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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Advertising Expenditure (31 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table. Year Individual Media Organisation Total Amount Paid 2011 Brindley Advertising €40,789.31 2011 Roscrea People €250.00 2011 Emergency Service Ireland €2,298.00 2011 Council Review €726.00 2011 FCR Media Ltd €4,632.00 2011 Heritage Guide €300.00 2011 Irish Farmers...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (31 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 944 and 945 together. I am advised by the military authorities that since February 2006, the earliest date for which records are available, the following companies have supplied Malarone to the Defence Forces;- United Drug; GlaxoSmithKline; and Cahill May Roberts Ltd.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks (31 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: Magee Barracks Kildare was sold by public auction on 11th February this year. In line with a Government decision in the context of the 2000 White Paper and affirmed in the White Paper on Defence published in August 2015, the proceeds from the sale of properties that have been identified as surplus to military requirements are allocated to the Defence capital programme for investment in...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Operations (26 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána have primary responsibility for the internal security of the State. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence is the provision of Aid to the Civil Power (ATCP) which, in practice, means to assist An Garda Síochána when requested to do so. Since 5 February 2003, the Gardaí...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: International Summits (26 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: As Ireland is not a member of NATO, the question of attendance at the Summit in Warsaw does not arise. Ireland’s cooperation with NATO is conducted through the Partnership for Peace (PfP) which we joined in 1999 following approval by Dáil Éireann.  Our purpose in participating in the PfP is to improve our military capabilities so as to ensure that our Defence Forces...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: EU Battle Groups (26 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: Participation in the EU Battlegroups demonstrates Ireland’s commitment to the development of EU capabilities in the area of crisis management and contributes to our reputation as professional and effective peacekeepers and our credibility within the Union. Ireland’s participation in the Nordic Battlegroup in 2008, 2011 and 2015 and the Austro-German Battlegroup in 2012 has...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: International Agreements (26 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence provides a framework for developing and furthering bilateral co-operation and relations between the Department of Defence and the UK Ministry of Defence. The MoU takes into account matters such as military forces training; exercises and military education; exchange of views on EU Common Security and Defence...

Commission of Investigation (Certain Matters Relative to the Cavan-Monaghan Division of An Garda Síochána) Report: Statements (25 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: I welcome publication of the report by Mr. Justice Kevin O’Higgins and the opportunity to speak about it in the House today. Mr Justice O’Higgins covered his terms of reference in a thorough and timely fashion. I thank him for his comprehensive report. Although the matters that gave rise to the commission are well known, I think it would be worthwhile to recap briefly the...

Order of Business (25 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: I regret that good man's death. I will ask the Minister to discuss the matter with Deputy McDonald. This was the subject of discussions here and Dáil questions over a long period, with answers given as to why Bethany Home was not included in the original facility. In respect of the task force, discussions have started and I am anxious we do this quickly. As I stated earlier, I...

Order of Business (25 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: There will be a full briefing and I will report to the leaders of parties and groups on that. We will set out quickly the terms of reference for a local task force, how it is to be resourced and what it is supposed to do. We will get Deputies' input in respect of the terms of reference.

Order of Business (25 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: I have not seen it but the murder took place just yesterday and media now has an instantaneous response. I think it probably should be taken down.

An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Uisce faoi Úinéireacht Phoiblí) (Uimh. 2) 2016: An Chéad Chéim - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Water in Public Ownership) (No. 2) Bill 2016: First Stage (25 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: No, it is not opposed.

Dublin and Monaghan Bombings: Motion (25 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: I move:That Dáil Éireann:recalling the motion it adopted unanimously on 10 July 2008 which:— noted 'the interim and final reports of the sub-Committee of the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women’s Rights on the report of the Independent Commission of Inquiry into the Dublin-Monaghan Bombings and the three related Barron reports, including the Inquiry...

Order of Business (25 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy can take it that the McMahon report is a central feature of the brief of the Minister of State, Deputy Stanton. While it is not in the programme for work, I give the Deputy that commitment now.

Order of Business (25 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: While I was not involved in all of the negotiations, I know it was included in the draft along with many other items. We commissioned the former justice to produce that report. It is all about people, and some of them have been in the direct provision system, as the Deputy is aware, for 15 years. When the Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, chaired the justice committee, he reported...

Order of Business (25 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: Yes, it is being continued.

Order of Business (25 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: In respect of the case of disabled people which Deputy Healy-Rae rightly raises, I am not sure whether he is referring to the disabled person's grant from the local authorities-----

Order of Business (25 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: -----or the home help service. They are often related, depending on the nature of the application, in terms of what is the best package for each individual person. I do not see why those applications cannot be followed through speedily. As the Deputy rightly pointed out, in many cases the people do not have much time left and they deserve to have the best facilities made available to them...

Order of Business (25 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill is one Bill that will be restored to the legislative agenda. This agenda will be produced in the next couple of weeks when each Minister and Secretary General comes forward with the legislation he or she really does require, as distinct from a long list of what they might require or wish to discuss. I have committed to setting up the citizens'...

Order of Business (25 May 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Act in question was amended in 2015 after a great deal of discussion. It was accepted and passed by the House. That should be tested fully. Trade unions and their officials have their rights, as indeed have companies. The Bill was drafted on the basis of discussions about that very issue, and it should be tested to the full in the first instance.