Results 34,761-34,780 of 36,764 for speaker:Enda Kenny
- Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)
Enda Kenny: Following the Taoiseach's announcement this morning to the House we are now in a state of confusion. I accept this is a traumatic day for Deputy Callely and for his family but the House needs to know whether the Minister resigned or the Cabinet removed him.
- Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)
Enda Kenny: I appreciate that.
- Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)
Enda Kenny: I have asked for a structured, substantive debate but have been refused. I will make another point. The Taoiseach yesterday spoke about probity and high standards.
- Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)
Enda Kenny: It does and I will say why.
- Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)
Enda Kenny: Allegations are being made that the former Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Callely, had informed his senior Minister of the controversy surrounding the illegality of charges in long-stay institutions.
- Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)
Enda Kenny: This is a matter of public concern, and the House should have an explanation from the Government and the previous Minister of State so that everybody would know where they stood.
- Financial Resolution No. 2: Income Tax. (7 Dec 2005)
Enda Kenny: He was always a man who admits the truth.
- Financial Resolution No. 2: Income Tax. (7 Dec 2005)
Enda Kenny: He or she could be looking after hanging baskets.
- Budget Statement 2005. (7 Dec 2005)
Enda Kenny: He is smugness personified.
- Business of Dáil. (7 Dec 2005)
Enda Kenny: Does this mean the Taoiseach will not attend?
- Leaders' Questions. (7 Dec 2005)
Enda Kenny: The first torpedo has been fired in respect of this budget day. Some time ago the Taoiseach said in the House: Deputy Kenny and I have been Members of the House for long enough to know that there is a code of ethics whereby those who have been elected to the House try to remain elected. That is the code of ethics in this House. This morning brought news of another indiscretion by the Minister...
- Leaders' Questions. (7 Dec 2005)
Enda Kenny: I believe the signs are ominous from the Taoiseach's remarks here. In December 1996, the Taoiseach said: My party and my front bench are determined that financial scrupulousness will be strictly observed by all our elected members without fear or favour. The public are entitled to have an absolute guarantee of the financial probity and integrity of their elected representatives, their...
- Irish Language. (7 Dec 2005)
Enda Kenny: I am glad to note that classes are being held in the Department of the Taoiseach. I do not know if he has attended any classes himself.
- Irish Language. (7 Dec 2005)
Enda Kenny: I hope the emphasis is on oral Irish and that the Department is in a position to stimulate people to want to participate in speaking the language. When the Taoiseach's Department receives correspondence as Gaeilge, that is, letters in Irish, are the personnel in his Department competent enough to respond in Irish? That brings me to another issue which perhaps the Ceann Comhairle might deal...
- Irish Language. (7 Dec 2005)
Enda Kenny: I will send the Ceann Comhairle a detailed note.
- Commemorative Events. (7 Dec 2005)
Enda Kenny: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach his plans to commemorate the Easter Rising of 1916; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31337/05]
- Commemorative Events. (7 Dec 2005)
Enda Kenny: Any centenary commemoration of 1916 should be a State event. All parties in this House have members with forefathers who were in the GPO in 1916. Would the Taoiseach accept it was inappropriate to announce a commemoration at the Fianna Fáil Ard-Fheis rather on a national platform? I thank the Taoiseach for his correspondence and have appointed Deputy Timmins, a former member of the Defence...
- Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)
Enda Kenny: I do not know that Deputy Bruton wishes to speak for 75 minutes.
- Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)
Enda Kenny: He has more to give out.
- Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)
Enda Kenny: When are we likely to see the University College Galway (amendment) Bill? It is No. 6 on the list. Will it be introduced before the recess or before the return of the Dáil on 25 January 2006? Are we likely to see an amendment to the ministerial appointments Bill later?