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Programme for Government. (21 Oct 2009)

Enda Kenny: What is the Government's estimate of the cost of the revised programme for Government between Fianna Fáil and the Green Party as signed off recently?

Programme for Government. (21 Oct 2009)

Enda Kenny: I was asking the Taoiseach whether he has an estimate of the cost of the revised programme for Government agreed recently by Fianna Fáil and the Green Party.

Programme for Government. (21 Oct 2009)

Enda Kenny: I estimate that the value of the tax increases will be of the order of €2.5 billion in personal taxes. To break this down, the cut in pensions relief represents €120 million; the abolition of the PRSI ceiling is €200 million; the carbon tax is €500 million; the site value of people's homes represents around €1 billion; water charges are €500 million; extra local government...

Programme for Government. (21 Oct 2009)

Enda Kenny: I give the Government credit for maintaining a strong capital programme, which is necessary in terms of jobs. From my involvement with architects and builders dealing with school buildings, I know it is now possible to build permanent buildings for less than the cost of prefabricated buildings. The time taken to obtain planning permission and for procurement is the same, but the...

Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Enda Kenny: I understand the Dáil meets tomorrow; or is it the select committee?

Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Enda Kenny: Does the Dáil meet tomorrow?

Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Enda Kenny: Is the select committee to meet in the Chamber?

Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Enda Kenny: Will there be a plenary session next Tuesday? The Order of Business states that "the Dáil, on its rising today, shall adjourn until 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 3 November 2009."

Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Enda Kenny: I am sorry. I understand.

Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Enda Kenny: Will the Taoiseach say whether he has spoken to the President of the European Council in regard to the nomination of a Commissioner from Ireland to the European Commission, and could he indicate when he intends to make his choice known? In respect of the proposal by the Minister for Transport to reduce the drink limit on driving from 80 to 50 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of...

Leaders' Questions (21 Oct 2009)

Enda Kenny: Prior to the summer recess, Deputy Brian Hayes, the Fine Gael spokesman on education, asked the Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe, about the withdrawal of facilities for Protestant fee-paying schools. He raised this again yesterday in the Dáil. The Protestant Archbishop of Dublin, Dr. John Neil, raised this matter at his diocesan synod. I understand the facility was...

Leaders' Questions (21 Oct 2009)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach did not answer my question. I asked who sought the Attorney General's advice and what question he was asked. The solution is to reinstate the grant, as pointed out by Deputy Brian Hayes yesterday. The block grant is irrelevant to the issue. Today's The Irish Times quotes Archbishop Neil's remarks at yesterday's diocesan synod where he stated, "It was driven by what amounts to...

Leaders' Questions (21 Oct 2009)

Enda Kenny: The schools were told they would be got at by the Department of Education and Science. The Taoiseach has direct responsibility for Northern Ireland relations and for good relations between all the churches. These are issues we discuss in the House occasionally. This is a matter in respect of which the Taoiseach should step in, overrule the Minister for Education and Science, who has made...

Northern Ireland Issues. (21 Oct 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on recent developments in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30602/09]

Northern Ireland Issues. (21 Oct 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent contacts with the political parties in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30603/09]

Northern Ireland Issues. (21 Oct 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent contacts with the British Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30604/09]

Northern Ireland Issues. (21 Oct 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 6: To ask the Taoiseach when he next expects to meet the British Prime Minister; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30605/09]

Northern Ireland Issues. (21 Oct 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 9: To ask the Taoiseach the costs which have accrued to his Department in respect of the MacEntee inquiry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35237/09]

Northern Ireland Issues. (21 Oct 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 11: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting on 11 October 2009 with the US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36656/09]

Northern Ireland Issues. (21 Oct 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 12: To ask the Taoiseach his priorities for the forthcoming meeting of the British-Irish Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36765/09]