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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (21 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: It has not been possible to compile the information requested by the Deputy in the time available. I will provide the information directly to the Deputy as soon as it becomes available.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Operations (21 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Haulbowline Island Master Plan was completed in July 2015. The creation of a Master Plan for the Island was considered necessary in order to identify a vision for the sustainable development of the remediated Island, linking industrial development and tourism potential alongside the activities in the Naval Base. It was also to ensure that the necessary remediation infrastructural works...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (21 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: As the State’s principal sea-going agency, and in accordance with international and domestic law, the Naval Service, through its patrols, undertakes a variety of functions in the maritime domain in accordance with its role in contributing to maritime security. This encompasses the provision of support to other Government Departments and Agencies such as the Department of Transport,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Living Wage (21 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Department of Defence has not undertaken a specific costing exercise to determine the cost of implementing a living wage of €11.50 for its employees and those employed in its agencies.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Living Wage (21 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: My Department has had no such discussions with suppliers or service contractors to the Department with regard to compliance with payment of the Living Wage to the employees of suppliers or service contracts. It is important that Ireland’s National Minimum Wage and the Living Wage concept are not conflated. The Living Wage is voluntary and has no legislative basis and is,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Freedom of Information Data (21 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: The following table outlines the number of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests received by the Department of Defence to date in 2016, the number of requests fully refused and the number of requests partially refused. Number of FOI requests received to date in 2016 Number of FOI requests fully refused Number of FOI requests partially refused 70 8 8

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Expenditure (21 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: Mileage and/or travel expenses incurred by former Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney, T.D., for the periods 1 January 2016 to 10 March 2016 and 11 March to 6 May 2016 were paid from the Vote of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Similarly, mileage and/or travel expenses incurred during the periods 1 January 2016 to 10 March 2016 and 11 March to 6 May 2016 by Minister of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Advisers Data (21 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Minister of State with responsibility for Defence, Mr. Paul Kehoe, T.D., has not yet formally appointed Special Advisers but it is expected that he will do so shortly.

Ceisteanna - Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: -----and the work front-line staff do. That is the reason we want a ten-year vision for the health system. We work assiduously to deal with the difficulties therein but I would not cast aspersions, as Deputy Adams did, on the entire system and the people who work in it because-----

Ceisteanna - Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: -----I have reports of the highest standards of care.

Ceisteanna - Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: To return to the point, the British have said they are not taking the Presidency. There had been talk from different areas but no decision has been made about what happens or who will take it up. It might be the case that a Presidency may be moved forward. I believe that is being discussed this afternoon at the COREPER meeting. We are represented there and we will advise the Deputy as to...

Ceisteanna - Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: No. We had it quite recently - in the first half of 2013.

Ceisteanna - Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: We want to be players in this and we have a lot to say and discuss.

Ceisteanna - Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: I hope we can put together a consultation-discussion process that will follow through on what we agreed here. There is never anything wrong with talking about these issues. I take the Deputy's point fully that there should never be a correlation. There will be no Border poll now. There is no evidence of a majority wanting to join the Republic. My point is a different one in that it is...

Ceisteanna - Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: Enterprise Ireland, on the instructions of the Minister, is engaged directly with companies who are now trading. There have been currency fluctuations and volatility and Enterprise Ireland is giving them advice and every help that can be given. We have had variations of this in recent years, although things have been very steady for a while. Increased costs due to currency fluctuation are...

Ceisteanna - Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: Yes. I understand it has been mentioned but I do not have confirmation of it. The British-Irish Interparliamentary Body, which is now the British Irish Parliamentary Assembly, the British-Irish Council and the North-South Ministerial Council present opportunities but we need a different sense of contact in respect of what we have to deal with here. I was a member of the British-Irish...

Ceisteanna - Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: It is being mentioned that it is being offered by Belgium. That is all.

Ceisteanna - Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: For the Deputy's information, the foreign affairs Minister has offered it. It is to be discussed at COREPER today, but no decision has been made.

Ceisteanna - Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: Not that I am aware of.

Ceisteanna - Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: We had it in 2013. We have not made a formal offer now.