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Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: UK Referendum on EU Membership (4 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: Since the UK referendum result in June, Ireland has been consistently clear that, while it was reasonable to allow some time for reflection and preparation for negotiations, it was fundamentally in the best interests of all for the UK to trigger Article 50 as soon as possible. In this regard, Prime Minister May’s comments over the weekend are welcome. We now have some clarity about...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: UK Referendum on EU Membership (4 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 70 and 71 together. The Government has established a new Cabinet Committee on Brexit which I chair. 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. This will be supported in its work by a Senior Officials Group on BREXIT which...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committee Meetings (4 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Cabinet Committee on Justice Reform last met on 6 July 2016.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Commissions of Inquiry (4 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: As the Deputy is aware, on Thursday 15 September 2016, I met party leaders with a view to hear their views on the issues of public concern that require further investigation in relation to NAMA's sale of Project Eagle. As agreed at that meeting, on Friday 23 September 2016 I received a number of submissions on the matter. These are currently being considered and I will consult further with...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Regeneration Projects Status (4 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: Last July Government launched a major initiative for the Dublin North East Inner City with the establishment of a Ministerial Taskforce to oversee the long-term social and economic regeneration of the area. To support the work of the Ministerial Taskforce, which I Chair, Mr Kieran Mulvey has been appointed to engage with the local community groups, representatives and other interests, and...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Public Sector Reform Implementation (4 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: My Department submits regular reports to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform regarding progress with implementation of its Integrated Reform Delivery Plan under the Public Sector Reform Plan 2014 – 2016. Some examples of specific actions taken in my Department under the Plan in the past year include: - playing a central role in supporting the Civil Service Renewal Plan...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Public Sector Staff (4 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: One person who previously retired from the public service, and who is in receipt of a public service pension, is employed in an unestablished position by my Department. The person concerned is the Government Press Secretary and I selected him for this position in 2011, in accordance with the usual procedure for appointments to this post.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff Data (4 Oct 2016)

Enda Kenny: There are currently 202 staff employed in my Department, equating to a whole time equivalent (wte) staff number of 192.7. 21 staff members are on secondment to my Department.

Seanad: Address by An Taoiseach (29 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach as ucht an cuireadh a thabhairt dom an tseachtain seo. Cuirim fáilte roimh na sean-Seanadóirí agus na Seanadóirí nua atá anseo. As Members are aware, this Government is unlike any other established in Ireland since the foundation of the State. It required a completely new approach based on consultation and building...

Seanad: Address by An Taoiseach (Resumed) (29 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: We will be united in victory, of course.

Seanad: Address by An Taoiseach (Resumed) (29 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: I have enjoyed this experience and I thank Senators for the contributions they have made. Some of them have been very valuable and very constructive. My agenda for the future is immediately to deal with the budget and public finances, Brexit, the common travel area, Northern Ireland, our relationship with Britain, the protection of our own national interests and housing and homelessness....

Seanad: Address by An Taoiseach (Resumed) (29 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: Afternoon tea, coffee or whatever is the Senator's liking. We will choose an appropriate location, visible of course and-----

Seanad: Address by An Taoiseach (Resumed) (29 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: Senator Ó Ríordáin raised a particular matter here. I would like to come back to the Seanad here before the end of the year if I may. We might refer to a number of-----

Seanad: Address by An Taoiseach (Resumed) (29 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: -----the issues that were raised here, including the McMahon report. We commissioned this report and the learned judge did a fine report. The Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, is dealing directly with refugees. We have had problems with this, not just in Ireland. We have been ready and committed to take 4,000 between relocation and resettlement. It has been very slow starting off. That...

Seanad: Address by An Taoiseach (Resumed) (29 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: These are not driving around for nothing. They are people working. The largest cluster of-----

Seanad: Address by An Taoiseach (Resumed) (29 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: -----medical device centres in Europe is in the Galway area, and I have been caught in those jams myself. NUIG has expanded beyond all recognition. It is a university that has actually climbed up the rankings despite many criticisms, but I take the Senator's point. Obviously, we put €900 million into the capital programme for a relief road for Galway. It is difficult to get...

Seanad: Address by An Taoiseach (Resumed) (29 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: Yes.

Seanad: Address by An Taoiseach (Resumed) (29 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: In respect of the all-island conversation that the Senator mentioned, obviously that is a part of where we are. We are going to follow through on that. Let us see whether we can make real headway in terms of the Manning report. I hope that all of the parties will agree to participate. Rather than have this vested in just one Department, it will be the responsibility of the implementation...

Seanad: Address by An Taoiseach (Resumed) (29 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: I assure the Senator that collective responsibility of the Cabinet remains as it always was. There is no change in collective responsibility. That has been around since the foundation of the State and I do not intend to change it. When the Government and the Cabinet make decisions by collective responsibility, that stands. That is important. As I indicated in the Dáil to the former...

Seanad: Address by An Taoiseach (Resumed) (29 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: Following on from the appointment of the first Minister of State with responsibility for the diaspora, Deputy Deenihan, a new Minister of State has been appointed to that role. I will shortly be meeting the officials who deal with this area. I want the issues of voting rights for people in the North in presidential elections and the voting rights of emigrants to be addressed. There are...