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Leaders' Questions (28 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: -----will have pride in the uniform.

Leaders' Questions (28 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: I have already indicated the view of Government in respect of Commissioner O'Sullivan, who did an outstanding series of interviews. For the first time, interviews were independently conducted and applicants independently sought for appointment to the post of Garda Commissioner.

Leaders' Questions (28 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: This is not about an individual. It is about the structure, about all of the men and women who serve in An Garda Síochána and, more importantly, about those whom they serve, the people of our country. It does not take much to lose confidence in an institution. There are issues here that Deputies McDonald and Micheál Martin have rightly raised about fixed charge notices,...

Leaders' Questions (28 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: The Ceann Comhairle has made a decision in respect of the Minister answering questions in the House today. She will address the Topical Issue matter put forward by several Deputies.

Leaders' Questions (28 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: Questions will apply under the Topical Issue debate.

Leaders' Questions (28 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Martin does not attend for the Topical Issue debate. Questions are asked by Deputies at the end of their first contribution.

Leaders' Questions (28 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Martin raised the issue of why the Policing Authority was not informed. However, the Government was not informed either.

Leaders' Questions (28 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: The Minister for Justice and Equality received a letter in June 2016. The audit was ongoing. The Department was back to the Garda Síochána on several occasions. The deputy commissioner, Mr. Twomey, dealt with that at a press conference and apologised for it. However, it is not good enough, as Deputy Martin points out, that the Policing Authority, which has independent oversight...

Leaders' Questions (28 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: I am very unhappy about this situation. We now know that systems are in place to deal with these kinds of circumstances from now on.

Leaders' Questions (28 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: How do we deal with a situation where we have 153% over-estimation in figures in terms of breathalysers and so on? That issue, no more than the issue of people not receiving a letter, should be the subject of an external examination. The Government made that decision this morning. The Government will meet again next week to look at the broader implications of where we are with An Garda...

Leaders' Questions (28 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: A Government meeting concluded a short time ago. For the information of the House, the Government received a very detailed briefing from the Tánaiste this morning on the recent revelations regarding the Garda handling of matters relating to mandatory alcohol testing and to fixed charge notices. We also noted the public explanation given by senior gardaí, including the Garda...

Leaders' Questions (28 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: This is clearly a proposal that will require further detailed consideration by Government. I also believe that such a proposition should have widespread support from the Oireachtas. I therefore propose that it should be the subject of consultation with the Opposition parties and, ultimately, approval by the Oireachtas. The Government will consider these issues again next week. I should...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Contracts Data (28 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: My Department has hired no such firms.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Brexit Issues (28 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: Consultation is a core feature of the Government’s preparation for the Brexit negotiations. Following the first plenary session of the All-Island Civic Dialogue in November, the Government launched a series of sectoral all-island civic dialogue events. Led by Ministers, these sessions provided an invaluable opportunity to hear directly the implications of Brexit in each sector,...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Expenditure (28 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: There were no payments made by my Department, its agencies or any bodies under the aegis of my Department to broadcasters in the years to which the Deputy refers.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Protected Disclosures Data (28 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: My Department has a Policy on Protected Disclosures which sets out the process by which an employee (or former employee) of the Department of the Taoiseach can make a protected disclosure; what will happen when a disclosure is made; and what my Department will do to protect a discloser. Under my Department's Policy on Protected Disclosures, any employee or former employee of the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Insurance Costs (28 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: My Department and the National Economic and Social Development Office [NESDO] operate under State indemnity, a self-insurance model whereby the State bears the financial risk associated with the cost of claims. The management of such claims is delegated to the State Claims Agency. There are currently no insurance claims outstanding against my Department.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: I am not really interested in the comments of Deputy Barry except to say that the Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, has done quite a deal of work in respect of the Mahon report and I have asked him to consider having a conversation in the House when it is appropriate on the changes that have been made and the work that has been done in his unceasing efforts to deal with the issue of direct...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: I noted the comments of former Governor O’Malley, who I know well. He made attempts himself to the get to the White House but the effort was not successful.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: He is entitled to his opinion. He may well decide to stand again. That is entirely his business. I agree that commerce is not everything, which is why it is all the more important that we focus on what politics is always about, namely, people. We have some who are not in a position to contribute in the way they know they can. I do not support situations where Irish citizens,...