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Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)

Enda Kenny: The Bill was published in July and a number of issues have arisen from its publication that must be attended to. It has not come back before the Government yet.

Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)

Enda Kenny: That depends on when the Minister for Justice and Equality brings it before the Government. It has not yet appeared.

Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)

Enda Kenny: Yes.

Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)

Enda Kenny: The Minister for Finance will report to the House on that.

Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)

Enda Kenny: I commend the gardaí going around to schools to speak to young people about the necessity for safety, particularly with the dark winter evenings we are experiencing. The heads are being prepared on the Bill but it will be next year before it is published.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Seanad Referendum (20 Nov 2012)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 156 and 158 together. No decision has been taken about the date of the referendum on abolition of the Seanad. However, I have already made clear to the House that given Ireland's Presidency of the EU in the first six months of next year and the amount of work and attention that this will require, it would not be practical to focus on the referendum until...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Bodies (20 Nov 2012)

Enda Kenny: The National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO) is the only State body under the aegis of my Department. The National Economic and Social Development Office/National Economic and Social Council (NESDO\NESC) was listed for critical review as part of the programme of rationalisation of State agencies, announced by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform on 17 November 2011....

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff Promotions (20 Nov 2012)

Enda Kenny: Since January 2009 the number of staff in my Department has reduced from 211 (wte) to 198 (wte), i.e. 6% reduction. The number of staff will further reduce substantially at the end of the EU Presidency when a number of temporary staff will no longer be employed. My Department's budget has reduced by 28% since 2009. There were few promotions to higher grades in my Department since the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Strategies (20 Nov 2012)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 161 and 163 together. My Department has made significant progress in implementing the Organisational Review Programme Action Plan since its publication in late 2011. In line with commitments in the ORP Action Plan, my Department published a Strategy Statement in April 2012 and a Human Resources Strategy in May 2012. The Strategy Statement sets out eight...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (20 Nov 2012)

Enda Kenny: I am a member of the following Cabinet Committees: Economic Recovery and Jobs Social Policy Climate Change and the Green Economy European Affairs Economic Infrastructure Irish and the Gaeltacht Public Service Reform Health Mortgage Arrears Children's Rights Referendum (now concluded). I am also of course a member of the Economic Management Council, which has the status...

Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2012)

Enda Kenny: Savita Halappanavar died in Galway University Hospital. The family has suffered all of that trauma and continues to suffer that grief and loss. There is clearly a need to find out the truth of the circumstances that applied in this case, what happened and what were the circumstances surrounding her death. It is imperative this be determined accurately, truthfully, fully and comprehensively...

Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2012)

Enda Kenny: Yes, there would. The fact of the matter is that the legal team operating now for Praveen Halappanavar has requested that the HSE would conduct all business through its legal team. I heard the solicitor speak about this on the national airwaves this morning. I would appeal directly to Praveen Halappanavar, who is a decent man, to meet the chairperson of the investigation team, without...

Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2012)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Martin made the case. I believe it is in everybody's interest that the chairman of the investigation team should have a meeting with the husband of the deceased woman. I do not think there is anything wrong with this and the meeting should take place without any prejudice to Mr. Halappanavar. I do not suggest any manipulation. If I were to meet Praveen Halappanavar privately, I am...

Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2012)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Martin went on to say he would have reservations about a full open tribunal because we know in Ireland it can lead to longevity and other issues pertaining to this.

Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2012)

Enda Kenny: A total of 3,000 babies were born in the hospital this year. This is a tragic incident and we need to determine the circumstances, facts and truth of what happened in this case. The investigation, being led by an eminent person of international repute to be added to now by people of competence and experience with no association whatsoever with the hospital, is in a position to determine the...

Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2012)

Enda Kenny: I do not think anybody disagrees with the eminence, reputation and integrity of the chairman of the investigation team. It is in everybody's interest, taking into account the sensitivity of what is involved here and the necessity to find out the truth, that he should be enabled to have a meeting with Mr. Halappanavar without prejudice to the man's feelings or his attitude towards the...

Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2012)

Enda Kenny: I cannot speak for them. It appears as if the legal team representing Mr. Halappanavar will not allow him to meet the chairman of the investigation team.

Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2012)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Adams suggests we consult with the family. That is exactly what is involved here.

Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2012)

Enda Kenny: Does Deputy Adams understand me?

Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2012)

Enda Kenny: The chairman of the investigation team is not being allowed to sit down with Mr. Halappanavar because, apparently, his legal team is saying that it wants a full public sworn inquiry. We had another tragedy in this country a number of years ago with the unfortunate killing of Mr. John Carty and there was a public sworn inquiry into it which went on for years. Deputy Adams well understands...