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Official Engagements. (31 Jan 2006)

Enda Kenny: As I understand it, the early child care supplement was introduced by the Government on the basis of child care costs as they pertain in this country. Was the Government fully aware of the implications of the payment being linked to child benefit and therefore being available for children not living here? Given the supplement was introduced as a child care cost measure, a different...

Official Engagements. (31 Jan 2006)

Enda Kenny: I am asking about the element that is a child care cost.

EU Services Directive: Motion (Resumed). (26 Jan 2006)

Enda Kenny: That is rubbish.

EU Services Directive: Motion (Resumed). (26 Jan 2006)

Enda Kenny: Who wrote that speech for the Deputy?

Order of Business. (26 Jan 2006)

Enda Kenny: The leopard has not changed its spots and what happened yesterday is typical of this Government. Whether that relates to leaking tunnels, rails coming apart or money going astray, it is all small change in the Government's eyes. With regard to the proposed statements, why did the Tánaiste not come into the House yesterday to make a statement? We are being asked to approve retrospectively the...

Order of Business. (26 Jan 2006)

Enda Kenny: When was the Tánaiste first informed about this issue?

Order of Business. (26 Jan 2006)

Enda Kenny: Was this the first time she was made aware of the matter?

Order of Business. (26 Jan 2006)

Enda Kenny: Arising from the PPARS debacle last year, information I requested under the freedom of information legislation indicated that the Department of Finance, in the middle of last year, notified the Department of Health and Children that this practice must stop. If the Department of Finance was aware of it in respect of the PPARS fiasco in the middle of last year and notified the Department and...

Order of Business. (26 Jan 2006)

Enda Kenny: The freedom of information data supplied to me indicates the Department of Finance gave an instruction — or, at least, a direction — to the Department of Health and Children that this practice must stop. I will produce that evidence for the Tánaiste.

Order of Business. (26 Jan 2006)

Enda Kenny: Arising from the comments made yesterday in respect of random breath testing, the Tánaiste is aware that prior to Christmas, we were informed such testing is unconstitutional. Yesterday, however, the Taoiseach said it would now be deemed to be legal. There seems to be some confusion about the information given to the Joint Committee on Transport yesterday by the Garda Commissioner. Will it...

Written Answers — Broadcasting Rights: Broadcasting Rights (25 Jan 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 216: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his proposals to review the full extent of sporting events likely to be made available free to air through television in the next two years; his preferred options in this regard; his proposals to achieve such objectives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2065/06]

Written Answers — Post Office Network: Post Office Network (25 Jan 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number of post offices closed in the past three years; the locations of same; the number downgraded or upgraded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2194/06]

Written Answers — Limistéirí Gaeltachta: Limistéirí Gaeltachta (25 Jan 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 232: To ask the Taoiseach an ndéarfaidh sé cén líon daoine a bhí ina gcónaí i ngach ceantar Gaeltachta sa bhliain 1990, 1995, 2000 agus 2005; cén méid daoine a labhair Gaeilge an t-am ar fad sna Gaeltachtaí sin; agusan dtabharfaidh sé meastachán ar an méid nach bhfuil ach beagán Gaeilge acu, agus meastachán ar an líon nach bhfuil Gaeilge ar bith acu; agus an...

Written Answers — Public Procurement: Public Procurement (25 Jan 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 242: To ask the Taoiseach if his Department has produced an annual corporate procurement plan in respect of each of the years 2000 to 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2236/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (25 Jan 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 272: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the waiting times in each Health Service Executive area for methadone treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40268/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (25 Jan 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 287: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the moneys paid in respect of the Safe Home programme in each of the past ten years; if annual reports have been furnished in respect of the programme; if she has satisfied herself about those reports; if buildings are owned by the Department where the programme is centred, if not, the person who is the landlord; the...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (25 Jan 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 288: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the Hospitals Trust Board exists; if so, the purpose and functions of the board; the members of same; the annual remuneration of each member; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40389/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (25 Jan 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 289: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the future of the Irish Health Services Accreditation Board; if same will be abolished following the establishment of HIQA; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40390/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (25 Jan 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 290: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the office for health gain is in existence; if not, the name of the body which replaced it; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40391/05]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (25 Jan 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 331: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of nurses that have resigned their posts over the past two years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1265/06]