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European Council: Statements (27 Mar 2013)

Enda Kenny: I am pleased to brief the House on the outcome of the spring meeting of the European Council which took place in Brussels on 14-15 March. This month's summit took place in an atmosphere of relative calm but its deliberations were no less important for that. As is traditional at the spring European Council, our focus was strongly on economic policy with a particular focus on how we can...

European Council: Statements (27 Mar 2013)

Enda Kenny: That is not what I said.

European Council: Statements (27 Mar 2013)

Enda Kenny: It was covered. I said it was to be discussed by the Finance Ministers directly afterwards.

European Council: Statements (27 Mar 2013)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy should read the speech. That is what I said

European Council: Statements (27 Mar 2013)

Enda Kenny: Will I read it again for the Deputy?

European Council: Statements (27 Mar 2013)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy is always at this.

European Council: Statements (27 Mar 2013)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy knows that the proposal came from the Cypriot Government.

European Council: Statements (27 Mar 2013)

Enda Kenny: I do not speak for the Cypriot Government.

European Council: Statements (27 Mar 2013)

Enda Kenny: It made the proposal.

European Council: Statements (27 Mar 2013)

Enda Kenny: The Cypriot Government made the proposal.

Return to Writ: Meath East - Introduction of New Member (16 Apr 2013)

Enda Kenny: I do not know whether it is traditional, but I just want to say that it is a privilege and an honour to see another young Deputy elected to Dáil Éireann. I wish Helen many happy years of representation for the people of east Meath following in the footsteps of her late dad. I am sure that she will make a very fine representative indeed for the people of east Meath during her stay here.

Leaders’ Questions (16 Apr 2013)

Enda Kenny: Yesterday, I joined the President and the Tánaiste in issuing to Mayor Menino and Governor Patrick, both of whom I met last year, a statement of condemnation of the atrocity in Boston. This morning, the Government considered the matter and sent its message to President Obama in the White House on behalf of the people of America and, in particular, those in Boston, based on the very...

Leaders’ Questions (16 Apr 2013)

Enda Kenny: The Minister for Justice and Equality referred to the capacity of a number of County Registrars whose long service as legal practitioners enables them to be eligible to be considered for dealing with elements of the insolvency legislation. Regarding consultation, there was a conference on 2 March last, organised by the Law Society, regarding the consultations necessary in respect of the...

Leaders’ Questions (16 Apr 2013)

Enda Kenny: This is something that is very important to the people of this country. We want to ensure that the absolute independence of the Judiciary is maintained.

Leaders’ Questions (16 Apr 2013)

Enda Kenny: Sinn Féin did well down in Castlebar at the weekend although people said that the party's economic policies were utter fantasy - pay for nothing at all and have endless perceptions of wealth.

Leaders’ Questions (16 Apr 2013)

Enda Kenny: Deputy McDonald was welcomed across the Shannon anyway. As I said to Deputy Martin, as Taoiseach I am very happy to continue to facilitate the engagements, both formal and informal, as appropriate, between the Government, the Executive and members of the Judiciary. I would point out that this has always been facilitated through the Office of the Attorney General. In fact, a meeting took...

Leaders’ Questions (16 Apr 2013)

Enda Kenny: Deputy McDonald is wrong. As I said, the arrangements for communication with the Judiciary, including informal and appropriate and formal and appropriate measures, will continue.

Leaders’ Questions (16 Apr 2013)

Enda Kenny: I am very happy to facilitate that through the Office of the Attorney General. As I stated in a letter to the Chief Justice on 8 March, following a meeting between the Chief Justice and Attorney General, the effective operation of the judicial system - in which independence is a cornerstone - is recognised as being indispensable to the State and its citizens. I am very happy to maintain...

Leaders’ Questions (16 Apr 2013)

Enda Kenny: Deputy McGrath is aware of the programme set out by the Government to factor in a €300 million saving for this year and €1 billion by 2015. The Deputy is also aware of the challenges faced by many people. The alternative, as Deputy McGrath is aware, would be to have to consider the implications of the issue for front-line services. For that reason, the Government set out its...

Leaders’ Questions (16 Apr 2013)

Enda Kenny: The Government will reflect on the implications of that decision, with the bottom line being that the inclusion of €300 million this year stands. The Government will reflect on the outcome of the ballot as declared.