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Ministerial Staff (17 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: Between 2009 and 2011 there was a reduction of almost €500,000 in the cost of special advisers and in the numbers eligible to be recruited to both Ministers and Ministers of State. I pointed out previously that the guidelines allow for a breach of the conditions in specific circumstances and they were outlined in the case to which Deputy Adams referred. As Deputy Martin will be well aware,...

Departmental Bodies (17 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: On taking office, the Government committed itself to restoring Ireland's standing as a respected and influential member of the European Union. We also set out specific commitments aimed at improving our engagement with Europe. The establishment of a new interdepartmental committee on EU engagement, to be chaired by the Minister of State with responsibility for European Affairs, Deputy...

Leaders' Questions (11 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: I do not hear the Deputy talking about, for instance, the investment-----

Leaders' Questions (11 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: -----of €350 million by a major US multinational in our country on Monday of this week, which is a signal internationally of American strength, competence and continued investment in this country where workers - ordinary men and women who go to work every day - and others, including subcontractors and subsuppliers, will have a future as a consequence. The troika is back in town. It is here...

Leaders' Questions (11 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: I did not know that Deputy Adams was colour blind. The colour here is blue and red.

Leaders' Questions (11 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: We will talk about green, white and gold later. I have already made the point about the promissory note for which he and we were not responsible but which is the subject of serious technical discussions at the level of the European authorities and the IMF to negotiate an alternative to the promissory note as set out in the first place. I will not go beyond that except to say that there is...

Leaders' Questions (11 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: I should wish Deputy Higgins a happy 2012. As he is aware, over the past two years the concept of dealing with unsubordinated bond investors has resulted in €15 billion being taken out of that category. The Deputy appreciates that this country is in a programme. He will also appreciate that, between January and October of last year, there was a movement of 125,000 people off the live...

Leaders' Questions (11 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: If we were not in a programme, given the circumstances that apply to the country, we would be expected to do in a year what is envisaged over three years in the programme. That would have brought the Poor Clares out in public with a clear break in their silence, although I am not sure if Deputy Higgins would have joined in the chorus. We must look at what the commentators and economists all...

Order of Business (11 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: It is proposed to take No. 8, motion re ministerial rota for parliamentary questions; and No. 4, Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Bill 2011, Order for Second Stage and Second Stage. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that No. 8 shall be decided without debate. Private Members' business, No. 38, motion re. special educational needs, shall, if not...

Order of Business (11 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: There are 27 countries involved and I am not sure to what draft Deputy Martin refers. This matter is far from concluded and a great deal of discussion is going on at the moment.

Order of Business (11 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: I am not sure what specific one the Deputy is talking about but there are 27 countries involved with technical personnel from a range of Government Departments from all member states talking about the drafting of it. I have not asked the Attorney General for formal legal advice on the matter yet because it is not opportune or appropriate to do so until the conclusions are arrived at. There...

Order of Business (11 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: The draft he has before him and many others will be discussed in the coming weeks. There is a great deal of activity at the technical, European and official level on various drafts and issues being raised by all countries. I have not seen the draft the Deputy has before him, but it is not the conclusive issue which will not be decided for some time.

Order of Business (11 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: The workers legislation mentioned by the Deputy is on the C list. The heads of the Bill have not yet been presented to the Government. The question of the Vita Cortex plant was raised as a Topical Issue. I am aware of the report given under the direction of the Ceann Comhairle on the discussion with the different Deputies and hope the matter can be resolved. I do not like to see workers...

Order of Business (11 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: I am going to London tomorrow morning where I have a number of engagements. I will be back tomorrow evening. I will give the Deputy an account of what transpires at the meeting and the matters discussed.

Order of Business (11 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: Never mind Deputy Boyd Barrett, you cannot attend the do without being elected. The troika is here as part of the discussions on the programme in which we are involved.

Order of Business (11 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: Even Deputy Boyd Barrett cannot make such arrangements. I am very glad to see Deputy Healy-Rae back in the Chamber in such strong and robust health.

Order of Business (11 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: Long may he continue to maintain such strong and robust health.

Order of Business (11 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: On the issue of bankruptcy, the Minister for Justice and Equality will shortly present a Bill on personal insolvency which is part of a package of Government measures to deal with personal insolvency, mortgages and so on. I expect the Bill to be brought before the Government shortly.

Order of Business (11 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport has received the consultant's report which he is examining. He is in discussions with the authorities involved. The legislation is on the C list and the Minister would be happy to respond to the Deputy if he were to table a parliamentary question on the progress made following receipt of the report.

Order of Business (11 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: It is very likely that the land and conveyancing law reform (amendment) Bill will be brought before and approved by the Government shortly. It is related to the question asked by Deputy Healy-Rae. The national vetting bureau Bill is on the A list. As the Deputy is aware, the A list includes legislation proposed to be published during this session which will last approximately ten to 12...