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Business of Dáil (28 Apr 2016)

Enda Kenny: The issue Deputy McDonald raised is important. It was raised this morning at the Whips' meeting. I expect that there can be a decent and serious debate on crime issues, facilities, resources, activities and gangland murders. It is very important. Gangland crime has terrorised numbers of sectors in different parts of the country. It can take place on Wednesday or Thursday. As Deputy...

Business of Dáil (27 Apr 2016)

Enda Kenny: If we can conclude a situation where a Government is formed, the nature and circumstances of debate in this independent Legislature, as the Deputy points out, will be radically changed and will allow for much more engagement and involvement of all Members of the House-----

Business of Dáil (27 Apr 2016)

Enda Kenny: -----in respect of the work and the debates to take place.

Business of Dáil (27 Apr 2016)

Enda Kenny: The facts speak for themselves. There are ongoing discussions between the two largest parties in the Dáil, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil, with a view to putting in place the parameters of an agreement that would allow for a Government to be formed, on which there would need to be consultation with Independent Members. Motions will not impact and change legislation, as is necessary, if...

Business of Dáil (27 Apr 2016)

Enda Kenny: If the Deputy wants to table a motion, he has the opportunity to do so during Private Members' business.

Business of Dáil (27 Apr 2016)

Enda Kenny: First, in respect of the comments made by Deputy Boyd Barrett, a motion will not change the legislation that is required on that issue and there will be time for a debate on the issue on another occasion. It is good that we are talking about the economy this morning. Deputy Ryan asked for a debate on this issue a number of weeks ago and note was taken of that by the Whip. In respect of...

Business of Dáil (27 Apr 2016)

Enda Kenny: I wish to point out to Deputy Donnelly in particular that the Spring Economic Statement, which is required to be presented by the Minister for Finance, is the area where policy discussion can take place and which provides a full opportunity for every Member for debate. This paper is merely technical and statistical. There is no policy change here. A debate of some length would be required...

EU-UK Relations: Statements (21 Apr 2016)

Enda Kenny: I appreciate that, a Cheann Comhairle. It is an important subject.

EU-UK Relations: Statements (21 Apr 2016)

Enda Kenny: Thank you, Deputy. On 18 February, EU Heads of State and Government paved the way for the UK referendum date to be set following their agreement of a "New Settlement for the UK in the EU". In this, we successfully addressed many of the issues of concern to the UK, and reached an agreement which was acceptable to all EU partners and which allowed Prime Minister Cameron to launch his...

EU-UK Relations: Statements (21 Apr 2016)

Enda Kenny: I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak to the House today on this topic, which is of major significance and importance to us in the context of our national, bilateral and international interests. We are now approaching a critical juncture.  In just nine weeks, on 23 June, the UK electorate will answer the question that is being put to them in their referendum; it is a straight...

Business of Dáil (20 Apr 2016)

Enda Kenny: In respect of what Deputy Adams raised about the High Court judgment of 19 April and a constitutional challenge to section 99 - the power to suspend sentences - of the Criminal Justice Act 2006, as amended, this morning, the Department of Justice and Equality is in consultation with the Attorney General's office on the implications of yesterday's decision of the High Court. The High Court...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Appointments to State Boards (20 Apr 2016)

Enda Kenny: I make appointments to the National Economic and Social Council (NESC) and the National Statistics Board (NSB). Since the start of 2015 I have made one appointment to the NESC and no appointments to the NSB. Ms. Patricia King, General Secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, was appointed to the NESC in March 2015. Her appointment was made following nomination by the ICTU in...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Properties (20 Apr 2016)

Enda Kenny: My Department does not own any properties, land or car parks. Properties occupied by my Department and the National Economic and Social Development Office are provided and managed by the Office of Public Works.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Data (20 Apr 2016)

Enda Kenny: I have made no appointments to the National Economic and Social Council (NESC) or the National Statistics Board (NSB) to date in 2016. The tables detail each Statutory Instrument signed; each Request for Tender issued and each contract entered into by my Department and the National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO) from 1 January to 19 April 2016. Statutory Instruments signed...

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (14 Apr 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Dáil has, so far, not agreed on the nomination and appointment of a Taoiseach and, as I informed the House on 10 March, in accordance with the Constitution the Government and I continue to carry out our duties and will do so until a new government has been appointed. After the general election, I undertook to work towards establishing a stable and lasting government. I invited...

Dáil Reform: Statements (6 Apr 2016)

Enda Kenny: I welcome the opportunity to speak about the Sub-Committee on Dáil Reform, including its interim report. On 10 March 2016, when the House reconvened following the election, for the first time in its history, the Members had the opportunity to elect a Ceann Comhairle by secret ballot. This change in Standing Orders was introduced by me before the general election in order that people...

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (6 Apr 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Dáil has failed to agree on the nomination of a Taoiseach. As I informed the House on 10 March last and in accordance with the Constitution, the Government and I will continue to carry out our duties and will do so until a new Government has been appointed. I might note that since the last sitting of the House, many of the important events to commemorate the Easter Rising of...

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (6 Apr 2016)

Enda Kenny: It is not simply about numbers; it is also about stability and building a relationship of trust. This is a centenary year, which obviously is an important symbolic year, and in the quite complex decision that the people have given, it is right and proper that the cards they have dealt and the spectrum of responsibility and politics for which they have voted be reflected in genuine attempts...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Inniúlacht sa Ghaeilge sa Státseirbhís (6 Apr 2016)

Enda Kenny: Tógfaidh mé Ceisteanna Uimhireacha 3 agus 4 le chéile. Faoi láthair, tá 196.9 ball foirne [coibhéis foirne lánaimseartha] ag oibriú i mo Roinn. Aithníonn mo Roinn an tábhacht a bhaineann le líon baill foirne a bheith ann a bhfuil Gaeilge líofa acu agus atá in ann seirbhísí a sholáthar trí Ghaeilge. Thug...

Housing and Homelessness: Statements (22 Mar 2016)

Enda Kenny: I look forward to hearing and reading the propositions of the various Members. Access to affordable, safe and secure housing has shaped Irish politics since before our State was founded. Few issues are as fundamental to the social and economic well-being of any nation as housing and the security it brings. There is nothing more mentally or financially destructive than the loss of one's...