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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (13 Dec 2016)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 5 to 7, inclusive, together. The Government wants to ensure all aspects of the Good Friday Agreement are provided for in any new arrangement between the EU and the UK. This includes the principle of consent and the possibility of a change in constitutional status in Northern Ireland. The Good Friday Agreement and its successor agreements contain a very...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Cyber Security Policy (13 Dec 2016)

Enda Kenny: I am advised that the situation is secure. However, given what we read internationally about what happens with WikiLeaks or whatever, is anything secure that is put in electronically? I note from correspondence in America that there were over 60,000 cyber-related attacks on the US Government last year. I have spoken to representatives of some of the companies in California and the United...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Cyber Security Policy (13 Dec 2016)

Enda Kenny: I have had it since before I became Taoiseach.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Cyber Security Policy (13 Dec 2016)

Enda Kenny: I have had an e-mail address since long before I became Taoiseach. Obviously, I generally use the corporate e-mail for official purposes. In the past, there have been occasions when I have used that personal e-mail because of operational reasons. However, information does not go there from the secured encrypted e-mails. Government agenda or business comes to me via encrypted e-mail...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Ministerial Advisers Appointments (13 Dec 2016)

Enda Kenny: I have given consideration to the Deputy's offer and have decided not to go down that road. Enterprise strategy is absolutely critical. It was discussed just yesterday at a Cabinet sub-committee. We recently saw the publication of the report by the National Competitiveness Council on dealing with competitiveness and productivity, which is critical. The lack of a replacement adviser so...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Cyber Security Policy (13 Dec 2016)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 3 and 4 together. My Department has detailed lCT policies relating to the use of e-mail and the Internet which are provided to all staff. These policies also deal with software downloads, media device usage, remote access and the security responsibility of users. The existing policies do not explicitly ban the use of unofficial e-mail accounts for...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Ministerial Advisers Appointments (13 Dec 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy is right.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Ministerial Advisers Appointments (13 Dec 2016)

Enda Kenny: I thank Members for their support in this important issue. As Deputy Howlin pointed out, when the previous Government was appointed in 2011, the situation was well-nigh catastrophic economically. Both of the people to whom he referred were quite extraordinary. I have rarely met anybody of the calibre and quality of my own party's nominee as economic adviser. He is capable of running any...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (13 Dec 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Minister for Social Protection met with the chairperson of the Pensions Authority. He has asked the authority to report back to him with an assessment of the current overall position on defined benefits schemes.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (13 Dec 2016)

Enda Kenny: He sought advice from the Attorney General on the way he might be able to look at the question of the public element of this issue. Legislation in this area cannot be made retrospective. The Minister has asked the chairperson of the Pensions Authority to report back to him. I mentioned before that there have been some calls for the funding standard that applies here to be suspended. That...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (13 Dec 2016)

Enda Kenny: -----the funding standard, it means that unless some action is taken, the scheme will not be able to pay all the benefits that are promised to the shareholders in the first place.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (13 Dec 2016)

Enda Kenny: Any reduction in the funding standard would not improve the scheme's ability to pay the benefits as they fall due. The Minister will get the report from the chairman of the Pensions Authority in due course.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Ministerial Advisers Appointments (13 Dec 2016)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 and 2 together. Following the resignation of my economic adviser last September, I reviewed the allocation of certain responsibilities within my office. Two of my special advisers will continue their work on policy and programme implementation within my office with some additional responsibilities. To reflect their added responsibility, I have revised...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (13 Dec 2016)

Enda Kenny: It is certainly an issue of considerable personal concern. I do not understand why there is not a post-leaving certificate course in operation in Leitrim. The education and training board, ETB, would have reflected on the provision of courses. I will have the Minister for Education and Skills-----

Questions on Proposed Legislation (13 Dec 2016)

Enda Kenny: In Sligo?

Questions on Proposed Legislation (13 Dec 2016)

Enda Kenny: Yet the person in question lives in Leitrim.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (13 Dec 2016)

Enda Kenny: Is there no leaving certificate applied course at all in Leitrim?

Questions on Proposed Legislation (13 Dec 2016)

Enda Kenny: It is a matter for the ETB. We need to find out the reason for this. The student should be as entitled as anybody else to have access to a course one can qualify through, particularly when it is recommended by his psychologist.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (13 Dec 2016)

Enda Kenny: I cannot give a date for publication but I will consult with the Minister this afternoon and advise the Deputy then.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (13 Dec 2016)

Enda Kenny: I will. The law of the land should be observed. I will advise the Deputy.