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Tribunals of Inquiry. (19 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: I thank the Taoiseach for that. What elements of costs for the Moriarty tribunal have been paid out to date? It was decided in July that the legal counsel to the tribunal would no longer be paid once public hearings were completed. The Government informed the Departments to which the tribunals report that tribunal legal teams, including the €2,700 a day senior counsel, should be let go....

Tribunals of Inquiry. (19 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: I appreciate that and respect the rights of the individuals who would be so concerned. The Minister, Deputy Brian Lenihan, stated that once public hearings are completed, legal counsel on fee of €2,700 a day would be withdrawn. Legal staff would not be working on the report as it is a matter solely for the tribunal. We have only had three hearings in 2008 and in view of this does the...

Tribunals of Inquiry. (19 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: It is time for it come to an end anyway.

Tribunals of Inquiry. (19 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: Come on.

Tribunals of Inquiry. (19 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: Is the Taoiseach saying I made such charges?

Tribunals of Inquiry. (19 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: Let me return to a question I asked the Taoiseach already. I understand Mr. Justice Moriarty said we are now finished with public hearings and that there will be no more. It makes a mockery of the statement of the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan, if we are likely to have more public hearings because subjects of the tribunal might challenge its findings. The sole member announced...

Tribunals of Inquiry. (19 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: I understand but, in respect of the costs——

Tribunals of Inquiry. (19 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: ——the Minister for Finance was correct when he stated senior counsel and legal staff should be withdrawn once public hearings are ended. Has this been done according to his instruction in view of the sole member's public statement?

International Terrorism. (19 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach when the interdepartmental group established to monitor the threat of a terrorist attack will next meet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29483/08]

International Terrorism. (19 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: What is the situation in respect of searches of aeroplanes at Shannon Airport of persons involved in terrorist activities, or suspected of terrorist activities? Is the Taoiseach aware that in the past six months there have been a number of reports about al-Queda cells operating in Ireland? What evidence of this is available to the Taoiseach and the Government? Is the Taoiseach aware that MI5...

Order of Business (19 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: In respect of the Finance Bill, when the Minister for Finance announced the budget he stated that the tax rate at which charges for nursing homes and expenses could be reclaimed would be reduced from the marginal rate of 41% to 20%. Will the Finance Bill contain a provision reversing this measure when it is published tomorrow?

Order of Business (19 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: That was not the intention.

Order of Business (19 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: In the Finance Bill tomorrow the marginal rate of 41% will apply.

Order of Business (19 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: That is fair enough.

Leaders' Questions. (18 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: It is six weeks since the guarantee given by the Government and approved by the House and 10,000 jobs are being lost around the country per month, the vast majority in the private sector. The small business sector, which comprises businesses that employ low numbers — three, five, ten or 20 — is in crisis because it is unable to get credit. Banks have called in overdrafts, credit lines...

Leaders' Questions. (18 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: Since the Taoiseach entered office, the process of government has been characterised by indecision. An economic lifeline is required for small businesses. There is no point giving a blood transfusion when the patient has died or in providing capital flows through the banking system after businesses have closed. Some 10,000 people are joining the dole queues each month. I travelled...

Leaders' Questions. (18 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: Bank of Ireland shares are trading at 90 cent today.

Leaders' Questions. (18 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: I know that.

Leaders' Questions. (18 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: I am more interested in jobs.

Leaders' Questions. (18 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: Down in Tullamore as well as everywhere else.