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Freedom of Information (28 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: A total of 27 requests were received by my Department between 9 March and the end of May 2011, of which 19 were granted or part granted while one was refused. A further three were withdrawn while four are being processed. All requests received by my Department are processed statutorily by designated officials in accordance with the Freedom of Information Acts. I have absolutely no role in...

Freedom of Information (28 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: The programme for Government sets out the propositions from the Government parties to be implemented during the lifetime of the Government. I have outlined several times to the House the issues surrounding a number of Bills that are on timelines, that is, Bills which must be published in accordance with the conditions and timescales of the IMF-EU bailout deal. The Minister for Public...

Freedom of Information (28 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: When did the Deputy make his application for a freedom of information request?

Freedom of Information (28 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: As I said to Deputy Adams, only 27 requests were received between 9 March and 31 May 2011. I do not have the answer to the question but I will find out. I have no function in the statutory response to the Freedom of Information Act, nor should I. In keeping with the efficiency of the House, Deputies should be given available information in a timely fashion. I will query it from that...

Official Engagements (28 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: I propose to answer Questions Nos. 2 to 18, inclusive, together. I was delighted to welcome President Van Rompuy to Government Buildings on Friday 17 June. This marked his first visit to Dublin in the role he assumed in December 2009 as President of the European Council. We had a very constructive meeting, mainly focused on the economic situation in Ireland and in the wider euro area, and...

Official Engagements (28 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: Tá a fhios go maith ag an Teachta gur réiteach atá i gceist anseo agus sin an fáth go bhfuil na díospóireachtaí ar siúl idir oifigigh na hÉireann agus oifigigh an Aontais Eorpaigh. Tá sin ag leanúint ar aghaidh. Tá a fhios ag an Teachta freisin go bhfuil cúrsaí buiséid i gceist aige ó thaobh cúrsaí cánach de. Dúirt mé go soleir, agus tá sé i gceartlár an chláir...

Official Engagements (28 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: Ní aontaím; chuir an Teachta ceist orm agus thug mé freagra díreach dó. Tá a fhios ag an Teachta céard atá mé ag rá. Tá an plean leagtha amach ag an Rialtas, agus sin an plean a cuirfear i gcrích. Maidir leis na díospóireachta a bhí a siúl idir mé féin agus ceannairí na náisiún eile, tá a fhios acu go maith go bhfuil Rialtas na hÉireann dírithe ar réiteach agus ar...

Official Engagements (28 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: Tá sé thar a bheith soiléir go gcaithfear go mbeadh díospóireachtaí ag leanúint, agus tá siad ag leanúint ar aghaidh. Sin an rud a dúirt mé sa bhfreagra a thug mé don Teachta níos luaithe.

Official Engagements (28 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: I hope that tomorrow morning Deputy Higgins will actively encourage people in his constituency to participate in the internship scheme which will be launched, and that he will encourage firms, employers and people in his constituency to participate in the jobs initiative which takes legal effect from 1 July. Deputy Higgins is aware that the current memorandum of understanding was renegotiated...

Official Engagements (28 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: I am not asking the Deputy to take a pat on the head from anybody. A number of left-wing leaders were complimentary of the efforts being made by this country and its people to deal with our challenge. With regard to the discussions about the Middle East, a detailed report was given by the High Representative, Catherine Ashton, to the group, which included a response to what is happening in...

National Partnership Agreement (22 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: I spoke to the National Economic & Social Council, which has representatives of all the pillars, recently. While social partnership is not in situ in the way it was previously, I have stated that it has a role on a continuous basis and I am happy to participate where I can. As Taoiseach, it is my responsibility and duty to assist in seeing that the Croke Park agreement is implemented and I...

National Partnership Agreement (22 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Croke Park agreement allows for redeployment and opportunities to get more done with less. The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform will shortly introduce a series of proposals about the next phase. To that end we wish to encourage and motivate everybody to continue the good work on this path so the highest level possible of service delivery is achieved. This means, of course,...

National Partnership Agreement (22 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy can take it this is an inherent part of the work of good government. That is why we made a decision to reverse the cut in the minimum wage in order to give a level of protection to people at the lower end of the scale. Those who are in vulnerable positions or who need particular attention or provision of levels of service and facilities clearly must be a priority for any...

National Partnership Agreement (22 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: I did not see the article the Deputy mentioned but am not sure the writer could have information about positions that are not yet filled. These are responsible positions and although there is a process to be put in place people can comment about any particular process. However, accountability lies in respect of decisions made and that would, of course, apply. In this case, the positions...

European Council Meeting: Statements (22 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: This week's meeting of the European Council will be particularly busy. There are a significant number of issues on the agenda which are of importance for both Europe and Ireland. The Council will meet tomorrow evening and continue its business into Friday. Our discussion tomorrow will be devoted to economic issues. On the morning of 24 June we will discuss asylum and migration issues....

European Council Meeting: Statements (22 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: Some countries thought it might make €50 billion.

Leaders' Questions (22 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: Let me confirm for Deputy McGrath that any school that requires the assistance of the SNA support scheme will have it. Any child who needs SNA support will have access to it. I did not have the opportunity, as the Deputy did yesterday, to meet the parents of children from St. Senan's in Templeshannon in Enniscorthy. Had I had an opportunity I would have had no difficulty in meeting them....

Order of Business (22 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: Today's Order of Business is No. 15, motion re presentation and circulation of Revised Estimates 2011; No. 18, statements on pre-European Council meeting on 23 and 24 June; and No. 6, Finance (No. 3) Bill 2011 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that (1) the Dáil shall sit later than 8.30 p.m. and business shall be...

Order of Business (22 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: This is the first occasion on which any Government has provided an opportunity for Members to have their say before the holding of such a Council meeting. I know the time before the meeting is relatively short, but it is important. We are committed to providing such an opportunity and I want to see it happen. As is normal, there will be an opportunity for Deputy Gerry Adams and others to...

Order of Business (22 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: There is no objection to this short Bill. It is a tidying up measure which extends the same tax and pension rights to those in civil partnerships. I am not sure what Deputies will gain by continuing to talk about it when everybody agrees it should be done. That is all that is involved. The Bill is straightforward.