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Return to Writ: Carlow-Kilkenny - Introduction of New Member (26 May 2015)

Enda Kenny: Comhghairdeas to Deputy Aylward and I wish him good fortune for the time that he is here. He should not put his posters up too high in the hay shed because he might have to get them out again before----

Return to Writ: Carlow-Kilkenny - Introduction of New Member (26 May 2015)

Enda Kenny: -----spring 2016. Congratulations again and good luck to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (26 May 2015)

Enda Kenny: I held official talks with Chinese Premier, Mr Li Keqiang, during his visit to Ireland on 17 and 18 May. We had positive and constructive discussions on a range of topics, including the economic situation in Ireland and China, the strength of our bilateral trade relationship and the potential for growth, including through increased investment in Ireland by Chinese companies and enhanced air...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Ministerial Travel (26 May 2015)

Enda Kenny: The following are the details of my official travel and those of the Ministers of State in my Department, confirmed to date between now and the end of 2015. My EU engagements for the rest of 2015 include attendance at European Council meetings with Heads of State and Government and attendance at informal meetings of EU Heads of State and Government in Brussels. The meetings confirmed are:...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (26 May 2015)

Enda Kenny: I intend to raise the release of files on the Dublin Monaghan bombings by the British Government with Prime Minister Cameron when I meet with him over the coming weeks. The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan also took the opportunity last week to remind the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Teresa Villiers of previous commitments made to look afresh at what the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff Recruitment (26 May 2015)

Enda Kenny: The following table gives details of the number of Civil Servants recruited under the aegis of my Department in 2014. Number of staff recruited under the aegis of my Department in 2014 Grade 2 Administrative Officer 4 Temporary Clerical Officer 1 Temporary Librarian 1 Services Attendant

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff Redeployment (26 May 2015)

Enda Kenny: Five Civil Servants under the aegis of my Department were seconded to another Department in 2014. No Civil Servants under the aegis of my Department were seconded abroad in 2014.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff Retirements (26 May 2015)

Enda Kenny: Three Civil Servants retired from under the aegis of my Department in 2014.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Consultancy Contracts Data (19 May 2015)

Enda Kenny: The total amount of expenditure on consultancy by my Department in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 was €112,890.24. The majority of this expenditure related to the EU Presidency in 2012 and 2013. A table details the number of consultants engaged by my Department from 2011 to the end of 2014. Year Name Details Amount paid per Year 2011 QTS LIMITED Health and Safety Consultancy and Safety...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Northern Ireland Issues (19 May 2015)

Enda Kenny: The text of a draft All Party motion was circulated to Party Leaders for their consideration last week.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Northern Ireland Issues (19 May 2015)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 41 and 42 together. I spoke with Prime Minister Cameron following his success in the UK elections to congratulate him on his appointment as British Prime Minister. I expect to meet with the Prime Minister in the coming weeks to build on our very close relationship and to continue our work on sustaining and developing the strong and positive relationship that...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: EU Membership (19 May 2015)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 43 to 45, inclusive, together. Other EU Member States in the EU share Ireland’s strong desire for the UK to remain a member of the European Union. The European Council in June 2014 acknowledged that the UK’s concerns need to be addressed. The new British Government is now committed to holding a referendum on the UK’s membership of...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (19 May 2015)

Enda Kenny: I met with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at the last British Irish Council Summit which was held in the Isle of Man in November. I hope to meet with her again at the British Irish Council Summit which is convening in Dublin next month.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Central Statistics Office (19 May 2015)

Enda Kenny: The Central Statistics Office (CSO) conducted a pilot survey on the topic of subjective wellbeing in Quarter 3 of 2013 as part of the Quarterly National Household Survey. Respondents were asked to answer the following questions using a scale of 0 to 10 where 0 means 'not at all' and 10 means 'completely': Overall, how satisfied are you with your life nowadays? Overall, to what extent do you...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Crime Data (19 May 2015)

Enda Kenny: The CSO will resume publication of quarterly Recorded Crime Reports in late June 2015. Simultaneously, the CSO will publish the review of the quality of Garda recorded crime administrative data, identifying to the extent possible the statistical impacts as regards coverage and classification from the issues highlighted in the Garda Inspectorate Report.

Order of Business (13 May 2015)

Enda Kenny: For the information of Deputy Billy Timmins, the Planning and Development (No. 1) Bill is known as the urban regeneration and housing Bill and its publication is expected shortly.

Order of Business (13 May 2015)

Enda Kenny: He should have put in a substitute.

Order of Business (13 May 2015)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Martin should have put in a sub. Who is his sub? Who is his junior?

Order of Business (13 May 2015)

Enda Kenny: I expect the Bill to be brought to Cabinet before the summer recess. The Minister of State, Deputy English, received some 90 responses following the public consultation for apprenticeship upskilling and training. Deputy Bannon's point is valid and the Minister is reflecting on it and that will be reflected in the Bill.

Order of Business (13 May 2015)

Enda Kenny: The two Bills referred to by Deputy Kitt will be taken as one Bill. They have been cleared and will be published this week. I will advise Deputy Kitt in respect of the matter regarding superannuation for supervisors.