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Constitutional Amendments (22 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: What I said was that when the constitutional convention criteria were set out, there would be discussions with the Opposition parties. The same will apply to the citizens' assembly. We will discuss with Deputies Micheál Martin and Gerry Adams and other leaders the range, scale and intent of what is involved.

Constitutional Amendments (22 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: They have not taken place because the Bills have not yet been drafted. They will give rise to thorough and comprehensive consultations. The Government has decided to hold a referendum in respect of the Abbeylara judgment and the issue of whistleblowers because I do not want to preside over an Oireachtas with toothless committees. We all share a view on the need for accountability,...

Constitutional Amendments (22 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: They do.

Constitutional Amendments (22 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: To enable the referenda to be held, the Bills must be processed by a date in September. I hope they will be published as soon as possible and that there will be an opportunity to engage in a thorough discussion, a point on which I have been clear. When we come back in September, there will be changes to the structure of Dáil reform. There will be discussions about that either this week or...

Constitutional Amendments (22 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: If not ownership, certainly participation. There will be consultation directly with the Deputy and other leaders when the structure is put in place. I would like this to happen quickly and I will see to it that it happens. I do not want to give the Deputy an exact date for this but he can take it that he will be invited to participate fully in those discussions and to debate them in the...

Constitutional Amendments (22 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: Before I draft the final structure and terms of reference for the assembly and it becomes enshrined anywhere, party leaders will be consulted for their views on them. That will happen quickly.

National Partnership Agreement (22 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: My Department's action plan under the Public Service Agreement 2010-2014 was submitted late last year to the Department of Finance and subsequently formed part of the overall Civil Service and State agency sector action plan. Specific actions in the action plan include a further reduction in staff numbers, reduced budgets, redeployment of staff, increased flexibility and better business...

National Partnership Agreement (22 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: The position is that the Government received a report in respect of the implementation of the agreement. The findings are that the agreement and all involved in it are measuring up but, clearly, as the Minister without Portfolio pointed out, there is a need for acceleration in the implementation of further elements of the agreement. As the Deputy will be aware, if the agreement is not...

National Partnership Agreement (22 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: I spoke to the National Economic & Social Council, which has representatives of all the pillars, recently. While social partnership is not in situ in the way it was previously, I have stated that it has a role on a continuous basis and I am happy to participate where I can. As Taoiseach, it is my responsibility and duty to assist in seeing that the Croke Park agreement is implemented and I...

National Partnership Agreement (22 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Croke Park agreement allows for redeployment and opportunities to get more done with less. The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform will shortly introduce a series of proposals about the next phase. To that end we wish to encourage and motivate everybody to continue the good work on this path so the highest level possible of service delivery is achieved. This means, of course,...

National Partnership Agreement (22 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy can take it this is an inherent part of the work of good government. That is why we made a decision to reverse the cut in the minimum wage in order to give a level of protection to people at the lower end of the scale. Those who are in vulnerable positions or who need particular attention or provision of levels of service and facilities clearly must be a priority for any...

National Partnership Agreement (22 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: I did not see the article the Deputy mentioned but am not sure the writer could have information about positions that are not yet filled. These are responsible positions and although there is a process to be put in place people can comment about any particular process. However, accountability lies in respect of decisions made and that would, of course, apply. In this case, the positions...

European Council Meeting: Statements (22 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: This week's meeting of the European Council will be particularly busy. There are a significant number of issues on the agenda which are of importance for both Europe and Ireland. The Council will meet tomorrow evening and continue its business into Friday. Our discussion tomorrow will be devoted to economic issues. On the morning of 24 June we will discuss asylum and migration issues....

European Council Meeting: Statements (22 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: Some countries thought it might make €50 billion.

Freedom of Information (28 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: A total of 27 requests were received by my Department between 9 March and the end of May 2011, of which 19 were granted or part granted while one was refused. A further three were withdrawn while four are being processed. All requests received by my Department are processed statutorily by designated officials in accordance with the Freedom of Information Acts. I have absolutely no role in...

Freedom of Information (28 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: The programme for Government sets out the propositions from the Government parties to be implemented during the lifetime of the Government. I have outlined several times to the House the issues surrounding a number of Bills that are on timelines, that is, Bills which must be published in accordance with the conditions and timescales of the IMF-EU bailout deal. The Minister for Public...

Freedom of Information (28 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: When did the Deputy make his application for a freedom of information request?

Freedom of Information (28 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: As I said to Deputy Adams, only 27 requests were received between 9 March and 31 May 2011. I do not have the answer to the question but I will find out. I have no function in the statutory response to the Freedom of Information Act, nor should I. In keeping with the efficiency of the House, Deputies should be given available information in a timely fashion. I will query it from that...

Official Engagements (28 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: I propose to answer Questions Nos. 2 to 18, inclusive, together. I was delighted to welcome President Van Rompuy to Government Buildings on Friday 17 June. This marked his first visit to Dublin in the role he assumed in December 2009 as President of the European Council. We had a very constructive meeting, mainly focused on the economic situation in Ireland and in the wider euro area, and...

Official Engagements (28 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: Tá a fhios go maith ag an Teachta gur réiteach atá i gceist anseo agus sin an fáth go bhfuil na díospóireachtaí ar siúl idir oifigigh na hÉireann agus oifigigh an Aontais Eorpaigh. Tá sin ag leanúint ar aghaidh. Tá a fhios ag an Teachta freisin go bhfuil cúrsaí buiséid i gceist aige ó thaobh cúrsaí cánach de. Dúirt mé go soleir, agus tá sé i gceartlár an chláir...