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Order of Business (11 Nov 2014)

Enda Kenny: It will be next week; that is progress.

Order of Business (11 Nov 2014)

Enda Kenny: By Wednesday of next week the Deputy will be away; he can flow on with his words at that stage.

Order of Business (11 Nov 2014)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy will have the opportunity to let his words flow through the House on Wednesday of next week.

Order of Business (11 Nov 2014)

Enda Kenny: Now that is progress.

Order of Business (11 Nov 2014)

Enda Kenny: The legislation will be introduced early next year. On the question about primary legislation for EirGrid, the Deputy will be aware of the necessity to provide infrastructure to supply electricity for consumers and for industry. All EirGrid's proposals are vetted and validated independently by An Bord Pleanála. I will provide the Deputy with an up-to-date report on the preparation of...

Order of Business (11 Nov 2014)

Enda Kenny: It is proposed to take No. a14, motion to rescind order of referral of the Protection of Children’s Health (Tobacco Smoke in Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) Bill 2012 [Seanad] to the Select Sub-committee on Children and Youth Affairs; No. 28, Social Welfare Bill 2014 - Second Stage (resumed). It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that: (1) the Dáil shall...

Order of Business (11 Nov 2014)

Enda Kenny: Much work is going on in terms of reshaping the priorities for the health reform Bill. I do not think the Deputy will see it before next year. A memo to Government was cleared last week on the low pay commission. The Bill is due next year. The Bill on domestic violence is also due early next year. I had the opportunity and privilege to address the COPE Galway group yesterday. The...

Order of Business (11 Nov 2014)

Enda Kenny: The children and family relations Bill is important legislation. It must be put through in respect of the question to be asked on the equality of marriage referendum next year. The Government will make its announcement in due course regarding the dates for those referenda and the issues to be decided by the people. On the point about how debates may be arranged in the House, the Whips...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Seanad Reform (11 Nov 2014)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 6 to 11, inclusive, together. The programme for Government commitment in relation to the Seanad was to hold a referendum on its abolition, and the Government did so. Following on the referendum, I attended the Seanad on 23 October last year to hear the views of Senators on how reform of the Seanad might proceed. I then met the leaders of the different...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Seanad Reform (11 Nov 2014)

Enda Kenny: In respect of the democratic revolution, revolutions roll on for a while. We have made some serious changes, in local government in the amalgamation of town and city councils, the removal of the town councils and the changes of boundaries for the local government under independent commissions, and in the Dáil, such as the right of Deputies to raise Topical Issues at a much more...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (11 Nov 2014)

Enda Kenny: As I stated, it is a very significant move for the Twenty-six Counties to move to an independent policing authority. It was important that the chairman designate of the authority be in a position to sit in respect of the final assessment of the person to be considered for appointment as Garda Commissioner. The Minister for Justice and Equality will deal with the appointment of the members...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (11 Nov 2014)

Enda Kenny: The terms of reference of the sub-committee are as I described to the Deputy. I will not interfere with any court process. The Deputy knows as well as I do that it is open to any citizen or organisation to take a case. We live in a country in which it is perfectly in order for people to express their concerns or anxieties through public protest, but it is not acceptable to block a public...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (11 Nov 2014)

Enda Kenny: It is wrong to advocate the breaching of court orders on the basis of a desire to prevent people from doing their legitimate jobs. The Deputy understands that very well. Advocating the breaking of court orders, which can result in controversy and which has resulted in injuries is not the way of a legitimate and democratic process.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (11 Nov 2014)

Enda Kenny: I understand the matter completely. People express their concern to my face and contact me regularly, sometimes throughout the day and night, about their concerns and anxieties. That is understood but it is not acceptable to block the public roads and prevent people from doing their legitimate work.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (11 Nov 2014)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy understands that and he should be advocating among those he represents the use the very many peaceful ways at their disposal of expressing their concerns and anxieties. What is happening is not acceptable and that is why companies and individuals have sought court orders over very many years.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (11 Nov 2014)

Enda Kenny: Let me try to assist the Deputy by outlining a number of issues. He inquired about reform in the area of justice. The Government has already made considerable progress in this regard. The Protected Disclosures Act 2014, which enables Garda whistleblowers to report their concerns directly to GSOC, has been commenced. In addition, an open competition has been held in respect of the...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (11 Nov 2014)

Enda Kenny: I was referring to down here.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (11 Nov 2014)

Enda Kenny: That is a big change.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (11 Nov 2014)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 2 to 5, inclusive, together. The Cabinet committee on justice reform last met on 29 October 2014. I anticipate it will meet again soon but the date for its next meeting has not been scheduled yet.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (11 Nov 2014)

Enda Kenny: The terms of reference for the justice reform committee are to oversee the development of proposals for an independent police authority and associated reforms to the policing and justice system. The Garda Inspectorate has produced a report that is 600 pages long, has 200 recommendations and was reflected upon by Cabinet this morning. It is to be taken very seriously because it points out...