Results 35,621-35,640 of 36,764 for speaker:Enda Kenny
- Leaders' Questions (22 Mar 2017)
Enda Kenny: I cannot comment on the legal case.
- Leaders' Questions (22 Mar 2017)
Enda Kenny: The jobs are verifiable one way or the other. I am very glad that people are working.
- Leaders' Questions (22 Mar 2017)
Enda Kenny: They add to the overall number, whether it be 500 or 1,000, that is claimed by ConnectIreland versus the IDA.
- Leaders' Questions (22 Mar 2017)
Enda Kenny: The IDA is a world standard agency for bringing investment into the country.
- Leaders' Questions (22 Mar 2017)
Enda Kenny: It is disappointing that it has ended up in this fashion.
- Leaders' Questions (22 Mar 2017)
Enda Kenny: Obviously the court case will make its way.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Mar 2017)
Enda Kenny: This is not so much about legislation as about activity that is taking place. Today on Bloomberg's "Brexit Bulletin" Dublin is ranked first in respect of 15 cities analysed for conditions for transfer of jobs. I note the comments from some senior chief executives of very big financial houses saying they are going to move. They are not all saying that they are going to come to Dublin but I...
- Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Mar 2017)
Enda Kenny: I will take 30 seconds. Perhaps Deputy McDonald would refer to the word "connivance" she used in regard to the IDA.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Mar 2017)
Enda Kenny: Maybe she should correct the record in decrying the IDA. I said the Minister is to carry out a review. I said the board dealt with this last November and that the contract was extended for 12 months, and if the contract were to be extended beyond Monday it would have to go for public procurement. I will ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation to give the Deputy specific...
- Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Mar 2017)
Enda Kenny: I will ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to respond to Deputy Howlin.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Mar 2017)
Enda Kenny: I was disturbed by the directly contradictory reports of the condition of young Ibrahim Halawa, who is an Irish and European citizen. For that reason, yesterday the Government made a clear decision to send a qualified medical person, on the recommendation of the chief medical officer, to carry out a medical examination on Ibrahim Halawa so that we have an accurate report of his medical...
- Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Mar 2017)
Enda Kenny: I do not have a date for Deputy Connolly for its publication. I will have the Minister of State, Deputy Helen McEntee, contact the Deputy.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Mar 2017)
Enda Kenny: There are always problems associated with rates and commercial premises. In terms of retail outlets, everyone should be aware of the double digit increases in online retail sales. Government has set out a series of assistances for retailers, including opportunities to go online with assistance from the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin mentioned...
- Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Mar 2017)
Enda Kenny: I am surprised to hear this. A great deal of work has been done in respect of special needs, both in terms of the provision of facilities and the extent of public moneys available, which is at more than €1.6 billion. I will have the matter in respect of the appeals mechanism raised directly with the Minister for Education and Skills. I am sure he will be interested it.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Mar 2017)
Enda Kenny: I do not have a date for the Deputy on the legislation. As I stated the last time Orkambi was raised in the context of setting out some sort of certainty for the health system, the discussions centre around Orkambi, Kalydeco and any other new drug that comes on stream. My understanding from the Minister for Health is that it is hoped to conclude the discussions in a matter of weeks. I know...
- Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Mar 2017)
Enda Kenny: Yes, I will provide an update on work on the Bill and when it is expected.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Mar 2017)
Enda Kenny: The Deputy seems to be seeking a timescale. All I can I tell him is that the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government, Deputy Simon Coveney, and Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Deputy Denis Naughten, are talking. This matter dragged on for some time with previous Ministers. I will give the Deputy an up-to-date account on the status of the...
- Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Mar 2017)
Enda Kenny: That is a matter for legislation and one to which the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government will respond in accordance with the statutory plans set out by each local authority. The Deputy will be aware that in respect of special development zones, restrictions and prohibitions apply to the provision of extensive housing unless other facilities are provided in parallel.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Mar 2017)
Enda Kenny: One cannot provide large numbers of houses without providing the facilities that go along with them.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Mar 2017)
Enda Kenny: In the past, people sometimes forgot that children were born on housing estates and they need facilities. This is all about proper planning.