Results 9,601-9,620 of 36,764 for speaker:Enda Kenny
- Order of Business (12 Nov 2014)
Enda Kenny: New legislation is being drafted by the Minister for Justice and Equality and her Department in respect of compliance with European Union requirements relating to sexual violence and rape, and that will be presented in the new year. I share the Deputy's view regarding domestic violence and rape. As the Deputy will be aware, there will be a statements after lunch arising from a...
- Order of Business (12 Nov 2014)
Enda Kenny: I will discuss with the Minister the question of raising with the Whips an opportunity to have a broader discussion.
- Order of Business (12 Nov 2014)
Enda Kenny: I thank the Deputy for his questions. We have a duty to reflect the dedication and commitment of so many men and women in An Garda Síochána in carrying out their duty, often in very difficult circumstances. Eighty-six members have died in the course of their duty in protecting our citizens from criminal intent and other serious matters. Of course, time will be allocated for...
- Order of Business (12 Nov 2014)
Enda Kenny: The national monuments Bill is due mid-next year. I do not have a date for publication in respect of the licensing of health care facilities Bill. The Deputy will be aware that the calendar of events for commemorative matters for 2016 and beyond will be launched this evening in the General Post Office and the Deputy may wish to attend. Obviously the Minister, Deputy Heather Humphreys, will...
- Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2014)
Enda Kenny: The UNICEF report covers the period to 2012. What the Deputy does not seem to accept is that the changes happening in our economy are reflecting to the benefit of families and children-----
- Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2014)
Enda Kenny: I refer to the jobs being created which impact on the economic situation for more and more families.
- Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2014)
Enda Kenny: With unemployment falling from 15.2% to 11% and soon to be at around 10%, it is heading in the right direction.
- Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2014)
Enda Kenny: It is still much too high but it is in a stronger position than previously. The jobs being created now, such as 2,000 jobs announced last week, will also benefit the current situation and in the future. That is what we want to build on. Deputy Collins referred to the water charges when she spoke about the letter from the young mother in Cork. As I pointed out to the Deputy, in this most...
- Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2014)
Enda Kenny: For a working couple on average wages of €50,000 a year, the return will be of the order of €1,200, together with the increased €5 per child per month.
- Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2014)
Enda Kenny: The GP cards being extended to children aged under six means no payment at the point of contact with the doctor. The provision of the free preschool year is a help to many families - not everybody - but to many families with young children of preschool age. This will continue in the future.
- Order of Business (12 Nov 2014)
Enda Kenny: It is proposed to take No. 14, motion re appointing an ordinary member to the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission; No. 14a, Finance Bill 2014 - Financial Resolutions; No. 31, statements on allegations regarding sexual abuse by members of the provisional republican movement; and No. 32, statements on the fourth report of the Constitutional Convention on the Dáil electoral system. It is...
- Order of Business (12 Nov 2014)
Enda Kenny: I note the point that Deputy Higgins makes. He always makes the same point if there is a change in representation on the commission.
- Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2014)
Enda Kenny: No, I do not believe the Minister, Deputy Bruton, was part of a pattern of political obstruction. The evidence, clearly, is that the Minister requested that the work would proceed on the completion of the witness statement in respect of the matters in hand. The Minister made his own statement on the matter. The witness statement has been cleared and sent to the entity that requested it-----
- Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2014)
Enda Kenny: -----namely, the Garda Bureau of Fraud Investigation. Deputy McDonald has asked me questions. She said she does not want to prejudge the matter herself but she is asking me to prejudge it.
- Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2014)
Enda Kenny: Deputy McDonald has asked me in the House if I believe the whistleblower's statements and allegations. She asked me to prejudge the outcome. Deputy McDonald's point is whether I believe the whistleblower.
- Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2014)
Enda Kenny: Let me confirm to her that when I spoke to the Minister, Deputy Bruton, he briefed me on the reasons for the delay in the sending of the witness statement to the Garda Bureau of Fraud Investigation. As I am not a member of the Committee of Public Accounts I have not read the detailed dossier, nor have I been briefed on its contents. Deputy McDonald is aware that the fraud squad...
- Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2014)
Enda Kenny: Deputy McDonald asked me whether I believe the whistleblower's statement.
- Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2014)
Enda Kenny: I want the Committee of Public Accounts, in its responsibility, to assess and analyse the legal advice it receives and to follow through on that.
- Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2014)
Enda Kenny: If further investigation is warranted of any of the decisions taken, or not taken, by the agencies of State then so be it and the Committee of Public Accounts will have a responsibility in that regard. We cannot stand over a situation where a whistleblower under the protection of legislation comes forward with allegations or statements and they are not followed through or investigated.
- Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2014)
Enda Kenny: That is the purpose of the legislation. It is a radical departure where the whistleblower in this case must be protected.