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Leaders' Questions (30 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: -----but there have been motions of censure in the past. This is a case in which the House clearly finds the actions of Deputy Lowry not in keeping with good public representation.

Leaders' Questions (30 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: It could be somewhat awkward, but I believe there is scope for consideration of an agreed motion of censure. I need to consider the knock-on implications given that this is a serious report from a serious sole member who produced the report. I will ask the Whip to consult with the Opposition Whips to determine what is possible here. This debate will go on until late this evening, but I...

Leaders' Questions (30 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: I agree with the Deputy in this matter, which has been a source of concern and interest for me for many years. From our political party, Deputy Neville raised the question of the impact of the tragic phenomenon of suicide for more than a decade. The Government has appointed the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, to have specific responsibility in this area to deal with mental health...

Leaders' Questions (30 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: The blueprint in respect of A Vision for Change has been well written and put together for a long number of years. It needs to be implemented effectively. The Minister of State, Deputy Lynch, will outline their proposals that she, along with the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Reilly, have in this area when we make arrangements for that debate. I met a number of Traveller women...

Cabinet Sub-Committees (30 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Government economic management council has been established with the status of a Cabinet committee. I am a member of the council, along with the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Minister for Finance and Deputy Brendan Howlin. In addition to the Council, I expect that the Government will shortly establish a number of other Cabinet committees to deal with more specific...

Cabinet Sub-Committees (30 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Adams has considerable experience in politics but he is a new Member of this House. As the Ceann Comhairle has pointed out, Cabinet sub-committees have the status of Cabinet, in the sense of confidentiality. The Deputy's question is valid. I have formed the economic management council as one Cabinet sub-committee and I am considering a number of others. There was one dealing with...

Cabinet Sub-Committees (30 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: It is a serious matter. Drugs are now available all over the country, apparently. Young people tell me they do not have to go too far if somebody is looking for these things. Some elements of the drug strategy that has been in place for a number of years have worked and some have not. There is a need to revisit the issue, in terms of its effectiveness. Whether there is a specific Cabinet...

Written Answers — Departmental Functions: Departmental Functions (29 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: I am responsible to the Dáil for the general activities of my Department and parliamentary questions addressed to me must relate to public affairs connected with my Department, or to matters of administration for which I am officially responsible. However, there are specific activities undertaken by officials of my Department for which I do not have official responsibility e.g. decisions...

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (29 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: I was in Washington from 15-18 March to attend the traditional St. Patrick's Day celebrations. During that time I met with a large number of groups and individuals from the worlds of politics, business and culture. I held meetings with the President of the United States, the Vice President, the Speaker of the US House of Representatives, the United States Treasury Secretary, Senator...

Order of Business (29 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: I accept that the Minister with responsibility for public expenditure and public reform and the Minister with responsibility for children are Ministers without portfolios because the legislation giving effect to both new Departments has not been passed. This is being treated as a matter of priority. Both Ministers are concerned. The Minister with responsibility for public expenditure and...

Order of Business (29 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: I suggest to Deputy Boyd Barrett that he raises this matter on the Adjournment through the Ceann Comhairle's office. I know he has tabled a question to the Taoiseach and these are answered on the basis of a rota. A certain number are answered every day. Deputy Boyd Barrett could change this to a written question and I will see that the Whip with responsibility for census matters gives the...

Order of Business (29 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: I launched the census a short time ago and it is very important in terms of Ireland's economy and social issues. Deputy Boyd Barrett requests up-to-date information on this matter and I suggest seeking Dáil time through the Whips or he can request the Ceann Comhairle's office to grant an Adjournment debate. This will allow Deputy Boyd Barrett some time and allow the Minister some time to...

Order of Business (29 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: Yes, I understand the Whip is meeting the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission on that matter tomorrow.

Order of Business (29 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: The legislation is to be published next Tuesday. I have already asked Ministers to only produce the legislation they know is ready to be published and which will reflect those priorities. For instance, the legislation to introduce a ban on corporate donations will be prioritised, as will a number of other matters that are contained in the programme for government that are deemed priority...

Order of Business (29 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: I understand from the Minister for Justice and Law Reform that the legislation referred to will be published within six weeks. What was the second question?

Order of Business (29 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: Yes, it is.

Order of Business (29 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: I do not think it requires legislation. It is already agreed and it is our intention to introduce it. I will confirm that to the Deputy later.

Order of Business (29 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy is aware that when the troika met, before the election and since, it made it perfectly clear that adjustments can be made within the agreed programme but that in respect of any such adjustments compensatory measures would have to be identified and agreed. That is the position in regard to the budget within 100 days for a jobs stimulus of the indigenous economy and a restoration of...

Moriarty Tribunal Report: Statements (29 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: I welcome the fact that the House will hold a comprehensive debate on the final report of the Moriarty tribunal. I am sure that Members will appreciate that I am somewhat constrained in what I can say because there are legal proceedings before the courts. A devastating critique of a powerful elite exposing a gross abuse of privilege; a rank abuse of public office and a devastating abuse of...

Moriarty Tribunal Report: Statements (29 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: Overall, for the sake of our democracy, and in the context of the national misery caused by weak and reckless administration and corrupt self-serving politicians, we must return both government and parliament to the people. We must rehabilitate the idea of civic virtue and the idea of the duty and nobility of public service. We must do so and we will. Let me state as Taoiseach, and as...