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Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Records (5 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Information Management and Support Unit of my Department is responsible for ensuring that my Department meets its obligations under the National Archives Act, 1986, by identifying, reviewing and releasing 30-year-old files to the National Archives. In addition to this work, the Unit also: - Organises and files approx. 22,000 pieces of correspondence received in the Taoiseach's / Minister...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff Data (5 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 70 and 71 together. Table 1 details changes in the permanent, core staff of my Department in the years 2011 through 2016 due to recruitment, retirement and/or resignation. It should be noted that, in addition to filling vacancies that arose due to resignations and retirements, the new hires in each year listed also filled vacancies that arose due to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: UK Referendum on EU Membership (5 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: Primary responsibility for the internal security of the State rests with the Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence is the provision of Aid to the Civil Power (ATCP) which, in practice, means to provide assistance and support to An Garda Síochána when requested to do so. ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (5 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: Anti-malarial medications, including Lariam, remain in the formulary of medications prescribed by the Medical Corps for Defence Forces personnel on appropriate overseas missions, to ensure that our military personnel can have effective protection from the very serious risks posed by Malaria. Malaria is a serious disease that killed approximately 438,000 people in 2015, with 90% of deaths...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (5 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Department of Defence, following consultation with the Air Corps and the Naval Service, recently made an oral submission to an Bord Pleanála regarding the proposed development of the waste to energy facility in Ringaskiddy. The submission identified two areas of concern, the proximity of the incinerator stack to Haulbowline and the difficulties in the evacuation of the island if...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (5 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 699 and 700 together. The choice of medication for overseas deployment, is a medical decision which is made by Medical Officers in the Irish Defence Forces, having regard to the specific circumstances of the mission and the individual member of the Irish Defence Forces. Consideration is given to: - location; - sensitivity of the local mosquito species to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Records (5 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Department of Defence does not have an Archive Unit. Central Registry Section staff deal with duties which come under the National Archives Act 1986, amongst other duties. I am satisfied that this is sufficient to fulfil the Department’s duty under the National Archives Act 1986.

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: I accept that any waiting list is never satisfactory because the patient must wait. As Deputy Martin pointed out, the programme for Government emphasises the need for a sustained commitment to improve waiting lists for patients, with a particular focus on those who have had to wait longest. The Department of Health will engage with the National Treatment Purchase Fund to deliver on that...

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: As I said to Deputy Martin, the original allocation included €300 million extra for health. That has been adjusted with a further €500 million. The National Treatment Purchase Fund was discussed between the two parties in respect of the formation of Government and Deputy Martin himself, in fairness, made the point that it should be restored. It is being restored and the...

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: I thank Deputy Adams. I note that for the first time in 40 years he actually does support something in regard to the European Union. In respect of his tirade for the last three minutes, he should have a chat with Deputy Martin himself-----

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: -----and walk around the quadrangle out there. Deputy Adams seems to have many issues with the Fianna Fáil Party.

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: It is important that we recognise-----

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: -----that this is a partnership Government. This party that I lead does not have a majority and we have to rely on and co-operate with all the Members of the House and the different groupings and parties, including Deputy Adams' party.

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: That is why, under the new arrangements, he will be briefed and given information in respect of issues that are arising and that will arise, and that should be so. Deputy Adams's question today seems to be in respect of the Fianna Fáil Party. We have put in place a process for dealing with contributions for water. The charges have been suspended for nine months and the issue will come...

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: I am glad that the Deputy leader of Sinn Féin, Deputy Mary Lou McDonald, was able to tell me today, during discussions on the north inner city, that she and the group with whom she has been working will bring forward their terms of reference and that we will be able to proceed to set up an entity that will work with all the groups in the inner city, including Sinn Féin and other...

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Brexit vote, concerns about our relationship with the UK, in particular on the common travel area and an open border, the need to maintain the improving trade links we have with the UK and the importance of being at negotiations when they commence, while maintaining our close links with the European Union, are important matters for us all and we will engage with anybody.

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: I have had a lot of contact with people who export to and from Northern Ireland, and from here to Britain. I have heard their views and am considering how they might be taken into account. I will certainly follow through on that.

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: We do not intend to repeat what happened with Eircom. This is not a publicly owned system. What is involved is extending broadband for the last mile to many businesses and houses in areas throughout the country that are deemed not to be commercially viable. It is an extension of the existing system. It is not a national publicly owned entity like the Eircom network. That is the first...

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy seems to have the documentation there, if not all of it, and I will see that the Deputy receives the rest of it. The point is that the Deputy is either mistaken or is being deliberately misleading. Deputy Howlin knows that the network is not a nationally owned public entity.

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: The extension here is an extension of privately owned facilities to provide access to proper broadband speeds for 750,000 individual premises.