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Official Engagements (25 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: It is impossible to say. It will depend on how the scheme is structured and the degree to which it will catch on. I am sure people from abroad will be interested in the flexibility that exists in this country and in the infrastructure potential it offers. It may well be that it will prove to be critically important. However, it is critical that we should launch it as a pilot scheme in...

Programme for Government (25 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 6 and 7 together. The programme for Government commits the Government to establishing a constitutional convention to consider comprehensive constitutional reform and to report within 12 months of its establishment on the following matters: the review of our Dáil electoral system; reducing the term of office of the President from seven to five years; provision...

Programme for Government (25 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: This is contained in the programme for Government. There were originally two distinct proposals which have come together pretty well. There will also be consultation with the leaders of the Opposition and their parties. It is a matter that will, I hope, result in several changes to the way the country is run and it will be reflected in our Constitution. It is not a case of proceeding with...

Programme for Government (25 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Dáil electoral system will be a matter for the convention which will include the possibility of people outside the jurisdiction being able to vote. At a meeting in Brussels before the last election, it was pointed out to me that more than 3,000 Irish people work in the European Commission, Parliament and other EU institutions. A simple amendment to the existing legislation would allow...

Programme for Government (25 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: There will be consultation. I will not set down proposals on which there will be no movement. Let us put the range together. I will be happy to take Deputy Martin's views and those of the other parties into account because we have to get this right.

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I am aware of the importance of the entire digital area. In fact, today I intend to visit a multinational company dealing with elements of this area. I cannot give the Deputy a definite answer in respect of the nature of legislation to be brought forward but I will revert to the Deputy. I did not have the opportunity to read President Sarkozy's comments about the Internet in detail.

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: Tá a fhios ag an Teachta go bhfuil cead aige, trí a phríomh Aoire, é seo a ardú ag cruinniú na n-Aoirí agus plé a dhéanamh faoi na díospóireachtaí a bheidh ar siúl anseo. Bhí díospóireacht ann cúpla seachtain ó shin maidir le straitéis na Gaeilge. Tá na ceisteanna faoi cúrsaí Gaeltachta chuig an Aire Gaeltachta curtha ar ceal amárach toisc nach cuireadh isteach ach...

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: Is the Deputy referring to the Finance Bill?

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I do not have a date for that legislation but I will revert to the Deputy. As regards the NewERA proposal contained in the programme for Government, work is continuing between the different Departments as to how best to structure that entity and an announcement will be made soon.

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: No legislation is promised. I invite the Deputy to put together her proposal and it might be considered in the context of the third finance Bill or whatever.

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I dealt with it on the Order of Business. This is a technical point. The position is that one question was tabled in respect of Gaeltacht matters and that question-----

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: -----was withdrawn.

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: The new Department-----

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Government is pursuing a range of issues as regards mortgage distress.

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: Yes, this is a requirement under the IMF-EU deal. The heads of the Bill were approved on 10 May and it is expected to be taken this session.

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Government will publish proposals in this area very shortly. I referred to corporate donations yesterday and the work being done by the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government. The Deputy can expect news pretty soon.

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy is in a desperate hurry to get rid of corporate donations completely.

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government is preparing a comprehensive range of proposals in this regard.

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I have already referred to my views on the constitutional referendums that will take place this year.

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I have given my view on the referendums that might be held this year, in conjunction with the presidential election, to the House on a number of occasions.