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Public Relations Contracts. (2 Dec 2009)

Enda Kenny: This is about the awarding of public relations contracts, a Cheann Comhairle and I am asking the Taoiseach about the statement by the Minister for Finance with regard to how these contracts would be reduced by 50%. Has the Taoiseach put his oar into other Departments? Must they obtain authorisation and permission from the Taoiseach's Department before awarding or renewing public relations...

Public Relations Contracts. (2 Dec 2009)

Enda Kenny: Does the Taoiseach have the overall figure for expenditure in 2009 by members of the Government on public relations contracts? If the work of the committee is to oversee the awarding of public relations contracts, does the Taoiseach have an overall figure for what will be spent be end 2009 by line Departments and the Government in general on public relations contracts?

Departmental Offices. (2 Dec 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 7: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the progress made in relation to the implementation of the recommendations made in the Nally report on the reorganisation of the Office of the Chief State Solicitor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35238/09]

Departmental Offices. (2 Dec 2009)

Enda Kenny: In regard to the Director of Public Prosecutions-----

Departmental Offices. (2 Dec 2009)

Enda Kenny: How many people are currently employed in the Office of the Chief State Solicitor? What is the position in terms of that office meeting the Taoiseach's demands for a reduction in staffing levels?

Departmental Offices. (2 Dec 2009)

Enda Kenny: Is work from the Chief State Solicitor's office being outsourced? Is all of the body of work carried out by that office undertaken in-house or is it being contracted to outside agencies and so on?

Order of Business (2 Dec 2009)

Enda Kenny: I object to the guillotine in respect of this important Bill.

Order of Business (2 Dec 2009)

Enda Kenny: May I ask the Taoiseach two questions? This year, the Chairman of the Joint Committee on Climate Change and Energy Security, Deputy Seán Barrett, and the committee produced a worthy offshore renewable energy development Bill. However, it has not appeared on the Government's implementation agenda. Does the Government intend to include it, in light of its importance in terms of jobs and...

Insurance Industry. (2 Dec 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 39: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her views of the provision of export insurance by the State for Irish companies trading abroad; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44553/09]

Proposed Legislation. (1 Dec 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach his legislative priorities for the remainder of 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35602/09]

Proposed Legislation. (1 Dec 2009)

Enda Kenny: The Murphy report into child abuse in the archdiocese of Dublin reveals a litany of abuse of staggering proportions. Those in a position of authority within the Church who knowingly allowed this to continue deserve condemnation. In his capacity as spokesperson on children for the Fine Gael party, Deputy Alan Shatter pointed out that both the State and State agencies are still failing to...

Proposed Legislation. (1 Dec 2009)

Enda Kenny: As the Taoiseach rightly pointed out some days ago, he chairs an all-party committee dealing with areas other than those that pertain to his own Department. I have no doubt he is well able to answer these questions. For quite some time, we have been told about draft heads of Bills being circulated. This matter is obviously very serious and sensitive, but the State is now in a position to...

Proposed Legislation. (1 Dec 2009)

Enda Kenny: I understand there are only nine sitting days left for this session of the Dáil. The Standards in Public Office (Amendment) Bill 2007 went before the Seanad on 4 July 2007. It is still on the Order Paper after two years. The Taoiseach is aware that when he was Minister for Finance the main provisions of the Bill were to raise the value of a gift Ministers and Ministers of State can...

Proposed Legislation. (1 Dec 2009)

Enda Kenny: I am sure when the Taoiseach or Ministers carry out official duties around the country communities give them mementos of their visit. Does the Taoiseach think that a gift to the value of €2,000 is somewhat excessive? The members of the Cabinet have acquired many pieces of glass and bog deal from the official openings they conduct.

Financial Services Sector. (1 Dec 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach his role in co-ordinating the international financial services sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35603/09]

Financial Services Sector. (1 Dec 2009)

Enda Kenny: Three years ago next week, the then Taoiseach, Deputy Bertie Ahern, launched "Building on Success", which was a new strategy for the future development of the financial services industry. That was followed by a progress report in July 2008. The development of the financial services industry is a critical part of Ireland's economic success, our reputation and our standing. As the Taoiseach...

Financial Services Sector. (1 Dec 2009)

Enda Kenny: Is it? It was made clear at the time that it would require no capital funding and that it had the support of financial and academic experts. So what is the status of the centre for financial services skills and where is it located? Who heads up this operation?

Financial Services Sector. (1 Dec 2009)

Enda Kenny: I thank Deputy Quinn. The current Taoiseach established the financial legislation advisory forum in May 2007 when he was Minister for Finance. Its remit was to consolidate and modernise legislation governing financial regulation. The forum's primary objective is to provide expert advice and support. The Bill was to have been published within two years of the establishment of the forum....

Financial Services Sector. (1 Dec 2009)

Enda Kenny: The clearing house group has another function in respect of the document published by the Government a year ago, Building Ireland's Smart Economy, which has implications for the long-term development of the international financial services industry. I understand that the clearing house group has met five times this year. Will the Taoiseach say what advances or decisions have been made in...

Leaders' Questions (1 Dec 2009)

Enda Kenny: I am truly appalled by the contents of the Murphy report which was published last week. Arising from that report, does the Taoiseach consider it appropriate that persons in authority in the Catholic Church, who knowingly moved paedophile priests from parish to parish should continue to be in positions of authority either in the church or in State-funded institutions?