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Commemorative Events (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: Tá a fhios agam go raibh an Teachta gnóthach le cúpla lá leis na toghcháin ó Thuaidh agus nach raibh sé i láthair anseo. As the Deputy said when he asked me the question whether there would be all-Ireland representation, he has not been behind the fence, at least on this occasion, in saying he represents an all-Ireland party. On the last occasion the previous Taoiseach nominated the...

Cabinet Sub-Committees (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 3 to 5, inclusive, together. The Government has established the following Cabinet sub-committees: economic recovery and jobs, social policy, climate change and the green economy, European affairs, economic infrastructure, Irish and the Gaeltacht and public service reform. The convenors of these Cabinet sub-committees are as follows: economic recovery and jobs...

Cabinet Sub-Committees (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: To answer the Deputy's question, quite a number of personnel are on each of the Cabinet sub-committees, depending on the range of subjects they follow. The Deputy will receive the list when it is circulated. The issues to be discussed are not for discussion here because they carry the same level of confidentiality as Cabinet meetings, but, in general, the sub-committees will focus on...

Cabinet Sub-Committees (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I have not reconstituted any such Cabinet committee. There are seven sub-committees covering a broad range of sectors with which the Cabinet will have to look at. This is a matter that can be considered directly by the Cabinet if required. It could perhaps be dealt with under the area of public service reform or economic recovery and jobs.

Cabinet Sub-Committees (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Cabinet committee comprises the four members I have mentioned: the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Minister for Finance, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, and myself. Each Cabinet committee draws on particular personnel depending on the matter under discussion. The economic management council, which has met 12 times to date, deals with the main agenda of...

Cabinet Sub-Committees (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: There is no change in the situation. As the Deputy is aware, Article 28.4.3o of the Constitution refers deliberately and specifically to Cabinet committees. For example, it states: The confidentiality of discussions at meetings of the Government shall be respected in all circumstances save only where the High Court determines that disclosure should be made in respect of a particular matter...

Cabinet Sub-Committees (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: Obviously, they can be referred to here only in a factual nature. We do not have to answer questions no more than the Deputy did previously about issues that were discussed at Cabinet committees. The situation is the same in so far as confidentiality is concerned.

Cabinet Sub-Committees (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: The issue of drugs is a matter for the Government and is of serious concern to everybody around the country. We do not have a Cabinet committee dealing specifically with drugs but obviously in regard to justice, health and social policy, these issues are all quite likely to be discussed at one committee or another.

Cabinet Sub-Committees (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: No, I did not give consideration to a specific Cabinet committee on health. The Minister for Health attends by virtue of the fact that, for instance, the committee dealing with social policy will have the Minister for Health thereon and a number of others dealing with public service reform where issues of health can be raised. We did not give consideration to a specific committee on health....

State Visits (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 6 to 9, inclusive, together. The forthcoming visit of President Obama will be an historic occasion for Ireland and a very significant event celebrating the strong ties between the peoples of Ireland and the United States. I know he will receive a very warm welcome to our shores. Plans for the President's visit are currently nearing finalisation. Consultation...

Oireachtas Europe Day: Statements (9 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I am very happy to open this first Europe Day debate in the Dáil and to commemorate the 61st anniversary of the Schuman Declaration. Today's debate represents the fulfilment of an important commitment in the programme for Government. Déanaim comhghairdeas leis an Choimisinéir Máire Geoghegan-Quinn atá anseo sa Dáil inniu, iar-Theachta agus iar-Aire, tá fáilte mhór roimpi. This...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (4 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: My Department does not provide grants or other such supports to the Institute of International and European Affairs (known as the Institute of European Affairs up to July 2008). It has, however, been a corporate member of the Institute since 1993 and pays an annual membership fee in this regard. The sums involved are set out in the following tables (in Irish Punts up to 2001, Euros...

Order of Business (4 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I will first clarify a remark I made in respect of Deputy Higgins. I do not believe he is a supporter of Osama Bin Laden. I hope that is clear.

Order of Business (4 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: If there was any inference in my comment, I know he is a good Christian man who has a job to do in here from a political point of view.

Order of Business (4 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: In respect of the reminder from Deputy Martin, I recall an answer given by a former Taoiseach to something which came from the Sinn Féin quarters. Were I to make a remark like that made by the good Deputy when she referred to the Deputies opposite as the boys over there, I could be guilty of behaviour unbecoming.

Order of Business (4 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: She might clarify that.

Order of Business (4 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Minister, Deputy Howlin, is anxious to answer questions on his parliamentary brief. We are dealing with the creation of two separate Departments to deal with finance and public expenditure and reform. The legislation to establish his Department will be published on 17 May and we hope to process it quickly to give him the legal and constitutional authority he requires to answer questions...

Order of Business (4 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I have no problem with the motion, which I have just received and read. There is nothing wrong with it but it is a matter of whether the Attorney General will advise that the Minister has the constitutional and legal authority to answer questions before his Department is formally established.

Order of Business (4 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: There was not a request for a debate with a vote on this. There was a legitimate request that the memorandum of understanding would be debated and that is what the Chief Whip acceded to. What is taking place today was granted in response to the request made to the Government by the Opposition Whips. We have already held a vote on the vote on the matter. It is not true to say the...

Order of Business (4 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I cannot indicate an exact date but it is a commitment of the programme for Government and work is being done on it at present. As progress is made we will report further to the Deputy but I cannot yet provide him an exact date.