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Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: Cabinet committees generally meet if an issue will arise before the Government. We have already dealt with the climate change Bill and rather than having specific targets which will lead to one being in court on a regular basis if they are not achieved and given that the target date is 2050, it is better to set principles and objectives at which a Government can aim. The Minister published...

Order of Business (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: It is proposed to take No. 12, motion re withdrawal of the Betting (Amendment) Bill 2012; No. 13, motion re referral to select committee of proposed approval of the report by the Minister for Defence regarding service by the Defence Forces with the United Nations in 2012; No. 14, motion re referral to joint committee of proposed approval for Council decisions re the agreement between Canada...

Order of Business (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: I am not sure the Whips had an engagement on this and I do not know whether this was actually agreed at the Whips' meeting. If Members are of the opinion that we should add another half an hour or 40 minutes, I do not object to that. We could extend the sitting by that amount and just shove things forward, if Members want to have a deeper reflection on these appointments of the Ombudsman...

Order of Business (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: I do not disagree with Deputy Martin. I happened to see the programme and it speaks for itself. The television shot of the mother with the hands speaks for itself in terms of Irishness, motherhood and the loss of loved ones. It is an important programme from the point of view of engagement with the independent commission that has been set up for information in respect of those who are...

Order of Business (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: In respect of the Deputy Adams's first comment, I note that he took part in the programme broadcast last night. I accept what he said about having a genuine interest in seeing that those in possession of information relating to this matter should make it known and available in order that closure might be achieved. The fact is that somebody ordered that Jean McConville be murdered, someone...

Order of Business (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: I have already answered most of the questions posed by Deputy Kirk. The Constitutional Convention has made a number of recommendations. The Government indicated that a response would be given to the convention's reports within four months. It also indicated that if it were inclined to accept a recommendation made by the convention, then an indicative timeline would be provided. I have...

Order of Business (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: Committee Stage of the Companies Bill 2012 is being taken this week and next week. This morning the Government approved the companies (miscellaneous provisions) Bill, which deals with the question of easier and less costly access to the Circuit Court for companies in wind-up situations. The issue regarding driving licences and the centralisation of the offices will sort itself out over a...

Order of Business (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: The health (miscellaneous provisions) Bill is due to be published early next year. The issue of homelessness is giving rise to increasing concern. I hope to engage shortly - through the apposite committee - with the relevant organisations.

Order of Business (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: The Bill is due for publication early next year.

Order of Business (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: The Bill is not due until next year. A draft of the legislation has been published and discussed by the relevant joint committee. The Bill will not be dealt with until next year.

Order of Business (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: I understand the draft Bill will be published shortly and the Cabinet will make its decision arising from that.

Order of Business (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: No, the commitment has not been ditched. This is a very costly process to which the 100-year rule applies. The Minister, Deputy Deenihan, has reported on this matter on a number of occasions. The commitment has not been ditched. The water services Bill is due for publication in this session and I expect the NTMA Bill to give effect to expenditure by the National Pensions Reserve Fund of...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Exports Data (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: The information requested is set out in the following two tables. Table 1: Exports of goods and services in € millions: € millions 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Total exports of goods & services 148,984 145,249 156,918 166,475 176,147 of which: exports of goods & services to United Kingdom * 30,099 26,405 27,817 28,625 32,064 of which: exports of goods...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: National Risk Assessment (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: One component of the Government's programme of Dáil reform published in September 2013 was completion of a National Risk Assessment which the Government will publish for debate in the Dáil alongside the Stability Programme and National Reform Programme that are produced as part of EU-wide economic planning; and a National Progress Report, produced independently by the CSO. It is...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Proposed Legislation (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: One Bill was produced by my Department since March 2011. The Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013, was published in June 2013, further to a commitment in the Programme for Government. A regulatory impact analysis (RIA) is normally required for all primary legislation but there are certain exceptions to this rule which are set out in the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: State Gifts (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: The following schedule details the gifts presented by Taoisigh during the last ten years to foreign dignitaries, including Heads of State or Government, their deputies, and Heads of International Organisations. Gifts are carefully sourced in Ireland, with the emphasis on suitability and value for money. Country and Date In bound visit Out bound visit Recipient Gift Cost €...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Expenditure (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: The Department's estimate for 2014 is €17.931m, a reduction of 19% on the 2013 estimate. This reflects a range of savings all of which take full effect in 2014.

Leaders' Questions (6 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: The health budget this year is €13.263 billion, with a capital fund of €357 million. The total savings identified this year are over €600 million. Everyone understands this will be a very challenging year for the health service. The Minister for Health, Deputy James Reilly, is operating with a budget of €3 billion less than in 2008 and 10,000 fewer staff. He is...

Leaders' Questions (6 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: The path we have set out here is to change the structure of how health services are delivered in this country and cut the costs of delivering those services, but not the quality of the services. I reject Deputy Martin's snide assertion that patient safety is not a priority of the Minister for Health or this Government.

Leaders' Questions (6 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: If Deputy Martin is in the business of second-guessing, he should mind what he says.