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Written Answers — National Parks: National Parks (30 Mar 2004)

Enda Kenny: Question 478: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the percentage of seasonal job losses which will be evident at Glenveigh National Park in summer 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9854/04]

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2004)

Enda Kenny: I recall the comments made to Deputy Jim O'Keeffe by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell, in 1979 when he was an eloquent chairman of the Fine Gael constituency executive in south-east Dublin. Much water has flown under the bridge since then.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2004)

Enda Kenny: I wish to share my time with Deputy Jim O'Keeffe.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2004)

Enda Kenny: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "That" and substitute the following: "Dáil Éireann: —in accordance with the recommendations of the All-Party Oireachtas Committee on the Constitution's report for clear and agreed procedures for the holding of referendums on constitutional amendments; —considers that political parties, North and South, view the proposal for an amendment...

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2004)

Enda Kenny: It could have been done differently in an upfront and transparent way. However, for its own reasons, the Government has chosen to play political games with a sensitive issue. It is almost as if the Government wants a divisive and contentious debate to generate racist commentary. I find the Minister's comment that those who may be racists and who wish to vote "No" to do so is unnecessarily...

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2004)

Enda Kenny: However, the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform put forward an alternative wording at the time of the Agreement. The commitment in the programme for Government to initiate all-party discussions on the issue has not been met. There was no consultation with the political parties in this House or with me as party leader, despite this being a specific part of the Government decision,...

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2004)

Enda Kenny: He would know all about that.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2004)

Enda Kenny: In this and subsequent debates over the coming weeks this party will seek to persuade the Government not to hold this referendum on 11 June and instead refer the matter to an all-party committee on the Constitution, set up for this purpose, to report by 1 September. This is the right course of action for four reasons. The Government's failure to consult with the parties in the House has...

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2004)

Enda Kenny: If it cannot be held during the presidential election because of its contentious nature, the same applies equally, if not more so, in the run-up to these local and European elections.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2004)

Enda Kenny: The members of Fine Gael are approaching this issue as responsible parliamentarians. If the Government is genuine about achieving cross-party discussion, dialogue, and support it should accept this reasoned amendment and refer the matter to an all-party committee for report before 1 September. This would facilitate a referendum, if necessary before the end of the year, if that course of...

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Apr 2004)

Enda Kenny: We look forward to it.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Apr 2004)

Enda Kenny: That was not the question asked.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Apr 2004)

Enda Kenny: I know the question that was asked and it was not on the legislation.

Commissions of Inquiry. (4 May 2004)

Enda Kenny: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach when he expects to receive a further report from the Barron commission of inquiry in respect of the Dundalk and Belturbet bombings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6574/04]

Commissions of Inquiry. (4 May 2004)

Enda Kenny: Following the publication of the last report, Mr. Justice Barron's attendance at the sub-committee appears to have been helpful in the search for the truth behind the atrocities. Can the Taoiseach confirm or does he have any information to the effect that Mr. Justice Barron will make himself available to the sub-committee in respect of any forthcoming report on these matters? It transpired...

Freedom of Information. (4 May 2004)

Enda Kenny: Question 9: To ask the Taoiseach the number of freedom of information requests received by his Department during February 2004; the way in which this figure compares with the same month in 2003; the fees paid to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7583/04]

Freedom of Information. (4 May 2004)

Enda Kenny: In the past five months of 2003, there were 21 freedom of information requests received in the Department of the Taoiseach. That compared with 61 requests received from August to December 2002, which represents a net reduction of approximately 66%. The Information Commissioner stated that she has concerns about the decrease in the number of requests and, if the decline continues, it will have...

Constitutional Amendments. (4 May 2004)

Enda Kenny: Question 13: To ask the Taoiseach his plans for constitutional referenda during 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10540/04]

Constitutional Amendments. (4 May 2004)

Enda Kenny: I assume Deputy Ó Caoláin would not want to deny his fellow Irishmen, Deputy Rabbitte and me the right to express an opinion here. It appears as if we are now in uncharted waters in respect of Judge Curtin. Today the Government decided to give him extra time. If legislation has to be introduced for judicial regulation, I assume that would require an amendment to Article 35 of the...

Constitutional Amendments. (4 May 2004)

Enda Kenny: This one may be held.