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- Order of Business (28 Jan 2015)
Enda Kenny: -----the Minister for Justice and Equality and the Department of Justice and Equality in the way this was all handled.
- Order of Business (28 Jan 2015)
Enda Kenny: If I were to accede to Deputy Martin's request, first of all it would not change the situation or that the Ceann Comhairle has ruled. I do not intend to go against his ruling in his independence.
- Order of Business (28 Jan 2015)
Enda Kenny: I am anxious that the commission of investigation would be set up-----
- Order of Business (28 Jan 2015)
Enda Kenny: -----and be let get on with its business. I think everybody can understand the importance of that.
- Order of Business (28 Jan 2015)
Enda Kenny: The Ceann Comhairle pointed out to the Minister that he had come to the conclusion that the motion was not in order for debate and that he would intend to rule accordingly if the arrangement for debating the motion was to be persisted with. He went on to say he was quite prepared to allow the motion to be moved without debate as this would obviate any risk of encroachment by Dáil...
- Order of Business (28 Jan 2015)
Enda Kenny: This is a matter of considerable importance. The Government decided, following the receipt of the Guerin report into matters relevant to the Cavan-Monaghan Garda district, that there should be a commission of investigation. The Government considered this and accepted the terms of reference as put forward by Mr. Guerin, and they are all included in the terms of reference setting up this...
- Order of Business (28 Jan 2015)
Enda Kenny: It is proposed to take No. 25a, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of draft Commission of Investigation (Certain Matters relative to the Cavan-Monaghan Division of the Garda Síochána) Order 2014; No. 50, Irish Collective Asset-management Vehicles Bill 2014 - Order for Report, Report and Final Stages; No. 8, Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill...
- Deaths of Former Members: Expressions of Sympathy (28 Jan 2015)
Enda Kenny: As Taoiseach I would like to convey my sincere condolences and sympathy to the family of the late former Deputy and Senator, John Carty. He was a good friend of mine who passed away last January. He was a family man, and along with Kathleen, and despite the demands of political life he always made time for his priority which was his family, his eight children, James, Lisa, Cathal, John...
- Leaders' Questions (28 Jan 2015)
Enda Kenny: I do not have any information about who is or is not on a promotion list. I am glad the Deputy clarified the comment that he made.
- Leaders' Questions (28 Jan 2015)
Enda Kenny: The Deputy raised a number of issues. The Guerin report will follow the inquiry that the Government has agreed to set up. That will be set in place after today. The Fennelly inquiry is under way. The sole member wrote to me looking for an extension of time until the end of this year, and I have granted that. I support, if possible, the production by the inquiry of earlier reports in...
- Leaders' Questions (28 Jan 2015)
Enda Kenny: When is that due to be ready?
- Leaders' Questions (28 Jan 2015)
Enda Kenny: I am not clear on what the Deputy is talking about in respect of the Athlone area. He will have to give me further detail on that, and if he wishes to do so, he can give me it me after the completion of the Order of Business.
- Leaders' Questions (28 Jan 2015)
Enda Kenny: In respect of the independent policing authority, this is the most radical shake-up in the justice system since the foundation of the State. The appointment of the Garda Commissioner was subject to open competition and was a completely independent system for making that recommendation for appointment by Government. All promotions of senior personnel are done by a panel for which completely...
- Deaths of Former Members: Expressions of Sympathy (28 Jan 2015)
Enda Kenny: I so propose.
- Leaders' Questions (28 Jan 2015)
Enda Kenny: Let us talk about here. One thing Deputy Adams is not is naive. All of the people listening know he is not naive. He should not understate his own experience. He states he wants a debt conference to have a forum to discuss debt.
- Leaders' Questions (28 Jan 2015)
Enda Kenny: This is why we already have fora in existence. They are the Eurogroup, ECOFIN and the European Council. In the case of Ireland, since he was appointed, the Minister for Finance has been involved in negotiations within these groups on the question of debt relief and easing the burden on the Irish taxpayer. This is where Ireland's problems were raised, where they were discussed, negotiated-----
- Leaders' Questions (28 Jan 2015)
Enda Kenny: -----confirmed and approved later by the European Council.
- Leaders' Questions (28 Jan 2015)
Enda Kenny: This is why the progress we have made allows us to be able to borrow on the international markets at a fraction of the cost it did when we were appointed, to a point where we can now buy out-----
- Leaders' Questions (28 Jan 2015)
Enda Kenny: -----the loans from the IMF of €18 billion which over the coming ten years will save the Irish taxpayer €1.2 billion in interest charges.
- Leaders' Questions (28 Jan 2015)
Enda Kenny: The forum which exists is called the Eurogroup. This is where Ireland has negotiated €50 billion in respect of promissory notes, interest rate reductions and extensions of maturity dates. I am glad the newly elected Prime Minister of Greece is prepared to negotiate his country's debt relief situation-----