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Ceisteanna - Questions: National Economic and Social Council (16 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: Those are valuable points. Perhaps Deputy Howlin did not hear me but in the meantime there is the National Economic Dialogue, the Labour Employer Economic Forum, the Climate Change Advisory Council and the Social Inclusion Forum. The points the Deputies have made are valid and we will take them into account.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cyber Security Policy (16 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: My Department depends on its information and communications technology, ICT, systems to perform virtually all of its functions. It is vital, therefore, that those systems are securely managed. To that end my Department has developed security policies and procedures and put in place safeguards to mitigate the threats and risks as far as possible. Policies and procedures cover a wide range...

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Economic and Social Council (16 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: If I may, I will just take the time to let them have the meeting tomorrow and discuss the outcome of that. As Deputy Howlin will be aware, business, employers, ICTU, farming and agricultural interests, the community and voluntary sector and the environmental sector are all pillars. Each may nominate a minimum of three and a maximum of four to the council. The legislation also provides for...

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Economic and Social Council (16 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: That is the very point. These are two valuable comments from Deputies Howlin and Micheál Martin. I want to see an NESC that is appropriate for the future. I would like to hear their view on whether it would have the same kind of pillars or the same numbers. That is the purpose of the Secretary General meeting them tomorrow. On the point Deputy Martin makes about small businesses,...

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Economic and Social Council (16 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Howlin asked me if I saw a role for NESC. The answer to that question is "Yes". NESC has always been a very valuable resource for the Taoiseach of the day and for the public at large because of the reports it produced and the discussions and the dialogue that took place. As Deputy Howlin is well aware from his previous experience, NESC was always a way of dealing with social...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (16 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: The question does not relate to legislation but I suggest the Deputy should table the matter as a Topical Issue.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (16 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath, has allocated €2 million for this measure for 2017.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (16 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: I do not know if legislation is promised but I will investigate the matter for Deputy Byrne.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (16 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: Yes, Killarney would be an ideal venue.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (16 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: This will be a very challenging situation, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle. The Government fully supports the joint bid for the island of Ireland, as does the Northern Ireland Executive and the British Government. We will do everything we can to ensure that next year the decision is made by those who have the casting votes on the issue in order that Ireland will host the Rugby World Cup in 2023.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (16 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: I cannot give the Deputy a date. The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Deputy Naughten, is working with the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government, Deputy Coveney, on the guidelines. I will ask him to report to the House on the matter.

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Economic and Social Council (16 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 and 2 together. I last appointed the council in 2011 and the five-year term has expired. At the moment my Department is assessing the arrangements that will work best for a new council. As part of the considerations, the Secretary General of my Department wrote to all the members of the outgoing council on 14 October last, seeking views and suggestions...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (16 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: I do not think the primary legislation could be drafted as a matter of urgency in this particular case. There was a meeting in Brussels during the week at which fishing was raised. I will come back to Deputy Pringle in respect of the question he asked.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (16 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: This Government stands by the agreement to which we have signed. Ireland received a very good response from Commissioner Cañete. While the position is exceptionally taxing, we will meet the challenges that have been set for us between 2020 and 2030. I expect that Minister Naughten will outline to the House the discussions that he has had and that he will publish whatever reports are...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (16 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Government recognises the difficulties of grain farmers in particular this year. In some parts of the country, it was impossible to get any grain out. That is why the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine is meeting with them and has met with them. That is why the Minister for Finance inserted into the Finance Bill a gap year, which will allow for farmers to be able to write...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (16 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy did raise this on several occasions. There is a decision in principle. I spoke to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade recently about it. He is concluding work on it and when that is finished I will report to the House.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (16 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: I remember this case very well. It was a most sensitive and very personal case and go ndéana Dia grásta uirthi. At the time I remember answering questions in the House on it. There is a constitutional bar. I have taken advice from the Attorney General that the legislation the Deputy refers to would not be constitutional and I remember answering questions from the far side of the...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (16 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: I am not aware of the incidence of TB in the Kilgarvan area or down around the Robbers Glen but it is an important issue that the Deputy has raised. I will contact the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. It is true to say, and I know that in other locations there were investigations into deer and badgers, not just in Ireland but in other countries. I will have the Minister...

Leaders' Questions (16 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: As I said, the situation was absolutely dire a number of years ago. While it is still very difficult, some improvements have been made. For example, nurses who are currently being trained and who are qualifying are all being offered permanent contracts. The incremental grades that were removed in the past have been restored. Obviously, the intention of Government is to employ more...

Leaders' Questions (16 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: Obviously, middle-income earners have received some benefits in the budget in terms of income tax. Nurses, gardaí, teachers and others are all doing important work for the country. The Deputy mentioned the benefits of corporations. Obviously, 200,000 people are employed directly by corporations and there are many more besides.