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Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Enda Kenny: Here we have evidence of a discredited Taoiseach, who is either afraid to come into the House or just does not wish to do so.

Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Enda Kenny: He will not come in on any Thursday. He follows the example of his predecessor in that regard, slinking out of here on a Thursday. It is grand to be in Athlone today, announcing 200 jobs. We welcome that for the people of Athlone, Westmeath and Roscommon. However, this House is the primary political forum and it is in this House that major announcements which affect every person in the...

Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Enda Kenny: I object to the Order of Business on that basis and I regard it as highly contemptuous treatment of this House, and, in consequence, of all the people.

Written Answers — Programmes for Government: Programmes for Government (17 Dec 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Finance the elements of the Programme for Government that will not be implemented and delivered on due to the changed financial situation nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47186/08]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (17 Dec 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 337: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas are entitled to attend hearings in respect of asylum seekers in regard to their status on their claims, for the purpose of providing further information known to them; if they are not entitled to attend, the reason for such decisions; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Local Authority Reform: Local Authority Reform (17 Dec 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 544: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans for devolution of authority to local authorities; the scale of such devolution; the timescale envisaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47185/08]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (17 Dec 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 643: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if moneys were allocated for the provision of facilities in respect of a person (details supplied); the extent of moneys allocated; the basis on which the allocation was made; if an appropriate teacher was to be appointed as a consequence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47183/08]

Departmental Agencies. (17 Dec 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason structured meetings with board and senior management of all agencies under his Department's aegis are not held regularly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46468/08]

European Council Meeting: Statements (17 Dec 2008)

Enda Kenny: Some time ago I criticised the Taoiseach and the Government for not being up front with those Opposition parties that have supported the Lisbon treaty. I acknowledge and thank him for his response, in that the Government now is open to keeping Opposition leaders briefed on the issues that are emerging as we proceed with this business. This is important, because whatever differences may...

Order of Business (17 Dec 2008)

Enda Kenny: It is important to be consistent in the House. I made the point to the Chief Whip at the start of this session that Fine Gael would oppose, as a matter of principle, the guillotining of Bills. Therefore, I oppose the guillotining of this Bill. There are occasions where a Bill might run out of steam in any event, but I have made the point to the Chief Whip that we will oppose every proposal...

Order of Business (17 Dec 2008)

Enda Kenny: I ask the Taoiseach to be more specific about the Government's framework for the economic recovery plan and that he offer clarification. In that regard I understand there is to be a series of statements and questions tomorrow in the House in respect of banking, recapitalisation and the issues arising. With regard to the report this morning, will the Government make an announcement tomorrow...

European Council Meeting: Statements (17 Dec 2008)

Enda Kenny: I wish to share time with Deputies Timmins and Creighton.

Official Engagements. (17 Dec 2008)

Enda Kenny: Arising from the Taoiseach's lengthy reply, is he giving consideration to the appointment of Ireland's next Commissioner? Apparently some people want the current Commissioner to come back here.

Official Engagements. (17 Dec 2008)

Enda Kenny: Given the delicate circumstances under which the Taoiseach worked in Brussels and Paris, this country's reputation has been damaged somewhat in the past 12 months. It is very important that a strong and early nomination would be made in order to secure a priority commissionership.

Official Engagements. (17 Dec 2008)

Enda Kenny: One of the central issues of the Taoiseach's discussions in Brussels and Paris——

Official Engagements. (17 Dec 2008)

Enda Kenny: ——regarded the concerns expressed by the Irish people about each country having a Commissioner. I am merely asking the Taoiseach an extension of that question.

Official Engagements. (17 Dec 2008)

Enda Kenny: The Ceann Comhairle would ask it himself were he standing over here.

Official Engagements. (17 Dec 2008)

Enda Kenny: I know the Taoiseach will not answer the question but I am asking him anyway if he is turning his thoughts to the early nomination of a Commissioner to represent the country, assuming a satisfactory conclusion is reached and the people of the country endorse the Lisbon treaty whenever they are asked, be it the back end of next year or another time. Is it intended that the Government will...

Official Engagements. (17 Dec 2008)

Enda Kenny: Has the Taoiseach given consideration to a matter I referred to him before, the opting in to the justice and security issue which was part of the Lisbon treaty? I make the point because the Taoiseach is aware that over €700 million of drugs was seized off the Irish coast a number of months ago and earlier this year over €100 million of drugs was washed up at Mizen Head. Given the scale...

Order of Business (17 Dec 2008)

Enda Kenny: I agree with the point Deputy Gilmore made in his leader's question about the Dáil rising until the end of January. I wish to comment on Dáil sittings. The Taoiseach rightly pointed out that the committees are back on 7 January. I respect the fact that Ministers will be abroad at some stage in January on delegations and carrying out national business. That is part of Government...