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Questions on Proposed Legislation (26 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: The recruitment continues. Sometimes these things can get delayed depending on the nature of the specific skills that are required. It is the intention to proceed ahead with legislation in this area with regard to the hospital trusts referred to by Deputy Chambers.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (26 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy has asked a good question. This scheme was suspended for new entrants because of a range of constitutional and legal complications. The Deputy, or someone else, also asked me this question last week. I have asked for a report on the work that has been undertaken to provide a new scheme. I understand that the issues involved are not as simple as one might imagine. I will advise...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (26 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: The heads of that Bill will be published in November. It is a priority for Government and we have committed to that.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (26 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: I do not accept that the State has not been involved in measuring up to the spirit of what is required here. We are not part of the protocol with regard to the migration. The Government did decide to take 4,000 migrants by relocation and resettlement. There have been difficulties for all countries in this situation, particularly for Italy. The matter is now moving under the direction of...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (26 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Bill to which Deputy Broughan refers is being published today.

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (26 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: I also welcome Joe, Frances, Helen and Veronica to the House. It has all been said by Deputy Martin. I sympathise with them on behalf of my party on the loss of Paddy Lalor. I remember him very well. Not many of the current Dáil will remember him during his time as a Deputy. It will come to them all in due course and someone will stand up somewhere sometime and pay whatever tribute...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (26 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, together. The Cabinet committee on Brexit has met twice to date, on 8 September and 19 October, for an in-depth discussion of the issues arising from the UK decision to leave the European Union. The committee will oversee the overall Government response, including both the economic impact and the negotiations at EU level and with the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (26 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: First, the civic forum, from the political point of view, should be a listening exercise. It is not about grandstanding by political parties across the entire island. That is why, in an all-island sense, people will have their opportunities to come along and say their piece. However, it is not just a one-day event. There will be a follow-through with sectoral areas both North and South so...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (26 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: Of course Deputy Ryan is also fully entitled to a briefing on the issues that have been discussed at permanent secretary level so that the range can be there for everybody to see. Gabh mo leithscéal, Deputy Ryan.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (26 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 5 and 6 together. The Cabinet Sub-committee on Infrastructure, Environment and Climate Action was reconstituted in June and held its first meeting in July. It met again yesterday, 25 October. This committee plays a central role in ensuring a whole-of-Government approach to addressing climate change and the development of critical infrastructure.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (26 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: It is. An additional €5.14 billion was announced in the summer Economic Statement to deal with transport, housing, broadband, health, education and flood defences. Some €4.6 billion will be allocated for capital expenditure next year. Deputy Adams should have a conversation with the Minister of State, Deputy Canney. He is dealing extensively with the progress being made...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (26 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: I will consider Deputy Eamon Ryan's suggestion that a sub-committee might play a part. We have evidence, obviously, of people wanting to participate in improving the environmental situation here, farmers with carbon footprint in respect of dairy or beef or whatever. It is a case of people being well informed about the small measures they can take to help and of the changes communities and...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cyprus Reunification (26 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: I had a meeting last Tuesday in Government Buildings with President Anastasiades of Cyprus during the course of his state visit to Ireland. He updated me on the current political situation in Cyprus and the progress in the talks with the leader of the Turkish community, Mr. Mustafa Akinci. There are hopes for a positive outcome by the end of the year.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cyprus Reunification (26 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: I have had occasion to meet President Anastasiades on many occasions at the EU Council meetings. I know him well. Sometimes the seating arrangements are such that I sit beside him at some of these meetings. I have discussed the question of northern Cyprus with him on many occasions. He is well-acquainted with the situation here in so far as the Border is concerned. We discussed last week...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cyprus Reunification (26 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: Does the Deputy mean with Wales and Scotland?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cyprus Reunification (26 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: As the Deputy knows, we have the British-Irish Council that meets on a six-monthly basis. It includes Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, the Republic of Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man and so on. That is a useful forum for discussing some things. One of the issues that was raised at the last meeting was the fact that some of the islands' allegiance is not to Downing Street or...

European Council: Statements (26 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: The meeting of the European Council which took place last Thursday and Friday dealt with several issues of importance to the Union. It began on Thursday afternoon with a substantial discussion about the complex issue of migration, which remains, quite rightly, a priority for the Union. The evening session focused predominantly on external relations, specifically the situation in Syria and...

European Council: Statements (26 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: In many cases it has to do with security checks made by institutions.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committee Meetings (26 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Cabinet Committee on the Economy, Trade and Jobs last met on Tuesday 4th October 2016. It is next scheduled to meet on Monday 7th November.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Brexit Issues (26 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: As the Deputy is aware, Brexit and its implications for Ireland is an issue of the highest priority for me personally and for this Government. At political and official level, there has been close and regular engagement with the UK administration through existing frameworks. I spoke with Theresa May on the day of her appointment, and had a bilateral meeting with her in London shortly...