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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Issues Surrounding Recent Reappointment of CEO of Horse Racing Ireland (13 Oct 2016)

Martin Kenny: While I accept that, the issue is that inability of the board to deal with the appointment of a chief executive officer casts doubt on its ability to achieve any of its plans, particularly with regard to spending public money. Since the establishment of Horse Racing Ireland in 1999, more than €1 billion has gone into the horse racing industry. This is a serious amount of money in a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Issues Surrounding Recent Reappointment of CEO of Horse Racing Ireland (13 Oct 2016)

Martin Kenny: All the other sports on which bets are placed do likewise, yet they do not receive money.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (11 Oct 2016)

Martin Kenny: 467. To ask the Minister for Health if he is satisfied that the Gardasil vaccine is totally safe; and the reason the information from Gardasil is not included as part of the information to parents before vaccination (details supplied). [29772/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (11 Oct 2016)

Martin Kenny: 469. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the fact that up until 2012, reporting of suspected vaccine reactions including Gardasil vaccine here depended on the voluntary submission of a report from a doctor, consultant or medical professional (details supplied); and his views on whether the incidence of adverse reactions is under-reported in view of the fact that most doctors will not...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (6 Oct 2016)

Martin Kenny: On page 100 of the programme for Government, there is a commitment to extending Garda oversight and accountability. The task of sorting out the problems in the Garda will require much more than the Government's stated intention of supporting the independent Policing Authority and enhancing the role of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC. It is clear to me and many who...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (6 Oct 2016)

Martin Kenny: It is on promised legislation.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (6 Oct 2016)

Martin Kenny: I said at the beginning it relates to promised legislation.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (6 Oct 2016)

Martin Kenny: It is the Government's commitment on page 100 of the programme for Government to extend Garda oversight and accountability.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (6 Oct 2016)

Martin Kenny: The programme for Government is what the Government promises to do.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (6 Oct 2016)

Martin Kenny: The issue I raise is very simple. I was promised that the Garda Commissioner would fully investigate these allegations but nothing has happened. There has been no investigation or contact with the people who raised these issues.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (6 Oct 2016)

Martin Kenny: With respect to the House, I just want a moment to finish this.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (6 Oct 2016)

Martin Kenny: The issues I have raised have been discredited and ridiculed by some gardaí and other people in the community.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (6 Oct 2016)

Martin Kenny: The people who brought up these issues have been-----

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Oct 2016)

Martin Kenny: First, I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill. I welcome this Bill and its various provisions, which I believe are for the common good, especially those designed to combat tobacco smoking. I believe a progressive Legislature sometimes should be ahead of public opinion in enacting progressive measures that modify behaviour, eventually...

Other Questions: Irish Water Funding (5 Oct 2016)

Martin Kenny: The first question asks the Minister the impact on the financing of the Irish Water capital programme up to 2021 from the expected reduction in water charges that may be the outcome of the independent commission and the Oireachtas committee on the future of water charges. The second linked question, Question No. 30 from Deputy Imelda Munster, looks for a breakdown of the capital programme...

Other Questions: Irish Water Funding (5 Oct 2016)

Martin Kenny: In a sense, the Minister did not answer the question. I suppose it is impossible to answer it as the matter is all in flux. The concern many have is that when water charges go, and we all expect that is what will ultimately be the outcome of all this and it is certainly what the majority of Deputies in the House want, the Government should have a clear plan in place to support existing...

Other Questions: Irish Water Funding (5 Oct 2016)

Martin Kenny: The essence of all of this is wait and we will see what the Government can do. The model that has been put in place, where the Government set up this structure off the books and tried to borrow the money on the international markets to provide the infrastructure, simply has not worked and that must be recognised. Irish Water has been a failure. That is the reality for the people. It is...

Other Questions: Library Services (5 Oct 2016)

Martin Kenny: I commend the Minister on his work in respect of that issue.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Data (4 Oct 2016)

Martin Kenny: 137. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons and companies and associated amount of income and gains, in increments of €5,000, in receipt of tax relief related to woodlands here, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28273/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Grants (4 Oct 2016)

Martin Kenny: 507. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of persons or companies, and the associated amount of income or gains in increments of €5,000, in receipt of grant aid related to the ownership of woodlands and all woodland activity from 2009 and 2015 in tabular form and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28274/16]