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EU Council Meetings (24 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: I thought that Deputy Ó Cuív would have maintained the high standing that he always purported to have for the party of which he is the deputy leader, and that they should be the best attenders.

EU Council Meetings (24 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: His party has been relegated to fifth. Some of the comments I heard might have put them further back, but perhaps that was not the final lap. The issue both he and Deputy Higgins have raised is under discussion at a technical level. The Minister for Finance has spoken to Commissioner Rehn and he will speak to Mr. Draghi about it later this evening. This arose from the comments we have...

Order of Business (24 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: It is proposed to take No. 6, motion re referral to select committee of the proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of Ireland's accession to the memorandum of understanding concerning the principles for the establishment and operation of a battle group, and of the terms of the agreement between the Government of Ireland and the Government of the United States of America on enhancing co-operation...

Order of Business (24 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: This matter can be raised during the debate on the Water Services (Amendment) Bill which is being taken tomorrow. If my recollection is clear Deputy Ó Cuív had a bit of a spat with the Minister for Education and Skills about this. As I understand it, the Minister was referring to the fact that it was necessary to enter a defence by 3 February-----

Order of Business (24 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: Was that not the date?

Order of Business (24 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: I suggest that rather than wasting the time of the House now Deputies deal with this when the Water Services (Amendment) Bill is before the House tomorrow.

Order of Business (24 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: Maidir leis an cheist a chur an Teachta faoi reachtaíocht, níl eolas ar bith agam faoi Bille a bhaineann le oibrithe a bhfuil pá íseal acu. I do not have any information on legislation with regard to low-paid workers. There is no change to the industrial relations legislation as published and set out by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. The debate on the HSE will take...

Order of Business (24 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: That is speculative.

Order of Business (24 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: In the event that agreement is reached on the wording and the text on Monday preparations will have to be made to sign it. When that has been completed on behalf of the Government I will ask the Attorney General for formal legal advice. When that formal legal advice is given I will inform the House of the outcome. The Deputy is speculating as to whether a referendum might be necessary. I...

Order of Business (24 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: If one is necessary it will be held and if it is not it will not.

Order of Business (24 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: It is fair to say there should be a break between Second Stage and Committee Stage. The Minister for Justice and Equality will be in the House this afternoon. Deputy Murphy was informed on Monday morning that Second Stage would continue. We are on the first round of speakers and there is a great deal of interest in the Bill. At the end of Second Stage analysis will need to be done of all...

Order of Business (24 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: Yes.

Order of Business (24 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Murphy is well aware from her experience here that changes are made to Bills on Committee Stage when the Minister decides whether to accept amendments on the basis of their credibility and validity. It would be wonderful to have all of these things beforehand. The Legal Services Regulation Bill is enormous and it makes very great changes to the provision of legal services. The...

European Council: Statements (24 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: I am pleased to have the opportunity to brief the House ahead of the forthcoming informal meeting of the European Council in Brussels on Monday next, 30 January. This informal meeting will take place over a working session on Monday afternoon. There will be two issues before us, both of great significance for the European Union. First, we will address any outstanding questions on the draft...

European Council: Statements (24 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: So has Deputy Ó Cuív in terms of the Nice treaty. Does he remember that one? Did he lay down prostrate in front of his old job?

European Council: Statements (24 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: Better than I found it.

European Council: Statements (24 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: We have.

Leaders' Questions (25 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: During 2011 the HSE established a system to identify and record the numbers of staff - approximately 2,100 - who were expected to leave before the end of what is known as the "grace period". The most recent information available indicates that in the period from September last year until the end of February next, some 3,500 staff will have retired from the health service. Approximately...

Leaders' Questions (25 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: I am well aware of the concerns expressed over a long period with regard to the inadequacies of the health service. I am also aware of the brilliant work being done by so many in pressurised front-line positions. In that context, when patients get into the system, they receive the best care and attention. We want to allow everybody to have the opportunity to receive such care and...

Leaders' Questions (25 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: Ba mhaith liom a rá leis an Teachta nach bhfuil faitíos, scanradh, imní nó eagla ar an Rialtas faoin rud seo. Ba mhaith liom bheith in ann seasamh suas anseo agus a rá leis nach cóir go mbeadh an airgead seo le n-íoc, ach caithfear é a íoc. Níl slí ar bith eile as seo amach. Tá a fhios aige go raibh suas le €97 billiún le n-íoc i 2008. Níl fágtha faoi láthair ach €2.6...