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Order of Business (19 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: This matter relates to the guarantee scheme.

Order of Business (19 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: I am asking questions on the legislation.

Order of Business (19 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: My questions arise on foot of legislation passed by the House. Is it intended to publish the letter sent by the legal advisers to Anglo Irish Bank to the Financial Regulator in order that——

Order of Business (19 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: ——people might be made aware of the detail of what was involved?

Order of Business (19 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform has stated that it would be preferable if the names of the ten persons involved in a so-called golden circle were published.

Order of Business (19 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: Does the Tánaiste share the Minister's view? Given that the people now own the bank in question, will she publish the names of those involved?

Order of Business (19 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: So the Tánaiste will not answer any questions.

Written Answers — Financial Institutions Support Scheme: Financial Institutions Support Scheme (18 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on his recent meetings with the chairpersons or chief executives of the Irish banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48114/08]

Order of Business (18 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: Under the implementation of the Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Act, Irish Nationwide is covered by the State guarantee. Will the Taoiseach ask the Chief Whip to have the Minister for Finance or Minister of State make a statement to the House under the terms of that Act to explain the events surrounding the resignation of the chairman of Irish Nationwide as it is covered by the State...

Departmental Expenditure. (18 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach the projected cost in 2009 of the communications unit in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46578/08]

Departmental Expenditure. (18 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: These questions may seem somewhat irrelevant following Leaders' Questions which dealt with issues on a larger scale. The last time I raised this issue the Taoiseach said the communications unit was under continual review and that the Department had tendered for a centralised system to be provided by a single provider. Has that matter been concluded? Was a tender received and has it been...

Programme for Government. (18 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach the progress to date in respect of the implementation of those elements of the programme for Government for which his Department is responsible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46582/08]

Programme for Government. (18 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the implementation of the An Agreed Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46599/08]

Programme for Government. (18 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: When the Taoiseach announced the national development plan he stated it would be delivered in full, on time and on budget. Clearly, it is based on projections for economic growth that are a distant memory. I would like to support the Taoiseach here. Given the state in which we are now, is it possible to concentrate on elements from the plan which are labour intensive such as building...

Programme for Government. (18 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: A number of other measures could be taken at very short notice. An entire batch of apprentices in various crafts and trades are blocked. In the system that operates at present an employer sponsors an apprentice who then goes to FÁS and outreach education centres or colleges of education. In many cases, the employers are out of business now as they may have been in the construction...

Programme for Government. (18 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Barrett mentioned Deputy Gilmore's name.

Programme for Government. (18 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: It was not a reciprocal visit in that sense.

Programme for Government. (18 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: I absolutely agree. He has been.

Programme for Government. (18 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: Let the boats take to the water.

Order of Business (18 Feb 2009)

Enda Kenny: The Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill will be introduced in the House tomorrow. Has the Taoiseach set a timescale for its conclusion or does he intend it to run its remit if Members from all sides want to contribute on Second Stage? Does he intend to guillotine the legislation?