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- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Diplomatic Representation (4 Dec 2012)
Enda Kenny: I am aware that certain people have been in correspondence with the Deputy. There are other opportunities that will allow them to address issues at a European level or a national level. Confirmation or otherwise from the American Administration of a visit by the American President to this country should not be used as an opportunity to invite all and sundry from all over the globe.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Diplomatic Representation (4 Dec 2012)
Enda Kenny: That is not the intention.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Diplomatic Representation (4 Dec 2012)
Enda Kenny: We will do that. We were expecting a report towards the end of last month which will be ready sometime early in December on the possibilities and potential that exists for free trade between the European Union and the US, which holds enormous potential, of a magnitude of at least 2% growth in the economies of Europe as a consequence because of the extraordinary level of trade either way. We...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Diplomatic Representation (4 Dec 2012)
Enda Kenny: I thank Deputy Adams. I do not believe I would have any influence over the agenda as it is one drawn up by the G8 but if and when an invitation comes, I would be very happy to follow through on that. The crisis between Israel and Palestine has been raised here on umpteen occasions. I am aware the Deputy has been out there, as has Deputy Martin, and I have been there also. It is a very...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Diplomatic Representation (4 Dec 2012)
Enda Kenny: There is no question that the Deputy's comments are about issues that are very important. I do not have any control over the schedule of the American President. I assume the President's schedule is among matters that are sorted out by the G8. When I spoke to him I told him that I hope he can come to Ireland again. As I said, I have no idea of his schedule but on the question of the...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Diplomatic Representation (4 Dec 2012)
Enda Kenny: That Bill has fallen. There is a new Administration in place. It is a matter for Senator McCain, Senator Schumer, Senator Brown or any of them to raise the matter again and we will be happy to work with them. We are not the only country with an immigrant problem in the United States. We are not the only country on which there is a requirement for visa regimes. President Obama, in the...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Constitutional Convention (4 Dec 2012)
Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 11 to 20, inclusive, together. As I announced in the House on 24 October, the Government appointed Mr. Tom Arnold as independent chairperson of the constitutional convention. Deputies will agree that Mr. Arnold's personal commitment, qualities and experience make him an ideal choice to lead the convention. Mr. Arnold paid a courtesy call on the...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Constitutional Convention (4 Dec 2012)
Enda Kenny: I have discussed the matter with Deputy Martin before. The convention is set up and is independent in how it does its job. We set out a number of issues on the agenda and asked it to consider, in the first instance, two simple issues that require a "Yes" or "No", although one issue may require a constitutional bridge if it was to make such a recommendation. I wanted that to happen so that...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Constitutional Convention (4 Dec 2012)
Enda Kenny: As I understand it, the convention will report directly to the Houses of the Oireachtas but the Government will give its response because it must set out whether it will prepare for a referendum, including preparing Bills. I do not have any difficulty with this and there is no reason the Oireachtas cannot have a discussion on the recommendations that arise. If the chairman and the...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Constitutional Convention (4 Dec 2012)
Enda Kenny: If the chairman and the convention decide that is the next issue to deal with, it is the right of the convention to do so. The convention can make a recommendation and we will respond to it.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Constitutional Convention (4 Dec 2012)
Enda Kenny: I do not want to go down the road of having the convention hear endlessly from different lobby groups. We had this in the Forum on Europe, with an endless stream of them. It is an important sector with a particular issue but if the chairman wishes to do so, he is entitled to take into account the requirement for hearings from various groups. That is the business of the convention and it is...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Constitutional Convention (4 Dec 2012)
Enda Kenny: It was symbolic that the leaders of different parties and representatives from Northern Ireland attended the launch of the Constitutional Convention in the great hall of Dublin Castle. I apologise for not giving a full answer to Deputy Martin. Any proposal that comes from the convention, be it about same-sex marriage or whatever, will be responded to by the Government within a four month...
- Order of Business (4 Dec 2012)
Enda Kenny: It is proposed to take No. 11, motion re leave to introduce Supplementary Estimates - Votes 25, 37 and 39; No. 12, motion re referral of Supplementary Estimates - Votes 25, 37 and 39 - to select sub-committee; No. 17, statements on the report of the expert group on the judgment in the A, B and C v. Ireland case, to adjourn after the opening statements if not previously concluded; and No. 18,...
- Order of Business (4 Dec 2012)
Enda Kenny: I note the opposition of Deputy Martin and Deputy Adams to the proposal. These matters will be referred to the committee on Tuesday and everyone will have the opportunity to talk about them there. The budget is tomorrow and there will be follow on debate with that on Thursday. Other matters are already laid out. The proposition here is to refer this to the Select Sub-Committee on Health...
- Order of Business (4 Dec 2012)
Enda Kenny: The Supplementary Estimate for the Department of Social Protection will be taken tomorrow in committee. The social welfare Bill will be taken next week and the protected disclosure in the public interest Bill will be published early next year.
- Order of Business (4 Dec 2012)
Enda Kenny: The Minister will outline the details. As I understand it - if I am incorrect on this, I will advise the Deputy further - the finance (local property tax) Bill will published on Thursday. Obviously, the announcement will be made tomorrow by the Minister for Finance. If that is not absolutely accurate, I will have it transmitted to the Deputy.
- Order of Business (4 Dec 2012)
Enda Kenny: The courts Bill is being drafted at the moment and it will be early next year before it can be published.
- Order of Business (4 Dec 2012)
Enda Kenny: I can confirm that a great deal of work has been done on the heads of this Bill but it will be next year before it is published.
- Order of Business (4 Dec 2012)
Enda Kenny: The Central Bank (Supervision and Enforcement) Bill is on Committee Stage, if this is the Bill referred to by the Deputy.
- Order of Business (4 Dec 2012)
Enda Kenny: The Central Bank (Supervision and Enforcement) Bill is on Committee Stage at the moment.