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Order of Business. (23 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: I want to inform the Ceann Comhairle of something. On 17 May 1995, in a debate in this House on the Finance Bill, the then Opposition Member, Deputy McDowell, said the following regarding amendments. They are not agreeable to me or my party in their present form because very important amendments have not yet been circulated to Members of the House. I ask the Chair to vindicate the rights of...

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: I do not agree. I thought there would be an Order of Business tomorrow. I am particularly concerned about the Air Navigation and Transport (Indemnities) Bill 2005. I understand this Bill addresses the issue of dirty bombs made of chemical or biological material. Today is the 20th anniversary of the tragedy of the Air India crash off the south coast. The potential liability for the State here...

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: We will be here for a few more hours. I wish to raise two matters with the Minister on the Order of Business. The British and Irish Lions play the All Blacks on Saturday, which is of interest to Ireland. Under existing legislation, the Minister is entitled to direct that this be given free to air coverage on national television. The match is only available on Sky Sports. People cannot be in...

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: It is particularly mean-minded and will cause great difficulty for a number of first-time buyers.

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: It deals with the Finance Act.

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: I know the Ceann Comhairle appreciates it because he allowed me to raise it.

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: If the Minister wants it he will get it.

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: It seems we have a rearrangement of the deck-chairs, with the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources taking the Order of Business. This is appalling treatment of Dáil Éireann. It also amounts to appalling treatment of an Garda Síochána that a Bill of this magnitude, importance and sensitivity, with 284 amendments yet to be debated, is expected by the Government to go...

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: Yes, but we are expected to consent to have the debate on the Garda Síochána Bill end at 8 p.m. this evening. Even if only two minutes were given to the consideration of each amendment, ten hours would be needed. The Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources knows, as a former Government Whip and a Minister now serving in Government, that this is not right. We have evidence...

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: I object to the debate being concluded at 8 p.m. this evening.

Written Answers — Rural Social Scheme: Rural Social Scheme (22 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will report on the problems in respect of the rural social scheme in the Leader areas of the country associated with rural social scheme supervisors and their rates of payment; the number of rural social scheme supervisors currently being paid; the rates of salary currently being paid; if a review of the rate...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (22 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the deplorable and dilapidated condition of the Garda station at Ballycary, Castlebar, County Mayo and to the fact that this building constitutes an eyesore in a community in which efforts are being made to improve the visual aspect of the village; when it is proposed to provide a new...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (22 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 245: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application for naturalisation by a person, details supplied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21498/05]

Written Answers — Residential Institutions Redress Scheme: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (22 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 272: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the legal basis under which an institution (details supplied) has not been deemed eligible for inclusion under the terms of the Residential Institutions Redress Act 2002; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21558/05]

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Motion to Recommit. (22 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: On a previous occasion the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform was in the bar when there was an Adjournment debate about a murder case in Cork.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Motion to Recommit. (22 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: The Minister is now in Dublin Castle launching a matter concerning child care. He should be here when legislation is being discussed.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Motion to Recommit. (22 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: In the interests of common sense will the Ceann Comhairle suspend this sitting until the Minister returns from Dublin Castle? Serious issues are being raised here in the Minister's absence. I understand he is on his way back. The Ceann Comhairle should suspend the sitting until he arrives to answer these questions.

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: On the Good Friday Agreement, in a question the Taoiseach answered yesterday about meetings he had with the president of Sinn Féin, Gerry Adams, he made it clear he would continue dialogue with Sinn Féin. Is there a difference between formal and informal meetings in the sense that the Taoiseach has asked his officials to find out why Mr. Kelly was rearrested when he could probably have...

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: My point is, when the Taoiseach meets the president of Sinn Féin or any other party on such a matter, would it not be appropriate from a bipartisan point of view for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to be in attendance? I bring another matter to the Taoiseach's attention because it has to do with an issue close to the area he represents as a Deputy. I attended a public...

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: In respect of the legislation——