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- Order of Business (14 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: It will be early next year.
- Order of Business (14 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: The heads of the mediation Bill were approved in February. It will probably be the middle of next year before it is actually published. The heads of the offshore gas storage Bill have not yet come before the Government. It will be next year before it is published.
- Order of Business (14 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: I am aware of that. It will be published in this session. Deputies will have plenty of opportunities to have comprehensive discussions on it.
- Order of Business (14 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: I think I said it will be published this year. I do not think I said it will be published in the new year. I think I said it will be-----
- Order of Business (14 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: Perhaps my recall is not as sharp as it should be.
- Order of Business (14 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: My understanding is that the Bill will be published in this session. Obviously, it will be debated after that.
- Leaders' Questions (20 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: Following the tragic and unfortunate death of Savita Halappanavar, it is very necessary that the circumstances, the medical issues and the truth of what happened in this unfortunate loss of life in University College Hospital Galway is determined. In order to do that, there has to be an investigation into the issues that surrounded Mrs. Halappanavar's death. The investigation will be...
- Leaders' Questions (20 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: The answer to Deputy Martin's second question is "Yes". The three consultants who were named will not now be part of the investigation. Under the chairmanship of Professor Arulkumaran, different personnel who are competent and experienced and who have no connection with University College Hospital Galway will be appointed to conduct the investigation. This is an investigation under the...
- Leaders' Questions (20 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: I agree this issue must be determined as speedily, efficiently and sensitively as possible to find out the facts and the truth about what happened when Savita Halappanavar died. My understanding is that the HSE has been, and is, in contact through lawyers acting for her husband, and that the chairman is seeking a meeting with Praveen Halappanavar. I hope in the context of co-operation and...
- Leaders' Questions (20 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: I understand that, before I came to the House, the HSE informed the lawyers for Mr. Halappanavar of this change of personnel to be appointed to the investigation team. I also understand that the chairman, Sir Sabaratnam Arulkumaran, is seeking a personal meeting with Savita's husband, Praveen Halappanavar. The Minister has a responsibility to proceed with the investigation to find out what...
- Leaders' Questions (20 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: Deputy Pringle is aware that the nature of contact between the Garda Síochána and the public has changed over the years. The requirement for it has been very clear. There are 664 Garda stations whereas Scotland, with a population of 5.2 million, has 340 police stations. Northern Ireland has 85 stations and will return to 45. The decisions made are of interest in town and country...
- Leaders' Questions (20 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: -----to sign unemployment assistance forms when the public demands visibility, connection, availability and contact.
- Leaders' Questions (20 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: Through the work of the Minister for Justice and Equality-----
- Leaders' Questions (20 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: -----and all concerned, rosters have been changed and moneys have been available through the capital Vote for the purchase of new vehicles for members of the Garda Síochána.
- Leaders' Questions (20 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: The public demands, in rural Donegal and everywhere else, to know where the Garda Síochána can be contacted when needed and that the public has visibility of the force moving through the communities. A variety of opportunities present themselves in that regard.
- Leaders' Questions (20 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: The question of the closure of Garda stations will follow any recommendation made by the Garda Síochána Commissioner to the Minister for Justice and Equality and the Vote for next year in respect of the Garda Síochána is a matter for the budget. We have absolute support for the work the Garda Síochána does in the country. I compliment the Garda...
- Leaders' Questions (20 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: -----when, if anyone had an intention of criminal activity, the person would not be going there-----
- Leaders' Questions (20 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: What the Garda Síochána needs is community contact with town and country, availability, visibility and connection. That is the changing face of interaction with the public.
- Leaders' Questions (20 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: That is why the Minister for Justice and Equality has, with the co-operation of the Garda Síochána, changed many of the structures for the better.
- Leaders' Questions (20 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: No, I want to see that the public has confidence in the Garda Síochána, in the officers who conduct business on behalf of the public and that the force has the resources to do the job. That is why over 200 new Garda cars have been purchased by a decision of Government due to the clapped-out nature of some cars with high mileage.