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Order of Business (25 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: Yes, authorisation was given to follow through on that decision. The second issue raised by the Deputy is a budgetary matter. The Minister for Finance will be happy to take proposals from Members before final decisions are made on the budget. The Deputy will have the opportunity to put forward his views.

Order of Business (25 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: No.

Order of Business (25 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: No. We are facing a situation where 160,000 people are out of work in the construction sector. This is about installing meters, either on private properties or at the connection point between a public water supply and a private home. I listened to the comments to which the Deputy referred and we do not accept the figures given and have made no decision on the matter. We have decided to...

Order of Business (25 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: I expect the education and training boards Bill to receive clearance very shortly.

Order of Business (25 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: That legislation is a distance away. We expect to bring it forward either at the end of this year or early next year.

Order of Business (25 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: The Minister for Justice and Equality is in continuing contact with the Garda authorities and the Commissioner with a view to ascertaining how the Government can strengthen the legislative hand of the Garda in its operations in this area. The legislation in question is somewhat down the line. We must await the conclusion of the discussions between the Minister and the Commissioner to see...

Order of Business (25 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: I realise the Deputy must get his fix for organising protest meetings and I am glad, therefore, to offer him clarity on the matter. The decision that was made is that there will be a property tax which will apply from July next year. The Revenue Commissioners were mandated by the Government to put together the mechanics of the scheme and the Minister for Finance will provide all the details...

Order of Business (25 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: In the not too distant future.

Order of Business (25 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: I thought the Deputy was about to tell me about the difference of opinion between Deputies Ó Cuív and Martin but these things get sidelined. To answer his question, which is on an issue in which I know he has a genuine interest-----

Order of Business (25 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: -----this matter is one for serious discussion at the next meeting of the Cabinet sub-committee on social policy, which I believe is scheduled for next week. As the Deputy is aware, the Minister of State, Deputy Shortall, has produced a report which includes some very valuable recommendations. There is also the issue of a requirement concerning the physical location of alcohol in retail...

Order of Business (25 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Durkan's advice is always relevant. The Minister for Justice and Equality has requested his Department to review the operation of the organised crime provisions that are contained in the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 to determine if they should be strengthened. The Bill to which the Deputy refers will be taken later this year or early next year. The Minister is in contact...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Legal Matters (25 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: The Attorney General's Office and the Chief State Solicitor's Office engage external counsel to assist in their legal work on behalf of Government Departments. The Chief State Solicitor's Office sometimes engages external solicitor firms to assist with court cases outside the Dublin area. The total cost of hiring solicitors and barristers to undertake work for these Offices was...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committee Meetings (25 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: The Cabinet Committee on Climate Change and the Green Economy has met on three occasions: - 30 June 2011 - 20 December 2011 - 02 May 2012

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Ministerial Staff (25 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table below: Office 2009 2010 Taoiseach’s Private Office €1,590,431 €1,362,762 Taoiseach’s Constituency Office €337,197 €296,497 Government Chief Whip's Private Office €302,491 €291,882 Government Chief Whip's Constituency Office €162,473 €130,614 Minister of...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: State Bodies Expenditure (25 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: My Department has been substantially restructured since 2002 with a number of functional areas and staff being transferred to other Departments, including those in relation to Public Service Modernisation and the Information Society. Accordingly, it will not be possible to provide details of all the committees and working groups established by my predecessors. However, I will contact the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Expenditure (25 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: The table below details expenditure by the Department of the Taoiseach on photography from 2001 to 9th March 2011. Year Photography expenditure 2001 € 9,020 2002 € 45,624 2003 € 39,446 2004 € 27,424 2005 € 44,814 2006 € 80,827 2007 € 64,672 2008 € 83,398 2009 € 27,455 2010 € 24,919 2011...

Leaders' Questions (26 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: First, it is important to appreciate the scale of the challenge the European Union and the eurozone faces. We are now in the fourth year of economic challenges and difficulties. The Deputy spoke of a clear and honest articulation. My job as Taoiseach and Head of Government is to deal with the other 26 EU Heads of Government when they meet in formal session. The decision taken on 29 June...

Leaders' Questions (26 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: Let me repeat what I said for Deputy Martin. The decision taken by the European Council was made by the Heads of Government of the 27 countries. There was a very clear decision in two parts: first, to break the vicious circle between sovereign and bank debt and allow for bank recapitalisation; and second, to reflect on the capacity of Ireland to meet its debts and provide that equal...

Leaders' Questions (26 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: When I spoke last Friday to three Prime Ministers directly involved - Prime Minister Monti, Prime Minister Rajoy and Prime Minister Samaras - they each gave an indication of their progress towards implementing the Council decision. This is not a decision of three Ministers or any other commentators. It is a decision made by the Heads of Government of the 27 countries of the European Union,...

Leaders' Questions (26 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: I do not accept the premise of Deputy McDonald's question. In fact, the Sinn Féin Party does not want a deal, because it thrives on misery and failure. That is what Sinn Féin wants.