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Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: European Council Meetings (28 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: The Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union provides that "The European Council shall consist of the Heads of State or Government of the Member States, together with its President and the President of the Commission." In this regard, the Taoiseach is Ireland's representative on the European Council. There have been three meetings of the European Council during the Irish Presidency...

Leaders' Questions (29 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: I thank Deputy Martin for the manner in which he has raised this matter. There is nothing more important to this country than the children of the nation. I did not have the opportunity to see all of the programme last night but what I saw shocked me. It was clearly an abuse of the responsibility entrusted by parents to people when they hand over their children to have them looked after...

Leaders' Questions (29 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: First, on the timeline for the child and family support agency Bill, there are over 100 heads in this Bill. It is the largest single reform or change in this area since the foundation of the State.

Leaders' Questions (29 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: The agency Bill is fundamental because it is to establish a child and family support agency. That Bill will be before us here in a short few weeks and I hope we can get that through in this session. The heads of the Children First Bill will be back before Government in the next couple of weeks. They are complex. There is a range of challenging issues here. There is much consultation...

Leaders' Questions (29 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: Any incident of a lack of compliance here must be followed up rigorously and changes must be seen to be implemented to the highest standard. I accept Deputy Adams's comment. I am aware of Deputy Ó Caoláin's interest and co-operation in this matter over the years. This affects everybody in the country and we need to get it right. I share Deputy Adams's view. Regulation is...

Leaders' Questions (29 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: We need these standards to be seen to be implemented and there is no place in this profession for those without the capacity to measure up to those standards.

Leaders' Questions (29 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: In 2011 and 2012, more than 2,600 child care providers were the subject of inspections by the HSE. That is an inspection rate of more than 60% of all providers in each year. That compares more than favourably with the system applying in England-----

Leaders' Questions (29 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: -----where Ofsted operates a policy of inspecting child care providers on a three to four year cycle. I have pointed out to the Deputy that regardless of whether the facility is for-profit, the standards must be of the highest level.

Leaders' Questions (29 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: I cannot answer the Deputy's question as to what facilities have got State funding that have not had an inspection in more than 18 months or two years, but I am sure we can get that detail as part of the discussions.

Leaders' Questions (29 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: I do not have an answer as to how many would have received State funding where no inspection has taken place as I do not have a detailed list. We will find out. The training of inspectors is under way and the Minister will deal with that. I am concerned that the inspections taking place should not just be about the environment and checking if the lights or sockets are working. Although...

Leaders' Questions (29 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: By any standards this is an extraordinary case involving an extraordinary woman. If the House were asked to find words to describe adequately the impeccable courage, dignity and compassion of Ms Fleming, it would probably be rendered mute. When we speak about this particular case, we speak about life and death, but also about compassion, love and commitment, and the commitment of her...

Leaders' Questions (29 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: As I stated, pain management is part of the science of medicine in the modern world. I am quite sure that at some stage or other we have all attended at the bedside of family, friends or acquaintances who have passed on and who, despite the medical attention they received, left this world having gone through a period of distress, discomfort and pain. I know Deputy Halligan has raised this...

Order of Business (29 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: It is proposed to take No. 15, statements on the European Council in Brussels, pursuant to Standing Order 102A(2)(b); and No. 2, Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2013 - Second Stage (resumed) and Subsequent Stages. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that: (1) the Dáil shall sit later than 9 p.m. and adjourn not later than 10 p.m.; (2)...

Order of Business (29 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: It ill behoves-----

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: Deputies Martin and Adams made the case that this Bill is being rammed through the House.

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: The Government has spent five months negotiating in a comprehensive, thorough, open and accountable fashion with the trade unions and the Labour Relations Commission in regard to all these matters.

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: That is in stark contrast to the situation that applied with the Fianna Fáil Party-----

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: -----on two occasions where financial emergency Bills were rammed through the House without any consultation-----

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: -----and Deputies were kept in the Chamber on a Friday in order to cut pensioners' money and so that they would not be home for the weekend and have all the odium that came with it. Let those Deputies not come into the Chamber and lecture us about arrogance or ramming things through. Deputy Adams has had quite a lot of discussion about this. Deputy Martin may want more time.

Order of Business (Resumed) (29 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: I brought in the rule in respect of reporting back to the House after every European Council meeting. We can suspend that discussion until next week, if the Deputies wish, and have it on Monday or Tuesday.