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Official Engagements (6 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: It was an attempt by the President to bring forward a text which he thought might be acceptable, but I rejected it.

Official Engagements (6 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: President Van Rompuy made an effort to arrive at a compromise, but I was not prepared to accept it on the basis of our view of a CCCTB, common consolidated corporate tax base. As for the Deputy suggesting various texts be published, I had to make a judgment in that regard as the Head of Government at a leaders' meeting and I did so. It is not a case of publishing ten drafts of a text that...

Official Engagements (6 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: President Van Rompuy was the person who was attempting to arrive at a compromise and as leader of the Government, I had to make a decision in Ireland's interests. While the leaders agreed in principle on a reduction of 1% for those in the EFSF, the text given to me was unacceptable. We have moved on from there and I hope we can come to a conclusion on an agreement before too long. In...

Official Engagements (6 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: It was discussed at the meeting and concern was expressed that the blockade arranged by the Israeli Government was still in situ for ships leaving ports for Gaza. There was also concern that nothing should happen as happened on the previous occasion when lives were lost. I note the Greek Government has indicated that, in the case of ships wishing to travel to Gaza, it is prepared to have...

Official Engagements (6 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: I know many hold strong views and I have been contacted about the matter by many. The political establishment must make every effort to ensure peace talks recommence between Prime Minister Netanyahu and everyone else involved. In that regard, an agreed starting point for talks would be helpful. As I said to the Deputy on a previous occasion, I recall vividly my own visit to Gaza. I had...

Official Engagements (6 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: It is a matter of politics. Last week the Deputy's word was "spineless". This week it is "gutless". He will have another adjective next week. I do not want to see any lives lost as a result of somebody with good intent attempting to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza and finding a blockade. I hope what happened the last time will not happen again. The Greek Government has made an offer,...

Official Engagements (6 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: Nobody is denying the right of people to peaceful or legitimate protest. Nobody is denying people the opportunity to highlight what they consider an injustice. These things are all right and proper in any democracy. While we can understand the situation that arises in this case, it should not lead us to a point where people's lives are endangered. I hope that never happens. The...

Official Engagements (6 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: The interim situation in Egypt opened another crossing into Gaza some weeks ago which was of great interest to citizens who were unable to leave before then. These matters are of interest to us. I respect the concerns of many people about what has happened and what is happening in Gaza. In respect of humanitarian aid, the European Union is a major contributor. For those who wish to...

Official Engagements (6 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: Mr. Draghi had a unanimous recommendation from ECOFIN.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (6 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: There are nine officials assigned to the EU and International Division of my Department. Of these, six work specifically or primarily on EU matters. All are based in Dublin. The European and International Division support me in my role as the Head of Government of a European Union Member State and in the wider field of international relations. The Division co-ordinates and contributes to...

Departmental Appointments (12 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 to 5, inclusive, together. In accordance with established practice, these are posts, the filling of which is a matter for the Government. Expressions of interest were sought and have been received for these posts. All suitable officers, irrespective of whether they have submitted an expression of interest, are considered before a decision is made by the...

Departmental Appointments (12 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: I have no function in that.

Departmental Appointments (12 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: I do not disallow them.

Departmental Appointments (12 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: I do not accept that the staff were wrong, nor do I accept their attitude was cavalier. A new Secretary General was appointed to the new Department of public expenditure and reform. A new Secretary General has been appointed to the new Department of Children and Youth Affairs and a second Secretary General has been appointed to the Department of the Taoiseach, with specific responsibility...

Departmental Appointments (12 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy is aware, as I outlined previously, that the TLAC is now chaired by an outside person and has a majority of outside personnel on it. In the context of capability and suitability, therefore, this process is very much more open than it used to be in previous years.

Departmental Appointments (12 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: Yes.

Departmental Appointments (12 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: Yes, it has been to date but in these cases, Deputy-----

Departmental Appointments (12 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: Déarfaidh mé leis an Rúnaí Ginearálta nua go ndúirt an Teachta é sin sa Dáil agus gur chuir sé fáilte roimpi chuig an post nua atá bainte amach aici. The answer is that she will have responsibility for the Economic Management Council. As the Deputy is aware, that is a council which I chair and which is attended by the Tánaiste, the Minister for Finance and the Minister for...

Departmental Appointments (12 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: Cabinet committees such as this one are subject to the normal confidentiality that applies to Cabinet. They do not discuss the contents of the agenda or what is discussed at them. When decisions are made by the council, they are submitted to the Cabinet for formal adoption or are subject to changes that the Cabinet considers appropriate. The answer to the Deputy's question is that one does...

Departmental Appointments (12 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy is fulfilling that role now by asking questions in the House, to which Members are properly elected. Part of the Members' responsibility is to ask the questions they feel appropriate. It is the responsibility of the Government to be accountable to the House in respect of those questions. Deputy Martin raised the question of the TLAC. It comprises-----