Results 35,601-35,620 of 36,764 for speaker:Enda Kenny

Standards in Public Office. (24 May 2005)

Enda Kenny: Can I ask the Taoiseach about the recommendations that were made in respect of the awarding of Government public relations contracts? Five or six recommendations were made about invitations to tenders, the EU Journal, an inventory of work to be carried out by whoever gets contracts, the areas of work involved and the fact that there are risks to Ministers if they do not adhere to these tight...

Northern Ireland Issues. (24 May 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on recent developments in the Northern Ireland peace process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14071/05]

Northern Ireland Issues. (24 May 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent contacts with the British Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14072/05]

Northern Ireland Issues. (24 May 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach if he plans to meet the Northern Ireland political parties after the Westminster elections of 5 May 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14073/05]

Northern Ireland Issues. (24 May 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meeting in Dublin with the family of the late Mr. Robert McCartney; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14074/05]

Northern Ireland Issues. (24 May 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 18: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meeting with the British Prime Minister on the margins of the VE Day ceremonies in Moscow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15969/05]

Northern Ireland Issues. (24 May 2005)

Enda Kenny: This is a day of tragedy and depression. The fifth report of the Independent Monitoring Commission was published today. It makes for grim reading in respect of Northern Ireland. In regard to the Continuity IRA, the Irish National Liberation Army, the Loyalist Volunteer Force, the Provisional IRA, the Real IRA, the Ulster Defence Association, the UVF and the Red Hand Commando, the commission...

Northern Ireland Issues. (24 May 2005)

Enda Kenny: I am coming to the question. The commission believes that the LDF is deeply involved in drug dealing. In respect of the Provisional IRA, the police discovered 10,000 rounds of ammunition suitable for use in assault riffles in September 2004 when elements of the Provisional IRA were involved in negotiation with both Governments about concluding a peaceful agreement, and so on. I note the...

Order of Business. (19 May 2005)

Enda Kenny: I am glad to note in respect of No. 22 that the Government does not propose to guillotine the Disability Bill as envisaged earlier in the week. I note also in respect of No. a8 that the Government wishes to postpone statements on suicide. This is acceptable provided the House is given a guarantee that the debate will take place at an appropriate time, possibly next week. The proposal for...

Order of Business. (19 May 2005)

Enda Kenny: Last week the Minister for Transport, Deputy Cullen, said an independent terminal at Dublin Airport in competition with other terminals was not feasible or practical. Yesterday's decision in respect of terminal two, and the future prospect of an independent terminal three, is a contradiction of the Minister's views. Following the Government's decision, will legislation be introduced for this?...

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (18 May 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 166: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will increase the 30% maximum discount to prospective tenant purchasers of local authority housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16448/05]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (18 May 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 193: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the Law Society's report, Discriminatory Planning Conditions: the Case for Reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16447/05]

Written Answers — Third Level Institutions: Third Level Institutions (18 May 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on the implications under equality legislation, or any other implications, for staff in the public sector if his Department sanctions an extension of the term of office of a person (details supplied); if he plans to request an official reply from the governing body of the third level institution concerned before making a decision...

Written Answers — University Governance Provisions: University Governance Provisions (18 May 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 279: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her Department was requested to arrange a visitation to a third level institution (details supplied) in County Cork; if, under the terms of the charter of that institution, a visitor has been appointed; if she will report on procedures for appointing such a person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16630/05]

Tribunals of Inquiry. (18 May 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach the costs which have accrued to his Department in respect of the Moriarty tribunal during the first quarter of 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12844/05]

Tribunals of Inquiry. (18 May 2005)

Enda Kenny: These are truly extraordinary figures that the Taoiseach has provided —€14 million in legal fees and costs of €20 million to date. The Moriarty tribunal was established in 1997 by this House with a remit to determine particular facts. It is now in its ninth year but has not produced a report of any kind, including an interim report. The Flood tribunal, now known as the Mahon tribunal,...

Tribunals of Inquiry. (18 May 2005)

Enda Kenny: When does the Taoiseach expect the Moriarty tribunal to conclude? Will the Taoiseach comment on the interlocutory injunction secured by Mr. Denis O'Brien in the Supreme Court last week?

Tribunals of Inquiry. (18 May 2005)

Enda Kenny: It is appropriate.

Tribunals of Inquiry. (18 May 2005)

Enda Kenny: It does arise with regard to costs.

Tribunals of Inquiry. (18 May 2005)

Enda Kenny: The Moriarty tribunal now wants to investigate——