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Order of Business (20 Feb 2008)

Enda Kenny: I was interested in the Taoiseach's reply to Deputy Gilmore in respect of the information on the stolen laptop. Under the relevant Act, Deputy Coveney tabled a question on 30 January, to which he was given a different answer from that given to Deputy Varadkar who had a specific question on this area answered on 12 February. Does the Taoiseach know when the Minister for Health and Children...

Order of Business (20 Feb 2008)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach will answer this question. The Minister said in her response that, in respect of the other agencies directly funded through her Department, arrangements are being made to have the required details collated and the information will be forwarded to——

Order of Business (20 Feb 2008)

Enda Kenny: I know it is and I know the Ceann Comhairle is being lenient as we approach the half-way point in this session. I understand the foreshore (amendment) Bill, No. 35 on the list of legislation, is now under the responsibility of the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, but it appears to be taking an unduly long time to obtain decisions on foreshore applications from the section...

Freedom of Information. (20 Feb 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach the number of freedom of information requests received by his Department during November 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34140/07]

Freedom of Information. (20 Feb 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach the number of freedom of information requests which were processed by his Department during 2007; the number which have been acceded to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3535/08]

Freedom of Information. (20 Feb 2008)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach has rehearsed that reply on several occasions. Does he have a view on whether the time has come to review the charges for freedom of information requests, which appear to be a significant factor in people deciding against submitting requests? Is there any intention of reconsidering the question or am I to grow tired asking it? Does the Taoiseach wish to comment on the freedom...

Freedom of Information. (20 Feb 2008)

Enda Kenny: Acres of slot machines were not to my liking. Will the Taoiseach categorise the 70 claims made to his Department? Were they made in respect of questions to the Department of the Taoiseach? How many are personal requests from employees of the Department or are they inquiries about the Department's obligations and responsibilities?

Cabinet Committees. (20 Feb 2008)

Enda Kenny: I assume he knows about the Cork manager too.

Official Engagements. (20 Feb 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 7: To ask the Taoiseach the number of meetings planned by the National Forum on Europe during 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3536/08]

Official Engagements. (20 Feb 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 8: To ask the Taoiseach the foreign visits he plans to undertake during 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3552/08]

Official Engagements. (20 Feb 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 9: To ask the Taoiseach when he will next meet with the President of the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3553/08]

Official Engagements. (20 Feb 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 15: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent visit to South Africa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1589/08]

Official Engagements. (20 Feb 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 16: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with the South African President, Mr. Thabo Mbeki; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1590/08]

Official Engagements. (20 Feb 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 17: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent visit to Tanzania; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1591/08]

Official Engagements. (20 Feb 2008)

Enda Kenny: It is appropriate that I should congratulate the Taoiseach and wish him the best on being invited to address the joint Houses of Congress in the United States. After a lengthy period as Taoiseach he has achieved a first for a Fianna Fáil Taoiseach and is following in the footsteps of the two Cosgraves, father and son, as well as Garret FitzGerald and John Bruton.

Official Engagements. (20 Feb 2008)

Enda Kenny: Mr. de Valera addressed the Houses of Congress in his capacity as President. It will be an interesting April for the Taoiseach. As he is aware, he will begin his address to one congress on 1 April and to another Congress on 30 April. At some point during the Taoiseach's contribution to the joint Houses of Congress, he should be in a position to refer to progress being made on the...

Leaders' Questions (20 Feb 2008)

Enda Kenny: I want to ask the Taoiseach about children's services. I understand there are 7,000 children in north Dublin waiting more than 12 months for an eye test. Recent official figures show there are more than 1,000 children waiting a very long period for psychiatric assessments. Data provided by the HSE to the Joint Committee on Health and Children show that children are waiting up to four years...

Leaders' Questions (20 Feb 2008)

Enda Kenny: What will the Taoiseach do about this? Will he call in the Minister for Health and Children and say that this matter must be sorted out with the HSE? There are specialists available for recruitment but they cannot be appointed because of this embargo. Mrs. Murphy stated: "If anybody were to come out to my house and see what I have to deal with now because my child cannot get these...

Leaders' Questions (20 Feb 2008)

Enda Kenny: I do not often agree with the Minister for Education and Science, but she is right when she says that autism is an intellectual disability. I am not sure whether the Taoiseach said he has instructed the "Minister" or the "Ministers" to sort this out.

Leaders' Questions (20 Feb 2008)

Enda Kenny: I hope that is actually taken to a conclusion in the shortest possible time, so that this unit can actually open. Deputy Brian Hayes proposed a motion on autism on behalf of Fine Gael last week. It was voted on by the House. It received the support of all Opposition Deputies and a number of Fianna Fáil Deputies. Unfortunately, the latter group did not have the courage to vote against the...