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Written Answers — Department of Defence: International Agreements (26 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence provides a framework for developing and furthering bilateral co-operation and relations between the Department of Defence and the UK Ministry of Defence. The MoU takes into account matters such as military forces training; exercises and military education; exchange of views on EU Common Security and Defence...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (31 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 to 7, inclusive, together. The questions relate to two separate visits to the United States so far this year. Two relate to the St. Patrick's week visit to the United States, two relate to a further visit to the United States, and three are general in respect of visits to the United States. In March, I made a brief visit to Washington DC for the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (31 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: Of course.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (31 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: I would not tolerate any situation where religion or discrimination would apply in terms of proposals from another leader or government. In this country, we have been very free and open about these matters. In regard to the TTIP arrangements, we strongly support the European Commission, as the EU negotiator, to be able to conclude an ambitious and mutually beneficial agreement with the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (31 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: Vice President Biden is to come to Ireland. All of the details have not yet been worked out, but he wants to carry out a number of formal engagements and trace his family roots on both sides. The opportunity to be present at the Kennedy Center with 2,500 people watching some of the outstanding performing artists of Ireland was an occasion to remember. It was very well received both by the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (31 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: First, I do not regret saying we strongly support the transatlantic trade agreement. It holds out the possibility and has the potential to create several million jobs on either side of the Atlantic Ocean.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (31 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: It also allows the opportunity to set down standards for world trade for the next 50 years. These are two of the most developed regions on the planet and there is no reason whatsoever these two economic blocs should not be able to put together trade agreements that would be mutually beneficial to both. Clearly, there are complications; some areas are very complex. As I said, the next...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (31 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: I cannot presume to determine what decision the US electorate will make to decide between the Republican Party and Democratic Party contenders. The Deputy asked me to presume what we would do in Ireland were the US people to elect Donald Trump. I am sure people North Korea, Russia, Mexico and the Muslim world would be equally interested if the people of the US were to elect him.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (31 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: It is entirely the business of the people of the US.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (31 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: I disagree with candidate Hillary Clinton's view on the Norwegian Air deal to fly from Cork to the United States. I believe it has enormous potential to do for long haul flights what Ryanair did for short haul flights.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (31 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: I do not know what the US electorate will do and nor does Deputy Boyd Barrett.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (31 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: I do not presume to know the outcome of the election no more than I presume to know the outcome of any election.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (31 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: There will be two candidates in the election and it will be a matter for the people of the US. Whoever is elected by the US electorate the world will have to deal with that decision. This is always how it has been following presidential elections.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (31 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: In that sense, we will have to await the outcome of the two conventions and the election itself in November. I confirm for Deputy Boyd Barrett that I had no discussions in respect of NATO. As he is aware, we have sent the LE Róisínto the Mediterranean where there is a NATO operation between Greece and Turkey but we are not part of that. Our arrangement for humanitarian search and...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (31 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: I will respond to Deputy Eamon Ryan. It is important that we have a debate in this House on TTIP. I expect the Whips to make arrangements for the business organisation committee to reflect on that and have an appropriate time for the entire House to discuss TTIP. It is very important. All of the material, as I have said, is on the relevant websites. Yes, it is my view that people...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (31 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: On the impact of TTIP-----

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (31 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: Yes, I will, but as the negotiations are not finished, we do not have-----

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (31 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: -----a proposal to decide on yet. That will require the consent of the European Council, the European Parliament and each individual country. I do not disagree that it would be in our interests to have an independent objective reflection on the proposals made to date and what might be negotiated during the course of the year. On the Deputy's comment about the arts, we had a Department of...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (31 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: On the last comment of Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett-----

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (31 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: -----if Trump's comments are racist and dangerous, as they are, there is an alternative to vote for.