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Mahon Tribunal: Statements. (10 Feb 2004)

Enda Kenny: I remind the Taoiseach these latest allegations and revelations were made through the media, not the political process. The late Mr. Justice Hamilton remarked if the truth had been provided in reply to more questions in this House, there would be less need for tribunals of inquiry. I find it strange that the Taoiseach never saw the request from the tribunal to the Government secretariat,...

Mahon Tribunal: Statements. (10 Feb 2004)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Ahern is the leader of Fianna Fáil and he is the Taoiseach pro tem. We are addressing much more than the current allegations in the newspapers. We are dealing with how the Government is sacrificing two fundamentals of democracy — public trust and citizen participation — to advance its own political agenda and to achieve its own political ambition. We are addressing how the...

Northern Ireland Issues. (10 Feb 2004)

Enda Kenny: Question 1: 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. [1000/04]

Northern Ireland Issues. (10 Feb 2004)

Enda Kenny: Question 2: 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. [1001/04]

Northern Ireland Issues. (10 Feb 2004)

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. [1002/04]

Northern Ireland Issues. (10 Feb 2004)

Enda Kenny: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach when he next expects to meet the British Prime Minister, Mr. Blair; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1003/04]

Northern Ireland Issues. (10 Feb 2004)

Enda Kenny: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach when the Forum for Peace and Reconciliation will next meet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1011/04]

Northern Ireland Issues. (10 Feb 2004)

Enda Kenny: Question 8: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting in London with the British Prime Minister on 17 December 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1050/04]

Northern Ireland Issues. (10 Feb 2004)

Enda Kenny: Question 9: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meetings with the pro-Agreement parties in London on 17 December 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1051/04]

Northern Ireland Issues. (10 Feb 2004)

Enda Kenny: I join the Taoiseach in paying tribute to the efforts of John Hume over three decades in Northern Ireland politics. As an MP and MEP, John Hume strode across the political landscape in Northern Ireland like a colossus and used his considerable influence to enormous beneficial effect. I trust that his experience, gained over many dark days and years, will not be lost to the political process...

Northern Ireland Issues. (10 Feb 2004)

Enda Kenny: The DUP put forward three models — voluntary, mandatory and corporate assembly. Two of these have been rejected by Sinn Féin. Did the Taoiseach have any discussions in respect of those models with the DUP? Taking into account that the DUP is now facing into reality, following the electoral mandate it received in the Assembly elections, does the Taoiseach agree that the situation now puts...

Order Of Business. (3 Feb 2004)

Enda Kenny: I ask the Ceann Comhairle to hear the point being made by Deputy English. He is the youngest Member of the House.

Order Of Business. (3 Feb 2004)

Enda Kenny: It is the Chair's responsibility to protect his rights. He is inquiring about his rights.

Order Of Business. (3 Feb 2004)

Enda Kenny: I ask the Ceann Comhairle to hear his point.

Order Of Business. (3 Feb 2004)

Enda Kenny: No. On No. 14——

Order Of Business. (3 Feb 2004)

Enda Kenny: No. 14 has a bearing on the late sitting.

Order Of Business. (3 Feb 2004)

Enda Kenny: If the Chair gives way, the next matter is also affected by this.

Order Of Business. (3 Feb 2004)

Enda Kenny: I am, on the basis of what I have to say about No. 14. Fine Gael, the Labour Party, the Green Party and every other party in Opposition——

Order Of Business. (3 Feb 2004)

Enda Kenny: Including Sinn Féin. I thank the Deputy — I could not remember his name for a moment. All Opposition parties have made a case on the use of the guillotine on legislation. This arose specifically with the Immigration Bill, which was struck down in part because there was insufficient debate in the Oireachtas. I feel very strongly that a drift in politics in recent years has removed it from...

Order Of Business. (3 Feb 2004)

Enda Kenny: I was not asking anything. I am opposed to the Taoiseach bringing in the guillotine for every Bill.