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Leaders' Questions (3 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I join Deputy Ross in congratulating the Minister of State, Deputy Lucinda Creighton, on her marriage to Senator Paul Bradford. I wish them well for the future. There is no point of contention about that.

Leaders' Questions (3 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: If Deputy Ross ever has the opportunity to serve in government-----

Leaders' Questions (3 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: -----he will discover that the process of sanctioning persons for appointment to the Judiciary is by way of Cabinet approval of recommendations put forward by the Minister for Justice and Equality. When the rainbow coalition was in government several years ago, the Judicial Appointments Advisory Board was established to bring some form of process into being. The appointment of judges is an...

Leaders' Questions (3 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I assure the Deputy that I have no intention of appointing the Fianna Fáil director of elections to any position.

Order of Business (3 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: It is proposed to take No. 5, statements on suicide prevention (resumed). It is also proposed, not notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the Dáil on its rising today shall adjourn until 1.30 p.m. tomorrow and the following arrangements shall apply: there shall be no suspension of sitting under Standing Order 23 (1); and questions for oral answer to other members of the...

Order of Business (3 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: This is a matter to which I will give consideration. Deputy Martin will recall that when former Senator Jim Higgins was to retire from the Seanad on his election to Europe, he wanted to do so on the basis that his position would go to someone representing the diaspora. The difficulty was that the groups and organisations which represent the diaspora did not appear to be able to agree on a...

Order of Business (3 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I share the Deputy's view with regard to people working in Britain and elsewhere who have a clear understanding of the sensitivities relating to the diaspora and to the needs of its members. On my recent visit to England, I had the opportunity to visit Cricklewood and Kilburn. While there, I met those involved with the Safe Start Foundation and with the centre for the homeless in...

Order of Business (3 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: Clearly, the Deputy does not read his post; otherwise he would not have missed the notice that the Arbour Hill commemoration is being held tomorrow. I hope he will be present for what will be a fine commemorative ceremony.

Order of Business (3 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy did not seem to know that it was being held when he asked the question about the Dáil resuming at 1.30 p.m. Even he cannot be in two places at the same time.

Order of Business (3 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: On the matter of water meters and a charge of €175, it is just speculation. The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government is dealing with the matter and will report to the House in due course.

Order of Business (3 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: This is an important Bill. The Deputy is right - tourism is of central importance in job creation and providing a stimulus for the economy. It is expected the Bill will be published before the end of June.

Order of Business (3 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: Health debates are always of considerable importance in the House. I have favoured holding such debates during the years. However, the business to be conducted this week has been fixed. The Deputy could seek to raise the issue on the Adjournment or, through the Technical Group, she could raise it with the Whips for consideration in the House. The issues raised are important, which is why...

Order of Business (3 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: This suggestion has been promoted by the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Lucinda Creighton. Europe Day is 9 May and it is to the credit of the Ceann Comhairle that he has allowed MEPs an opportunity to attend the House for a discussion on European issues. This is important because a significant volume of legislation begins in the European Commission and passes...

Order of Business (3 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I will. The Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, is taking the matter seriously. It is a question of having sufficient time for a real debate on the issues involved. The Government Chief Whip will raise the matter at the Whips' meeting.

Order of Business (3 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Minister will appoint an interim board, pending the introduction of legislation that will provide a statutory base for the changed structure of the HSE. Work will now proceed on that legislation.

Order of Business (3 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Minister of State, Deputy Lucinda Creighton, informed me of her intentions a few weeks ago and I supported her fully. I understand the matter was raised at the Whips' meeting and that Members were informed by the Government. Was Deputy Catherine Murphy present?

Order of Business (3 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: There seems to be a contradiction. I am informed that the issue was raised and that Members were informed about it. That was the time to raise questions about the format.

Order of Business (3 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Minister informs that it will happen soon afterwards. I cannot give an exact date.

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (3 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: My Department has advertised no public affairs, public relations or advertising contracts since I have taken office.

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (3 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: The table below outlines all permanent civil service and non-established positions which are in place in my Department in relation to assisting me and the Ministers of State assigned to my Department with constituency work. Constituency Office Grade Monthly Salary Taoiseach's Constituency Office (Castlebar) 1 Personal Assistant (non-established position)1 Personal Assistant...