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Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committee Meetings (23 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Cabinet Committee on Regional and Rural Affairs has met on three occasions; 27 June, 22 September, 7 November and is due to meet again on 12 December, 2016.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Northern Ireland (23 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: As indicated at the end of the initial Civic Dialogue event on 2 November in Royal Hospital Kilmainham, a series of civic dialogue events on a sectoral basis are to take place. The Government agreed on 16 November that the following All Island Sectoral Dialogues are to take place in the coming months:  - Agrifood - Education & research - Child protection and rights - SME...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Bodies (23 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: Following expiry of its five year term, a meeting of the outgoing members of the National Economic and Social Council was convened by the Secretary General of my Department on 17 November. The purpose was to seek views and suggestions on the future role and work programme of a Council. I understand a good discussion took place on the work of the Council to date, views on the best working...

Ceisteanna - Questions: US Presidential Election (22 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Coppinger raised the question of the shamrock. Deputy Martin has answered this very well. It has been symbolic of the links between this country and the United States for very many years. It has nothing to do with the shamrock itself but the link-----

Ceisteanna - Questions: US Presidential Election (22 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: -----established between the two countries over very many years and one we are very glad to see will be retained in the time ahead. Vice President-elect Pence was very strongly in favour of continuing in his role in the same way as Vice President Biden over recent years.

Ceisteanna - Questions: US Presidential Election (22 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: Out of all this comes the recognition that politics matters, including in respect of Brexit and the American presidential election. The decision has been made. It has been made by the electorate of the United States. It went to the ballot box and elected Vice President-elect Pence and President-elect Trump. Politicians the world over have to deal with the consequences of whatever...

Ceisteanna - Questions: US Presidential Election (22 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: It is a point on which we must now work with the Speaker of the House, who has strong Leinster roots. I will be talking to the Speaker of the House in due course. I mentioned multinationals to the President-elect and made the point that, over many years, America invested in Ireland because of its strong legal base, its English-speaking population, its access to the European Union and its...

Ceisteanna - Questions: US Presidential Election (22 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: That is an outrageous remark.

Ceisteanna - Questions: US Presidential Election (22 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: I just want to make one point. There were some comments made here which, if left unanswered, would find their own way of becoming headlines and they are not true. I deliberately spoke to Vice President-elect Pence about the undocumented Irish.

Ceisteanna - Questions: US Presidential Election (22 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Micheál Martin raised a valid point which needs to be answered. Vice President-elect Pence said-----

Ceisteanna - Questions: US Presidential Election (22 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: You may.

Ceisteanna - Questions: US Presidential Election (22 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: You may.

Ceisteanna - Questions: US Presidential Election (22 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: Certainly not.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (22 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Micheál Martin asked a number of important questions.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (22 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: I can send the Deputy a response to the questions he raised.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (22 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Barry raised an issue he has raised on previous occasions. Corporate taxes are a matter for each individual country.

Ceisteanna - Questions: US Presidential Election (22 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 10 to 23, inclusive, together. I am expected to answer all the Deputies' valid questions in 30 seconds. As I reported to the House, I wrote to President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect Pence on Wednesday, 9 November offering my congratulations on their success in the US elections. Following those letters, on the night of Wednesday, 9 November, I...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (22 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Howlin asked the first question. He stated that we should have a lively, real-time debate in the House and suggested that a regular e-letter to Members of the Houses and others might be appropriate. I do not object to that. He suggested it could set out policy papers, decisions and upcoming events, etc. We should discuss whether it would happen on a Monday or a Friday, but it is...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (22 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: We could have a shot at it and see if we could prepare an e-letter that is relevant and factual and that is not left at home every week, if the House knows what I mean, because Members do not have time to read all these things. Deputy Howlin mentioned the DUP. I met the First Minister, Arlene Foster, three times in the space of one week. We want to continue the formal discussions...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (22 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: Young teenagers can become very self-conscious of these matters and it causes some of them a great deal of stress and personal pressures. It is not the only place where there are waiting lists for orthodontics. It is a very specialised operation. Sometimes dentists may say that it may have to develop a little more before they could operate.