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Questions on Proposed Legislation (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Low Pay Commission was set up by the previous government to bring about a proper, structured and objective way of examining minimum wage recommendations. The Deputy will be aware that, before his time here, the previous Government reversed the cut to the minimum wage and increased it subsequently. The Low Pay Commission has made its recommendations, taking into account its view of the...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: Arrangements have been made for hearings exclusively in courts for repossession cases, with judges appointed to deal with them. That is taking place at the moment.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: There are repossession cases being dealt with exclusively by courts as well.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: That legislation is very well advanced, so it will probably be in the next session.

Leaders' Questions (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: Tipperary is a fine county with fine people.

Leaders' Questions (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: As part of the priority that is accorded by the IDA and by Government policy, it is the aim to have the vast majority of jobs spread outside of the capital city. Yesterday, the Government approved grant assistance for an expansion of an industry in Tipperary. In general, unemployment in the south east is down from more than 20.1% in 2012 to 11.9% at the end of 2014. There are 23,200...

Leaders' Questions (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: That is partly the reason there is now a meeting of minds and experiences to put together a comprehensive overall plan for the south east to endorse and embellish the efforts that have been made there to date. When one looks at the entire sector, unemployment is down from 20% to 11.9%, although that is still too high. Every region has its attractions and its strengths. The comprehensive...

Leaders' Questions (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: I intend that it will work and be seen to work.

Leaders' Questions (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: I assure Deputy Danny Healy-Rae that there is more money than there has ever been before. Your machines will all be busy.

Leaders' Questions (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: International trade agreements carry with them huge opportunities and also huge challenges. Deputy O’Sullivan is well aware of the Canadian deal, CETA. It was originally assumed to be a done deal and that it would just be signed by the European Commission. In fact, it has been determined to be a mixed agreement which includes both European and national competencies. Therefore, the...

Leaders' Questions (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: Deputy O’Sullivan is aware that the European Union has full competency in the area of trade and matters of common commercial policy. The European Commission negotiates on behalf of the Union in that regard on the basis of specific mandates of instruction given to it by the Council of Ministers. The TTIP proposal is one of a number of new-style trade agreements, as the Deputy is...

Leaders' Questions (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: That is a matter for the budget that will be finalised eventually. I recognise the scale of the challenge, as universities have pointed it out over the past number of years. The Minister, Deputy Bruton, is focused on getting a ten year consensus on where we want to be with the education sector which includes a capital programme to provide for the many changes and challenges to come.

Leaders' Questions (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Adams is well aware that what happened in this country over quite a long number of years left us in a position whereby we had neither the money nor the capacity to build what was needed in terms of affordable and social housing and to deal with the rising challenge of homelessness. It is a complex issue. The Government spent quite an extensive period of time putting together all...

Leaders' Questions (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: I do not accept the assertions of Deputy Adams. He is well aware that in the so-called boom times up to 90,000 houses were built per year, and the figures collapsed to fewer than 10,000. This is the most comprehensive and significant investment in the history of the State in terms of dealing with construction, housing and homelessness. The plan also includes mortgages, renters, voided...

Leaders' Questions (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Martin’s general point is perfectly correct that the attractiveness and reputation of this country for foreign direct investment is built on the energy of young people and the mark they make. That is through the educational system, which is not perfect but which has more than measured up against any of its competitors around the world. Primary, second and third level are all...

Leaders' Questions (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: The answer to the second question is in so far as possible, given the economic constraints on Ministers in general, the priorities will be reflected in the budget in whatever way they can. The expert report makes clear that doing nothing is not an option. The Deputy would accept that it would not be fair for the Minister to say at this stage that he is nailing his colours to option A, B or...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Titles (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: I have no plans to change the name of my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ambulance Service Provision (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: It is the responsibility of those involved in the training and exercising of horses on the Curragh gallops to ensure that proper health and safety provisions are in place. As this is not a matter for the Department of Defence or the Curragh Forum it is suggested that concerns in this regard might best be brought to the attention of the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Titles (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: There are no plans to change the title of the Department of Defence.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (19 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: We have been upfront and clear as regards all multinationals wishing to invest here. The Deputy will be aware that the European Commission is following up on quite a number of countries and quite a number of firms, but the Irish position with regard to the Revenue Commissioners has been very clear over the years. We have been clear about the transparency and accountability of our corporate...