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Leaders' Questions (10 Nov 2015)

Enda Kenny: Obviously, as has happened in the vast majority of other cases, they carry a warning in respect of confidentiality.

Leaders' Questions (10 Nov 2015)

Enda Kenny: In the past, in the conduct of a number of commissions, the question of confidentiality was overruled in the public interest, which is what we want here. However, no justice in the past has equated the question of confidentiality with that of privilege.

Leaders' Questions (10 Nov 2015)

Enda Kenny: The Act drawn up in 2004-----

Leaders' Questions (10 Nov 2015)

Enda Kenny: The draft of the Act drawn up by the late Attorney General did not distinguish between the questions of confidentiality and privilege. In the determination published on the commission's website, Mr. Justice Cregan has made a number of observations. He made a request this morning that the Cabinet would not take a course of action until the interim report is received from him, and I...

Leaders' Questions (10 Nov 2015)

Enda Kenny: It is the single determination of the Government to see-----

Leaders' Questions (10 Nov 2015)

Enda Kenny: There are two determinations made by the justice: one in respect of the documentation received from the special liquidator and another from the Department of Finance. Both are published on the commission's website today. They are there for Members to read and there is nothing secret about that. In the letter Mr. Justice Cregan sent to me formally on Friday, he alluded to the fact that...

Leaders' Questions (10 Nov 2015)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Martin has outlined the background to this particular issue. I will start by saying that I do not know of anybody in the House who does not want this matter dealt with thoroughly, comprehensively-----

Leaders' Questions (10 Nov 2015)

Enda Kenny: -----and in an absolutely accountable way in the public interest. That is my opening position. The Department of the Taoiseach is the receiving Department for reports from Mr. Justice Cregan in respect of this matter. Discussions would have taken place when Mr. Justice O'Keeffe was dealing with this because he was beginning to handle it at that stage. He then had to retire because of...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff (10 Nov 2015)

Enda Kenny: The primary focus of my Department's work is on dealings with Government and with other government departments and agencies. As a result, we do not experience a significant level of demand from the public for services in Irish. A number of staff members in my Department have indicated that they have some proficiency in Irish and are competent to provide a variety of services in Irish to...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Funding (10 Nov 2015)

Enda Kenny: I am interpreting the term "organisation" to mean "bodies under the aegis of my Department". The National Economic and Social Development Office is the only body under the aegis of my Department that receives a grant and they are audited directly by the Comptroller and Auditor General. My Department also allocates grant funding under the Communicating Europe Initiative and the Local Diaspora...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff Redeployment (10 Nov 2015)

Enda Kenny: Applications for transfer are made either to the Public Appointments Service or directly to the recruiting organisation. All redeployment and secondment opportunities are circulated to all staff in my Department and the Human Resources Unit of my Department makes every effort to facilitate applications for these opportunities where the business needs of the Department allow it.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Communications (10 Nov 2015)

Enda Kenny: I wrote to the new Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia, Mr Malcolm Turnbull, shortly after his election to congratulate him on his appointment. In my letter I also highlighted the close historical links between Ireland and Australia and indicated that I looked forward to working with him and his Government to continue to strengthen the bilateral relationship between our two...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Communications (10 Nov 2015)

Enda Kenny: I wrote to the new Prime Minister of Canada, Mr Justin Trudeau shortly after the Canadian Federal election to congratulate him on his victory. In my letter I also highlighted the close historical links between Ireland and Canada, and assured him of the Government’s commitment to continuing to strengthen economic, political and people-to-people links between our two countries. These...

Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Enda Kenny: In regard to wind turbine regulations, I assure the Deputy that discussions continue between various Departments about the matter. There is a serious challenge for the country in respect of both the 2020 and 2030 objectives on climate change. Those discussions are not finished yet. I cannot give the Deputy a date for publication of the White Paper, but I will advise him in respect of...

Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Enda Kenny: This concerns the option of a reduction of the bankruptcy term from three years to one year in particular cases. I will have to come back to the Deputy in regard to when the legislation is likely to be published. The question on the 1926 census is twofold, concerning the 100 year rule and the cost. I am not sure what state of preparation that is at, but I will advise the Deputy shortly.

Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Enda Kenny: This is one of the most fundamental changes in the legal system in 200 years. I expect it will be dealt with before the end of this Dáil session. This is a very complicated Bill and an enormous range of issues have arisen. Let me confirm that the Department of Justice and Equality, the Attorney General's office and all of the people involved are working exceptionally hard so it can be...

Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Enda Kenny: The patient safety Bill is due for next year.

Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Enda Kenny: That Bill is due this session.

Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Enda Kenny: The judicial council Bill is due this session. The environment (miscellaneous provisions) Bill the Deputy refers to was enacted on 27 July.

Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Enda Kenny: The health Bill dealing with calorie posting and so on is due early next year. The EirGrid Bill and the criminal records Bill are due later next year.