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Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Properties (16 Jun 2016)

Enda Kenny: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table. My Department is not aware of any involvement by the leasers of the properties listed with the National Asset Management Agency or the State Banks. Property Rented Purpose Duration Annual Cost Upward Only Rent Unit 2, Rathcorrick, Cavan, Co. Cavan. Reserve Defence Forces Unit 2 years minimum...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (15 Jun 2016)

Enda Kenny: I do not disagree with what the Deputy said. A structured dialogue was initiated by my predecessors and I think it worked reasonably well in that it did allow for formal engagement between the Government of the day and individual faith leaders. As I said, we had face to face discussions with the groups I mentioned. It might be more appropriate if there were more regular meetings on the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (15 Jun 2016)

Enda Kenny: There is a range of things that come up everyday on which the Deputies, as leaders, have different views or that might be very relevant to what it is we have to discuss. In making contact with them I will certainly bear that in mind.

Ceisteanna - Questions: International Terrorism (15 Jun 2016)

Enda Kenny: I agree with Deputy Martin's comments on the speech by President Obama. I listened to the speech, which was clear, well measured and has been a stabilising influence. People should read it. I also agree with Deputy Martin in respect of comments which have been made in America that engender fear and hatred in people. This is contrary to Irish law and not acceptable. The Deputy made a very...

Ceisteanna - Questions: International Terrorism (15 Jun 2016)

Enda Kenny: I will finish it in 30 seconds if I can, a Cheann Comhairle. We have already received the first family of ten and a further 31 Syrians have been security cleared whose arrival in Ireland from Greece is imminent. An additional pledge of 40 people was made to Greece on 22 April and these persons are expected to arrive in Ireland towards the end of July. After that, regular intakes of 40...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (15 Jun 2016)

Enda Kenny: I propose to takes Questions Nos. 8 to 12, inclusive, together. Like public representatives generally, I meet church leaders informally from time to time in the course of attending official or public events. Given the 1916 commemorations, I have attended many events this year in particular which have also been attended by representatives from various religious groups. As Taoiseach in...

Ceisteanna - Questions: International Terrorism (15 Jun 2016)

Enda Kenny: Over the past 18 months, there have been horrific terrorist attacks both within and outside the European Union. Even this week we have witnessed the tragic events in Orlando and the murder of a French policeman and his partner. Tackling such terrorism, and the radicalisation which fuels it, is a challenge to which the EU attaches the very highest priority. Ireland has consistently...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Seanad Reform (15 Jun 2016)

Enda Kenny: I am very supportive of the report produced by Dr. Manning and a number of others from different parties on Seanad reform. I spoke to Dr. Manning recently and he is prepared to work with an implementation group that would be available to advise Senators on the technical aspects of the report. I commend the Seanadóirí from the Sinn Féin Party for their efforts, but ultimately...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Seanad Reform (15 Jun 2016)

Enda Kenny: I am prepared to sign up to the Manning report. Deputy Micheál Martin has been direct in his question. It is a matter for the Oireachtas and if the leaders of the parties in this House are prepared to sign up to it, the programme for Government states clearly that we will pursue implementation of the report as a priority. I have spoken to the Leader of the Seanad who will work towards...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Seanad Reform (15 Jun 2016)

Enda Kenny: That is positive because an interim implementation group overseen by the Department of the Taoiseach was originally proposed in the report. I think the Deputy's proposal is a better idea. If the group comprised members of the parties in the Dáil and the Seanad, with access to independent IT experts or independent legal experts, and representatives from the various Departments, the...

Order of Business (15 Jun 2016)

Enda Kenny: I will come back and advise the Deputy on it.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Seanad Reform (15 Jun 2016)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 to 6, inclusive, together. In the new programme for a partnership Government the Government stated its intention to reform Seanad Éireann. We are committed to pursuing implementation of the report of the working group on Seanad Reform which was chaired by Dr. Maurice Manning. The report was published last year. With the associated draft Bill...

Order of Business (15 Jun 2016)

Enda Kenny: Yes, I will have the Department contact Deputy Connolly about that matter.

Order of Business (15 Jun 2016)

Enda Kenny: The heads were cleared last September and once the committees are up and running, the Bill can be submitted for pre-legislative scrutiny.

Order of Business (15 Jun 2016)

Enda Kenny: These are all matters that will be discussed during the course of the debate on the legislation.

Order of Business (15 Jun 2016)

Enda Kenny: While unemployment has dropped from 15.2% to 7.8%, it is still too high and there are regional disparities. One of the areas of concentration over the last period has been on the south east, as the Deputy is aware. I understand that there are priority questions to the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation today which will deal with that.

Order of Business (15 Jun 2016)

Enda Kenny: As Deputy Deering is aware, that is one of the Bills that have been restored to the Order Paper of the Dáil and will resume on Committee Stage. The Government continues to see the technological university potential for the south east as being a priority and part of the region's overall development.

Order of Business (15 Jun 2016)

Enda Kenny: The health (transport support) Bill has been ongoing for quite a number of years, as Deputy O'Dea has pointed out. The Minister, Deputy Finian McGrath, is considering this to see can it be expedited.

Order of Business (15 Jun 2016)

Enda Kenny: Regarding the supervised injecting rooms, the Minister for Health expects to bring the relevant Bill before the House in autumn of this year. He made that announcement following his dealing with prescriptive drugs. The mediation Bill will also be published later this year. What was the third Bill about which Deputy O'Brien asked?

Order of Business (15 Jun 2016)

Enda Kenny: I suggest the Minister has a word with Deputy Boyd Barrett after leaving the Chamber.