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Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (27 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 2 to 6, inclusive, together. I met Prime Minister May on 26 July in London, when we agreed to work together to build on the continuing strength and the closeness of the UK-Ireland relationship. We had a good discussion on the good progress that our two Governments have made in recent years following on from the joint statement, British-Irish Relations,...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (27 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: There is a great deal of confusion and uncertainty about the entirety of this situation. The Leave campaign were in a state of shock when the result was announced. I did not like the result but we must deal with it. On the question of when the Prime Minister is likely to trigger Article 50, from speaking to Secretaries of State Brokenshire and Davis and indeed the Prime Minister...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (27 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: I will respond to the questions in reverse order. In response to the question from Deputy Eamon Ryan, the matter was discussed at the European Council. It was always the Commission that provided the expertise to deal with countries that were pursuing their application to join the Union. This is the first time a country is willing to leave. The Commission will still use its expertise in...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (27 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: In response to Deputy Adams, I discussed the question of the refugee crisis with Chancellor Merkel but my primary purpose was to explain to her the particular relationship Ireland has with the UK and the European Union. We are at an elbow, so to speak, in that regard. She has a very clear picture of where we are. Chancellor Merkel is acutely conscious of the economic strength of Germany...

Order of Business (27 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: There is a €42 billion capital programme out to 2025, with a review of progress in 2017. The Minister, Deputy Bruton, might like to comment specifically on the capital programme for schools.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (27 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: I met with Chancellor Merkel in Berlin on 12 July. Our discussion focused on the outcome of the UK referendum and its implications for Ireland, Germany and the European Union more generally. Over the past year, including at meetings of the European Council and most recently at the informal summit of 27 in Bratislava earlier this month, I have had many constructive exchanges with the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (27 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: Chancellor Merkel and I were in full agreement that whenever Article 50 is invoked and formal negotiations on the UK’s withdrawal commence, it will fall to EU Heads of State or Government, as members of the European Council, to set strategic direction and make the key decisions. Ireland will be one of the 27 remaining member states involved in these discussions and, as the State most...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (27 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: I can hear the Deputy now. I was having difficulty but the Clerk has given me a gadget so I can hear very clearly. It is sometimes difficult when there is noise across the Chamber.

Order of Business (27 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: Unfortunately, one cannot do things by waving a magic wand. Memorandums are an important piece of the jigsaw.

Order of Business (27 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: In answering Deputy Adams's question, I made the point that officials from the Department of Health met nurses last week and the Minister met them just an hour ago. Yesterday, officials from the Departments of Health and Public Expenditure and Reform met to see if this matter could be expedited. I remind Deputies that incremental credit for the 36-week clinical placement undertaken by...

Order of Business (27 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: The number of nurses employed in the public health service increased by 1,163 between August 2014 and August 2016, having fallen by 4,000 between 2007 and 2014.

Order of Business (27 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Richard Bruton, will answer this question.

Order of Business (27 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: I can tell Deputy Healy-Rae that he looked well down at the National Ploughing Championships when I met him.

Order of Business (27 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: The HSE service plan awarded €330 million for this area with a target of 10.4 million home help hours to support about 47,800 people, 15,450 home care packages and 190 intensive home care packages for patients and people who had very serious needs, including dementia. In respect of these matters that were arising, the Government supplied an extra €40 million in 2016. There was...

Order of Business (27 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: There are two Departments involved, namely, the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment and the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. The tender that is being examined at the moment is quite complex and there is a risk that has to be taken into account. Obviously, the number of houses covered by the national broadband scheme has varied...

Order of Business (27 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Minister, Deputy Coveney, can take this question himself.

Order of Business (27 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: I have made the case that the previous Government restored, and increased, the minimum wage. It had been cut by the Fianna Fáil led Government. Given the unstructured way that claims for increases came forward, the previous Government set up the Low Pay Commission to examine the relevant proposals for increases in an objective way in order to get as many people as possible to move from...

Order of Business (27 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: As a member of the business committee, Deputy Bríd Smith can raise the issue at the next Whips' meeting.

Order of Business (27 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: An bhfuil an Teachta ag iarraidh faoi dhréachtbhille na Gaeilge?

Order of Business (27 Sep 2016)

Enda Kenny: Beidh cruinniú ag comhchoiste Gaeilge an Rialtais go luath. Pléifear an cheist atá ardaithe ag an Teachta ag an gcruinniú sin. Nuair a bheidh sé sin thart, cuirfidh mé scéal chuig an Teachta agus os comhair na Dála maidir le céard go díreach atá i gceist. Cuirfidh mé an méid atá ráite ag an Teachta in iúl don...