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Questions on Proposed Legislation (15 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: The comment is not about legislation. The comment to which Deputy Danny Healy-Rae referred should not have been made. It was grossly inappropriate. It was withdrawn and an apology was issued. No patient should be discharged from hospital unless he or she is medically fit to be discharged and where there is an appropriate place for him or her to go.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (15 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: Access to the industrial relations machinery of the State, namely, the Workplace Relations Commission, WRC, and the Labour Court, was made available to the Garda on an ad hocbasis. Such access will continue on an ad hocbasis until legal provisions are introduced to deal with the matter. I have no intention of presenting a similar case for the Defence Forces, who are an aid to the civil power.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (15 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: I have answered a question on this issue previously. The Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government, Deputy Coveney, intends to bring forward a comprehensive rental strategy to the House in the coming weeks. I can inform Deputy O'Sullivan that it will be before Christmas.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (15 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Deputy Naughten, is in Marrakesh indicating the strategy Ireland will follow in order to meet our climate change commitments and challenges from 2020 to 2030. There is still a great deal of technical work to be undertaken in that regard with officials in Brussels. It is a very complex area and it will be challenging but we...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (15 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: I will advise Deputy Murphy-----

Questions on Proposed Legislation (15 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: Gabh mo leithscéal, Deputy Chambers. I will advise the Deputy of the detail of what the Minister proposes in that regard. I will revert to him.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (15 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: My good friend and colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Ring, will outline the detail of that for the Deputy this evening. He has been very active over the last period in meeting the different groups - postmasters, postmistresses and the different bodies - and he will spell out the facts this evening.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (15 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: The debate will be wound up by the Minister, Deputy Humphreys. I point out to the Deputy that the Government already committed to the basic bank account for post offices to be delivered through the Department of Social Protection. I point out to him also that many people are now doing their business online. As the Deputy well knows, a service will only survive if it is being used by...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (15 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: That is a decision I cannot make. It is a matter for the elected representatives in Cork. I point out to the Deputy that there has been significant investment in Cork in recent years. It is a city that is progressing strongly and favourably when we look at the investment in roads and infrastructure, the foreign direct investment in terms of the many major firms in Cork, and the improvement...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (15 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: As Deputy Martin Kenny will be well aware, this was the subject of a fine report by Mr. Justice McMahon, commissioned by the previous Government. The Government today considered a report in respect of child care from the rapporteur, Dr. Shannon, that contained 97 recommendations, one of which is that direct provision should be abolished. I would make the point to the Deputy that the...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (15 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Minister is working hard on the report produced by Mr. Justice McMahon, and following on the report of the special rapporteur today.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (15 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: The commitment here is to ratify the convention but the way it will be dealt with is to implement the necessary pieces of legislation first. Other countries have signed the convention and do the legislation retrospectively. We set out a roadmap of four Bills - I will give the Deputy details later on - to be implemented first before the country signs the UN convention.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (15 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: I thank Deputy Jim Daly for his question. The Government supports this opportunity and potential for Norwegian airlines to be able to fly the Atlantic and land in Cork, with benefits for Shannon and, to a lesser extent, Knock. Obviously, it is something people would very much welcome. This matter has been raised by Ministers over the past couple of years on many occasions. I myself had...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (15 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: Legal advice is being analysed in that regard and I expect it will be the new year before that Bill will be introduced.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (15 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy is correct that his party leader raised that issue during Leaders' Questions. This is the first time in nine years that a significant investment has been made in the third level sector. It is almost €40 million. Not two sentences but two full paragraphs in the Minister's speech were about third level education. It is the intention of the Minister for Education and...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (15 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: I cannot answer the Deputy's question now but I will find out what the answer is and give it to him.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (15 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: Ní raibh an tAire in ann an Bille deireanach a chur tríd an Teach mar ní raibh aontas ar bith ann faoi. Tá sé ar intinn ag an Aire Bille nua a thabhairt isteach. Tá sí ag obair air sin faoi láthair. Níl a fhios agam go cruinn an bhfuil sí ag obair ar na forálacha a bhí sa seanBhille, ach cuirfidh mé scéal chuig an...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (15 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: The heads of that Bill will be brought to Government shortly.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (15 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: I will have to get back to the Deputy with the details.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (15 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: I was asked the question several times and I have asked the people who are working on the matter for a meeting. It has been four years since it was stopped. I will come back to the Deputy. It is complicated.