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Official Engagements. (13 Apr 2005)

Enda Kenny: I wish to return to the issue of China in respect of the arms embargo. The Taoiseach will be aware that the European Parliament voted overwhelmingly to maintain the embargo. He said that the Irish Government has no beneficial interest in having the embargo lifted. He will also be aware the EU code of conduct for arms exports was adopted in June 1998, which placed human rights before trade....

Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

Enda Kenny: I wish to raise two matters with the Taoiseach on the Order of Business. I have listened to some of the radio transcripts from the Morris tribunal dealing with events in County Donegal. It seems extraordinary that the McBrearty family has not been given legal representation.

Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

Enda Kenny: While I understand that, I wish to raise it as a matter of importance. Given the circumstances that apply in this case and the wish of everybody to bring the matter to conclusion, consideration should be given to amending the tribunal's terms. Deputy Neville has been a consistent advocate for taking some real action in respect of implementing the recommendations of the task force on suicide,...

Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

Enda Kenny: The Government spends 6.9%——

Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

Enda Kenny: This is a serious matter.

Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

Enda Kenny: If the Ceann Comhairle permits, I will finish in 30 seconds.

Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

Enda Kenny: If the Ceann Comhairle proposes to cut me off on a serious matter, I will ask a question now.

Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

Enda Kenny: That is the reason I raise it.

Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

Enda Kenny: This is another Leaders' Question which I know the Taoiseach will answer. Will the House discuss the implementation of the task force report on suicide which included 86 recommendations that would go some way towards dealing with a serious societal problem?

Leaders' Questions. (13 Apr 2005)

Enda Kenny: People the world over have an innate fear of flying because of global terrorism. The findings and revelations by the European Civil Aviation Conference of the consequences of an inspection carried out at Dublin Airport led to these fears being exacerbated. People will be concerned at the revelations contained in media reports that inspectors were able to smuggle dangerous objects such as...

Leaders' Questions. (13 Apr 2005)

Enda Kenny: I thank the Taoiseach for telling us that he sought a report from the Irish Aviation Authority. That report should be published and the appropriate action taken as set out in its recommendations. The Taoiseach did not say whether there are to be audits at other airports to ensure a comprehensive overview. It seems from media reports that it is not a question of how the knife was concealed but...

Written Answers — Public Private Partnerships: Public Private Partnerships (12 Apr 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 384: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of times the public private informal advisory group has met from 2002 to date; the work programme and recommendations made by the group; the number of times the group has met officials from his Department and with the members of the inter-departmental group on PPPs from 2002 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11147/05]

Written Answers — Public Private Partnerships: Public Private Partnerships (12 Apr 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 385: To ask the Minister for Finance if his Department remains committed to advancing PPP projects in information communication technology, the tourism and leisure sector, urban development and renewal and public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11148/05]

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (12 Apr 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 411: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the press release issued by his Department on 24 March 2005 headlined, "Minister Pat the Cope Gallagher officially launches report on future development of Letterkenny town centre"; the relevance of this event to the Minister's departmental duties; if it is normal practice for...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (12 Apr 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 417: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number of meetings which the bioenergy strategy group has held to date; the progress it has made; when the publication of its recommendations is expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10709/05]

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (12 Apr 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 418: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on whether Ireland can meet its target, as set out under EU law, to have 13.2% of its electricity consumption needs supplied by renewable energy sources by 2012; the steps being undertaken to ensure that this target will be met; the percentage of electricity needs currently serviced by renewable...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (12 Apr 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 579: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress of reinstating the "handy bus" in urban areas of Letterkenny, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10752/05]

Written Answers — Biofuel Crops: Biofuel Crops (12 Apr 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 643: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the measures being promoted by her Department to increase the growth and use of biofuel crops to meet Ireland's energy needs; if her Department is working in conjunction with the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources to promote such renewable energy sources; if not, the reason therefor; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Departmental Appointments: Departmental Appointments (12 Apr 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 671: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has received correspondence to his business permission unit in respect of an application for employment (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the fact that no acknowledgement has been received regarding this application since 15 December 2004; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (12 Apr 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 683: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has received an application for capital grants under the equal opportunities childcare programme from a group (details supplied) in County Mayo; if he has examined this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10246/05]