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Leaders' Questions (10 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: The Government wants to make it clear that it has decided to hold an inquiry by way of a commission of investigation into these matters. As I stated, the range of issues and facts that need to be determined is very extensive. Encompassed is a very broad range of societal issues. Therefore, it is only right and proper that we attempt to deal with this as thoroughly, fully and appropriately...

Leaders' Questions (10 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: I thank Deputy Murphy for her comments and I know she will contribute constructively to the hearings being held by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs. The Government considered this morning the latest report from the National Economic and Social Council, NESC, on the question of the provision of adequate social housing for people who need housing. Obviously, this is related to the...

Leaders' Questions (10 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: Aontaím leis an Teachta Adams gurb é seo an rud is fearr le déanamh. I welcome the Deputy's constructive suggestions. Many people come here from America to trace their roots, having been adopted by Americans. The vast majority of those adopted by people in the United States were perfectly healthy babies. What we need to know is what happened to those who were not so...

Leaders' Questions (10 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: I thank the Deputy for his constructive comments. Everybody is aware that the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs has today announced that the Government will set up a commission of inquiry into mother and baby homes as run in Ireland in the past decades. We do so with a sense of sadness but, equally, with a sense of duty and resolve. The interdepartmental group has commenced its work...

Leaders' Questions (10 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs will take note of all the comments and suggestions coming to him, including from the Deputy in respect of counselling services and a confidential telephone line. Obviously, the terms of reference for the investigation will need to be considered very carefully. I understand most of the information is available, but it needs to be collated and gone...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Unemployment Data (10 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: The Quarterly National Household Survey (QNHS) is the official source of estimates of unemployment in the State. The table shows the number of persons aged 15 years and over classified by gender and duration of unemployment (ILO) and the long-term unemployment rate in each quarter from Quarter 1 2013 to Quarter 1 2014. Long-term unemployment is defined as the number of persons unemployed...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Unemployment Data (10 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: The Live Register series gives a monthly breakdown of the number of people claiming Jobseeker's Benefit, Jobseeker's Allowance and other registrants as registered with the Department of Social Protection. The table contains the annual average number of persons on the Live Register for each year from 2008 to 2013. It should be noted that the Live Register is not a definitive measure of...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: EU Meetings (10 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 127, 128, 134 and 135 together. I attended the Informal meeting of Heads of State or Government in Brussels on 27 May. We discussed the results of the European Parliament elections, and the process for the election of the new President of the European Commission. In that regard, and in line with the procedures set out in the Treaty on European Union, Heads...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: EU Issues (10 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 129, 130 and 137 together. Article 17.7 of the Treaty on European Union provides that, taking into account the elections to the European Parliament and after having held the appropriate consultations, the European Council, acting by a qualified majority, shall propose a candidate for President of the Commission to the European Parliament. Declaration 11 on...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Youth Unemployment Data (10 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: The Quarterly National Household Survey (QNHS) is the official source of estimates of employment and unemployment in the State and the data also provides information on persons Neither in Employment nor in Education and Training (NEET). The Q1 2014 estimates are the most recent QNHS figures available. The table shows the number of persons aged 16-25 who are classified as being Neither in...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Semi-State Bodies (10 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: There are no semi State companies under the remit of my Department.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committee Meetings (10 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: In May I chaired four Cabinet Committee meetings. The Committees on Justice Reform, and Mortgage Arrears and Credit Availability, each met once and the Committee on Health met twice. I also chaired a meeting of the Economic Management Council.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Legislative Measures (10 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: I presume the Deputy is referring to Bills sponsored by my Department. My Department has not sponsored any Bills enacted through the Oireachtas since 2011.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: European Parliament Elections (10 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: The recent European Parliament elections confirmed the extent of European citizens’ concern over the continuing effects of the economic crisis across the European Union and the uneven pace of economic recovery. While increased support for eurosceptic parties and, more worryingly, parties with extreme views on some issues, is a cause of considerable concern, support varies greatly...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Expenditure (10 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: My Department has not purchased any bottled water over the past three years. However, bottled water is served by catering companies at events in Government Buildings.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Legislative Measures (10 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: There are no legislative provisions under my Ministerial area of responsibility that have been passed by the Oireachtas since 2011 but have not come into effect to date.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Strength (10 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: It was not possible to provide the information sought by the Deputy in the time available. My Department is currently seeking to compile an accurate reply and I will provide the information directly to the Deputy once it comes to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps Equipment (10 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: The Air Corps was not in possession of a Fouga Magister aircraft in 1968. It took possession of six of these aircraft in 1975 and they remained in service until 1999.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel (5 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: The terms and conditions of members of the Permanent Defence Force are dealt with in the context of the Conciliation and Arbitration Scheme. The Scheme is comprised of Officials from the Department of Defence, Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, Military management and the Representative Associations. The unsatisfactory age and fitness profile of the Permanent Defence Force was an...

Order of Business (28 May 2014)

Enda Kenny: It depends on the nature of the decision made. Deputy Shortall is aware from her experience in the Department that the law here was never changed. The problem exists and the problem must be dealt with. I would advise her to wait until the proposals are decided upon to see whether legislation is actually involved or required or not.