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Leaders' Questions (8 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: ----- and between public servants and those who work elsewhere or who do not work at all. We have seen developments in the past week that show the concept that one size fits everybody does not work either. Obviously, the Lansdowne Road agreement caters for this. Schools are closed today because of the withdrawal from working an extra hour in the contexst of supervision and substitution.

Leaders' Questions (8 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: That matter can be resolved quickly.

Leaders' Questions (8 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: I hope there will be a willingness to bring this particular dispute to an end. As Deputy Micheál Martin pointed out, for those children in junior certificate classes and particularly those in leaving certificate classes this is a very important semester. It does not do anybody any good and disadvantages the students in leaving certificate classes, in particular, who need the teaching...

Leaders' Questions (8 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: It is not just a case of hoping it will resolve itself because it will not. It will only be resolved through continuation of the bilateral talks that are taking place between officials on both sides. As the Deputy is aware, the president of the ASTI made a comment about the WRC. Whether or not the WRC becomes involved is a matter for it. This is a dispute that must be settled. A...

Leaders' Questions (8 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: First, I am disappointed that the strike has continued. I can confirm for the Deputy that it is not anybody's intention that the system should penalise ASTI members. There are four industrial disputes involving the ASTI and the Department of Education and Skills. In respect of the first, the question of equal pay for new entrants, this issue has been the subject of long hours of...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Interdepartmental Meetings (8 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: There is ongoing interaction on EU issues on a daily basis between the Department of the Taoiseach and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Under the restructuring I announced in July, a Second Secretary General has been appointed to lead a new integrated Division in the Department of the Taoiseach with responsibility for supporting me on EU, Northern Ireland, British-Irish and...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff Recruitment (8 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: There has been no increase in the posts allocated to the Government Information Services since July 2016. Following the change of Government in May 2016, there was a vacancy in the post of Deputy Government Press Secretary. This vacancy was filled in October 2016.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff Data (8 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: The all-island civic dialogue event on Brexit held on 2 November was hosted by me and the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade led on the organisation of the event, supported by my Department. Within my Department, officials from a number of sections were involved in preparing for the event and in its organisation on the day, including from...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff Data (8 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: The overall staff numbers in my Department have fallen by 14 since end December 2015. On 31 December 2015 there were 207 staff in my Department equating to 197.9 whole time equivalents. There are currently 193 staff employed in my Department equating to 186 whole time equivalents. The following table sets out the details requested by the Deputy on staff movements for 2016. - No. of staff...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Brexit Issues (8 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 62 and 70 together. The issue of Brexit and the challenges arising for Ireland are of such importance and scale that I do not believe it is appropriate or sufficient to allocate overall responsibility to a single Minister, or to have it dealt with as part of one Department's responsibilities. The issues involved concern all Ministers, Departments and Agencies...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (8 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 63 to 65, inclusive, together. I look forward to engaging with the First Minister, deputy First Minister and members of the Northern Ireland Executive at the North South Ministerial Council Plenary later this month. The programme for the plenary has not yet been finalised. I expect to see the Scottish First Minister when I attend the British Irish Council...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: British-Irish Council (8 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: I will be attending the next summit meeting of the British Irish Council in November where, in addition to discussing progress on the work of the Council, we will consider the latest developments in relation to the UK's exit from the EU in the context of priorities for Member Administrations and implications for the Council as a whole. This is line with the agreement reached at July's...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Expenditure (8 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: My Department incurred no expenditure on external legal advice in 2013, 2014 or 2015.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committee Meetings (8 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Cabinet Committee on Social Policy and Public Service Reform provides a basis for cross-Departmental co-ordination in delivery of Programme for Government commitments in areas of social policy and social inclusion, including those matters in the area of education. It last met on 27 October, 2016.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Seanad Reform (8 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: One of the recommendations of the Working Group on Seanad Reform was the establishment of an Implementation Group to oversee the implementation of the reforms contained in its Report. On 28 September, I wrote to Party Leaders indicating my belief that the Group should be based in the Oireachtas and comprise members of the Dáil and Seanad from all parties and groups and seeking...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Responsibilities (8 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Defence (Delegation of Ministerial Functions) Order 2016 (S.I. No. 314 of 2016) was approved by Government on 14 June 2016 and came into effect on that date. As specified in the Order, statutory responsibility for a wide range of Defence matters has been delegated to the Minister of State at the Department of Defence, Mr Paul Kehoe, T.D. The principal responsibilities delegated under...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Strategy Statements (8 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: My Department has recently prepared a draft Strategy Statement 2016 - 2019 for the Department of Defence and the Defence Forces. A key focus of the Strategy Statement is to ensure that the Defence Organisation retains the capacity to meet its high level goal and to fulfil all roles assigned by Government in the White Paper on Defence 2015. The White Paper sets out a comprehensive policy...

Order of Business (2 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: The heads of the defence (amendment) Bill are under preparation. Quite a deal of work has been completed on them. I will give the Deputy an update on where exactly they stand. The Minister of State, who has devolved responsibility in this area, is looking seriously at the question of Lariam and the medical prescriptions for members of the Defence Forces who are sent overseas, particularly...

Order of Business (2 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: I cannot comment on them.

Order of Business (2 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy has referred to an important report. The preparation of the victims of crime Bill is very well advanced. It should be possible to have it published before the end of this session.