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Order of Business (26 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: That is the fault of the Taoiseach who will not come into the House on Thursdays.

Order of Business (26 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: It is most certainly not the Ceann Comhairle's fault. The Ceann Comhairle is not culpable in this regard.

Order of Business (26 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: If the Taoiseach saw fit to come in here on Thursday mornings, we could tease out these matters. However, he does not. In any event, I make the following offer to the Tánaiste as deputy head of Government and a senior economic Minister. I am prepared to supply financial spokespeople from the Fine Gael Party to participate in an all-party group which will set out clear regulation, a clear...

Order of Business (26 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: ——has been rejected and spurned by the Government.

Order of Business (26 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: Will the Tánaiste consider my suggestion——

Order of Business (26 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: ——and give me a response on behalf of Government?

Order of Business (26 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: I do not mean an all-party committee; I mean an all-party grouping——

Order of Business (26 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: ——that could set out clear guidelines for the oversight and regulation of the banking sector, which is our responsibility.

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (25 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the criteria he is using when considering appointments to the Equality Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7725/09]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (25 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the details of the ocean energy prototype fund as referred to in Parliamentary Question No. 362 of 3 February 2009; the extent envisaged by him of the prototype fund; the purposes for which it will be set up; the proposed distribution method of funds involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (25 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the details in respect of the state of the art national ocean energy facility in University College, Cork; the physical expenditure of money due in 2009; when he expects the project to be completed; the number who will work therein; the intended qualification level; the remit of the national ocean energy...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (25 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the details of the group connected wave energy test site off the west coast; the location and status of same; the extent of expenditure envisaged for 2009; when he expects the project to be completed; the projected test period for the facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7830/09]

Ministerial Responsibilities. (25 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: I am not sure who wrote that reply. Has the Taoiseach received a report from Minister of State and Fianna Fáil Party Whip, Deputy Carey in regard to when the Dáil reform package will be introduced in this House, a matter which comes within his remit as Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach? Also, has the Taoiseach received an up to date report from the Minister of State with...

Ministerial Responsibilities. (25 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach has been credited, rightly or wrongly, as being the chief negotiator in regard to the increase in the number of Ministers of State. We have 20 junior Ministers who are costing the Exchequer €3 million per annum. In view of the comments made by members of the Green Party, represented beside the Taoiseach, that this number should be reduced and that the matter should be brought...

Ministerial Responsibilities. (25 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: Arising from the Taoiseach's response, in the context of perception and costs, will he agree what is needed is a substantial reduction in the number of Ministers of State?

Ministerial Responsibilities. (25 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: It does.

Ministerial Responsibilities. (25 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: The Minister of State, Deputy Micheál Kitt, led a cavalcade across the west last week.

Ministerial Responsibilities. (25 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: Easy, take it easy.

Ministerial Responsibilities. (25 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: Hear, hear.

Ministerial Responsibilities. (25 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: Some good, some not so.