Results 25,441-25,460 of 36,764 for speaker:Enda Kenny
- Leaders' Questions (7 May 2014)
Enda Kenny: Yes.
- Leaders' Questions (7 May 2014)
Enda Kenny: The report is 300 pages long. It concludes that there is a requirement to have a comprehensive commission of investigation into these matters. It points to the inadequacy of investigation and analysis in dealing with the detail of evidence submitted by Sergeant McCabe in respect of these matters. It points to the inadequate response of the Minister under his statutory function and...
- Leaders' Questions (7 May 2014)
Enda Kenny: The answer to both questions is "No". When the report is published, the Deputy and everyone else will have a chance to read it and an opportunity to debate it here. I hope we can conclude on the terms of reference for the commission of investigation, which the report recommends. On behalf of the Government, I said that these were serious matters that would be treated seriously and the...
- Leaders' Questions (7 May 2014)
Enda Kenny: I have already answered that question. In respect of the Fianna Fáil Deputy mentioned, with respect, Deputy Alan Shatter is not Deputy Willie O'Dea. The Minister considered the implications of the report. GSOC did not co-operate with Mr. Guerin. The terms of reference included the fact that Mr. Guerin was authorised to interview Sergeant McCabe and such persons as may be considered...
- Leaders' Questions (7 May 2014)
Enda Kenny: When I say that GSOC did not co-operate with the senior counsel, I mean that GSOC expressed difficulties in respect of furnishing documentation to him. Clearly, Deputy Shatter, as Minister for Justice and Equality, pointed out on many occasions the inadequacies, as he saw them, of both the then confidential recipient structure and the structure of GSOC itself. If a properly functioning GSOC...
- Leaders' Questions (7 May 2014)
Enda Kenny: As the Deputy is aware, the Government has also made a decision that there should be a statutory and independent authority in respect of the running and structure of An Garda Síochána. The committee I chair on this had its first meeting last week and I expect that following the public consultation and discussions that will now take place we can come back in July with...
- Order of Business (7 May 2014)
Enda Kenny: The Order of Business is No. 10a, motion re leave to introduce Supplementary Estimate - Vote 2, and subject to the agreement of No. 10a it is proposed to take Supplementary Estimate - Vote 2; and No. 22, Children First Bill 2014 - Second Stage (resumed). It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that No. 10a shall be taken without debate and any division demanded thereon...
- Order of Business (7 May 2014)
Enda Kenny: Friday morning.
- Order of Business (7 May 2014)
Enda Kenny: Yes. As I said, the report came to me, as Taoiseach, yesterday evening and I considered it. I said previously when we raised this matter that when the report arrived it would be received and announced to the House and not held. I am quite sure that, as usually happens, when people find that a report has been presented to a Minister, to the Government, or, as in this case, to the Taoiseach,...
- Order of Business (7 May 2014)
Enda Kenny: There is a particular reason for this and it is constitutional. It is the House that appoints Ministers and the House which should hear of resignations. I am sure that if I went over to the Deputy out the back and said Minister X or Y was resigning, he would be away to tweet and put claims on it.
- Order of Business (7 May 2014)
Enda Kenny: The reason is constitutional - it is this House that appoints and confirms Ministers. It is this House and its Members that should hear about ministerial resignations. I am actually intrigued by the Deputy's comments. This is a case in which I, representing the Government, come in and inform the House, as is my responsibility, of a ministerial resignation and the Deputy is giving out about...
- Order of Business (7 May 2014)
Enda Kenny: Consultations on the heads of the Bill are ongoing between the Central Bank and the Department of Justice and Equality. The Bill is due for publication next year.
- Order of Business (7 May 2014)
Enda Kenny: The Deputy can take my confirmation on the issue of legal reform. The Bill is awaiting Report Stage and will be followed through.
- Order of Business (7 May 2014)
Enda Kenny: Numerous amendments to the Bill are being drafted and I cannot give the Deputy a date for when they will be concluded. That work is proceeding on account of the issues raised by various Deputies.
- Order of Business (7 May 2014)
Enda Kenny: I hope so. I will give the Deputy an update on where we are at.
- Order of Business (7 May 2014)
Enda Kenny: I have said the conclusions of the report will be implemented by the Government. The central conclusion is that a comprehensive commission of investigation be established. That recommendation will be followed through, as I have committed to. We have to reflect on the scale and structure of the terms of reference for the commission. We will have two debates, one on the terms of reference...
- Order of Business (7 May 2014)
Enda Kenny: The heads have not been approved. The legislation is being prepared, but I cannot give a date for its publication.
- Order of Business (7 May 2014)
Enda Kenny: The Ceann Comhairle laid down the law in respect of that matter. The restorative justice Bill is due to be taken this session.
- Order of Business (7 May 2014)
Enda Kenny: The Deputy is referring to a Private Members' Bill that was introduced in the Seanad. I am not sure where it is on the conveyor belt at present.
- Order of Business (7 May 2014)
Enda Kenny: It is due early next year.