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Official Engagements. (24 Mar 2009)

Enda Kenny: We have raised these questions here on a number of occasions in the past number of months. The PSNI was concerned at the increasing threat from dissident groups in Northern Ireland, which resulted in the Chief Constable calling in specialist intelligence units from Great Britain. In the briefings the Garda has given him over the past number of months was there any evidence of activity or...

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Enda Kenny: I welcome yesterday's interesting announcement of an amalgamation between TCD and UCD in the area of innovation. It is a futuristic step and one we must certainly examine. Arising from that, both university authorities have said they will be looking to the Government for changes in tax legislation dealing with relief for private equity to be put into research at third level, and in respect...

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Enda Kenny: I asked the Tánaiste if she knew the date of the introduction of the finance Bill. Obviously, if the budget is on 7 April, I assume there will be two or three days of discussion in the House. The Minister for Finance will then have to introduce a Finance Bill at the end of April or in May. The year is moving on and every hour that is wasted makes the situation more difficult, so when does...

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Enda Kenny: That is what I am asking. Does the Tánaiste know the date?

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Enda Kenny: That is not what I am asking.

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Enda Kenny: The Government promised, on a number of occasions, to hold a referendum on children's rights. Will that referendum be held this year or is the Government about to go back on its commitment?

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Enda Kenny: The Government stated that it would hold a referendum on children's rights. Does it intend to proceed with that referendum?

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Enda Kenny: The committee is not the Government.

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Enda Kenny: I do not wish to be disruptive. I am not sure how long it takes to fly back from Dallas but there is no reason that the Dáil should not sit next Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. I acknowledge that our national festivities are important. This is one of the few countries that have national days and I recognise that some Ministers have important responsibilities in international affairs, but...

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Enda Kenny: I was going to ask the Tánaiste to ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to send out an all points bulletin for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, but I see he appeared for the vote. I am glad he has graced us with his presence. Two weeks ago, the Tánaiste said the public finances were under control. Yesterday, the Taoiseach told us the budget...

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Enda Kenny: Okay, I have said my piece on that. I knew the Ceann Comhairle was waiting on the sidelines for that.

Northern Ireland: Motion (11 Mar 2009)

Enda Kenny: I thank the Government for accepting the suggestion I made yesterday that the House should pass an all-party motion condemning the recent murders and that a clear message should be sent out on behalf of every Member that this kind of heinous crime will not be tolerated on the island of Ireland. I wish to acknowledge the presence of the British ambassador in the Distinguished Visitors...

Departmental Expenditure. (11 Mar 2009)

Enda Kenny: The reduction in consultancy fees was to take effect from last Sunday, 1 March. Where projects have been running for some time, will the reduction take effect in respect of those projects from last Sunday? For example, in early 2008 the Economist Intelligence Unit — a brilliant name — undertook on behalf of Government to carry out an independent benchmarking review to assess the...

Departmental Expenditure. (11 Mar 2009)

Enda Kenny: From that date?

Departmental Expenditure. (11 Mar 2009)

Enda Kenny: Does the Taoiseach have any idea when we are going to see this wonderful document?

Programme for Government. (11 Mar 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach if the programme for Government is to be revised in view of the current economic circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8423/09]

Programme for Government. (11 Mar 2009)

Enda Kenny: Aontaím leis an méid a dúirt an Taoiseach faoi chostas an phlean seo. Tá a fhios ag gach éinne nach féidir é a chur i gcrích go hiomlán muna bhfuil struchtúr eacnamaíochta na tíre láidir go leor. Ba mhaith liom cúpla ceist a chur faoi moltaí agus polasaithe nach mbaineann costas ar bith leo. Mar shampla, is féidir linn athstruchtúrú a dhéanamh ar an chóras cheadúnais...

Programme for Government. (11 Mar 2009)

Enda Kenny: Is tusa an boss. Ní thugann siad freagra ar bith dom.

Programme for Government. (11 Mar 2009)

Enda Kenny: Ní bhfaigheann na hAirí scéal ar bith óna Ranna fhéin. Ní bhíonn ann ach focail.

Programme for Government. (11 Mar 2009)

Enda Kenny: Is é sin an fáth gur chuir mé ceist ar an Taoiseach.