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Order of Business (11 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: That is correct.

Order of Business (11 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: I do not disagree with that.

Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion (11 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: I move:That, notwithstanding anything in the Order of the Dáil of 9 March 2011, setting out the rota in which Questions to members of the Government are to be asked, Questions for oral answer, following those next set down to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, shall be set down to Ministers in the following temporary sequence:Minister for Justice and Equality Minister for...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Parliamentary Procedures (11 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: The existing legislation governing the appointment of the Clerk of the Dáil dates back to 1959. I believe there is widespread support in the House for modernisation of that legislation to reflect the needs of a modern parliament. I have received correspondence from the Ceann Comhairle and from the Opposition on the matter. This is a matter that needs to be resolved by agreement in...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Contracts Data (11 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: The following table provides details of all suppliers to my Department and Agencies under the aegis of my Department from 1 May 2011 to 7th February 2014 where professional services withholding tax has been applied, and the total paid to each supplier. The Department undertakes competitive tendering for contracts in accordance with relevant Department of Public Expenditure guidelines. 2011...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Advertising Expenditure (11 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: The total expenditure by my Department on advertising in 2013 was €68,128, all expenditure related to print advertising. €51,660 was in relation to the EU Presidency.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Social Media Monitoring (11 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: My Department does not engage in real time reporting of online conversations on issues relating to it. However, staff in the Government Press Office in my Department as part of their communications duties monitor online news and social media to provide alerts and updates on information relevant to the work of this and all Government Departments. Ordinarily this relates to breaking news and...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Official Engagements (11 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: I have undertaken 28 official engagements in Northern Ireland since taking up office in March 2011. Former Minister of State Creighton had four official engagements in Northern Ireland and Minister of State Donohue had one. The Chief Whip has not undertaken any such engagements.

Leaders' Questions (12 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: I thank Deputy Martin for his comments and his question. Yes, I am concerned about it. I believe there is a matter of public interest here of the utmost importance that has to be dealt with. Now, the confidential recipient, as Deputy Martin is aware, was appointed under a statutory instrument introduced quite some time ago. The Minister, Deputy Shatter, has already made it clear that he...

Leaders' Questions (12 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: Nor is there a basis for implying that the Minister had any conversation of any nature with the confidential recipient concerning the expressions of views by him. To suggest otherwise would be completely false. Now, the Minister has no access to, nor should he have, details of confidential conversations which take place between the confidential recipient and members of the Garda...

Leaders' Questions (12 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy raised this yesterday in the House. When I left the Chamber, I read the transcript and I asked that the Department of Justice and Equality furnish me with a report on this matter, including comments from the person involved. This is a matter of public concern which interests us all. The Deputy said I answered questions that were not asked. I said that there is no basis for...

Leaders' Questions (12 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: -----including comments on this matter from the person concerned. I await that report as soon as possible. We cannot have a situation where members of the Garda Síochána who want to give information to the confidential recipient do not have trust in that person or do not believe that the information they give will be kept confidential and that their confidentiality will be...

Leaders' Questions (12 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: I await that report from the Department of Justice and Equality, including comments from the person concerned, and I will act on it when I receive it.

Leaders' Questions (12 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: I thank the Deputy. He quoted section 80(5) yesterday. There is a clear provision in the law for GSOC to report major issues to the Minister for Justice and Equality. The commission had knowledge that it should have availed of this provision and reported the matter to the Minister. GSOC discussed that and decided not to do so. The commission regretted that decision and said so to the...

Leaders' Questions (12 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: I thank the Deputy. I reject his assertion that I intended in any way to undermine the independence of GSOC. On the contrary, I was very clear about maintaining its independence, integrity and its oversight responsibility of the Garda. The provision is in the law that GSOC may report to the Minister for Justice and Equality-----

Leaders' Questions (12 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: -----and the commission considered that. It decided not to inform the Minister for Justice and Equality, and it has regretted that decision. I think we can put that behind us now.

Leaders' Questions (12 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: GSOC is appearing before the committee this afternoon, and I am quite sure the issues which require clarification will be dealt with by the commissioners when they attend. The Deputy made a point about bugging devices. GSOC made it clear there was no specific concern which led to the security sweep. The commission concluded there was no definitive evidence of unauthorised technical or...

Leaders' Questions (12 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: I am not sure how the Deputy can conclude from the words "a couple of weeks" that it will be this day next week.

Leaders' Questions (12 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: I stand by my statement to Deputy Healy last week that the Government will, before the local elections, produce, publish and debate the financial and business model dealing with the structure and running of Irish Water. In its commitment to set up Irish Water, the Government stated there would be a free allowance per person and a charge would be levied for usage thereafter. The business and...

Leaders' Questions (12 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: As I have stated on many occasions, the cost of dealing with water is currently €1.2 billion, some 18,000 people are on boil water notices and the Environmental Protection Agency reports that 16% of supplies are at risk. We are under threat from the European Commission, which has launched a pilot infringement procedure against Ireland in respect of 80 treatment plants. These measures...