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Business of Dáil (27 Apr 2016)

Enda Kenny: If the Deputy wants to table a motion, he has the opportunity to do so during Private Members' business.

Business of Dáil (27 Apr 2016)

Enda Kenny: If we can conclude a situation where a Government is formed, the nature and circumstances of debate in this independent Legislature, as the Deputy points out, will be radically changed and will allow for much more engagement and involvement of all Members of the House-----

Business of Dáil (27 Apr 2016)

Enda Kenny: -----in respect of the work and the debates to take place.

Business of Dáil (28 Apr 2016)

Enda Kenny: The issue Deputy McDonald raised is important. It was raised this morning at the Whips' meeting. I expect that there can be a decent and serious debate on crime issues, facilities, resources, activities and gangland murders. It is very important. Gangland crime has terrorised numbers of sectors in different parts of the country. It can take place on Wednesday or Thursday. As Deputy...

Business of Dáil (4 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: We can accommodate that. How long-----

Business of Dáil (4 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: We will agree to that.

Business of Dáil (4 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: I acknowledge that Deputy McDonald has raised an important issue. I met with the Minister for Justice and Equality and the assistant commissioners of An Garda Síochána last week for a briefing on the up-to-date position on gangland crime, issues in city centres and the resources of time and capacity by gardaí to deal with this area. It is a very important issue. I suggest,...

Business of Dáil (4 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: I confirm that Deputy Boyd Barrett has raised this matter on a number of occasions at the Whips' meetings and it is just a case of having it listed. The matter is a major inconvenience to the many thousands of commuters unable to avail of the Luas service. While sectors of the Luas workers are amenable to continuing, there is a complication at the moment. I suggest to Deputy Boyd Barrett...

Business of Dáil (4 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: It is in the same category and of course it is a valid request. It has major implications for global trade, particularly between the United States and the European Union. There are many implications for Ireland along with many other European countries. I am not objecting to a discussion or debate on it here. If other matters can be concluded, the organisation of the business of the...

Business of Dáil (4 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: As the House and the world are aware now, an agreement was reached between the Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil parties in respect of a number of important matters. The discussions taking place with other alliances and groupings are with people who have an interest in participating in making arrangements to run the country. They are not taking place in a sense of virtual reality. I assure...

Business of Dáil (5 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: The question of a discussion on crime and gangland killings and so on is an issue that has affected everyone. Many people wanted to speak on that and that is why it is on today. Even more people wished to speak on mental health and a full day is scheduled for that next week. Obviously, we could divide up the time and do an hour today and whatever else, but the Whip informs me there are so...

Business of Dáil (5 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: As those discussions drew to particular conclusions, sometimes it became a little more shrill. He made his case along with many others. A great deal of drafting was done last night in respect of the issues that were raised by the rural alliance and independent alliance Deputies. That document has been drafted and is currently being discussed. To be straight up about it, I cannot say to...

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (6 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: I think that will be after-----

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (6 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: Ba mhaith liom ar dtús mo bhuíochas a ghabháil le chuile Theachta a thug vóta dom sa toghchán seo. Ba mhaith liom freisin mo bhuíochas a ghabháil leo siúd nár ghlac lena gcuid vótaí a chaitheamh chun mé a thoghadh mar Thaoiseach. Gabhaim buíochas leis an dTeachta Rock agus an Teachta Ní Bhroin as ucht moladh a thabhairt...

Business of Dáil (6 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: In response to the points raised by Deputies Martin and Ó Caoláin, the intervening period will be used for that purpose. I have already asked that the decision be made in respect of the number of Oireachtas committees that we will have. The Ceann Comhairle has a specific responsibility in chairing the Sub-committee on Dáil Reform. I agree with the sentiments expressed by...

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (6 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: B'áil liom cead a chur in iúl, mar eolas don Dáil, gur chuir mé m'ainmniú mar Thaoiseach in iúl don Uachtarán agus gur cheap sé mé dá réir. I beg leave to announce, for the information of the Dáil, that I have informed the President that the Dáil has nominated me to be the Taoiseach and that he has appointed me accordingly....

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (6 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: It will not be a disaster here.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Constitutional Amendments (17 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: As the Deputy is aware, in the Programme for a Partnership Government the Government has committed to establishing a Citizens’ Assembly, within six months and without participation by politicians, with a mandate to look at a limited number of key issues over an extended time period. These issues will not be limited to those directly pertaining to the Constitution and may include issues...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Constitutional Convention Recommendations (17 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: The previous Government committed to responding to the Reports of the Convention on the Constitution in the Dáil. During its term in office, it responded to all nine of the Convention’s Reports, as follows: - to the First Report, on Reducing the Voting Age and the Presidential Term, on 18 July 2013, - to the Second Report, on the Role of Women and Women in Politics, on 10...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Transport (17 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: I can confirm that the correspondence referred to by the Deputy was received in my Department on 29 April 2016. Military vehicles undergo regular maintenance and overhauls to ensure that they are roadworthy. It is not the practice to retain a vehicle in service if it is not considered roadworthy. When, having regard to age, condition and mileage, vehicles are considered by military...