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Official Engagements (6 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: President Van Rompuy was the person who was attempting to arrive at a compromise and as leader of the Government, I had to make a decision in Ireland's interests. While the leaders agreed in principle on a reduction of 1% for those in the EFSF, the text given to me was unacceptable. We have moved on from there and I hope we can come to a conclusion on an agreement before too long. In...

Official Engagements (6 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: It was discussed at the meeting and concern was expressed that the blockade arranged by the Israeli Government was still in situ for ships leaving ports for Gaza. There was also concern that nothing should happen as happened on the previous occasion when lives were lost. I note the Greek Government has indicated that, in the case of ships wishing to travel to Gaza, it is prepared to have...

Official Engagements (6 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: I know many hold strong views and I have been contacted about the matter by many. The political establishment must make every effort to ensure peace talks recommence between Prime Minister Netanyahu and everyone else involved. In that regard, an agreed starting point for talks would be helpful. As I said to the Deputy on a previous occasion, I recall vividly my own visit to Gaza. I had...

Official Engagements (6 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: It is a matter of politics. Last week the Deputy's word was "spineless". This week it is "gutless". He will have another adjective next week. I do not want to see any lives lost as a result of somebody with good intent attempting to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza and finding a blockade. I hope what happened the last time will not happen again. The Greek Government has made an offer,...

Official Engagements (6 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: Nobody is denying the right of people to peaceful or legitimate protest. Nobody is denying people the opportunity to highlight what they consider an injustice. These things are all right and proper in any democracy. While we can understand the situation that arises in this case, it should not lead us to a point where people's lives are endangered. I hope that never happens. The...

Official Engagements (6 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: The interim situation in Egypt opened another crossing into Gaza some weeks ago which was of great interest to citizens who were unable to leave before then. These matters are of interest to us. I respect the concerns of many people about what has happened and what is happening in Gaza. In respect of humanitarian aid, the European Union is a major contributor. For those who wish to...

Official Engagements (6 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: Mr. Draghi had a unanimous recommendation from ECOFIN.

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy has raised an issue that pertains to other countries as well as Ireland. There is a shortage of skills in many countries. With things moving so rapidly in the area of the Internet, robotics, nanotechnology, genetics and so on, the next decade will require a new range of skills sets and training for young people. I met Mr. Schmidt of Google last week when he was here. He pointed...

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: That is a valid question. I will ask the Minister for Education and Skills to provide the answer as to why FÁS has not been in a position to produce its end of year report by June. Deputy Ross is right that it should be in a position to do so. The Minister for Education and Skills will come back with the reasons. The Minister and the Minister of State, Deputy Cannon, met the chief...

Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: It is proposed to take No. 8, motion re presentation and circulation of Revised Estimates 2011; No. 4, Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011 - Second Stage (resumed); the Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad] - Order for Second Stage and Second and Remaining Stages, subject to completion in the Seanad, to be included on a supplementary Order Paper and to be taken at 3.45 p.m.; and No. 14. -...

Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: I understand there was a briefing on this on Monday, and this will allow for Committee Stage to be taken appropriately. There will be ample opportunity to make amendments and debate those, as the Deputy always does.

Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Minister will bring forward proposals later this year to abolish the HSE board by amending the Health Act 2004. It will be necessary in that context to put alternative arrangements in place to ensure appropriate corporate governance of the HSE in the absence of that board.

Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: It will be later this year. The Minister will bring forward proposals to the Government later this year to abolish the HSE board by amending the 2004 Act.

Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: It is the board.

Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: Sometimes the Deputy jumps to conclusions.

Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Minister will bring forward proposals later this year to abolish the HSE board by amending the Health Act 2004.

Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: It is the board.

Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Cahill report has not yet come to the Government and the Minister will bring forward a memo in due course. The report will be published and the Deputy will be well informed on the matter.

Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy is entitled to ask for a debate on an issue at the Whips' meeting. All of the detail of the headline spoken of by the Deputy was raised and dealt with at Question Time with the Minister for Finance yesterday. As the Deputy is aware, this Government took over when certain obligations were signed by the previous Administration, and those figures are not new. If the Deputy wishes...

Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: There is a motion of censure down against the Minister for Justice and Equality and it is a matter for the party opposite. If it wishes to move it in private Members' time the party is free to do so. It is a bogus motion as all the issues have been dealt with by the Minister, Deputy Shatter, and the correspondence referred to has been laid before the Oireachtas Library. As I stated...