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Freedom of Information. (14 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: This question is for the Taoiseach, and the Ceann Comhairle knows that.

Freedom of Information. (14 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: No, the question relates to the principle of fair play and fair administration.

Freedom of Information. (14 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: The Chair is starting very early today. There are only three weeks left.

Freedom of Information. (14 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach is on his feet and he wants to answer. He is well able to answer the question.

Northern Ireland Issues. (14 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the British-Irish Council meeting in the Isle of Man on 20 May 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17792/05]

Northern Ireland Issues. (14 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 11: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent contacts with the political parties in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19034/05]

Northern Ireland Issues. (14 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 12: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent contacts with the British Prime Minister; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19035/05]

Northern Ireland Issues. (14 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 13: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meeting with former US President, Mr. Bill Clinton; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19041/05]

Northern Ireland Issues. (14 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: I read the Taoiseach's reply of 24 May this year to a series of questions about meetings. In the course of his reply, the Taoiseach said he would shortly meet representatives of Sinn Féin on a formal basis but that he did not have a date. Recently the national newspapers reported a number of so-called secret meetings the Taoiseach had with Sinn Féin representatives. Having had a very...

Written Answers — EU Constitution: EU Constitution (2 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the recent referendum on the EU constitution in France. [18576/05]

Written Answers — Freedom of Information: Freedom of Information (2 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Finance when proposals for the further extension of bodies covered by the freedom of information legislation will be finalised within his Department; if the extension of the freedom of information legislation will cover the Higher Education Training Awards Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18775/05]

United Nations Reform. (2 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of meetings with his European counterparts he has held since assuming the position of responsibility concerning the reform of the United Nations; the outcome of these meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18607/05]

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: I compliment Mr. Justice Morris on his clear and lucid report which is outstanding in the clarity of its language and the directness of its findings. This second report raises the most serious questions. I welcome the fact that there will be a full debate in the Dáil and Seanad and I expect that debate will be open-ended. The second report raises fundamental issues of the most serious import...

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: When is it proposed to make a statement on the fact that Professor Brendan Drumm will not take up the post as chief executive officer of the Health Service Executive?

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: Are there proposals to amend the Freedom of Information Acts so that reports of nursing home inspectors can be made available on the Internet free of charge to members of the public? Currently, they must apply under the Act and pay a fee. Will the reports be made available free of charge?

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: However, one must pay to obtain reports under the Freedom of Information Acts. They should be available free of charge.

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: I have no report in respect of No. 14, the proposed approval by the Dáil of the Waste (Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Regulations 2005, back from committee. I understand there was no discussion of any consequence at that committee on Tuesday and the practical consequences of dealing with the disposal of every piece of electronic equipment in the country will cause major problems. I do...

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: That is not agreed. Only two fifths of the Cabinet members are present. The Taoiseach is absent, as is the Tánaiste and the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. As of this morning, we have no chief executive-designate of the Health Service Executive. As Oscar Wilde said in another context, to lose one is bad, but to lose two is careless. We need a debate on this matter, as well as...

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (1 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 239: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her Department will sanction a new teaching post for a school (details supplied) in County Louth; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there are a large number of applicants for this school for September 2005; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that a number of applicants wishing to enter the school in...

Tax Code. (1 Jun 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 22: To ask the Minister for Finance the total number of vessels qualifying for the tonnage tax concessions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18394/05]