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Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: Ní cheart duit é sin a rá ar chor ar bith. Bím ag éisteacht leo, cosúil leis an Teachta agus gach Teachta eile. Tá fhios agam go maith an brú atá orthu. What we are going to do is process the legislation currently proceeding through the House in order to set up a parliamentary inquiry. It is to commence in the autumn, and we will do the work...

Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: We need to find out the reasons for the evolution of that culture, the personalities involved and the way the decisions were made. I repeat as I stand at this seat that there is nothing in the Department of the Taoiseach with which I can inform myself about the visits by bankers to senior Ministers or predecessors in my office, to record what was discussed or agreed or to point out the...

Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: I discussed this yesterday with Deputy Martin. In order to create the space that Deputy Adams talks about, it is necessary to pass the legislation for the parliamentary inquiry system in both Houses, give the inquiry specific terms of reference, resource it properly and allow it to do its job. That job includes calling in the principals and other personalities involved to give their...

Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: Yes, and they are meaningless.

Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: What was obtained under the Freedom of Information Act was a whole bundle of meaningless acknowledgements and e-mails.

Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: Let me say to Deputy Martin in response to Deputy Adams's question-----

Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: When the time comes for releasing the files of this Government, in regard to the agreement reached-----

Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: -----with the European Central Bank on the promissory notes, for example, which agreement was raised by the Opposition day after day, it will be discovered that the decision was properly recorded. It was read out in respect of every Minister, it was agreed and it will be on the record long after I leave here. I wanted to find out from my Department the location of the files on the bankers...

Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: As a husband and father, I know a pregnancy always brings a sense of excitement to a couple and of hoping the birth will be one of joy and lead to a child who can live a long, happy, fulfilling and contributing life. Everybody can understand the Deputy's comments and have some compassion on the issues he raises. I have come across cases where this has applied and the pregnant mother wanted...

Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: I am in receipt of representations from various groups around the country regarding the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill which is going through the House. Some of these groups would like a much more liberal regime, some are calling for no change, while others would prefer a very much restricted position. What I am required to do as Head of Government is to deal with our Constitution...

Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: The provisions are strictly within the Constitution and the law. That is how the Bill was framed and that is the objective. As I said, some people want an entirely different regime, with changes that would alter the situation very much indeed. While I understand the point the Deputy is making, this Bill deals with the circumstances in which a termination of pregnancy is allowable, namely,...

Order of Business (26 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: It is proposed to take No. 19, Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013 - Second Stage (resumed). It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the Dáil shall sit later than 9 p.m. tonight and shall adjourn not later than 10 p.m. Private Members' business shall be No. 113, motion re special educational needs (resumed), to conclude at 9 p.m. if not previously...

Order of Business (26 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: This is a matter of considerable importance. The different local authorities throughout the country have operated independently for many years in the way water systems were supplied and water standards devised. Irish Water will introduce nationally applicable standards. The intention is to introduce the water charge levy in October 2013, with the first bills coming through from 1 January...

Order of Business (26 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: Thank you, Deputy Doherty.

Order of Business (26 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: I do not have a date for the publication of that report. I have spoken to the Minister of Health about the issue and I understand he expects to bring a memorandum to Government in the not too distant future. I will get back to the Deputy when I have clarified the matter.

Order of Business (26 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: The Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Alex White, has done a great deal of work in this area and expects to bring his report to the Cabinet sub-committee in the coming weeks. It will then be referred to the Cabinet for decision. I expect the Bill will be published in the second half of this year.

Order of Business (26 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: I will get back to the Deputy regarding the report on Irish Nationwide Building Society. In regard to the MFF, the Tánaiste has worked exceptionally hard at this. I travelled with him to Brussels on a bank holiday Monday for discussions on the matter with the President of the European Commission, Mr. Barroso, and the President of the European Parliament, Mr. Schulz. Agreement in this...

Order of Business (26 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: The different sectors within the Parliament have their own views. The Presidency is expected to negotiate with the Parliament and say "Okay, you voted against this now I want you to accept it and we will make adjustments internally."

Order of Business (26 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: There is a lot of complex stuff going on there. I hope that under the direction of the Tánaiste and his counterparts it can be sorted out before the European Council meeting on Friday.

Order of Business (26 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: There are two Bills about heritage. The Monuments Bill is due in the middle of next year. The Heritage (Amendment) Bill is due in autumn of this year.