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Standing Order 112 Select Committee: Motion (10 Mar 2016)

Enda Kenny: I move:That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders— (1) the Whips and other nominees shall appoint thirteen members to the Select Committee standing established under Standing Order 112 (which shall be called the Standing Order 112 Select Committee), and four shall constitute a quorum; (2) a Minister or Minister of State shall announce the names of the members appointed under...

Standing Order 112 Select Committee: Motion (10 Mar 2016)

Enda Kenny: I am quite prepared, if the House agrees to it, to amend the motion to include the point Deputy Naughten has made. It is a valid point.

Sub-Committee on Dáil Reform: Motion (10 Mar 2016)

Enda Kenny: I move:"That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders– (a) the sub-Committee on Dáil Reform shall be chaired by the Ceann Comhairle and include not more than 14 other members of the House, of which three members would be appointed by Fine Gael, three members by Fianna Fáil, two members by Sinn Féin, one member by the Labour Party and five members representing the...

Sittings and Business of Dáil: Motion (10 Mar 2016)

Enda Kenny: I move:“That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, the Dáil on its rising today shall adjourn until Tuesday, 22nd March, 2016 at 2.30 p.m., there shall be no Order of Business within the meaning of Standing Order 28, and accordingly the only business to be transacted on that day shall be as follows: — Statements on European Council Meeting, the proceedings on which...

Sittings and Business of Dáil: Motion (10 Mar 2016)

Enda Kenny: First, if it is of any use, I have no objection to the House coming in at 10.30 a.m. on 22 March to enable people to have more time to make known their views here. The list of issues raised are just a few of an endless number and until there is a realistic opportunity to put together a Government, I am not sure the Deputies who raise the issues will get the best response. With all due...

Sittings and Business of Dáil: Motion (10 Mar 2016)

Enda Kenny: I would say on that issue that if we are in a position to do that, there is no objection to it but it may or may not be possible. The Deputy has a responsibility in this.

Sittings and Business of Dáil: Motion (10 Mar 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy has a responsibility in this too.

Sittings and Business of Dáil: Motion (10 Mar 2016)

Enda Kenny: Yes, I agree.

Sittings and Business of Dáil: Motion (10 Mar 2016)

Enda Kenny: I agree it should be on the Order Paper and, if it is appropriate to do so, to move it.

Sittings and Business of Dáil: Motion (10 Mar 2016)

Enda Kenny: I cannot agree to all that.

Sittings and Business of Dáil: Motion (10 Mar 2016)

Enda Kenny: We will be as accommodating as possible to Members and to new Members in particular but there are a range of debates and issues there. In the absence of the formation of a Government, it is difficult to give Members the detailed up-to-date responses they require.

Sittings and Business of Dáil: Motion (10 Mar 2016)

Enda Kenny: No.

Sittings and Business of Dáil: Motion (10 Mar 2016)

Enda Kenny: On 22 March.

Sittings and Business of Dáil: Motion (10 Mar 2016)

Enda Kenny: Correct.

Sittings and Business of Dáil: Motion (10 Mar 2016)

Enda Kenny: Correct.

Sittings and Business of Dáil: Motion (10 Mar 2016)

Enda Kenny: I have already said that the Dáil should come back at 10.30 a.m. on 22 March. This morning there were three matters which were agreed to be discussed on 22 March.

Sittings and Business of Dáil: Motion (10 Mar 2016)

Enda Kenny: You have a very responsible Whip in the Sinn Féin party. The agreement was that there would be statements on the European Council meeting. The agreement was that there would be statements on the Council of Agriculture Ministers meeting and that there would be statements on housing and homelessness. I think these are three substantial issues and meeting from 10.30 a.m. will allow...

Donegal Tragedy and Brussels Attacks: Expressions of Sympathy (22 Mar 2016)

Enda Kenny: On behalf of the Government, I would like to express my sincere and deepest sympathies and condolences to the McGrotty family on their tragic loss in Buncrana on Sunday evening. Our hearts go out to them on what is a devastating impact on the lives of the extended family. We all know in our own lives the numbing grief that comes from the loss of a loved one. In these circumstances,...

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (22 Mar 2016)

Enda Kenny: Following the sitting of the Dáil on 10 March, I went to Áras an Úachtaráin to tender my resignation as Taoiseach to the President, who accepted it. In accordance with the Constitution, my Government colleagues and I are continuing to carry out our duties and will do so until a new Government is appointed. The issues of the nomination of a Taoiseach and the formation of...

Business of Dáil (22 Mar 2016)

Enda Kenny: On 10 March, the House ordered the business for today's sitting. At the request of many Deputies, I propose a minor amendment to the Order of Business to provide more time for the statements on homelessness and housing and to enable non-aligned Members to participate in these debates. I, therefore, propose, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the order of the Dáil of 10...