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Leaders' Questions (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: This report will not be allowed to gather dust. It has been published after 13 years and I welcome it. At the appropriate time there will be ample opportunity for the Members of the House to give their views on the report based on their analyses of it. I understand there are between four and six cases before either the High Court or the Supreme Court arising from proceedings leading to the...

Leaders' Questions (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: I am aware of Deputy McGrath's interest in the health area over many years. He has been cogent and articulate in voicing his opinions. I share his view. It is an obscenity that a person should not have treatment provided for them based on their medical need within a reasonable time scale. That is the reason the Government, in its programme for Government, plans to introduce a system of...

Leaders' Questions (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: The reason is that it is a dysfunctional health service in many ways. For people who are able to get into the service to access care and attention, the doctors, nurses and those who provide front line services do heroic work in trying and difficult circumstances. I was in University College Hospital, Galway, recently and saw at first hand what the staff must contend with and the pressure...

Order of Business (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: It is proposed to take No. 4, statements on the pre-European Council meeting of 24 and 25 March 2011. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the proceedings in regard to No. 4 shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 7 p.m. and the following arrangements shall apply: the statement of the Taoiseach and of the main spokespersons for Fianna...

Order of Business (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: I do not propose to recall the Dáil next Monday specifically for a debate on the Moriarty tribunal report. However, when the Whips meet this evening or tomorrow, we can make arrangements for the debate to take place during normal Dáil business next week. As Members know, there are proposals to have the Dáil sit on Fridays. I expect we can accommodate the debate the Deputy has called for...

Order of Business (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: We have rules and regulations for the ordering and structuring of business. The Whips' meeting will take place tomorrow at 5 p.m. and the arrangements to be made for next week's business will be discussed there. Those who are seeking ample opportunity for discussion, contributions and questions about the report will be facilitated. I reject Deputy Higgins's comment that the Government will...

Order of Business (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: I am certainly not.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: No one is attempting to hide anything here, the Deputy can believe me on that, I am merely stating the facts.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: I am stating the fact that between four and six cases are pending in respect of matters dealt with by Moriarty; that is how serious the issue is. I am not suggesting anyone will hide behind that, I am merely making Deputy Martin aware of the fact.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: I am not sure what Deputy Martin is talking about when he talks about suppressing the publication of the report of the Moriarty tribunal.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: On my way to the Cabinet meeting this morning, I was made aware of the publication of the report of the Moriarty tribunal. I am not sure what the Deputy is talking about when he says it is being suppressed.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: Maidir leis an cheist a chur an Teachta Tóibín, labhair mé leis an Phríomh-Aoire faoin ábhar seo agus is dócha gur féidir seo a shocrú nuair a bheidh cruinniú ag na hAoirí. Is féidir nach mbeidh an díospóireacht ann an tseachtain seo chugainn ach tá súíl agam go mbeidh sí ann go luath. Tá fadhbanna ann agus tá deacrachtaí ag daltaí faoi chúrsaí Gaeilge, faoi chúrsaí...

Order of Business (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: There has just been a question and answer session to the Tánaiste on the Libyan situation and the decision of the UN Security Council to operate a no-fly zone, taking whatever action needed to implement it and prevent the wilful slaughter of innocent civilians in Libya. I understand there will be an opportunity for statements on the matter on Thursday so the Deputy will be able to give his...

EU Summits (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: I agree that the European process relates to consolidation and to allowing each of the 27 member states to develop to their best potential, to create employment opportunities and to maintain both a healthy balance of payments and secure financial positions. Ireland and a small number of other countries obviously occupy a particular position in this regard at present. For whatever reason, I...

EU Summits (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: I cannot speak for leaders of other countries. Electoral considerations are being taken into account in France, Germany, Finland and a number of other countries, where elections are due to take place.

EU Summits (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: There has also been a lack of trust in respect of the way Ireland has had to conduct its business, which was epitomised by the French Minister for Finance walking out of a meeting at a crucial time and her non-acceptance of what was being said. Comments made on behalf of Government which were neither achieved nor capable of being achieved led to a sense of confusion. There is no point in...

EU Summits (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: In reply to Deputy Boyd Barrett's question, there is no change in attitude. The Government made it perfectly clear what we wanted to see was an adjustment in the terms and conditions of the package and there is neither a change in tone nor attitude. It is a question of focusing on the problem the country faces and the options we consider are important in being able to deal with that. I do...

Programmes for Government (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: Under the Programme for National Recovery, the Government is committed to holding constitutional referendums on the following matters, on a priority basis: the abolition of Seanad Éireann; the granting of full investigative powers for Oireachtas committees; protecting the confidentiality of citizens' communications with their public representatives; reducing the salaries of judges in...

Programmes for Government (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: As Deputy Adams knows, there was a legal insertion to the Lisbon referendum which was endorsed by the people in respect of-----

Programmes for Government (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: -----the corporation tax rate. I have not contemplated the addition of people from Northern Ireland in the terms of reference for the constitutional convention but will give consideration to that proposal.