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Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (16 Dec 2014)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy raised the point about transparency. It was during Ireland's Presidency that authorisation was received to put in place the discussions that would lead to the TTIP. This was followed on the American side with the declaration by President Obama at the G8 Summit in Fermanagh that the talks should begin immediately. As I stated, the seventh round took place in September. ...

Order of Business (16 Dec 2014)

Enda Kenny: It is proposed to take No. a20, motion re sittings and business of Dáil; No. 20, motion re withdrawal of Road Traffic Bill 2014; No. 21, motion re referral to select sub-committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the terms of the agreements between the European Union and Canada, the Republic of Moldova, Georgia and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan; and No. 37, Water...

Order of Business (16 Dec 2014)

Enda Kenny: The Government changed the way business was conducted by changing the old Adjournment Debate which was held at midnight or 1 a.m. for years without anyone showing an interest in it. On a small number of occasions, we have had to change the time of the Topical Issue debate, which normally takes place in the course of the day. The debate gives Deputies the right to ask questions and obtain...

Order of Business (16 Dec 2014)

Enda Kenny: I am referring to the business for today and tomorrow.

Order of Business (16 Dec 2014)

Enda Kenny: I am not sure whether Deputy Micheál Martin's party was represented at the Whips' meeting earlier at which these matters were discussed.

Order of Business (16 Dec 2014)

Enda Kenny: I thank Deputies for their comments. In regard to what Deputy Martin said, he is aware of what is required. When the Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill was introduced, it was as a Dáil Bill. It is a matter of considerable importance. In order to bring it before the Seanad, which the Minister proposes to do, a motion has to be moved to withdraw it from the Dáil timetable. The Whip has...

Order of Business (16 Dec 2014)

Enda Kenny: There were 11 hours of debate on Second Stage and 13 hours so far on Committee Stage. Deputies Adams and Higgins mentioned the conservation grant. The same applies in respect of unemployment lists. When the Minister of the day introduces a budget at the end of any year, there may be an increase in the unemployment rate, which has to be catered for, or the number of medical cards to be...

Order of Business (16 Dec 2014)

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Order of Business (16 Dec 2014)

Enda Kenny: The Fianna Fáil spokesperson on the environment, who is not here, talked about paying for that money and the removal of USC from increased taxation. Perhaps he might explain that to the population at large.

Order of Business (16 Dec 2014)

Enda Kenny: In respect of statements on Northern Ireland, I do not know whether Deputy Micheál Martin is talking about after the Christmas break, but I do not have an objection to this. I will also see whether we can do something about having a common condemnation of the Taliban's wanton murder of children. The climate change Bill will be taken in the first week following the resumption of the...

Family Home Mortgage Settlement Arrangement Bill 2014: First Stage (16 Dec 2014)

Enda Kenny: No.

Health (Amendment) Bill 2014: First Stage (16 Dec 2014)

Enda Kenny: No.

Sittings and Business of Dáil: Motion (16 Dec 2014)

Enda Kenny: I move:It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the following arrangements shall apply in relation to the sittings and business of the Dáil today and tomorrow:(i) the proceedings today on certain sections of the Water Services Bill 2014 at Committee Stage shall be brought to a conclusion in accordance with the following timetable: Proceedings To conclude after:...

Road Traffic Bill 2014: Leave to Withdraw (16 Dec 2014)

Enda Kenny: I move:That leave be granted to withdraw the Road Traffic Bill 2014.

Proposed Approval by Dáil Éireann of the Terms of Agreements between the European Union and Canada, the Republic of Moldova, Georgia and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan: Referral to Select Committee (16 Dec 2014)

Enda Kenny: I move:That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the following Agreements–(i) Agreement on Air Transport between the European Community and its Member States, on the one part, and Canada, on the other part, a copy of which was laid before Dáil Éireann on 11 December 2014; (ii) Common Aviation Area Agreement between the European Union and its Member...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (16 Dec 2014)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 108 and 109 together. The details in respect of each meeting of my Department's Management Advisory Committee (MAC) in 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014 were given in the written question number 132 on 2nd December 2014. In addition to these meetings of the Management Advisory Committee, there are frequent meetings in many different formats attended by...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Small and Medium Enterprises Supports (16 Dec 2014)

Enda Kenny: Appointments to the National Economic and Social Council are made in accordance with the National Economic and Social Development Office Act 2006 and the National Economic and Social Council (Alteration of Composition) Order 2010 (S.I. No. 603 of 2010) In accordance with these provisions, the Council currently includes four members nominated by business and employer interests (including...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Sports Sponsorship (16 Dec 2014)

Enda Kenny: The Interdepartmental Working Group on Regulating Sponsorship by Alcohol Companies of Major Sporting Events has met five times. The Group has been asked to consider the value, evidence, feasibility and implications (including the public health consequences for children and young people) of regulating sponsorship by alcohol companies of major sporting events, and to consider alternative...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (16 Dec 2014)

Enda Kenny: The following are the details of my official travel and those of the Ministers of State in my Department, confirmed to date between now and the end of 2015. I propose to attend the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland from 21-23 January 2015 where my main focus will be to promote Ireland as a location for investment and trade. As in previous years, I will attend...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cumas Gaeilge sa Stát Seirbhís (16 Dec 2014)

Enda Kenny: Díríonn obair mo Roinne go príomha ar dhéileálacha leis an Rialtas agus le ranna agus gníomhaireachtaí eile rialtais. Mar thoradh air sin, ní thugaimid leibhéal mór éilimh faoi deara ón bpobal ar sheirbhísí i nGaeilge. Thug roinnt comhaltaí foirne i mo Roinn le fios go bhfuil roinnt inniúlachta acu sa Ghaeilge...