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Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: The Minister, Deputy Harris, will answer Deputy McGrath directly.

Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: He will answer completely and comprehensively.

Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: Tá an tAire Stáit, Teachta Helen Mac an tSaoi, ag déanamh an-obair ar an achoimre seo. Cuirfidh mé scéal chuig an Teachta faoi cé chomh fada is atá sí tagtha leis an achoimre sin. Tá súil agam nach mbeidh sé i bhfad uainn sula bhfoilseofar an fhís nua.

Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: It is on Report Stage and this is expected to be taken in the week of 24 March.

Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: We have agreed that Bill and prelegislative scrutiny took place in February. We are moving ahead with it.

Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: The Minister made loans available under the scheme at 2.9%, with flexibility to help farmers in different sectors. We are aware of the loss in value of €500 million in six months because of currency fluctuations in the United Kingdom but I understand the scheme is working reasonably well. I do not know the details of the financial circumstances of the farmers to whom Deputy Healy-Rae...

Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: I will ask the Minister for Health to deal with that question.

Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: This is a valid point. First, the Government is currently putting in place an analysis of the capital review programme. Second, the Government will follow that with the efforts we are making to provide alternative funding for many major pieces of infrastructure, for instance, in dealing with the European Investment Bank. Third, the Government has put together a programme for achieving the...

Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: Yes, it will be delivered and work is proceeding on that legislation. The Attorney General's office advised about a number of difficulties with certain elements of it, but work is proceeding on it. I am glad the Deputy mentioned Abhaile. The other changes that have been brought about are helpful to people in mortgage distress. To answer the Deputy's question directly, the work on the...

Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: The Government and the Department have been very clear about this. The Government wants to works with the ASTI to provide proper education for thousands of students. Government is not in the business of forcing redundancy. Government wants to continue to work with the ASTI and the other teacher unions.

Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Eugene Murphy should realise that the figures produced yesterday are the best in nine years. Unemployment is under 6.6% down from 15.2% and the deficit is to be eliminated next year. This is an astonishing performance based on the sacrifices and commitments made by so many people.

Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: It is also true to say every sector and every region outside Dublin has shown increased growth in jobs in the last 12 months. The evidence is there before our eyes. Clearly there are challenges in respect of Brexit. We are down €500 million in value in the agrifood sector in six months. That is because of currency fluctuations but firms are managing and beginning to cope with this....

Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: The commitment stands. There will be 135,000 jobs outside the main Dublin region. Clearly the impact of that action plan is bearing fruit because every region is growing in employment.

Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: I wonder what Deputy MacSharry would say to Vertex. If he has all the answers perhaps he could provide it with a solution to this problem. I will ask the Minister, Deputy Harris, to deal with the Deputy's specific query.

Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: Perhaps Deputy MacSharry is jealous of his leader making some headway because he had accurate information during Leaders' Questions today. I will ask the Minister, Deputy Harris, to deal with Deputy MacSharry's specific query.

Protection of Employees (Collective Redundancies) Bill 2017: First Stage (1 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: No.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (1 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 to 7, inclusive, together. The Government has identified its priorities for the negotiation process that lies ahead as our economic and trading arrangements, the Northern Ireland peace process, including Border issues, the common travel area and the future of the European Union. The Government’s preparation is extensive. Important organisational...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (1 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: Yes, Questions Nos. 1 to 7, inclusive, are being taken together.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (1 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: The questions relate to Brexit, the Cabinet committee on Brexit, the preparation of a White Paper and the Scottish First Minister, Ms Sturgeon.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (1 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: That is correct. The second question refers to economic assessments, while the third relates to my speech at the Institute for International and European Affairs on 15 February. They all fit together. Substantial work has been undertaken across government to identify the key strategic, policy and operational risks of Brexit. A framework of seven work group streams has been established...