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Appointments to State Boards (13 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy is learning well.

Appointments to State Boards (13 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Higgins raised the business of appointments, cronyism and all the rest of it. I have made it clear to Ministers that we have to take into account gender balance, competency and the credibility of people who offer themselves for appointment as chairs or to the membership of State boards. The second last Taoiseach, the former Deputy Bertie Ahern, admitted to me here that a significant...

Appointments to State Boards (13 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: It is not a case of the committee on agriculture having the final say in respect of any such appointment.

Appointments to State Boards (13 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: It is the Government that makes the appointment but there is an opportunity to have a far-----

Appointments to State Boards (13 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: -----greater degree of openness and transparency than existed previously.

Appointments to State Boards (13 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Boyd Barrett's question was transferred to the Department of Finance. I do not know what question he asked. It was probably related to the fact that the board in question was under the aegis of that Department.

Appointments to State Boards (13 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: The matter would be referred to the line Minister in the first instance, but it is the Government which makes the appointments.

European Council: Statements (13 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: The meeting of the European Council on 24 and 25 March was a full and productive one. It took important decisions on economic matters and addressed two important international concerns, events in Libya and Japan. The atmosphere was good and positive and I engaged individually with all of my colleagues in the room. The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs spoke at the weekend about the...

European Council: Statements (13 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: We do not agree with it either.

European Council: Statements (13 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: We have a duty to discuss it.

European Council: Statements (13 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: It is a paper produced by the Commission.

Order of Business (13 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy does not expect us to have a debate on the revised memorandum of understanding today or tomorrow, seeing as we will not sign off on it until Friday. There is a meeting of the Whips this evening and Deputy McDonald is perfectly entitled to raise the matter so that it can be discussed whenever time permits next week. We do not have a difficulty with that. We are focused on...

Order of Business (13 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: I hope Deputy McDonald realises that she can trust me.

Order of Business (13 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: I do not think there is legislation promised in that regard. I am aware of the reports this morning of 10% increases over the past two years and the difficulties people are experiencing. There is no legislation promised.

Order of Business (13 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: I must come back to Deputy Collins on that point. I cannot give an exact time for the introduction of the conditions. I will let the Deputy know as soon as possible. While I am on my feet, I congratulate Deputy Martin and all of his reduced number of Members on their appointments to important positions yesterday.

Order of Business (13 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: I wish them the best of luck as they get to grips with the Government forces here.

Order of Business (13 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: This is a serious matter. I met with the family and I am well aware of the sensitivities involved. A court case made a decision in respect of the tragic death of that young garda who was in uniform at the time. I will have the concerns of Deputy Calleary brought to the attention of the Minister for Justice and Equality, who will reply.

Order of Business (13 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: That is the second query on the Dog Breeding Establishments Act this morning.

Order of Business (13 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: I do not have a date for the commencement but I will revert to the Deputy as quickly as I can.

Order of Business (13 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: This is being addressed by the Department of Finance. The Bill is awaiting Second Stage. It is an important Bill and I have had meetings with a number of people who are out on a limb because they have not been paid for work they carried out on projects in which they were involved. This matter has all-party support and the Chief Whip will expedite the matter.