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Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: This was one of the first decisions made by the previous Government in 2011 on account of the demise of TalkTalk in Waterford. Since then, the Government has fully supported the concept of technological universities. We are awaiting Committee Stage of the Technological Universities Bill in the Dáil, which should be taken not too far from now.

Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: While I take the Deputy's point, these are all matters to be considered at the relevant time. Preparations for the 2018 budget will start in due course and the level of grant assistance from the Common Agricultural Policy and Exchequer are always monitored.

Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: I just answered a similar question from Deputy O'Dea. The Minister hopes the discussions with the companies involved in the manufacture of Kalydeco, Orkambi and any future drug for cystic fibrosis can be concluded in a matter of weeks.

Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: I agreed in principle, when I met the leaders of the parties opposite on a number of occasions, to have a commission of investigation.

Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: I believed it was appropriate to wait until the report of the Committee of Public Accounts had been published. As the Deputy is well aware, the report, which will be the subject of a debate tomorrow, is disputed. I need to hear the views of Deputies on the value of the extensive work done by the committee and the areas a commission of investigation could not deal with, both in terms of...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 to 5, inclusive, together. As reported to the House in yesterday's debate, I attended the spring European Council meeting and a meeting of the 27 Heads of State and Government in Brussels on 9 and 10 March. As Deputies are aware, I also held a short bilateral meeting with Prime Minister May. I had no other bilateral meetings over the two days, although...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: It is not just about numbers. I am glad the Deputy was in Brussels and I am glad he met members of the group to which his party belongs. It is important that he, as the leader of this party, can outline to them the issues that are important for Ireland. We can agree on those - our trading relationships, protection of the peace process, the Border issue, the common travel area and our place...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: I will give the Deputy the detail of that.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: No, I have not seen it.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: No, I have not seen the proposed draft from President Tusk. It is a document that will be - whatever number of pages it is - a draft response from the 27 countries. Ireland has an input into it, as will the other 26.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: Yes, but I have not seen it. That is my point. I have not seen it. As we are talking, there are discussions going on. We will craft the paragraph that will deal with Ireland.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: We will craft it, yes. Ireland will craft it. We will also have an input directly into the general document because of the meetings that take place with COREPER and other officials. To be clear, there can be no formal negotiations before Article 50 is triggered. I do not want to be accused of having formal negotiations about Brexit with the British Government but I want everybody to...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: The notification will be issued on 29 March by the British Government. The General Affairs Council, which is Ministers from the 27 member states, will then adopt more detailed negotiating directives and authorise the opening of the negotiations. The European Council will remain permanently apprised of the negotiations and will update the guidelines and negotiating directives as necessary in...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: I would not mind taking the questions individually, if that is what the Deputies want,-----

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: -----but there will be overlaps on all fronts.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: I will have to try to read this in three minutes flat.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 6 to 15, inclusive, together. As the House is aware, I travelled to the United States last week for the annual St. Patrick's Day visit. My visit from 11 to 17 March encompassed four cities: Philadelphia, Boston, Washington and New York. Unfortunately, due to very adverse weather conditions, my programme in Boston was curtailed and a scheduled visit to Rhode...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: I thank the Deputy for his comments. I said at the beginning that he understood fully the importance of maintaining the traditional links with the United States, which go beyond the occupancy of this seat by whoever or the Presidency of the United States. These are very valuable opportunities to promote the country in so many ways, given the extraordinary impact of Irish contributions to...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: I noted the comments of former Governor O’Malley, who I know well. He made attempts himself to the get to the White House but the effort was not successful.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: He is entitled to his opinion. He may well decide to stand again. That is entirely his business. I agree that commerce is not everything, which is why it is all the more important that we focus on what politics is always about, namely, people. We have some who are not in a position to contribute in the way they know they can. I do not support situations where Irish citizens,...