aer Lingus could be relocated out of hangar six if the DAA wishes to use hangar six for aircraft maintenance or airport development. They are the terms of the lease that apply in all cases with contracts with the DAA. I do not accept for a minute that it is not possible to save those jobs. If the Taoiseach believes Michael O'Leary is bluffing, then call his bluff-----

Leaders' Questions (17 Feb 2010)

Enda Kenny: -----and write the contract so that if he does not do what he says he will do, he will hand it back to the lessee, in this case the IDA. I am sure we will not see leaflets delivered all over north Dublin with explanations by the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste for those workers on why the Government failed yet again to secure 300 high-tech jobs in the interests of this industry, region and the...

Leaders' Questions (17 Feb 2010)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach failed to intervene.

Leaders' Questions (17 Feb 2010)

Enda Kenny: They should not mess with the Government.

Leaders' Questions (17 Feb 2010)

Enda Kenny: Correct.

Leaders' Questions (17 Feb 2010)

Enda Kenny: The DAA is giving the Government the two fingers. It is in charge.

Leaders' Questions (17 Feb 2010)

Enda Kenny: Tell the DAA to get stuffed.

Leaders' Questions (17 Feb 2010)

Enda Kenny: It is about 300 jobs. That is the rationale.

Leaders' Questions (17 Feb 2010)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach will not intervene because he does not care.