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Order of Business (17 Apr 2008)

Enda Kenny: The Dáil did not sit earlier this week on account of the death of former President, Dr. Patrick Hillery. Last week I raised a question here with the Taoiseach about the elderly in a certain hospital in Dublin. I noted the comments of the Chairman of the Joint Committee on Health and Children, Deputy John Moloney, who said in the context of that question versus stamp duty, the question of...

Death of Former President: Expressions of Sympathy (15 Apr 2008)

Enda Kenny: This week, Ireland says goodbye to President Patrick Hillery. Here in Dáil Éireann and in County Clare, we say goodbye to Paddy Hillery, who was sent here as one of our equals. Acres of newsprint have been devoted this week to Dr. Patrick Hillery, a country doctor from County Clare who served as a Minister, a Commissioner and, for two terms, as the President of our country. In his...

Written Answers — Physical Education Facilities: Physical Education Facilities (10 Apr 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in so far as provision of a sports hall is concerned for a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13677/08]

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (10 Apr 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the level of payment made to a company (details supplied) in respect of accommodation provided for asylum seekers and refugees over each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (10 Apr 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the payments made under all headings to all companies involved in providing accommodation to asylum seekers and refugees for each of the past five years; the location of each premises involved; the cost of purchase of each such premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13632/08]

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (10 Apr 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the extent of accommodation purchased with the intent of providing accommodation for refugees and asylum seekers in each of the past five years which has not been used for the purpose for which it was intended; if such accommodation was in the ownership of his Department or an associated agency of his Department; and if...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (10 Apr 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 212: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 507 of 11 March 2008, if he will provide a copy of the defence presented by his Department to the European Commission in respect of rural practice policies and practices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13624/08]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (10 Apr 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 213: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the validity of residency clauses being applied in respect of planning permissions; the Government policy in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13637/08]

Order of Business (10 Apr 2008)

Enda Kenny: Ba mhaith liom comhghairdeas a dhéanamh leis an Tánaiste, an Teachta Brian Ó Comhain, ar bheith tofa mar cheannaire ar a pháirtí, Páirtí Fianna Fáil. Déanaim comhghairdeas pearsanta leis. Tá fios maith agam, mar cheannaire pháirtí, cén brú a bhíonn ar cheannaire agus a bheidh air. Glacaim go bhfuil jab le déanamh aige agus tuigeann seisean go bhfuil jab le déanamh agamsa....

Order of Business (10 Apr 2008)

Enda Kenny: Tá a fhios agam go dtuigeann an Ceann Comhairle an Ghaeilge agus bhí sé ag éisteacht liom go cruinn. Sin an fáth gur luaigh sé é sin.

Order of Business (10 Apr 2008)

Enda Kenny: Is é atá i gceist agam ná go bhfuil sé leagtha amach sa chlár Rialtais go mbeidh achoimre nó tuarascáil déanta ar stádas an HSE. An bhfuil sé sin curtha ar bun? An bhfuil an obair sin ar siúl ag an bpointe seo? An mbeidh an tuarascáil tugtha isteach go dtí an Teach san am atá le teacht, i dtreo is go mbeidh díospóireacht againn? Tá scéal mór sna páipéirí inniu faoi...

European Council Meetings: Statements (9 Apr 2008)

Enda Kenny: I would like to share time with Deputy Timmins, if that is in order.

European Council Meetings: Statements (9 Apr 2008)

Enda Kenny: As we are discussing what has turned out to be the Taoiseach's last European Council meeting, I wish to pay him tribute for his work at such meetings over the years, particularly during the Irish Presidency, a significant achievement. I will discuss this later. I welcome that the Government has determined the date for the Lisbon EU reform treaty referendum, one of the most crucial decisions...

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (9 Apr 2008)

Enda Kenny: On behalf of the Fine Gael Party I offer sympathy and commiseration to Fianna Fáil on the loss of one of its stalwarts. To Noreen Fitzgerald, her children and family, as well as the extended family, I express our deepest sympathy on the loss of Gene, a husband, father, politician and friend. He had a most distinctive voice, hoarse and rasping. One would certainly know when he was around...

Order of Business (9 Apr 2008)

Enda Kenny: I understand that the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Cowen, has been nominated and selected as leader of the Fianna Fáil Party and, I assume, Uachtarán Fhianna Fáil. I congratulate him on the unique honour that has been bestowed on him by his parliamentary colleagues and wish him the best of luck. We will have many opportunities to debate and discuss matters in this House and...

Official Engagements. (9 Apr 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent visit to Slovenia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9105/08]

Official Engagements. (9 Apr 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 6: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent visit to Austria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9106/08]

Official Engagements. (9 Apr 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 7: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent visit to Poland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9107/08]

Official Engagements. (9 Apr 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 8: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the spring 2008 meeting of the European Council in Brussels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10740/08]

Official Engagements. (9 Apr 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 9: To ask the Taoiseach the bilateral meetings he held on the margins of the recent European Council meeting in Brussels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10741/08]