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Programmes for Government. (1 Jul 2009)

Enda Kenny: I am not sure what the Ceann Comhairle's rules are but the Taoiseach is in a privileged position. On the last three occasions he answered questions, he spoke for at least 20 minutes. The Ceann Comhairle interprets the rules his way and he will shut me and Deputy Gilmore up very quickly.

Programmes for Government. (1 Jul 2009)

Enda Kenny: I do not object to hearing the Taoiseach speak but we get a 20 minute lecture on each occasion. In response to Deputy Ó Caoláin, the Taoiseach spoke about being honest and straightforward, about the democratic politics we have here - 75% of the people might have voted against the Government in the recent elections - and about being straight with the facts. When he spoke about the...

Programmes for Government. (1 Jul 2009)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach said this was the slowest rate of increase and that it was actually decreasing. It means 21,721 extra men and women signed on the dole. In the first six months of the year, 127,000, that is 1,000 every day, have signed on. If we are to be straightforward and up-front with the facts, these are the figures that must be recognised, not the seasonally adjusted figures. They refer...

Programmes for Government. (1 Jul 2009)

Enda Kenny: Thank you for the clarification, a Cheann Comhairle.

Programmes for Government. (1 Jul 2009)

Enda Kenny: The real figure is 418, 592.

Programmes for Government. (1 Jul 2009)

Enda Kenny: The real figure is 418,592 people unemployed.

Leaders' Questions (1 Jul 2009)

Enda Kenny: Yesterday we got confirmation of 120 job losses in Bausch and Lomb in Waterford, 80 job losses in ICT Eurotel Marketing Limited in Belmullet and 100 job losses in Meadow Meats in Rathdowney. The Taoiseach knows the figures that will be released by the CSO at 11 o'clock for the live register for June. Will he tell the House what the figures are?

Leaders' Questions (1 Jul 2009)

Enda Kenny: The Civil Service-speak, that this is the slowest rate of increase, demonstrates just where we are. In January the rate of increase was 33,000, in February it was 26,000, in March it was 20,000, in April it was 15,000, in May it was 13,000 and in June it was 11,400. This economy is in crisis. It is a long time since one of the Taoiseach's predecessors said that if unemployment went over...

Leaders' Questions (1 Jul 2009)

Enda Kenny: We are not proposing to screw taxpayers.

Programmes for Government. (1 Jul 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach when the review of the programme for Government will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23566/09]

Programmes for Government. (1 Jul 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach the process in place to support the review of the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24672/09]

Written Answers — Child Support: Child Support (30 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 340: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her plans to introduce means testing or a taxation method for child benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25777/09]

Written Answers — Cattle Identification Scheme: Cattle Identification Scheme (30 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 443: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the circumstances under which he may compulsorily amalgamate herd numbers in respect of farms of land which are owned either by individual family members or by individual spouses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26133/09]

Written Answers — Science Facilities: Science Facilities (30 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 507: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools which received funding in 2008 and to date in 2009 in respect of the construction or refurbishment of a science laboratory; the proportion of his Department's capital budget which has been spent on such science facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25924/09]

Written Answers — Science Facilities: Science Facilities (30 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 508: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools in receipt of funding in respect of science facilities in 2008 and 2009 which also received a grant for science equipment or science materials; the amount of funding received by the schools involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25925/09]

Written Answers — Science Facilities: Science Facilities (30 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 509: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the funding available to schools from his Department for the purchase of science equipment and materials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25926/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (30 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 517: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the result of meetings he had on the subject of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 7 being accommodated on the existing site; when these meetings took place; the position regarding same; if a new school will be built on the existing site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26136/09]

Order of Business (30 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: I ask the Taoiseach whether the Government has taken a firmer view on when the second referendum on Lisbon will be held. When we say early October, are we talking about the 2nd, 3rd, 9th or 10th? Second, I see that some reports are beginning to be leaked from An Bord Snip Nua. I understand the Government will receive this report formally on Thursday or Friday. Is it intended that...

Order of Business (30 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: It would give the Minister for Health and Children the opportunity to say something also. Somebody has to find this out anyway. While measures are in place to prevent it happening again, it happened in this case and these patients were abused. Some nine or ten reasons are given in the Fine Gael-Labour motion as to why that happened, but somebody needs to find out.

Order of Business (30 Jun 2009)

Enda Kenny: May I have a response from the Taoiseach as to whether the Government will concede to having a commission of inquiry? Let us get on with the business that needs to be dealt with.