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Northern Ireland Issues (7 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: I have just made the point in response to previous questions that I will be happy to talk to the British Government about records it may have, or which were transferred to it, or which were removed to locations in Britain in respect of the 1916 to Civil War period. I will continue to raise the question of releasing these files or whatever relevant material is there. I supported the...

Northern Ireland Issues (7 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: I can. I have already told Deputy Martin that I will continue to raise this matter at every opportunity I get. I noted the statement made by Deputy McDonald's party leader, Deputy Adams, today in respect of the Smithwick tribunal. This is an important statement because it clearly states that the Sinn Féin Party was in a position to influence volunteers who were previously members of the...

Northern Ireland Issues (7 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: I put it to the Deputy that if that is the case and that influence has clearly been proven, surely it would be in her party's interest to continue to encourage volunteers who are members of the IRA to produce the evidence about the death of Jean McConville, Jerry McCabe or others.

Northern Ireland Issues (7 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: I will continue to raise the issue with the British Government. Can Deputy McDonald give me a commitment that she will continue to raise it with the volunteers who came forward to the Smithwick tribunal?

Departmental Expenditure (7 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: In general terms, the Department of the Taoiseach is not involved in the delivery of major schemes and programmes. The spending review will involve a detailed and comprehensive evaluation of all aspects of the expenditure of the Department. The main focus of the review will be on general administration. There will be an examination of whether there is scope for further savings and...

Departmental Expenditure (7 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy is aware of the changes that have happened in the Department of the Taoiseach. He is aware that the most significant element of the Vote relates to administration. The Forum on Europe and other bodies have been closed. The Newfoundland arrangement has been subsumed back into another Department. The National Economic and Social Development Office, which includes the National...

Departmental Expenditure (7 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Martin has a further question down, if he wishes to take it now------

Departmental Expenditure (7 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: -----dealing with the downsizing of the Department of the Taoiseach by 50%. Deputy Martin is incorrect in that assertion in that the programme for Government does not state that. It refers specifically to a reduction in the size of the Taoiseach's Department to, effectively, a Cabinet office to oversee the implementation of the programme for Government. The Vote of the Taoiseach's...

Commemorative Events (7 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 2 to 6, inclusive, together. I appreciate the Deputy's interest in the commemorative programme to be brought forward in relation to the centenary anniversaries to arise in the coming years, bringing to mind the turbulent period that culminated in the establishment of the State. The commemorative programme will address and reflect the political, cultural and...

Commemorative Events (7 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: In respect of the Deputy's first question, perhaps she will inform me later if there are specific issues, documents, artefacts or whatever in which she and her party are interested and which are not in the public domain or which are not intended to be in the public domain. I would be pleased to follow that through. For the information of the House, I have received correspondence from people...

Commemorative Events (7 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: I do not want to prejudice the planning application currently under consideration. There have been proposals for major historic presentations at the GPO site itself and that is a major plan. Those who exited the GPO in that time of insurrection had to break in through the walls of the houses on Moore Street to make their way to No. 16, from which they all exited. Some of the original...

Commemorative Events (7 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: I agree with Deputy Martin in this regard. Obviously the previous Government and the then Minister placed a preservation order on 16 Moore Street. I will also take up this matter with the British authorities in respect of whatever records may have been removed, transferred or whatever to British locations. I made the point to Deputy McDonald that the location no longer is that important if...

Commemorative Events (7 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: I cannot prejudice the outcome of the planning application but in the context of my reply to Deputy McDonnell and Deputy Martin, this is an issue that would arise if what Deputy Wallace says comes to pass.

Departmental Staff (7 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy is correct in his assumption. The programme for Government is quite clear in regard to the reduction of the size of the Department of the Taoiseach: We will reduce the size of the Department of An Taoiseach, transforming it into the equivalent of a Cabinet Office that oversees the delivery of a new Programme for Government. At the end of January this year, 189 staff were employed...

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (1 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: The appointments to the National Economic and Social Council are in the course of being made and will be announced shortly.

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (1 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: I intend to chair a meeting on Thursday, 2 June which will be attended by the Ministers for Finance; Public Expenditure and Reform; Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation; Communications, Energy and Natural Resources and Transport, Tourism and Sport together with the relevant economic regulators coming under the aegis of their Departments and senior Departmental officials. The purpose of the...

Departmental Staff (1 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: We were anxious to move in respect of the creation of new Department of public expenditure and reform and to appoint a Secretary General to that Department. That process moved quickly, partly because the Deputy was asking why the Minister was not in the House to answer questions about the new Department. There is a board in place to deal with the expressions of interest and interviews for...

Departmental Staff (1 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: Níl mé cinnte céard go díreach ata i gceist ag an Teachta. Bhí níos mó ná 14 cruinnithe ag an gcoiste sin. Tá an coiste ag díriú ar deireadh a chur leis na coscanna atá ann i leith jabanna agus forbairt eacnamaíochta a chruthú. Tá sé i gceist infheistíocht a dhéanamh, ó thaobh cúrsaí eacnamaíochta na tíre de, chun jabanna agus forbairt eacnamaíochta a chur i...

Official Engagements (1 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 8 to 13, inclusive, together. The visit to this country by the US President, Barack Obama, and the First Lady, Michelle Obama, was a very tangible expression of the warmth and strength of the relationship between our two countries. It was also a great opportunity to show a positive image of Ireland to the world, building on the images from the historic visit...

Official Engagements (1 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: The President's message to this country was, "We want you to succeed". As I outlined, we covered a range of issues to which Deputy Martin referred. I briefed him on the decisions taken by the Government in respect of the banks, the jobs initiative and the work that will continue following the comprehensive spending review as we prepare for the budget. I also explained to him about our...