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Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: EU Issues (10 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 129, 130 and 137 together. Article 17.7 of the Treaty on European Union provides that, taking into account the elections to the European Parliament and after having held the appropriate consultations, the European Council, acting by a qualified majority, shall propose a candidate for President of the Commission to the European Parliament. Declaration 11 on...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Youth Unemployment Data (10 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: The Quarterly National Household Survey (QNHS) is the official source of estimates of employment and unemployment in the State and the data also provides information on persons Neither in Employment nor in Education and Training (NEET). The Q1 2014 estimates are the most recent QNHS figures available. The table shows the number of persons aged 16-25 who are classified as being Neither in...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Semi-State Bodies (10 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: There are no semi State companies under the remit of my Department.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committee Meetings (10 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: In May I chaired four Cabinet Committee meetings. The Committees on Justice Reform, and Mortgage Arrears and Credit Availability, each met once and the Committee on Health met twice. I also chaired a meeting of the Economic Management Council.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Legislative Measures (10 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: I presume the Deputy is referring to Bills sponsored by my Department. My Department has not sponsored any Bills enacted through the Oireachtas since 2011.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: European Parliament Elections (10 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: The recent European Parliament elections confirmed the extent of European citizens’ concern over the continuing effects of the economic crisis across the European Union and the uneven pace of economic recovery. While increased support for eurosceptic parties and, more worryingly, parties with extreme views on some issues, is a cause of considerable concern, support varies greatly...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Expenditure (10 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: My Department has not purchased any bottled water over the past three years. However, bottled water is served by catering companies at events in Government Buildings.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Legislative Measures (10 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: There are no legislative provisions under my Ministerial area of responsibility that have been passed by the Oireachtas since 2011 but have not come into effect to date.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (10 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: It was not possible to provide the information sought by the Deputy in the time available. My Department is currently seeking to compile an accurate reply and I will provide the information directly to the Deputy once it comes to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Equipment (10 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: The Air Corps was not in possession of a Fouga Magister aircraft in 1968. It took possession of six of these aircraft in 1975 and they remained in service until 1999.

Leaders' Questions (11 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: No, I have not spoken to the Minister of State, Deputy White, and I do not accept the assertion in his letter. I understand he is involved in a leadership contest in his party.

Leaders' Questions (11 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Martin made the charge in this House that I fired the former Garda Commissioner. That is the Deputy's charge.

Leaders' Questions (11 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: In time, Deputy Martin will have to stand over that. I have made this clear on the public record of Dáil Éireann, as is my responsibility. I have said it quite openly and candidly and I have told the truth, although Deputy Martin might not be familiar with the truth. I have said publicly, on the record, that the revelations made to me by the Attorney General arising from the...

Leaders' Questions (11 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Martin can pander to populism if he wishes to do that.

Leaders' Questions (11 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: I have to deal with my responsibilities here, in the office I occupy.

Leaders' Questions (11 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: I am fully acquainted with the situation in so far as the removal of persons of the stature of a Garda Commissioner are concerned. Deputy Martin made a charge and he will have to stand over that charge.

Leaders' Questions (11 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy has now revealed that he was informed on a particular morning that the concerns of the Cabinet had not dissipated. The Deputy will be aware that the Government has established a commission of inquiry, the sole member of which is a Supreme Court Justice who has authorisation, as requested by the committee on justice, which includes representatives of Fianna Fáil, to make...

Leaders' Questions (11 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy is now saying he was aware that Cabinet concerns had not dissipated before the Cabinet had ever met.

Leaders' Questions (11 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: It is, perhaps, a matter for the sole member to question Deputy Martin about his source of information in that regard. I am quite sure he will be candid and truthful about it.

Leaders' Questions (11 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: I have to respond to the sole member of the commission and I will do so. I will attend the inquiry. That is my responsibility and that is what I want to do. The committee wrote a letter saying that, in view of the findings-----