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Special Advisers. (30 Mar 2004)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach has gone considerably outside the scope of what is a so-called political adviser in this instance. He stated that Mr. Deegan monitors what is going on. Are we not paying €20 million of public money for a communications unit which monitors what is going on and provides information in that regard to members of the Government? Does Mr. Deegan, in his capacity as political adviser...

Special Advisers. (30 Mar 2004)

Enda Kenny: If that appointment is relevant only to the Attorney General, would Mr. Deegan monitor public comment and discussion on, for example, the citizenship referendum in terms of the proposal to amend Article 9 of the Constitution as distinct from Article 2 in respect of which the Attorney General will obviously have to provide legal advice to Government? Does he monitor media coverage and does he...

Special Advisers. (30 Mar 2004)

Enda Kenny: I know that.

Departmental Investigations. (30 Mar 2004)

Enda Kenny: Will the Taoiseach comment on the use of Henry VIII provisions in legislation and whether they are constitutionally sound? In February, the response to five different questions on the matter was that the interpretation of the law and the provision of legal advice is a matter for the Attorney General, in so far as the functions relate to those of Government. Has the use of Henry VIII...

Departmental Investigations. (30 Mar 2004)

Enda Kenny: Henry VIII and the Taoiseach have both left legacies.

Departmental Investigations. (30 Mar 2004)

Enda Kenny: Now that this work can be done in a smoke-free environment, the position of these Acts may become a little clearer. How long will the unit's work take — ten or 15 years?

Leaders' Questions. (30 Mar 2004)

Enda Kenny: In the course of the budget, the Minister for Social and Family Affairs introduced 16 savage social welfare cuts. One of these related to the widow's pension and lone parent's allowance. Last week the Government voted down a Private Members' motion in the names of the Labour Party, Fine Gael and the Green Party. The Minister, Deputy Coughlan, in response to the debate, promised a review. The...

Leaders' Questions. (30 Mar 2004)

Enda Kenny: The late Ernest Blythe took a shilling from old age pensioners and the repercussions, in political terms, against Cumann na Gael and Fine Gael Party lasted for 60 years. This is a shameful act by the Government. Does the Taoiseach agree that there is a surplus of €1.4 billion in the social insurance fund? Does he agree with the Minister's written reply last week that this measure was...

Order of Business. (30 Mar 2004)

Enda Kenny: I thank the Taoiseach for his letter on the referendum on Irish citizenship that I received today. Deputy Rabbitte already raised the matter of the Taoiseach having informed the House that there were no proposals for a referendum on this issue. However, in March——

Order of Business. (30 Mar 2004)

Enda Kenny: The Government, when it made its decision, authorised the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell, to consult party leaders on this sensitive matter. There has been no consultation with me by the Minister on this matter except to inform me on the corridor that the machines will cater for the referendum. I do not know if the Minister was speaking about the machines for...

Order of Business. (30 Mar 2004)

Enda Kenny: I have not finished my point, a Cheann Comhairle. When Deputy Gay Mitchell submitted a parliamentary question seeking information on the number of non-national births in the State, he was informed that it was not available, yet the Taoiseach and the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform have it at their disposal. This is not the way to do business. In his letter to me today, the...

European Council Meetings: Statements. (30 Mar 2004)

Enda Kenny: I wish to share time with Deputy John Bruton.

European Council Meetings: Statements. (30 Mar 2004)

Enda Kenny: I commend the Taoiseach and the Government on the positive and encouraging developments regarding the EU constitutional treaty. In particular, I commend the real heroes of these and other complex political negotiations — the anonymous civil servants who, despite working long, hard hours, often under intolerable pressure, receive little public recognition for being such exemplary diplomats...

European Council Meetings: Statements. (30 Mar 2004)

Enda Kenny: They can take credit for the new enthusiasm they have aroused in hitherto reticent protagonists. The flexibility they have managed to secure on issues that had been blocking final agreement is a testament to their tenacity and skill. It proves yet again what Ireland's public servants can offer and deliver when it comes to international affairs. By moving immediately to provide the necessary...

European Council Meetings: Statements. (30 Mar 2004)

Enda Kenny: If it emerges that agreement on a European treaty is possible before the European Parliament elections, will a special summit meeting be called? The Taoiseach is scheduled to address the European Parliament tomorrow morning. How will he justify his decision as EU President to restore diplomatic relations with Burma last month? Is it not disgraceful to give respectability to an unreconstructed...

Written Answers — School Management: School Management (30 Mar 2004)

Enda Kenny: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the level of funding to be allocated by his Department towards the training of members of school boards for 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9685/04]

Written Answers — Export Licences: Export Licences (30 Mar 2004)

Enda Kenny: Question 210: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent of goods exported from here used either as primary equipment or dual purpose equipment used for military purposes by other countries for each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9850/04]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (30 Mar 2004)

Enda Kenny: Question 217: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will comment on the future of the military barracks, Castlebar; if he will indicate proposals for its future use; if he intends to dispose of the property involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9849/04]

Written Answers — Post Office Network: Post Office Network (30 Mar 2004)

Enda Kenny: Question 335: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will give a breakdown of post offices per electoral area in Donegal; if he will indicate the number that are still in existence; the number closed down in the past 15 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9853/04]

Written Answers — Terrorist Organisations: Terrorist Organisations (30 Mar 2004)

Enda Kenny: Question 436: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the IRA still exists; if the IRA is a proscribed group by the Government; if his attention has been drawn to the personnel comprising the IRA army council and if he has met persons who are members of the IRA army council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9856/04]