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Leaders' Questions (27 Jan 2010)

Enda Kenny: The question of the Parades Commission is obviously a sensitive one. There were discussions for years about having that matter taken out of the realm of the police and politics. For all its faults, the commission brought a degree of commonsense and pragmatism to the parades issue. I hope that whatever compromise is to be arrived at can be reached in that regard. Given the economic...

Order of Business (27 Jan 2010)

Enda Kenny: Yesterday we discussed with the Tánaiste the commission of investigation, the secret inquiry into banking and what went wrong with regulation and policy. I have looked at this again. The law, as it stands, is such that the terms of reference for any commission must be drawn up by the Executive. This leads to talk of reports being laid before the Oireachtas and of the Oireachtas being...

Order of Business (27 Jan 2010)

Enda Kenny: "Embarrassing" is the word. If the Government is serious about the matter, it will give chairmanship to a Member of the Opposition. What committee does the Government intend to use?

Order of Business (27 Jan 2010)

Enda Kenny: In that case, does the Tánaiste not agree that the Oireachtas should have a function regarding the terms of reference?

Written Answers — Tillage Sector: Tillage Sector (27 Jan 2010)

Enda Kenny: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his forecast for tillage farmers in 2010, in particular the grain sector in light of losses incurred over previous years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3782/10]

Written Answers — Energy Costs: Energy Costs (26 Jan 2010)

Enda Kenny: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on combined heat and power in public buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3390/10]

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (26 Jan 2010)

Enda Kenny: Question 509: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his decision in respect of the Fisheries Bill 2009 in the context of its implications for the retention of offices in Ballina and Galway in respect of River Basin Districts; if he will confirm if he intends to retain the office in Ballina and the office in Galway in view of the importance of both locations...

Leaders' Questions (26 Jan 2010)

Enda Kenny: I am aware of the sensitivity and importance of the discussions taking place in Northern Ireland, which I hope can be brought to a successful conclusion. As I have pointed out on many occasions in the past, the Government has the full support of the Fine Gael Party and I am sure all Opposition parties in reaching a successful conclusion to the matter. I wish those involved in the talks...

Leaders' Questions (26 Jan 2010)

Enda Kenny: There has been a change of attitude on the part of the banks. I dealt with seven businesses yesterday that had been called in by the banks. These were legitimate businesses, well run, where nobody had stepped out of line and they borrowed the money on a variable rate. They were called in along with their accountants. The banks make projections as to what the income of those businesses...

Order of Business (26 Jan 2010)

Enda Kenny: I thank the Government Whip for making arrangements for time to discuss the interim task force report on the situation facing the mid-west. Following that, will time be made available for a discussion on the lost at sea report? That is already agreed in principle. We have not had an opportunity to have a debate on Northern Ireland in the House for some time. Will the Tánaiste convey to...

Order of Business (21 Jan 2010)

Enda Kenny: I agree to this and I commend the Government on its contribution to date to the catastrophe in Haiti. I will not have time to speak on the debate, so I would like to a make a point now. We have a Naval Service vessel that is a fully equipped hospital ship. There are medics and doctors queuing up to give of their time free of charge to assist in this catastrophe. I request the Tánaiste to...

Order of Business (21 Jan 2010)

Enda Kenny: I will change direction slightly, if I may. The Government destroyed the concept of social partnership which existed here for many years. While partnership was never perfect, the air traffic controllers action, which the Minister for Transport indicated is doing enormous reputational damage to Ireland, would never have happened or got this far if the national implementation structure was...

Order of Business (21 Jan 2010)

Enda Kenny: As the Leas-Cheann Comhairle is aware, with the demise of social partnership, there is absence of a structure. This matter must come before the Labour Court, which is the last line of defence. I want to know what the Government proposes to do in this regard. Businesses are incensed at the situation.

Order of Business (21 Jan 2010)

Enda Kenny: What is the Government doing to ensure both sides step back?

Order of Business (21 Jan 2010)

Enda Kenny: How does the Government propose to involve the Oireachtas in drawing up the terms of reference for the commission of investigation with regard to the banks?

Order of Business (21 Jan 2010)

Enda Kenny: Under the Commissions of Investigations Act 2004 it is not the Oireachtas that is entitled to adjudicate on or be involved in the determination of the terms of reference but the Government. This Act is all about the Government, not the Oireachtas. The Taoiseach and the Minister for Finance have said the Oireachtas will be involved every step of the way in the investigation. When will...

Order of Business (21 Jan 2010)

Enda Kenny: It must be-----

Order of Business (21 Jan 2010)

Enda Kenny: -----because the Act states the matter is considered by the Government to be of significant public concern. There is no facility in law for the Oireachtas to involve itself in the terms of reference unless the 2004 Act is changed. When does the Tánaiste propose to introduce these changes?

Order of Business (21 Jan 2010)

Enda Kenny: It cannot be done unless the Government amends the Act.

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (20 Jan 2010)

Enda Kenny: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Finance if, any agency, organisation or body in receipt of State funding should be included under the Freedom of Information Act; the range of bodies, organisations and agencies that are in receipt of public funding that are not covered under the FOI Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2574/10]