Results 12,021-12,040 of 36,764 for speaker:Enda Kenny
- Legislative Programme (23 Mar 2011)
Enda Kenny: I reiterate I have not fixed the terms of reference or composition of the convention. Other locations, for example, British Columbia, have done this from a jury list system with a representative group emerging from all the different strands. What is done is allowing citizens to have a direct input into the way their country is run, with recommendations being offered which a government then...
- Departmental Functions (23 Mar 2011)
Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 7 and 8 together. A key condition of a successful turn-around strategy for the country is a more joined-up strategic centre at the heart of government. My Department will play a key role at the centre of Government with a more explicit focus on its role as a Cabinet office and with particular oversight of the programme for Government to ensure that the...
- Departmental Functions (23 Mar 2011)
Enda Kenny: Yes. An assistant secretary and a small number of staff in the Department of the Taoiseach who had been dealing with public service reform will move to the new Department of Public Expenditure and Public Service Reform. I consider one of the important roles of the Office of the Taoiseach is to be able to ensure that the priority of the Government is achieved and this will involve...
- Departmental Functions (23 Mar 2011)
Enda Kenny: Deputy Martin may not realise it but there is a different Government in office.
- Departmental Functions (23 Mar 2011)
Enda Kenny: One important point is our realisation this is not a Government of independent Departments. It is a Government that will focus on co-ordination and an effective decision making process.
- Departmental Functions (23 Mar 2011)
Enda Kenny: I have not assumed, or tried to assume unto myself, executive authority for every decision. It is an honour and a privilege to appoint Ministers to Cabinet and to accept their responsibility. However, that responsibility is not individual or locked into a tunnel, a rut or a silo. It is part of joined up Government thinking to implement the programme for Government in the interests of the...
- Departmental Functions (23 Mar 2011)
Enda Kenny: It is very different.
- Departmental Functions (23 Mar 2011)
Enda Kenny: The programme for Government indicates that the size of the Department of the Taoiseach will be reduced. As I stated, a number of staff will transfer to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. There are 20 people working in that area, and that is in addition to the previously planned reductions in the staffing of the Department in any event. The Government made a decision at its...
- Order of Business (23 Mar 2011)
Enda Kenny: The Order of Business is No. a3 - motion re restoration of Bills to the Order Paper; No. 5 - statements on the response to the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan; and subject to the agreement of No. a3, the Road Traffic Bill 2011 - Second Stage. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders that No. a3 shall be decided without debate and that the following...
- Order of Business (23 Mar 2011)
Enda Kenny: We are discussing the restoration of Bills to the Order Paper. I am not sure how many times I have to say this for the Deputy. I have already made some proposals of a serious nature in the matter he raises. I have asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources to refer the report of the Moriarty tribunal to the Director of Public Prosecutions and Garda Commissioner,...
- Order of Business (23 Mar 2011)
Enda Kenny: The circumstances in regard to this matter have changed somewhat. I will explain the reason for this. It is important-----
- Order of Business (23 Mar 2011)
Enda Kenny: -----that there be no ambiguity about this matter. There is no ambiguity in terms of Ireland's position in respect of the corporate tax rate. The European Commission is legally entitled to bring forward any paper to initiate legislation. The Commission is to bring forward a proposal in respect of a common consolidated corporate tax base. I, nor anyone else, cannot prevent that. Our view...
- Order of Business (23 Mar 2011)
Enda Kenny: I am sure Deputy Martin does not expect us to sit at the table and not say anything.
- Order of Business (23 Mar 2011)
Enda Kenny: That is what I said. Ministers of the previous Government did not even bother to turn up at such meetings.
- Order of Business (23 Mar 2011)
Enda Kenny: It is a fact.
- Order of Business (23 Mar 2011)
Enda Kenny: I will be brief. The paper to be published by the Commission will be debated. Obviously, Ireland is opposed to it. Ireland has a particular view of opposition to it. As the Deputy is aware, countries which agree with the proposition of the Commission are entitled to have enhanced co-operation measures implemented. However, we want the principle of the issue of unanimity preserved and...
- Order of Business (23 Mar 2011)
Enda Kenny: It is an important matter for amendments to be able to be tabled at the recommencement of Bills and that will apply. The Bill in question will be reintroduced and there will be an opportunity for Deputies to place amendments on Report Stage. The Minister may wish to introduce some new amendments as may other Members. Bills will be introduced at the point at which they were before the...
- Order of Business (23 Mar 2011)
Enda Kenny: Since it is the Deputy's maiden speech I congratulate him on his election as well. Having had to swim against the tide in Leitrim, the Deputy is to be congratulated. Independent commissions draw up constituency boundaries based on census and population figures. They are given a remit but there is no interference from the political process after that. No matter where you start in the...
- Order of Business (23 Mar 2011)
Enda Kenny: This is certainly not Deputy O'Dea's maiden speech. The Minister for Justice and Law Reform is examining this and will bring forward his legislative proposals shortly. He has already commented in respect of white collar crime being a matter of priority and he will report shortly.
- Order of Business (23 Mar 2011)
Enda Kenny: The Deputy has tabled a series of questions to the Minister for Finance today. He will give a detailed response to any of the questions the Deputy wishes to raise then.