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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (8 Jul 2014)

Enda Kenny: The question of retirement or discharge of a member of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) on medical grounds is governed by Defence Forces Regulations. As regards medical pensions, there are two separate pension codes applicable to Defence Forces personnel. Retirement pension terms for PDF personnel are governed by the Defence Forces Superannuation Schemes. These Schemes contain provisions...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Remuneration (8 Jul 2014)

Enda Kenny: It has not been possible in the time available to compile the information requested. The information will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Staff Rehiring (8 Jul 2014)

Enda Kenny: Since the Government took office in March 2011, my Department has engaged two retired public servants to act as civilian drivers to the Minister of State.. These appointments are to temporary unestablished positions in the Civil Service on a fixed term contract basis. The post of Civilian Driver attracts an annual salary of €32,965. My Department has also employed two retired public...

Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2014)

Enda Kenny: I am as disappointed as anyone else that Ireland has lost this major musical event involving an international artist whose appeal is global in many respects. It is true to say that the loss to the economy will be of the order of €50 million, that 400,000 fans were due to turn up, that 70,000 of those were due to travel here from abroad and that 200,000 bookings were made in respect of...

Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2014)

Enda Kenny: Dublin City Council made its decision in accordance with current planning regulations. Were the Government to have stepped in and said that three One Direction concerts had already been held and that the five involving another artist fell outside the agreed parameters, it would certainly have been accused of coming the heavy. Major acts have been involved in huge outdoor concerts at...

Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2014)

Enda Kenny: When this problem arose the controversy began and it probably will not end now; there may well be court implications. Several people made valid suggestions from a common-sense point of view on how this might be sorted out - in particular, the chairman of the Labour Relations Commission, Kieran Mulvey, who went to considerable lengths to explain what they could do to make this happen and give...

Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2014)

Enda Kenny: It is a case of putting in place a process that will work, such that, in the case involving Croke Park, this kind of problem will not arise again. I am very disappointed that it has not happened and that it will not happen now. It is a bitter economic lesson to have learned. However, there are processes that have to be put in place. They work everywhere else and they should work here as well.

Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2014)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Adams has come to the House this morning and made specific allegations against someone who does a job for an important independent statutory element of our democracy, An Bord Pleanála. I do not think I have ever been in contact with An Bord Pleanála over the years other than to inquire when a decision might be made, and seldom at that. Deputy Adams is making an allegation...

Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2014)

Enda Kenny: I am not aware of a conflict of interest. I hope that answers the Deputy's question - the answer is "No". All of the positions on An Bord Pleanála were publicly advertised. The answer to that is "Yes". That is clear.

Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2014)

Enda Kenny: The Government will legislate very shortly for NewERA, which is the entity charged with the Government's shareholding in semi-State companies and advising Ministers on appointments to boards of semi-States. In order to encourage public participation here and to have the best talent available, the process of public expressions of interest is available to the public, and many do apply....

Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2014)

Enda Kenny: I thank Deputy Catherine Murphy for giving an indication of this particular case. I would like to say that I think it must be incredibly difficult for Denise and Dermot, the parents of Finn and Shay, to have to live with the stress of what is involved here. I understand that these little boys are two and a half years of age, both have tracheostomies, both have fabulous personalities and...

Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2014)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy made the point about the very short timespan that is available if some little incident happens in regard to these two little boys, therefore, 24-hour absolute care and monitoring is required here. That is the nature of the care process that needs to be put in place. I have correspondence from Deputy Lawlor who has been involved in this case as well and if the Deputy wishes, after...

Order of Business (9 Jul 2014)

Enda Kenny: The Order of Business is No. 27, State Airports (Shannon Group) Bill 2014 [Seanad] - Report Stage (resumed) and Final Stage; No. 24, National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Bill 2014 - Report Stage (resumed) and Final Stage; and No. 25, Forestry Bill 2013 - Order for Report Stage and Report and Final Stages. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the...

Order of Business (9 Jul 2014)

Enda Kenny: It is necessary that this be got through because it will put in place a structure for assistance to be made available from the KfW Bank. I am quite sure Deputy Adams is interested in that. Clearly, at the end of any Dáil session, these things tend to become very pressurised. We have had no guillotine so far this year. I appreciate the support of Opposition parties on some of the...

Order of Business (9 Jul 2014)

Enda Kenny: The Government is considering a number of options in respect of the roll-out of primary care services for the 0-6 years category and other different categories, including the over 70s. The Government has made the decision that all persons over 70 will be entitled to access to GP services.

Order of Business (9 Jul 2014)

Enda Kenny: On 1 July, I sent the Deputy a letter setting out the process in respect of the universal primary Bill. It also sets out the timeframe for-----

Order of Business (9 Jul 2014)

Enda Kenny: We are very much in touch with reality.

Order of Business (9 Jul 2014)

Enda Kenny: As I did not get an opportunity to reply to two of the questions asked by Deputy Martin, I wish to advise the House that there will be no change to the schedule of business today. If there is to be a change to the schedule for tomorrow, Members will be notified of it well in advance.

Order of Business (9 Jul 2014)

Enda Kenny: There will not be any change.

Order of Business (9 Jul 2014)

Enda Kenny: There will be no change to the Order of Business for today as scheduled.