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Cabinet Sub-Committees (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I have not reconstituted any such Cabinet committee. There are seven sub-committees covering a broad range of sectors with which the Cabinet will have to look at. This is a matter that can be considered directly by the Cabinet if required. It could perhaps be dealt with under the area of public service reform or economic recovery and jobs.

Cabinet Sub-Committees (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Cabinet committee comprises the four members I have mentioned: the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Minister for Finance, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, and myself. Each Cabinet committee draws on particular personnel depending on the matter under discussion. The economic management council, which has met 12 times to date, deals with the main agenda of...

Cabinet Sub-Committees (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: There is no change in the situation. As the Deputy is aware, Article 28.4.3o of the Constitution refers deliberately and specifically to Cabinet committees. For example, it states: The confidentiality of discussions at meetings of the Government shall be respected in all circumstances save only where the High Court determines that disclosure should be made in respect of a particular matter...

Cabinet Sub-Committees (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: Obviously, they can be referred to here only in a factual nature. We do not have to answer questions no more than the Deputy did previously about issues that were discussed at Cabinet committees. The situation is the same in so far as confidentiality is concerned.

Cabinet Sub-Committees (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: The issue of drugs is a matter for the Government and is of serious concern to everybody around the country. We do not have a Cabinet committee dealing specifically with drugs but obviously in regard to justice, health and social policy, these issues are all quite likely to be discussed at one committee or another.

Cabinet Sub-Committees (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: No, I did not give consideration to a specific Cabinet committee on health. The Minister for Health attends by virtue of the fact that, for instance, the committee dealing with social policy will have the Minister for Health thereon and a number of others dealing with public service reform where issues of health can be raised. We did not give consideration to a specific committee on health....

State Visits (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 6 to 9, inclusive, together. The forthcoming visit of President Obama will be an historic occasion for Ireland and a very significant event celebrating the strong ties between the peoples of Ireland and the United States. I know he will receive a very warm welcome to our shores. Plans for the President's visit are currently nearing finalisation. Consultation...

State Visits (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I cannot give Deputy Clare Daly any more details of the plans around Mr. Obama's visit to Ireland because I do not have them. When the American President pays a visit to any country, members of his Administration travel there beforehand to discuss with the authorities the actual detail of where the President, and in the case of this visit to Ireland the First Lady, will travel. The event to...

State Visits (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: They will be published as soon as we know them.

State Visits (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I cannot recall anyone who is as disillusioning as Deputy Boyd Barrett, whatever he says. There are bright days in Ireland and good things happen in our country. I have never heard him mention the valuable works done by communities, even in his own constituency. He wants a straight answer to a straight question.

State Visits (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: He put out a figure that is not real.

State Visits (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I could ask Deputy Boyd Barrett if he can tell the House what he will spend on the next general election campaign, and he would not be able to answer me.

State Visits (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: Protests in which Deputy Boyd Barrett has been involved, which are perfectly legitimate, have accrued costs which might have gone towards providing computers in some of the schools he mentioned.

State Visits (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: Be that as it may, this is an opportunity for real investment. Voted money goes through the Cabinet each year for particular Departments, including the Department of Justice and Law Reform. It is entirely appropriate and normal when visitors with the global reach of Queen Elizabeth and the President of the United States come here that they would be properly protected. In this case, with...

State Visits (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I thank Deputy Martin for his comments. I agree this is a very important visit in its own right and it gives Ireland the opportunity to present itself as being a traditional friend of the United States, with many links through social, cultural, political and business activities. For example, I hope to have the opportunity to open the €300 million extension to the Coca Cola plant in...

State Visits (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: As I understand it, President Obama will not visit Cork on this occasion. I am aware of his interest in Frederick Douglass and of Mr. Douglass's life and times. I had the opportunity when I was at the White House to present to President Obama a book in respect of Daniel O'Connell detailing references to Frederick Douglass. In fact, President Obama referred to people from Ireland who had...

Adjournment Debate Matters (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I have noted the comments of Commissioner Rehn. This matter has not been finalised as yet and there have been some expectations in this regard for some time. I have noted the perception that often applies before European meetings of either Ministers or Heads of Government and I am always one to wait and see what actually happens. The Government is negotiating on an interest rate reduction...

Adjournment Debate Matters (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Martin is aware that this situation has not been concluded yet because it has not been finally negotiated.

Adjournment Debate Matters (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I have made it perfectly clear in respect of the interest rate reduction that, following the fact that the bank stress tests were not concluded by the Heads of Government meeting, the Ministers for finance would pursue that.

Adjournment Debate Matters (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I have noted the comments of different Commissioners and Ministers for finance. The fact of the matter is that the meeting takes place next Monday.