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Leaders' Questions (2 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy asked about the Government's position on this matter. First, the Fine Gael Party has always valued the public service and the work that public servants do. I have highlighted that in the recent past in respect of negotiations with our European colleagues and previously during the EU Presidency, when we highlighted at all times the value, effort and unstinting commitment and...

Leaders' Questions (2 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: When the report is presented to the Minister he will bring it to the Cabinet, as is his responsibility. It will be published, discussed and debated. The only comment I wish to make in respect of the public service pensions issue the Deputy mentioned is that in December last year the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform stated: "The value of public service pensions has clearly...

Leaders' Questions (2 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: There are two ongoing investigations. There is the investigation by the Garda into all the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate and tragic death of Garda Tony Golden and the shooting of himself by Mr. Mackin. Separately, arising from information made available by a firm of solicitors in February last year, there is a GSOC investigation ongoing. It is only appropriate because this is a...

Leaders' Questions (2 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. Garda Tony Golden was shot dead on the evening of Sunday, 11 October 2015 in Omeath, County Louth. He was 36 years old and married with three young children. He was stationed in Omeath and lived in Blackrock outside Dundalk. He was the 88th member of the Garda force to die in the service of his country. As the Deputy said, he was responding to...

Leaders' Questions (2 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: That is all part of the very argument, discussion and conversation in which the Minister for Health is engaging. Is it a fact that every time facilities are provided by the State the State has to own the building and the land? As the Deputy is aware, having allowed it to drift when he served as Minister for Health and Children-----

Leaders' Questions (2 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: -----there is agreement that the National Maternity Hospital in Holles Street is not up to standard.

Leaders' Questions (2 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy knows that to be the case.

Leaders' Questions (2 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: The master of the National Maternity Hospital and her predecessors have said it. The decision to move the hospital to the St. Vincent's University Hospital complex was taken by the previous Government. The land is owned by the trust mentioned. Deputy Micheál Martin has said the new hospital should be in public ownership. There are very strong opinions that that should be so, but the...

Leaders' Questions (2 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: Okay. That is off. Is the Deputy suggesting the sisters should hand it over to the State?

Leaders' Questions (2 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: That is an option. Is the Deputy suggesting there should be long-term leases? That is an option.

Leaders' Questions (2 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: We can all agree that expectant mothers should have world-class facilities, that expert attention should be provided when there are complications with births and that the plans I have seen which I announced with the Minister and the HSE are absolutely world-class and first-class. The plans include private rooms and all the facilities expectant mothers should have in this day and age. I...

Leaders' Questions (2 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: I can confirm that there will be complete clinical independence and that the Sisters of Charity will not have a majority on the board. Ownership is a matter that requires some consideration. As a former Minister for Health, Deputy Micheál Martin will appreciate that we cannot equivocate about having the very best facilities available to expectant mothers, including co-location with an...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committee Meetings (2 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: The Cabinet Committee on Housing last met on Monday 10 April 2017. It is scheduled to meet again on 15 May. It will continue to meet regularly and consider progress implementing Rebuilding Ireland, the Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness, which is a priority issue for the Government.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committee Meetings (2 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: The Cabinet Committee on Regional & Rural Affairs met on four occasions in 2016, following the formation of the Government. It last met on 12th December 2016 and is due to meet again on 9th May 2017. The Committee provides a whole of government approach to growth in the rural economy as well as supporting quality of life and local service delivery in the regions. This includes...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Official Engagements (2 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: I travelled to the United States for the annual St. Patrick's Day visit. My visit from 11-17 March encompassed four cities; Philadelphia, Boston, Washington and New York. Unfortunately due to adverse weather conditions my programme in Boston was curtailed and a scheduled visit to Rhode Island had to be cancelled. The most up to date information of costs paid to date by the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Capital Expenditure Programme (2 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: No funding was provided to my Department for information technology infrastructure under the Capital Plan.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (2 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: The Government has established ten Cabinet Committees, with titles and membership as shown in the table. Cabinet Committees are established by the Government to assist it in carrying out the responsibilities of Government in the areas indicated by their titles. They meet as appropriate according to their work schedules. Cabinet Committee Membership Housing Taoiseach (Chair)...

European Council: Statements (13 Apr 2017)

Enda Kenny: We have democracy in Northern Ireland as well.

European Council: Statements (13 Apr 2017)

Enda Kenny: Laying down the law. Well done.

European Council: Statements (13 Apr 2017)

Enda Kenny: The 27.