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Proposed Legislation (15 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: I agree that there should be no breach of Cabinet confidentiality. In the 36 years I have been in this House, I have seen it happen on different occasions, with different taoisigh trying to find out what was going on. I abhor any breach of Cabinet confidentiality. However, there is a big difference between fact and speculation. The media in general are entitled to their views, but I have...

Proposed Legislation (15 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Deputies will be aware that Cabinet confidentiality is provided for in the Constitution. Any consideration of legislation would have to take this into account.

Proposed Legislation (15 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: That is what this is for. Obviously as an elected Member, Deputy Adams has an absolute right to ask his parliamentary questions and raise issues as he does as the leader of his party. He is aware that the Constitution did not always have an explicit provision on Cabinet confidentiality. Explicit provision was inserted in 1997 following a referendum. The Seventeenth Amendment to the...

Proposed Legislation (15 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: The question was about opening up Government decisions to greater scrutiny. That is what the House is for.

Proposed Legislation (15 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: When I bring forward that legislation we will debate it here and the Deputy can have his-----

Proposed Legislation (15 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: I will bring it forward in the context of the Article 28.4.3° of the Constitution, which refers to Cabinet confidentiality. I agree with Deputy Martin that it is very important that people would respect what they sign on for and I am quite sure they do. In the general course of events when the public at large know that decisions need to be made on particular issues, speculation always...

Proposed Legislation (15 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: -----and commented upon and agreed with or disagreed with by people elected to the House such as Deputy Adams.

Proposed Legislation (15 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: I hope to have discussion shortly with the Deputy and the other leaders about the constitutional convention. Obviously an issue of legislation in respect of confidentiality is a matter that could be considered by the constitutional convention. I have not advanced work to finality on this issue but any legislation that comes forward here will be in the context of Article 28.4.3°. I do not...

Proposed Legislation (15 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: Not now, no.

Official Engagements (15 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 10 to 12, inclusive, together. I have stated on several occasions since taking office that the Government values dialogue with key representatives of civil society. The Government recognises the contribution that social dialogue can make to maximising common understanding across all sectors of society as we respond to the many challenges facing the country....

Official Engagements (15 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy is aware that the Croke Park agreement is an essential part of the troika and from that point of view the Government has made it clear that it wishes to honour the commitment given in the agreement. That is only possible if the agreement is implemented in full. I compliment those involved on the efforts in stretching the parameters of the agreement in order to bring about meeting...

Official Engagements (15 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: There are no difficulties between the parties in Government. The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Bruton, is dealing with his responsibilities and will bring forth legislation in due course. As regards the temporary agency workers directive, transposition of the directive is the responsibility of the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Burton, who is...

Official Engagements (15 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: It is not a case of swallowing reservations, rather it is a case of making decisions in the best interests of creating an environment in which jobs can flourish and where workers' rights can be respected.

Official Engagements (15 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: Yes.

Official Engagements (15 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: This is an important matter. Every job we can create is of vital importance. The discussions we had with ICTU were pragmatic and there was understanding on both sides. The views outlined by me earlier for the Deputy were put forward, including the attractiveness of this country for foreign direct investment. We do not want to put ourselves at a competitive disadvantage to our nearest...

Official Engagements (15 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: It is hoped that an agreement can be arrived at and that we can proceed with debating the legislation. The up-to-date position will become clear in the course of this week. I will speak to the Chief Whip about the possibility of a debate at some stage next week. I have no objection to such a debate and it is not a bad suggestion.

Job Creation (15 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 13 and 14 together. Job creation is a key priority for the Government and is a central focus of my work and that of my ministerial colleagues and the State agencies. In my role as Taoiseach, I attend meetings related to jobs and job creation on an ongoing basis as part of my engagements at home and abroad. I also chair the Cabinet committee on economic...

Job Creation (15 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: There is no question in anyone's mind that the most important legacy of any Government is its capacity to create jobs and work, to get people off the dole and into employment. Work is a source of dignity and respect for people. It provides a challenge and a motivation for them to get up in the morning to go to work and to contribute to their own local economy, their parish, their town,...

Job Creation (15 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: Of course it would be lovely to say we will provide a major financial stimulus for the lifting of the indigenous economy. The Deputy realises at long last that we are not in control of our economic destiny here because the paymaster general is in the corner-----

Job Creation (15 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy has his own view about the whole European business. Deputy Martin referred to capital works. If I were to say we plan to increase income tax by 5% or 6% to pay for these projects, this would increase both taxes and debt but this is not the way to go. There must be a balance between achieving the fiscal adjustment target of 8.6% of GDP on the one hand and re-focusing our attention...