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Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: All the costings are fully available. People say they would like to have the payments made as early as possible in the new year but all these things cost money.

Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Government did not have an endless pot at its disposal. The position is that the Bill will be published in two weeks. I hope it receives the support of all Members because so many people receive a universal payment. The details and dates will be available when the Bill is published and processed.

Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Department of Finance paper did indicate that, and clearly that was not the rate sterling was operating at yesterday. Personnel from the Department of Finance, the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation and the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland have been in Brussels to make an arrangement for credit at long-term, low interest rates for businesses that will suffer here and...

Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: That is why the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine is making available €150 million in low-interest credit facilities for those in the agrisector who have exports to Britain, of which there are many with a multi-billion operation. However, we have to examine the prospect and possibility of putting together longer term low-interest facilities and our people are working on...

Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: Let me repeat that our concerns are for our citizens, our economy, the protection of the links we have with the peace process in Northern Ireland and the UK, and our future in Europe. We will discuss that with Mr. Barnier this afternoon also.

Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: I recall when this accident happened. Nothing I can say or do will bring back Shane O'Farrell, although I am happy to see his mother here in the Visitors Gallery today. I have read the file Deputy Adams gave me as well as the other extensive files on this case. I am aware that there is a civil action being taken against the State and that GSOC has been carrying out an investigation. I...

Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: This is probably the greatest economic challenge facing not just Ireland but the EU in the last 50 years. The decision made by the electorate in the UK has brought about a situation of confusion, lack of certainty, great concern, anxiety and currency fluctuation that is impacting on business here and elsewhere. Our priorities are to look after the interests of our citizens, look after the...

Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: There is a whole lot more, a Cheann Comhairle. Obviously, the issue that Deputy Martin has raised is one that I will continue to brief Opposition leaders on as the case may be. Today I will meet Michel Barnier who is coming here on behalf of the European Commission. I point out to the House that irrespective of the work that the Commission will do here, it will be the EU Council - the...

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 1: Tobacco Products Tax (11 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: Gabhaim buíochas le gach éinne a labhair ar an rún seo. I thank Members. Deputy Kelleher spoke in respect of this being a public health issue, which it is. That has clearly been the focus of all Governments over the years. Deputy Barry referred to a proper cessation programme. The programme is working reasonably well. Deputy Murphy mentioned patients who die from cancer,...

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 1: Tobacco Products Tax (11 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: I move the following Financial Resolution: (1) THAT for the purposes of the tax charged by virtue of section 72 of the Finance Act 2005 (No. 5 of 2005), that Act be amended, with effect as on and from 12 October 2016, by substituting the following for Schedule 2 to that Act (as amended by section 45 of the Finance Act 2015 (No. 52 of 2015)): “SCHEDULE 2 RATES OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS TAX...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Agencies Funding (11 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: The National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO) is the only body under the aegis of my Department and is funded by a grant allocation. Standard Government accounting procedures apply and NESDO submit regular draw-down requests throughout the year supported by financial statements. If any portion of the NESDO grant allocation is unspent at the year end, it is returned to the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committee Meetings (11 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: I chaired the first meeting of a new Cabinet Committee on Brexit on 8 September. The Committee will oversee the overall Government response, including both the economic impact and the negotiations at EU level and with the administrations in London and Belfast. The Cabinet Committee on Brexit is scheduled to meet again on 19 October. Brexit has been a matter of regular and detailed...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Ministerial Staff (11 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: The following table details the political staff (including Special Advisers) employed in my private and constituency offices. Name Title / Function Salary / Terms of Employment Location Mark Kennelly Chief of Staff €156,380 / Contract Dublin Angela Flanagan Special Adviser €87,258 / Contract Dublin Paul O'Brien Special Adviser €87,258 / Contract Dublin Sarah Moran...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Ministerial Staff (11 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: The following table provides details of the civil servants working in my private and constituency offices. Grade Headcount Location Assistant Principal Officer 2 Dublin Higher Executive Officer 1 Dublin Executive Officer 2 Dublin Clerical Officer 7 Dublin

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Programme for Government Implementation (11 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: A Parliamentary Liaison Unit was established in my Department following the formation of Government on 6th May 2016. The Parliamentary Liaison Unit facilitates an enhanced relationship between the Government and the Oireachtas with a view to ensuring the timely implementation of the Government’s legislative programme, working in close collaboration with the Office of the Chief Whip...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Citizens Assembly (11 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Resolution approving establishment of the Citizens' Assembly sets a time limit of one year from the date of its first meeting for completion of the Assembly's work. The Assembly's inaugural meeting will be held in Dublin Castle this Saturday, 15 October. The Assembly will meet again in late November, at which time it will commence its consideration of the first item referred to it by...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge (11 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: Bhí dhá chruinniú dhéag ag Choiste Aireachta na Gaeilge agus na Gaeltachta le linn tréimhse an Rialtais dheireanaigh. Cruinneoidh Coiste Rialtais faoi na hEalaíona, faoin nGaeilge agus faoin nGaeltacht le chéile don chéad uair ar an nDeardaoin, 13 Deireadh Fómhair.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (11 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: In August 2013, the Air Corps commissioned a review of its Safety Management System. A report entitled “Irish Air Corps Safety Management Review” was completed in November 2013 and it contained a number of recommendations. The following table indicates those recommendations which have been completed or are in the progress of being completed. Recommendations Status The...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (5 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: The most fantastic document that I have read in recent years emerged from Sinn Féin yesterday on how to sort out all of the problems of Ireland - no interest in water conservation - and provide money for every single problem that has ever existed. Absolutely brilliant. I am not sure who Deputy McDonald expects to believe that. In any event, as the deputy leader of her party, she is...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (5 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: -----some measure of reality. The Ministers, Deputies Coveney and Varadkar, increased the rent supplement and the HAP in July. The challenge here is to deal with supply. There is a series of schemes to bring vacant properties back into good use for families. We had a situation where any vacant property in Dublin was being completely gutted and refurbished as a brand new build at excessive...