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Inter-faith Dialogue. (25 Apr 2007)

Enda Kenny: Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the inauguration of the structural dialogue between the Government and the religious organisations on 26 February 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8297/07]

Inter-faith Dialogue. (25 Apr 2007)

Enda Kenny: I thank the Taoiseach for that reply. I remind him of what he said when he first addressed this structured dialogue with churches, faith communities and non-confessional bodies. The Taoiseach spoke specifically about aggressive secularism. Does he consider that kind of comment would have chipped away at the basis of the Republic, taking into account the separation between church and State...

Telecommunications Data. (25 Apr 2007)

Enda Kenny: Question 8: To ask the Taoiseach when he last received a report from the judge designated under the Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) Act 2005 in relation to access for the Garda to data and telephone records; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9535/07]

Telecommunications Data. (25 Apr 2007)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Rabbitte has raised a matter of fundamental importance. There is extraordinary usage of mobile phone technology in this country and the vast majority of people are not aware of the implications of the legislation.

Telecommunications Data. (25 Apr 2007)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach is going to make a statement on the report he received. I am not asking any detailed questions but most people do not appreciate that the details, but not the content, of every telephone call, mobile phone call, fax, internet use and e-mail are stored for three years. The information includes a daily record of the physical location of mobile phone users and data on every...

Telecommunications Data. (25 Apr 2007)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach is aware of this issue. The managing director of Microsoft said that Irish legislation is going beyond what is required from an EU perspective and will place significant additional costs——

Telecommunications Data. (25 Apr 2007)

Enda Kenny: I asked him to make a statement on it and I just want to set out the background so the Taoiseach could comment. The Ceann Comhairle has set out on this course and is being very exact.

Telecommunications Data. (25 Apr 2007)

Enda Kenny: The managing director of Microsoft said: "While we respect and understand the needs and concerns of the law enforcement agencies, there is also a need to take personal privacy concerns and the broader needs of business into consideration". Dr. Chris Horn from Iona Technologies said: "If our Government, and indeed governments across the EU are going to retain data, we must have an assurance——

Telecommunications Data. (25 Apr 2007)

Enda Kenny: Dr. Horn said we must have assurance that such information is stored in a proper fashion and that safe procedures are in place governing access to it.

Telecommunications Data. (25 Apr 2007)

Enda Kenny: Arising from the report the Taoiseach has received and in view of the vast quantity of information that is being stored, is he happy that the method of storage and facilities are correct and that proper procedures are in place in respect of access to such data by the persons who seek it?

Telecommunications Data. (25 Apr 2007)

Enda Kenny: That should be in the report the Taoiseach receives. I am not querying the judge in any way, but this is a matter——

Telecommunications Data. (25 Apr 2007)

Enda Kenny: The Ceann Comhairle uses a mobile phone. His information——

Telecommunications Data. (25 Apr 2007)

Enda Kenny: The Ceann Comhairle's mobile phone information has been stored for the last three years.

Telecommunications Data. (25 Apr 2007)

Enda Kenny: I am concerned about the safety of the Ceann Comhairle's records, as well as those of everybody else.

Leaders' Questions (25 Apr 2007)

Enda Kenny: This morning, I met the directors of a number of aid agencies to discuss the question of clean drinking water in developing countries. On the morning the Government will launch its environmental programme, it is ironic that I raise the question of clean drinking water in one of the richest countries in the developed world. According to the health services, the people of Galway face a...

Leaders' Questions (25 Apr 2007)

Enda Kenny: In cases where sewage is not treated or where the lake is completely contaminated, the water supply of thousands of people is now causing the current problem. This was well known in advance. The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, with his smug approach to the problem, has hived off blame and responsibility to everyone else. The Government and its immediate...

Leaders' Questions (25 Apr 2007)

Enda Kenny: If Deputy Brady were faced with the consequence of the Government's failure in the Galway area, he might not be so smart.

Leaders' Questions (25 Apr 2007)

Enda Kenny: What do the Taoiseach and the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government intend to do about this matter, apart from giving glib answers to questions? There is great concern about the effect of a contaminated water supply on tourism in the area, the Galway economy and families with young babies and elderly members. Will the Taoiseach explain why this has happened and what he...

Leaders' Questions (25 Apr 2007)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach's reply does not deal with the problem faced by the people of Galway and the greater Galway region. A similar problem exists in Ennis, where people are still on notice regarding water. The Department of the Environment and Local Government published a study of national urban waste water in April 2004, which contrasts with what the Taoiseach asserts.

Leaders' Questions (25 Apr 2007)

Enda Kenny: Considering the different levels of treatment, the study found that more than 50% of all plant and equipment at the eight primary treatment works was in condition grade 4 or 5 and 18% of the mechanical and electrical plant at the 82 secondary treatment works, excluding those with nutrient reduction factors, was in a similar condition. Grade 4 means serious structural deterioration and grade...