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Leaders' Questions (18 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: I thank the Deputy for her questions. The Government published an agreed economic plan which set out specific targets to bring the deficit below 23% by 2015 and eliminate it by 2018. By balancing the books in 2018, we will no longer have to borrow to fund the day-to-day services provided by the State. This will make Ireland far more attractive for jobs and investment and keep our debt very...

Leaders' Questions (18 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: I always value Deputy Murphy's contributions and I am struck by what she said about certain things giving politics a bad name. There are parties on her side of the Chamber which want there to be no property tax, no water charges and no commercial rates, while also demanding that services-----

Leaders' Questions (18 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: Some of them are unsure as to whether they want them now or later. Some of the parties over there would say that this is not the time to introduce these charges, even though they were very much in favour of them in the past. I agree fully with the Deputy that this kind of politics gives everybody a bad name.

Leaders' Questions (18 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: We were very clear with our members before the local elections that they would not be voting for an increase in commercial rates and would reduce property charges where that is possible, while setting out clearly that it would not be possible in all cases. The Deputy asked whether 80% of property tax revenues will be retained in the areas in which they are collected. The taxes gathered in...

Order of Business (18 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: It is proposed to take No. a10, motion re membership of a committee; No. 24, Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2014 - Report Stage (resumed) and Final Stages; No. 25, Radiological Protection (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 - Second Stage (resumed); and No. 1, Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Bill 2013 [Seanad] - Second Stage. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing...

Order of Business (18 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: This is renewed every year. There are very good reasons this should be renewed on an annual basis and the Minister for Justice and Equality has put forward the view that this should apply again. This debate takes place every year. I remind Deputies Higgins and Ó Caoláin that there are people living on this island who want to destroy this State. Many of them have acquired a...

Order of Business (18 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: There have quite a number of queries about the legal and constitutional positions arising from the adoption process. We have had discussions about this before and it is quite complex. The Bill is expected before the end of the year and discussions are well under way. With regard to medical cards, the law still stands from 1970. The cards were removed on an administrative basis and will...

Order of Business (18 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: The workplace relations Bill is expected this session while the health (transport support) Bill is expected later this year.

Order of Business (18 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine dealt with this comprehensively this morning on a national radio station. Given the drop in the consumption of beef in Britain, in particular, and the change in the nature of beef product required, as well as the advice and assistance the Government is making for beef farmers, the resources for Bord Bia are being considered in the...

Order of Business (18 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: I expect that it will be next week when we might be in a position to have discussions on that.

Order of Business (18 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: There is absolutely no truth in the assertion made by Deputy Mattie McGrath.

Order of Business (18 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: He should stop spreading fear among people. He is completely out of order.

Order of Business (18 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: You are completely out of order, if I may say so.

Order of Business (18 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: It should be in this session. It has been approved for pre-legislative hearings and consultations.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (18 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 11, 12, 26 and 123 together. One of the key areas identified for urgent action by the EAG was the development of a manpower policy with an emphasis on lowering the age profile of PDF personnel. The EAG's report was accepted by Government in 1995. In an effort to alleviate the situation, the Government had already decided in 1993 to enlist personnel on...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (18 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: In October 2002 the Defence Forces introduced a Compulsory Random Drug Testing programme. The primary objective of Compulsory Random Drug Testing is deterrence. The Defence Forces policy on drug and substance abuse or misuse is based on the premise that unlawful possession, supply or use of a controlled drug is incompatible with membership of the Defence Forces. Drug and substance abuse,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Military Aircraft Landings (18 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces is the provision of Aid to the Civil Power (ATCP) which, in practice, means to assist An Garda Síochána when requested to do so. There is ongoing and close liaison between An Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces regarding security matters. The Defence Forces have deployed personnel to Shannon Airport, in response to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (18 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 15 and 130 together. The Government is committed to maintaining the stabilised strength of the Permanent Defence Force at 9,500 personnel, comprising of 7,520 Army, 886 Air Corps and 1,094 Naval Service. I am advised by the Military Authorities that the strength of the Permanent Defence Force, at 30 April 2014, the latest date for which details are...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (18 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: The Government is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for men and women throughout the Defence Forces and to the full participation by women in all aspects of Defence Forces activities. While some progress has been made by the Military Authorities in addressing gaps between male and female participation in the Defence Forces, it is recognised that more work needs to be done to meet...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Vessels (18 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: A Defence Forces vessel replacement strategy has been in progress since 2007. This investment strategy was underscored by the commitment in the 2000 White Paper on Defence to ensure an eight ship flotilla. As the Deputy may be aware, the first of two new Offshore Patrol Vessels was commissioned last month, as the L.E. Samuel Beckett, and has been deployed and is now on its maiden patrol in...