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Order of Business (13 Nov 2012)

Enda Kenny: I thank Deputy Heydon for his comment and support for the referendum. The heads of the child and family support agency Bill were cleared by the Government last week. I expect it will be published before Christmas and we will proceed to implementing it as quickly as possible thereafter.

Order of Business (13 Nov 2012)

Enda Kenny: The adoption Bill was published in tandem with the referendum Bill. It is a case of finding time in the calendar year to debate it. The Children First Bill will be taken very early in the new year. The Attorney General and her staff are working exceptionally hard on the child and family support agency Bill and we expect to process it very quickly. Obviously, we have set out a timeline for...

Order of Business (13 Nov 2012)

Enda Kenny: I know Deputy Harris has a particular interest in this matter. I thank him for his support for the referendum. The legislation is complex. It is listed to be published this session but I am not actually sure whether this can be achieved. It has proven to be complex; suffice it to say that there is a great deal of work being done thereon. I cannot give the Deputy absolute confirmation...

Order of Business (13 Nov 2012)

Enda Kenny: That legislation is already in operation, as the Deputy will be aware.

Order of Business (13 Nov 2012)

Enda Kenny: The heads have not come to the Cabinet yet. Clearly, moving towards a European grid is a matter of considerable importance. The Deputy will be aware of the recent opening of the interconnector at Batterstown. This is a matter that the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources has very much in hand. It will be next year before the Bill is published.

Order of Business (13 Nov 2012)

Enda Kenny: The Bill has been to the Seanad and is awaiting Committee Stage in this House.

Order of Business (13 Nov 2012)

Enda Kenny: In fairness, it is well down the conveyor belt.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Diplomatic Representation (13 Nov 2012)

Enda Kenny: The Joint Statement envisages a comprehensive programme of engagement between the two administrations, including close bilateral engagement between respective departments and regular meetings at Secretary General/Permanent Secretary level. A range of bilateral meetings have taken place across a range of policy areas since the March 2012 Joint Statement. A plenary meeting of Secretaries...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: State Agencies (13 Nov 2012)

Enda Kenny: The National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO) is the only State Agency under the aegis of my Department. The NESDO was established under the NESDO Act 2006 and is the body corporate for the National Economic and Social Council (NESC). NESDO has a budget of €2.220m this year and employs 17.2 staff. NESDO\NESC was one of the organisations to be critically reviewed as...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Expenditure (13 Nov 2012)

Enda Kenny: My Department will achieve savings in 2013 in all areas of administrative activity through improvements in procurement processes, greater use of technology and shared services, redeployment of resources and restructuring of processes. However the final 2013 allocation is still under discussion with the Department of Public Expenditure Reform as we need to take account of additional...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Expenditure (13 Nov 2012)

Enda Kenny: The National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO) is the only State Agency under the aegis of my Department. The NESDO was established under the NESDO Act 2006 and is the body corporate for the National Economic and Social Council (NESC). The expenditure by NESDO in 2012 to date under the headings requested by the Deputy is included in the following tabular statement: ...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Public Sector Pay (13 Nov 2012)

Enda Kenny: I understand that the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform will provide the information requested in relation to my Department. In relation to the National Economic and Social Development Office, which comes under the aegis of my Department and which includes the National Economic and Social Council (NESC), no staff have retired to date.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Public Sector Reform (13 Nov 2012)

Enda Kenny: My Department values all its staff and the contributions they make in helping to ensure its goals and objectives are achieved as efficiently and effectively as possible. Staff serving in all grades in my Department help formulate and contribute to the reforms being implemented in my Department. In particular, this involves discussion and agreement of reform plans under the Croke Park...

Leaders' Questions (14 Nov 2012)

Enda Kenny: First, I would like to extend our sympathy to Praveen Halappanavar on the death of his wife, Savita. This is a case of maternal death in which a child has been lost, a mother has died and a husband is bereaved. That is a tragedy. It is true that we have exemplary standards in our maternity hospitals. The fact that this young woman lost her life is a personal and family tragedy. No words...

Leaders' Questions (14 Nov 2012)

Enda Kenny: Nothing we say or do here will bring back Savita Halappanavar or make up for the loss of a wife and child. I do not believe we should say anything about this until we are in possession of all the facts. I do not want to decry in any way the capacity of the internal investigation being conducted by the Galway Roscommon university hospitals group nor to decry in any way the investigation...

Leaders' Questions (14 Nov 2012)

Enda Kenny: I can confirm to Deputy Martin that the expert group report into the A, B and C v. Ireland case has been completed. The report was delivered yesterday evening to the Department of Health. The report has not yet been seen by the Minister, who is in Cork this morning. Obviously, he will read the report, reflect on it and bring it to Government when he is ready to do so.

Leaders' Questions (14 Nov 2012)

Enda Kenny: I repeat that the matter of bankers' pay is under review by the Government with a view to action being taken. This process was begun by the Department of Finance. It has been added to by the Mercer group. I have no reason to believe that it cannot be produced before the budget and I do not see why not. It is a matter of intense interest for the public at large. I informed Deputy Martin...

Leaders' Questions (14 Nov 2012)

Enda Kenny: I will go back to Deputy Adams's first comment again. He has a tendency to come here and comment on attitudes and everything else.

Leaders' Questions (14 Nov 2012)

Enda Kenny: Naturally, he has a mandate. However, Deputy Adams was a person who drew expenses for attending a parliament that he never recognised across the water. He should not come in here with that attitude every day of the week.

Leaders' Questions (14 Nov 2012)

Enda Kenny: I want Deputy Adams to understand that the Government has an intention of taking action on this matter.