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Leaders' Questions (6 May 2009)

Enda Kenny: We had a different view on how to frame the recent budget. We argued for a two-third cut in spending and one-third tax increase approach. The Government, however, chose a different avenue. Do the Taoiseach's Ministers realise the extent of anger on the streets when so much has been taken from so many? They had nothing to do with the problem that was caused by others which the Government...

Leaders' Questions (6 May 2009)

Enda Kenny: There is not much evidence of that on the ground.

Leaders' Questions (6 May 2009)

Enda Kenny: Our budget was about creating 120,000 jobs.

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (30 Apr 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 247: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the final higher education grant will be awarded by a local authority (details supplied); the reason the final payment has not been authorised to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17171/09]

Departmental Staff. (29 Apr 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach the projected cost to date in 2009 of the communications unit in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15538/09]

Departmental Staff. (29 Apr 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach if he plans to retain the communications unit in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15570/09]

Official Engagements. (29 Apr 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 8: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the Special Summit of EU Heads of Government with the US President in Prague; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15140/09]

Official Engagements. (29 Apr 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 10: To ask the Taoiseach the foreign visits he plans to undertake during the remainder of 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15546/09]

Official Engagements. (29 Apr 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 11: To ask the Taoiseach if he has received an agenda for the June 2009 meeting of the European Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15566/09]

Official Engagements. (29 Apr 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 12: To ask the Taoiseach the foreign trips he will undertake during the remainder of 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15569/09]

Issue of Writ: Dublin South (28 Apr 2009)

Enda Kenny: I move: That the Ceann Comhairle direct the Clerk of the Dáil to issue his Writ for the election of a member to fill the vacancy which has occurred in the membership of the present Dáil consequent on the death of Deputy Séamus Brennan, a Member for the constituency of Dublin South. I wish to share my time with Deputies Shatter and Mitchell. Deputy Séamus Brennan passed away on 9 July last...

Issue of Writ: Dublin South (28 Apr 2009)

Enda Kenny: The Minister should skip to the back page.

Issue of Writ: Dublin South (28 Apr 2009)

Enda Kenny: The Minister will understand the logic-----

Issue of Writ: Dublin South (28 Apr 2009)

Enda Kenny: The motion put down by the Fine Gael Party states that they should be held on 5 June to accommodate any amendment to the Act on that basis.

Issue of Writ: Dublin South (28 Apr 2009)

Enda Kenny: The Minister just wants to stay there until he gets his pension.

Issue of Writ: Dublin South (28 Apr 2009)

Enda Kenny: That is the purpose of our motion.

Issue of Writ: Dublin South (28 Apr 2009)

Enda Kenny: Excellent.

Issue of Writ: Dublin South (28 Apr 2009)

Enda Kenny: The Minister has been forced into the light.

Issue of Writ: Dublin South (28 Apr 2009)

Enda Kenny: Having compelled the Government reluctantly to confirm that the by-elections will be held on 5 June, it is not necessary to have a vote on the motion before the House. The Government has confirmed the intent of the writ that the by-elections be held on 5 June. I welcome that and have no doubt the Government will get its answer.

Order of Business (28 Apr 2009)

Enda Kenny: In view of the announcement by the World Health Organisation that it has raised the level of awareness in respect of current swine fever difficulties, will the Taoiseach indicate whether the Minister for Health and Children will keep the House and country informed of developments? I am sure she will do so. This matter must be considered and whatever actions the Government has to take will...