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Cabinet Committees. (6 Oct 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 7: To ask the Taoiseach when the cross-departmental team on infrastructure and public private partnership will next meet; the number of meetings of the team planned for the remainder of 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30616/09]

Cabinet Committees. (6 Oct 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 8: To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on climate change will next meet. [30644/09]

Cabinet Committees. (6 Oct 2009)

Enda Kenny: Last December, the Government published Ireland's framework for sustainable economic renewal, which set out a series of actions for the development of what was called a "smart economy". The document was a revival and rehash of many different programmes that were already in existence. Of the 125 action points contained in the summary, only one action plan could be described as new, and it...

Cabinet Committees. (6 Oct 2009)

Enda Kenny: Is the Taoiseach saying the committee dealing with sustainable economic renewal discussed this action plan? The sum of €500 million is a great deal of money. The Taoiseach referred to assistance for innovation and science related activities and so forth. That is welcome but was the €500 million referred to in the 125 action points in addition to what was in place previously? Does he...

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Enda Kenny: Normally there are objections to the Dáil rising but, in this case, we are concerned with something that is really fundamental to our country. Therefore, I do not object to the proposal. Fine Gael is trying to encourage all its members to avail of the adjournment to connect directly with the people with regard to the importance of approving of the Lisbon treaty with a resounding "Yes".

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Enda Kenny: I have consulted with Deputy Mitchell and she tells me that tangerine has a calming effect on blood pressure. I saw a picture of the Tánaiste having her blood pressure checked yesterday and I assume there is a good reason for that, when it seems it is now three to one against McCarthy from inside the Cabinet. The Tánaiste, the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs and the...

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Enda Kenny: The Tánaiste might be able to confirm whether a date for the budget has yet been set. Deputy Enright informs me that No. 19 on the legislative list, the Social Welfare Bill, provides for the implementation of budget 2010 increases and to make amendments to the social welfare code in accordance with the legislation to be published. Do I take it that, contrary to some rumours or allegations,...

Leaders' Questions (23 Sep 2009)

Enda Kenny: The Tánaiste is the Minister in charge of Foras Áiseanna Saothar, or FÁS. Any Deputy in the House can point to areas in the country, the city, the town and other places where FÁS has given very valuable assistance in the development of community facilities. That must be recognised. It is more than a year since I, along with Deputy Varadkar, raised questions in the House about...

Leaders' Questions (23 Sep 2009)

Enda Kenny: This is another demonstration of a senior Minister in a party that has been in Government for too long. The Tánaiste missed completely the extent of anger, frustration and concern that exists among people who are very hard pressed when they see, read about and understand the profligate misspending and misuse of money in this way, after which nothing happens. The Tánaiste mentioned the...

Leaders' Questions (23 Sep 2009)

Enda Kenny: Justify it.

Oireachtas Reform. (23 Sep 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach his proposals for Dáil Éireann reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30639/09]

Written Answers — Debt Collection Industry: Debt Collection Industry (22 Sep 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 24: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the absence of regulation for debt collectors; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that debtors are being intimidated by criminal elements within the debt collection industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31489/09]

Leaders' Questions (22 Sep 2009)

Enda Kenny: Today, the Central Statistics Officer released figures which show emigration is a feature again in Ireland for the first time since 1996 and that we have also lost 174,000 jobs in the year to March. The House should really focus on the priority of a stimulus package to protect and create jobs and get the country back to work. Among the population the general understanding is that the...

Leaders' Questions (22 Sep 2009)

Enda Kenny: When the Minister for Finance spoke on the legislation dealing with the guarantees on deposits he said we are deeply "embedded" in the banking sector. Now the Tánaiste tells me that the Government will continue to be "vociferous". I asked her three questions. I did not ask for a specific day or date. When does the Government calculate that lending restrictions will be eased for small...

Leaders' Questions (22 Sep 2009)

Enda Kenny: Will the Tánaiste answer the four questions I have asked? They are constructive and pertinent to what we did last week while the Minister intends to shift €58 billion onto the backs of the Irish taxpayers.

Leaders' Questions (22 Sep 2009)

Enda Kenny: What about the four questions?

Order of Business (22 Sep 2009)

Enda Kenny: Can the Tánaiste confirm that there will be no guillotine on Second Stage and Committee Stage of the NAMA Bill? Can she confirm that Committee Stage of the Bill will be taken in the House? Has the Government fixed a date for the budget? If so, what is that date? I have travelled around the country in the past number of weeks seeking a "Yes" vote in the Lisbon referendum. We have produced...

Order of Business (22 Sep 2009)

Enda Kenny: I will refer to the Tánaiste's office a number of directives which have caused considerable difficulty for different sectors.

Active Citizenship. (22 Sep 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the recent work of the task force on active citizenship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15574/09]

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 Sep 2009)

Enda Kenny: I, too, wish the Minister well. Who was the individual in question? There are no anonymous individuals in our party.