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Order of Business (6 May 2014)

Enda Kenny: We can look at this under the existing situation. There were 100,000 medical cards issued in 2013, 23,000 of which were discretionary cards. There are 40,000 medical cards issued for the first three months of this year. I have given the details previously of the discretionary cards that applied two years ago and their current status. It is not true to say that discretionary medical cards...

Order of Business (6 May 2014)

Enda Kenny: These are extraordinary examples, and nobody likes to see them. I want to examine the situation the Deputy has outlined and that many people have brought to my attention but it is not a case of discretionary cards being phased out. It is how far we extend the flexibility and discretion that is allowed under the Act. We need to look at that.

Order of Business (6 May 2014)

Enda Kenny: As the Deputy is aware-----

Order of Business (6 May 2014)

Enda Kenny: -----GPs have discretion to say that a case is particularly bad and he or she will not agree with the recommendation.

Order of Business (6 May 2014)

Enda Kenny: Yes, GPs are entitled to continue a card for a period-----

Order of Business (6 May 2014)

Enda Kenny: -----while these matters are dealt with. I am aware they are publishing them.

Order of Business (6 May 2014)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Adams knows that the reason Narrow Water Bridge did not proceed is not because the Government did not put up the funds but because of the scale of the difference between the tender and moneys provided under the Special EU Programmes Body, SEUPB and Newry, Mourne and Louth Councils. As previously stated, I support this proposal and would like to keep it alive. The issue will be the...

Order of Business (6 May 2014)

Enda Kenny: It is proposed to deal first with the minerals development Bill. The geothermal energy development Bill is currently scheduled for early next year.

Order of Business (6 May 2014)

Enda Kenny: The legislation dealing with collective bargaining is expected to come before Government in the next week or so. On the financial transaction tax, the Deputy will be aware that the Government is opposed to it on the basis of our proximity to London. Those who wish to proceed with it are entitled under EU rules to do so.

Order of Business (6 May 2014)

Enda Kenny: The Government has introduced a suite of measures to deal with mortgage distress, many of which have been taken up. The Government encourages people to sit down with their lenders to work out a solution. There is a solution to each case. We have in this regard gone beyond what is contained in the programme for Government.

Order of Business (6 May 2014)

Enda Kenny: Next week in the context of debate here on the housing (miscellaneous provisions) Bill, which was approved last week by Government.

Order of Business (6 May 2014)

Enda Kenny: I do not have a date for publication of that Bill. I will communicate with the Deputy on the preparatory work being done on it.

High Pay and Wealth Commission Bill 2014: First Stage (6 May 2014)

Enda Kenny: Certainly not. Deputy Broughan is a wonderful orator.

Europe Week: Statements (6 May 2014)

Enda Kenny: I am very pleased to address the House today at the start of Europe Week and the start of a significant few months for the European Union, its citizens and its institutions. By the end of this month, a new European Parliament will have been elected. Later this year, we will choose new presidents for the European Council and the European Commission, and a new College of Commissioners will be...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Employment Data (6 May 2014)

Enda Kenny: The information requested by the Deputy is not available on an annual basis. However, the following table contains the information available from the Census of Population for the years 2006 and 2011 regarding the number of workers commuting from the Republic of Ireland to work in Northern Ireland. Republic of Ireland residents with place of work in Northern Ireland, Census 2006 and 2011 ...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Freedom of Information Requests (6 May 2014)

Enda Kenny: My Department received a total of 127 FOI requests in the period 1 January 2013 to 11 April 2014. Of the 127 requests received, nine relate to matters associated with tobacco policy. Of these, seven were from a solicitors firm acting on behalf of tobacco manufacturers and relate to the plain packaging of tobacco products. The other two were from other non-industry groups which sought records...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Economic Policy (6 May 2014)

Enda Kenny: The Government Policy Statement on Economic Regulation was published by my Department in July 2013. Implementation of sectoral actions and recommendations outlined in the Statement are matters for each responsible sectoral Department. Overall coordination and oversight of implementation of these actions has commenced and feeds into the Action Plan for Jobs 2014 and the Cabinet Committee...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Construction Sector Strategy (6 May 2014)

Enda Kenny: In its Medium Term Economic Strategy, the Government committed to continue to develop its work on the construction sector in 2014 and beyond by addressing remaining challenges in the sector, such as developing an overall strategic approach to housing supply, identifying and implementing further improvements in the planning process to facilitate appropriate development, and seeking to improve...

Termination of Ministerial Appointment: Announcement by Taoiseach (7 May 2014)

Enda Kenny: With your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, I would like to make a short statement to the House. I wish to announce, for the information of the House, that I am advising the President to accept the resignation of Deputy Alan Shatter as a member of the Government. I have accepted the Minister's resignation with regret. I would like to thank him for his service to the Government and to the...

Leaders' Questions (7 May 2014)

Enda Kenny: I have received a letter from the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Alan Shatter, setting out the background and his reasons for making the decision he has made. The Minister has made his decision with a great degree of dignity. This is not a case of a Minister having been involved in anything underhand, illegal or scams of any description. It is a testament to the extent of the...