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Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategy Statements (31 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: These have been assessed and cleared by the JAAB.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategy Statements (31 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: I can confirm to Deputy Howlin that when the nominees were presented by the Minister for Justice and Equality, they were accepted in the normal way by the Cabinet, unanimously and without any comment. I do not want to say anything about newspaper reports and analysis. All the nominees were cleared by the JAAB as being competent and professional. The new Bill, when it is passed, will reduce...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (31 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 4 to 6, inclusive, together. I have restructured my Department to ensure that Brexit is treated as a crucial cross-cutting issue by creating an amalgamated international, EU and Northern Ireland division under a second Secretary General who also acts as the Government's Sherpa for EU business, including Brexit. The work of this division includes supporting...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (31 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: I can supply Deputy Martin with the audit he mentioned. I will forward him the numbers we have in terms of the appointments of diplomats and other staff who are working in different places. The Deputy made the point previously that it may become necessary to recruit or appoint people with particular experience, for instance, in trade and in the complex issues involved in that area. There...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (31 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: At the end of the day, this Brexit business will have to be decided by the European Council and every country represented on it has a veto. If issues arise that are not acceptable, as I have no doubt they will-----

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (31 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: It has got to be agreed at the European Council.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (31 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: Yes, but if somebody at the European Council will not accept the outcome of the deal, we will have a real problem. Deputy Howling made a point about knowing the thinking of other European colleagues, and it takes time to build those relationships, but, as he is aware, it comes down to the European Council's decision, it is the Heads of Government who will make the ultimate decision. I...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (31 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: I take the Deputy's point. A no deal situation would be catastrophic for Ireland in, for example, the beef and agrifood sectors. Deputy Nolan spoke about the Brexit position. We did not cause this, we were not responsible for it and we did not want it but we have to deal with it. In respecting the vote of the British electorate, clearly, the issues that are priority have been set out for...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (31 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: Thank you. In recognising the visionaries of the Good Friday Agreement, we have had support from Europe, in that, if the Agreement is ever implemented in full, that is, with a vote for consent by the democratic decision of people to join the Republic, the entire Island would be recognised as an entity of the European Union in full without having to reapply for membership.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (31 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 7 to 9, inclusive, together. We are confident that the European Council’s adoption of the EU’s negotiating guidelines on 29 April gives Ireland its strongest hand going into these complex negotiations. The unique circumstances of Ireland have been recognised as part of the negotiations from the outset. The Government’s priority...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (31 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: I will answer the last question first and the answer is "Yes". As the Deputy is aware from sitting very close to where Mr. Barnier spoke, this is one of the three priorities that needs to be dealt with. The first priority is the question of modalities and liabilities and the charge on the United Kingdom for leaving the European Union. This refers to a range of issues where contracts are in...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (31 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: I made a very clear decision that we should not appoint a Brexit Minister as the European Council leaders are the ones who make the decision. The European Parliament must pass the outcome and the Singapore agreement also has an impact. These mixed agreements mean the European Union has competence in some areas but individual and regional parliaments must ratify the matters at the end of the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (31 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: -----the agenda for the European Union goes beyond Brexit. It also includes the Single Market, the digital Single Market, Economic and Monetary Union, opportunities to create jobs and for investment and very effective trade negotiations with other countries, including the United States and Canada and others towards the east, leading to the creation of millions of jobs. Brexit is not the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (31 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: Gabh mo leithscéal. The Leas-Cheann Comhairle will not have me to deal with for too long more.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Brexit Issues (31 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: Thank you for your generosity and flexibility.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Brexit Documents (31 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: On 29 April, the European Council adopted Guidelines establishing the framework for negotiations with the UK on its exit from the EU. On 22 May, the Council of Ministers of 27 adopted a decision authorising the beginning of the negotiations, which are expected to start soon after the UK general election. The negotiating directives under which the talks will be conducted reflect Ireland's...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Strategy Statements (31 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: My Department's Strategy Statement sets out the key objectives for the Department for the period 2016 to 2019. The Strategy Statement is aligned to the Government's key priorities and policies, and sets out six strategic priorities, including Planning for the Future. The Strategy Statement recognises the role of my Department in ensuring that polices are developed to support the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Brexit Negotiations (31 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: The Second Secretary General in the Department of the Taoiseach acts as Ireland's Sherpa and, in this capacity, meets and engages regularly with his EU counterparts. Since the triggering of Article 50 on 29 March, there have been two formal Sherpa meetings under the Article 50 format - one on 11 April, and another on 24 April. Ireland participated fully in both of these. The discussions...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Brexit Negotiations (31 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: Northern Ireland remains a key priority for the Irish Government. The interests of the island as a whole and protecting the gains of the peace process remain a priority for the Government in the upcoming Brexit negotiations, as we have stated clearly all along. There has been on going engagement between North and South on Brexit however this has been difficult in the absence of a...

Resignation of Taoiseach (13 Jun 2017)

Enda Kenny: Go raibh maith agat, a Cheann Comhairle. Nach iontach ar fad go bhfuil slua mór anseo inniu. Ba mhaith liom a chur in iúl duit, a Cheann Comhairle, tar éis ghnó na Dála seo, go mbeidh mé ag dul amach go hÁras an Uachtaráin, go dtabharfaidh mé litir ag éirí as an bpost seo chuig an Uachtarán agus go mbeidh sé sin ag dul i...