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Leaders' Questions (23 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: In respect of the inquiry, I have previously said I do not want to see a situation where toothless Oireachtas committees would meet to talk about issues of serious concern such as the Shine case. I would like to be in a position to discuss the implications and the best thing to do with Deputy Adams and representatives of the Technical Group and to obtain advice on the best option legally. I...

Leaders' Questions (23 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: I had hoped to do that, but we cannot argue with the decision of the people in the referendum. I would have thought Oireachtas committees with the appropriate powers would have been able to deal with this issue.

Leaders' Questions (23 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Higgins has asked four examination questions. He reminds me a little of the return of Senator Joe McCarthy: "Did you ever, have you ever, would you ever associate with the Communist Party? Answer 'yes' or 'no'." I know the Deputy is acting as a benign parliamentary terrorist. To answer his questions, I will make an honest leader of the Tanaiste, Deputy Gilmore. The Deputy spoke...

Leaders' Questions (23 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: There is no denial in that regard. The Tánaiste was completely honest in his pronouncements prior to the election. The answer to the second question is the same. Deputy Higgins quoted correctly from Labour Party policy prior to the general election. That is correct and there is no dishonesty in that regard.

Leaders' Questions (23 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: That is what was stated in the Labour Party programme. It is slightly different in the context of agreeing a programme for Government between two parties subsequently.

Leaders' Questions (23 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: The same applies in the case of the third question, while the fourth about the percentage levy on the pensions industry is complete fantasy, as the Deputy knows. The point was made that the pensions industry would be well able to absorb the vast majority of the costs involved in that temporary levy which provided workers with jobs in the Deputy's constituency, which I am sure he supports.

Leaders' Questions (23 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Labour Party is entirely honest and the people the Deputy mentioned in that party are truthful and now operating under a programme for Government to deal with the reality of the situation.

Written Answers — Constitutional Convention: Constitutional Convention (22 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 86, 87 and 97 to 101, inclusive, together. The Programme for Government contains a commitment to establish a Constitutional Convention and indicates areas for it to examine. The Programme says that the Convention will report within 12 months. I have previously indicated that, in order to give the Convention time to fully consider the matters which will be...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (22 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: Since entering office, in accordance with established practice, I appointed Martin Fraser, Secretary General of my Department as Chair of the National Economic and Social Council (NESC) on 1 August. I also appointed the following independent nominees to the NESC in June: Prof. Edgar Morgenroth, Economic and Social Research Institute Prof. John McHale, National University of Ireland, Galway...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (22 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: My Department has no private rented properties leased.

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (22 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: I visited Belfast on Thursday and Friday 17th and 18th of November. On the Thursday I met with Geraldine Finucane, members of her family and their solicitor Peter Madden. Later that day I attended the annual Aisling Awards ceremony at which I had the privilege of presenting the Person of the Year Award to Geraldine Finucane. Officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and my...

Written Answers — Information Technology: Information Technology (22 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: The National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO) is the only agency under the aegis of my Department. There are no computer servers leased by either my Department or NESDO.

Written Answers — Information Technology: Information Technology (22 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: The servers owned by the Department of the Taoiseach and their capacity are summarised in the table. Server Type Total Storage Capacity RAM Dell Power Edge 2850 140GB 2GB Dell Power Edge 2850 140GB 2GB Dell Power Edge 2850 68GB 2GB Dell Power Edge 2850 140GB 2GB Dell Power Edge 2850 140GB 2GB Dell Power Edge 2850 140GB 4GB Dell Power Edge 2850 140GB 4GB Dell Power Edge 2850 560GB...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (22 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Government has made a number of changes to the system for making appointments to State boards since coming into office. These include: Departments inviting expressions of interest in vacancies on the boards of bodies under their aegis on their websites. Ministers are not confined to considering those who make expressions of interest, but must ensure that all appointees have the...

Written Answers — Civil Service Staff: Civil Service Staff (22 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: No former Secretaries General are employed by my Department or the State agency under the aegis of my Department.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (22 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: 1.4 whole-time equivalent (wte) staff from my Department are assigned to the Tánaiste's Office which is located in my Department, comprising an Assistant Principal Officer at 0.8 (wte) and a Higher Executive Officer at 0.6 (wte). The total annual salary cost of these staff is €103,068, including employers' PRSI. Office accommodation and computer and telephone support are also provided...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (22 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: No former holders of the office of Attorney General have been appointed by the current Government to a State board under the aegis of my Department. It would not be cost effective to ascertain the position regarding the appointment of former Attorneys General to such Boards by all previous Governments.

Order of Business (22 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: I cannot give the Deputy an indication as to when that legislation will be brought into the House. I will advise the Deputy on the timescale envisaged for it.

Order of Business (22 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Act to which Deputy Boyd Barrett referred passed through the House on 2 June and no commitment has been made to re-enter it into the House. If the Deputy wishes to the question of Egypt and Syria, he might do so by way of Topical Issues or question.

Order of Business (22 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: He can raise the matter at the Whips meeting or refer it directly to the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade.