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Leaders' Questions (15 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: The third level sector has been a central plank of all Governments over the years. We have always prided ourselves on the quality of the young people who emerge from universities and ITs. This is in the context of the case Ireland continually makes for continued foreign direct investment. ITs have always been a little more flexible than universities in how they can lead and react to...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cross-Border Projects (15 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: Under "A Fresh Start - Stormont House Agreement" the Northern Ireland Executive and the Irish Government have agreed to undertake a review of the Narrow Water Bridge project with a view to identifying options for its future development, for consideration by the North-South Ministerial Council. The Narrow Water Bridge project was discussed at the NSMC in July where it was agreed that...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (9 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Mick Barry began by asking his question in respect of the Cabinet committee on the economy, trade and jobs and then proceeded to give an almost ten-minute speech on industrial relations and so on. These are matters that are of great importance and I pay tribute to those in the trade union movement who have shown great steadiness, coherence and understanding of the difficulties we have...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (9 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: Owing to their constructive and positive approach, over 280,000 people have been able to receive benefits under the Lansdowne Road agreement. Obviously, these are matters that are continuously kept under discussion. It does Deputy Mick Barry no justice to forget the contribution they have made in the greater interests of our economic development. I have to agree with Deputy Micheál...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (9 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: There was one question asked by Deputy Mick Barry, that is, whether I have had contact with outgoing US President Barack Obama and, if not, my plans to do so before he relinquishes office. I have just listened to a seven-minute speech with no question at all. I remind Deputy Barry that he is an Ohioan. He is living in Ireland and is an Irish citizen. He has freedom of movement in 28...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (9 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Cabinet committee on the economy, trade and jobs last met on Monday, 7 November 2016. It is intended to hold the next meeting in the near future.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (9 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: Up to 209 of those who came in under the resettlement programme are children. Of the 109 who arrived under the relocation programme, 47% of them are children. I understand there are over 100 here.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (9 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: We cannot go back to the way we were. We do want to help, Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett. I hope some conclusion can be reached to have agreement in respect of what we might be able to do.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (9 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: Since taking office I have met with the US President, Barack Obama, on several occasions. I last met with him in Washington in March for the traditional St. Patrick's Day engagements at the White House. As always, our meeting on that occasion was mutually beneficial and an opportunity to promote Ireland's priorities with the US Administration. I reported to the House in May on my visit...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (9 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: We can do that. If leaders of the parties request an interim update on some aspect, we will also supply them with that. Deputy Paul Murphy raised the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, CETA, about which Deputy Micheál Martin spoke very clearly. I am not sure what we, as a trading nation, are afraid of in respect of having agreements that provide trade and job opportunities...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (9 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: Discussions are taking place between the parties in respect of the Calais situation. This matter, which has been raised at European Council meetings on a number of occasions, is between Britain and France. The British Government has duties and responsibilities under the European Union treaties to take in unaccompanied minors and children where they have relatives or family in the United...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (9 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: Yes, indeed. The final matter, which was raised by Deputy Howlin, relates to Brexit. I am open to having an opportunity for everybody in the House. I do not know if the Deputy would like to have 30 minutes or one hour per week for a brief resumé on what is going on. We could have contributions from Members or we could continue with a more regular briefing of the leaders of the parties...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (9 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: I am not sure whether that is covered by a requirement for legislation, but if the Deputy provides me with the detail of the nature of the cases he is talking about, I will have it taken up with the Minister for Agriculture and Food.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (9 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, together. The Cabinet committee on European affairs was re-established by the Government on 23 May 2016 and has met on two occasions since. It met on 21 June prior to the June European Council and on 17 October prior to the October European Council. It is scheduled to meet again in December before the next European Council meeting....

Questions on Proposed Legislation (9 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Minister has already outlined the figures in respect of returning voids to habitable use, to the impact of the funding provided to local authorities to purchase and build houses-----

Questions on Proposed Legislation (9 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: -----and to the proposed comprehensive rents strategy. The rents strategy, the detail of which I do not wish to pre-empt, will, as I outlined this morning, refer to stability and greater certainty in terms of rents and renting by landlords for longer periods to give families a greater degree of security and certainty.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (9 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy has asked me to confirm the status of a new accident and emergency department and a new hospital. A new accident and emergency department was built at Wexford hospital, which is in Deputy Howlin's constituency.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (9 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: I will be obliged to turn towards the Ceann Comhairle if Deputy Connolly continues to interrupt me. There are no trolleys in the emergency department at Wexford hospital. For the first time since I became a Member of this House, two or three days ago there were no trolleys in use at Beaumont Hospital. That is significant progress in terms of management and so on. The Minister for Health...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (9 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: I am committed to ensuring that the Minister brings forward a comprehensive rent strategy to the House in the next number of weeks. Last week we cleared a housing Bill in Cabinet and it is going to the Seanad next week. A comprehensive rent strategy is a different matter and that will be in here in the next couple of weeks.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (9 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: Yes. It will deal with stability and certainty, as I have outlined to the House.