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Legislative Programme. (2 Nov 2004)

Enda Kenny: I do not wish to become obstreperous with the Ceann Comhairle as he has spoken to me already on this matter. Question No. 5 addresses the point made by Deputy Sargent and some clarification is required as to whether the Taoiseach has responsibility for the legislative programme as published under his stewardship. I appreciate that the first four questions are directed specifically to the...

Legislative Programme. (2 Nov 2004)

Enda Kenny: The Ceann Comhairle will know from long experience in this House that if one manages by whatever contrivance to have a question on the Order Paper, one is entitled to ask supplementary questions. The person to whom the question is addressed must give a response under the stewardship of whoever is Ceann Comhairle.

Legislative Programme. (2 Nov 2004)

Enda Kenny: I ask the Ceann Comhairle to send me a further clarification of the ruling. I know the Taoiseach does not wish to be protected by the Chair and he is well able to answer for himself.

Legislative Programme. (2 Nov 2004)

Enda Kenny: I know that and I will not go down that road. I am just suggesting that if there is a question on the Order Paper it should be answered.

Northern Ireland Issues. (2 Nov 2004)

Enda Kenny: Question 9: 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. [21420/04]

Northern Ireland Issues. (2 Nov 2004)

Enda Kenny: Question 10: 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. [21421/04]

Northern Ireland Issues. (2 Nov 2004)

Enda Kenny: Question 11: 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. [21422/04]

Northern Ireland Issues. (2 Nov 2004)

Enda Kenny: Question 12: To ask the Taoiseach when he next expects to meet the British Prime Minister, Mr. Tony Blair; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21423/04]

Northern Ireland Issues. (2 Nov 2004)

Enda Kenny: Question 13: To ask the Taoiseach when the Forum on Peace and Reconciliation will next meet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21428/04]

Northern Ireland Issues. (2 Nov 2004)

Enda Kenny: Question 14: To ask the Taoiseach when he next expects to visit the United States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21429/04]

Northern Ireland Issues. (2 Nov 2004)

Enda Kenny: Question 35: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meeting in Dublin with the DUP leader, Dr. Ian Paisley; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24031/04]

Northern Ireland Issues. (2 Nov 2004)

Enda Kenny: Obviously, people are cynical about politicians in the South. Perhaps if something were done about the two thirds of people's salaries being paid when nothing is happening, it might focus attention. The Taoiseach was in Vietnam when the Minister for Foreign Affairs made his comments about Sinn Féin. Those comments were clear from the Minister's point of view, namely, that he hoped a day...

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (19 Oct 2004)

Enda Kenny: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the undertaking given in 2000 to allocate 0.7% of GNP to overseas aid by 2007; when this target will be reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25229/04]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (19 Oct 2004)

Enda Kenny: Question 264: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the plans she has to review the block grant method of annual payment to providers of services to children and adults with disabilities through the health boards; if she is considering making changes to this method of funding such as allocating the funds directly to the individual service user rather than to the service...

Written Answers — National Disability Authority: National Disability Authority (19 Oct 2004)

Enda Kenny: Question 265: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when she intends to introduce the national standards for disability services, the final draft of which was passed by the board of the National Disability Authority in September 2004; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25101/04]

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (19 Oct 2004)

Enda Kenny: Question 317: To ask the Minister for Finance the recommendations of the ten made by the interdepartmental review group on the disabled drivers and disabled passengers tax concessions scheme that have been accepted by his Department; those which have been implemented to date; the timeframe for implementation of the remaining recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (19 Oct 2004)

Enda Kenny: Question 564: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has plans to restrict the activities of An Taisce; his views on the abolition of the group; his further views on the groups activities to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25005/04]

Sustaining Progress. (19 Oct 2004)

Enda Kenny: It is a different question, a Cheann Comhairle.

Sustaining Progress. (19 Oct 2004)

Enda Kenny: It is, yes. In respect of the progress on benchmarking and the €1.3 billion, is the Taoiseach in a position to state that for future benchmarking awards, there will be a more transparent and robust method of scrutiny so that the public will see the advantages and increased efficiencies and productivity that will come from future benchmarking awards? In analysing any of the Departments,...

Leaders' Questions. (19 Oct 2004)

Enda Kenny: The crisis in our accident and emergency departments has, unfortunately, become an accepted part of a health system, on which €44 billion has been spent in the past eight years. This afternoon, I am informed that 164 patients lie on trolleys in Dublin hospitals, of whom 49 are in Tallaght Hospital and 39 in the Mater Hospital. Outside Dublin at least another 50 patients are waiting on...