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Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (22 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: There is nobody more conscious of the challenges they face than businesses where they see the challenges, given our reliance on the UK at present. That is why we are putting such a focus on these negotiations. We realise the seriousness of the Brexit discussions. The questions the Deputy asked have to be seen in the context of the overall approach we have taken, which has been well...

Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (22 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: Of course it is. The Taoiseach outlined very clearly on Monday what is the approach of the Government.

Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (22 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: It is that we do not want to see a hard Border and that everything will be done to avoid that. It is in that context that the answer to the Deputy's question is obvious.

Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (22 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy's summary of the Government's approach to the Brexit negotiations lacks the reality of the work that has been done. All he has to do is look at the agreements reached and statements made so far, all of which put at their centre the priorities of the Irish Government. That is absolutely clear from statements by the British Prime Minister and EU levels. Michel Barnier's...

Leaders' Questions (22 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The organisation of primary PCI centres throughout the country is a national issue - there is no question of that. It relates to how we provide services for the entire population. We have had this debate in respect of other services. We absolutely have to take account of the best evidence available. The best evidence was got from Dr. Herity at the time. There is a national review of...

Leaders' Questions (22 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I join the Deputy in expressing sadness at the news of the tragic death of a young man at the weekend while being transferred between two hospitals. I offer my sincere condolences to the family. Like the Deputy, I do not want to say anything that would add to the distress his wife and family are feeling at this time. I have discussed the issue with the Minister for Health who took a...

Leaders' Questions (22 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: As I said, Dr. Herity undertook that review and the Minister is following his report.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (22 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The investigative shortcomings of the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (ODCE) identified by Judge John Aylmer in this case fell far short of the standard of impartial, unbiased and thorough investigation we expect and demand. My predecessor, Minister of State Mitchell O’Connor, wrote to the Director of Corporate Enforcement on Wednesday May 24th, requesting a report...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Rights (22 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Inspection and Enforcement Services of the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) monitor employment conditions to ensure compliance with and, where necessary, the enforcement of employment rights legislation. This includes redress for the employees concerned and payment of any unpaid wages arising from breaches of employment rights. The Industrial Relations Act 2012 provides for the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Contracts Data (22 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: During the years 2015 and 2016 my Department, as an employer, did not engage external resources to undertake or support investigations in the area of human resources and industrial relations.  In addition, as the Public Appointments Service provides my Department with its externally sourced/recruited staff and my Department manages its own internal recruitment...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Action Plan for Jobs (22 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: As Tánaiste and Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, I will lead the development of the Action Plan for Jobs across Government and I will also lead the development and implementation of national enterprise policy, including Enterprise 2025. The Action Plan for Jobs has proven to be an effective mechanism for coordinated cross...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Unemployment Data (22 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Government’s goal is to create 200,000 jobs by 2020 – including 135,000 jobs outside Dublin. This is an ongoing process, and employment continues to grow strongly. In the year since Census 2016 was completed, almost 70,000 more people are at work. More than three out of every four new jobs created in this period were outside Dublin.   According to the CSO’...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (22 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I welcome the fact that many representative organisations have published papers identifying challenges for their sectors. This is important as it ensures that Government is better placed to put appropriate policy responses in place. This particular publication from Ibec is a valuable contribution to our knowledge base and will help to inform the development of policy responses. A number of...

Appointment to the Judiciary Nomination Procedure: Statements (21 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: Following an amendment to the Constitution by the insertion of Article 28.4.3o,Cabinet discussions and documentation disclosing Cabinet discussions are absolutely confidential and cannot be disclosed. The same doctrine obviously applies to Cabinet committees. The word "discussions" as it is covered, and this is the reality of the situation, referred to by the court refers to the oral...

Appointment to the Judiciary Nomination Procedure: Statements (21 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: As I previously explained, an interim report was received which recommended the reopening of Stepaside Garda station. It also recommended that the reopening of a number of other stations should be considered and that a further final report would come at the end of June. There was also a recommendation that a Garda station should be opened in Dublin Airport and Dublin Port.

Appointment to the Judiciary Nomination Procedure: Statements (21 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: That is a broader question of how Cabinet operates and I am not in a position to answer that.

Appointment to the Judiciary Nomination Procedure: Statements (21 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: What I have made absolutely clear is that all applications, whether by way of the Judicial Appointments Advisory Board, JAAB, or by way of expressions of interest by the Judiciary, are dealt with appropriately and correctly. There is a procedure-----

Appointment to the Judiciary Nomination Procedure: Statements (21 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am respecting the confidentiality of the process of-----

Appointment to the Judiciary Nomination Procedure: Statements (21 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: -----the appointment of judges. I would never feel that it was appropriate to give details on who or who did not apply.

Appointment to the Judiciary Nomination Procedure: Statements (21 Jun 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: It has never been the practice to give any information on the numbers of judges who have applied. That is for privacy and confidentiality reasons.