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Leaders' Questions (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: Tá a fhios agamsa agus ag an Teachta Adams go bhfuil fadhbanna agus deacrachtaí móra le réitiú ag an tír agus ag muintir na hÉireann. Deputy Michael Lowry was appointed as a Minister in the Fine Gael-Labour-Democratic Left Government of 1994-97. When it became clear that there was an issue, the former Minister, Deputy Lowry, was removed forthwith. This party, in negotiating with the...

Leaders' Questions (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: I already dealt with the issue Deputy Martin raised about moneys that were allegedly to the benefit of Fine Gael. That matter was cleared up before the tribunal, and I will do so again whenever the discussion takes place here. The Whips can arrange that at an appropriate time. The Deputy mentioned $50,000. I recall somebody sitting at this chair making a claim that the party the Deputy...

Leaders' Questions (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: Yes, and the Deputy can take it from me that lessons, in so far as they can be learned, will be learned. It is only right and proper that having waited 13 years for this report it deserves serious analysis, which it will get.

Leaders' Questions (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: This report will not be allowed to gather dust. It has been published after 13 years and I welcome it. At the appropriate time there will be ample opportunity for the Members of the House to give their views on the report based on their analyses of it. I understand there are between four and six cases before either the High Court or the Supreme Court arising from proceedings leading to the...

Leaders' Questions (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: I am aware of Deputy McGrath's interest in the health area over many years. He has been cogent and articulate in voicing his opinions. I share his view. It is an obscenity that a person should not have treatment provided for them based on their medical need within a reasonable time scale. That is the reason the Government, in its programme for Government, plans to introduce a system of...

Leaders' Questions (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: The reason is that it is a dysfunctional health service in many ways. For people who are able to get into the service to access care and attention, the doctors, nurses and those who provide front line services do heroic work in trying and difficult circumstances. I was in University College Hospital, Galway, recently and saw at first hand what the staff must contend with and the pressure...

Order of Business (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: It is proposed to take No. 4, statements on the pre-European Council meeting of 24 and 25 March 2011. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the proceedings in regard to No. 4 shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 7 p.m. and the following arrangements shall apply: the statement of the Taoiseach and of the main spokespersons for Fianna...

Order of Business (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: I do not propose to recall the Dáil next Monday specifically for a debate on the Moriarty tribunal report. However, when the Whips meet this evening or tomorrow, we can make arrangements for the debate to take place during normal Dáil business next week. As Members know, there are proposals to have the Dáil sit on Fridays. I expect we can accommodate the debate the Deputy has called for...

Order of Business (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: We have rules and regulations for the ordering and structuring of business. The Whips' meeting will take place tomorrow at 5 p.m. and the arrangements to be made for next week's business will be discussed there. Those who are seeking ample opportunity for discussion, contributions and questions about the report will be facilitated. I reject Deputy Higgins's comment that the Government will...

Order of Business (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: I am certainly not.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: No one is attempting to hide anything here, the Deputy can believe me on that, I am merely stating the facts.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: I am stating the fact that between four and six cases are pending in respect of matters dealt with by Moriarty; that is how serious the issue is. I am not suggesting anyone will hide behind that, I am merely making Deputy Martin aware of the fact.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: I am not sure what Deputy Martin is talking about when he talks about suppressing the publication of the report of the Moriarty tribunal.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: On my way to the Cabinet meeting this morning, I was made aware of the publication of the report of the Moriarty tribunal. I am not sure what the Deputy is talking about when he says it is being suppressed.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: Maidir leis an cheist a chur an Teachta Tóibín, labhair mé leis an Phríomh-Aoire faoin ábhar seo agus is dócha gur féidir seo a shocrú nuair a bheidh cruinniú ag na hAoirí. Is féidir nach mbeidh an díospóireacht ann an tseachtain seo chugainn ach tá súíl agam go mbeidh sí ann go luath. Tá fadhbanna ann agus tá deacrachtaí ag daltaí faoi chúrsaí Gaeilge, faoi chúrsaí...

Order of Business (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: There has just been a question and answer session to the Tánaiste on the Libyan situation and the decision of the UN Security Council to operate a no-fly zone, taking whatever action needed to implement it and prevent the wilful slaughter of innocent civilians in Libya. I understand there will be an opportunity for statements on the matter on Thursday so the Deputy will be able to give his...

Order of Business (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: In respect of Deputy McDonald's question, I understand that the business for this week was agreed at the meeting of the Whips which took place last week. Tomorrow morning, Members will obviously have ample opportunity to oppose the business that has been agreed. However, I would like them to have ample time to read the 2,500 pages of the Moriarty tribunal report. There will be much media...

Order of Business (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: The full legislative programme will be published in the next ten to 14 days. Ministers have been obliged to return to their Departments to try to discover which of the items of legislation that fell when the previous Government left office should be revised. The Ministers must also decide on the new legislation they wish to bring forward, either as a result of what is contained in the...

Order of Business (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: I apologise. The Order of Business was circulated. Obviously, people may not have agreed with what was circulated. Perhaps it was a case of poor circulation. The Deputy will have an opportunity to articulate her concerns in a strong manner at tomorrow's meeting of the Whips.

European Council Meeting: Statements (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: Our relations with our European partners and our standing in Europe are of vital importance to our national recovery. This Government will work in a co-ordinated and concerted way to see that they are improved. We also need to improve the standing of the European Union at home. In particular, the Government wants to see a step change in how European business is conducted in the Oireachtas....