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Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: This was one of the first decisions made by the previous Government in 2011 on account of the demise of TalkTalk in Waterford. Since then, the Government has fully supported the concept of technological universities. We are awaiting Committee Stage of the Technological Universities Bill in the Dáil, which should be taken not too far from now.

Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: While I take the Deputy's point, these are all matters to be considered at the relevant time. Preparations for the 2018 budget will start in due course and the level of grant assistance from the Common Agricultural Policy and Exchequer are always monitored.

Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: I just answered a similar question from Deputy O'Dea. The Minister hopes the discussions with the companies involved in the manufacture of Kalydeco, Orkambi and any future drug for cystic fibrosis can be concluded in a matter of weeks.

Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: I agreed in principle, when I met the leaders of the parties opposite on a number of occasions, to have a commission of investigation.

Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: I believed it was appropriate to wait until the report of the Committee of Public Accounts had been published. As the Deputy is well aware, the report, which will be the subject of a debate tomorrow, is disputed. I need to hear the views of Deputies on the value of the extensive work done by the committee and the areas a commission of investigation could not deal with, both in terms of...

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

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 to 5, inclusive, together. As reported to the House in yesterday's debate, I attended the spring European Council meeting and a meeting of the 27 Heads of State and Government in Brussels on 9 and 10 March. As Deputies are aware, I also held a short bilateral meeting with Prime Minister May. I had no other bilateral meetings over the two days, although...

Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: I do not have a date for Deputy Connolly for its publication. I will have the Minister of State, Deputy Helen McEntee, contact the Deputy.

Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: There are always problems associated with rates and commercial premises. In terms of retail outlets, everyone should be aware of the double digit increases in online retail sales. Government has set out a series of assistances for retailers, including opportunities to go online with assistance from the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin mentioned...

Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: I am surprised to hear this. A great deal of work has been done in respect of special needs, both in terms of the provision of facilities and the extent of public moneys available, which is at more than €1.6 billion. I will have the matter in respect of the appeals mechanism raised directly with the Minister for Education and Skills. I am sure he will be interested it.

Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: I do not have a date for the Deputy on the legislation. As I stated the last time Orkambi was raised in the context of setting out some sort of certainty for the health system, the discussions centre around Orkambi, Kalydeco and any other new drug that comes on stream. My understanding from the Minister for Health is that it is hoped to conclude the discussions in a matter of weeks. I know...

Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: I will take 30 seconds. Perhaps Deputy McDonald would refer to the word "connivance" she used in regard to the IDA.

Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: Maybe she should correct the record in decrying the IDA. I said the Minister is to carry out a review. I said the board dealt with this last November and that the contract was extended for 12 months, and if the contract were to be extended beyond Monday it would have to go for public procurement. I will ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation to give the Deputy specific...

Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: I will ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to respond to Deputy Howlin.

Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: I was disturbed by the directly contradictory reports of the condition of young Ibrahim Halawa, who is an Irish and European citizen. For that reason, yesterday the Government made a clear decision to send a qualified medical person, on the recommendation of the chief medical officer, to carry out a medical examination on Ibrahim Halawa so that we have an accurate report of his medical...

Leaders' Questions (22 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy has had her say. There are three issues here. One is the legal issue, which I cannot comment on. That is in respect of the financial situation. The second is the number of jobs that were, and are, created by the ambassadors and by the connectors of ConnectIreland. The third relates to the current position. This was a four-year scheme. It was extended, after contact was made...

Leaders' Questions (22 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: There is a discrepancy between the numbers concerned here.

Leaders' Questions (22 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: The challenge is that the IDA is the statutory body, which does a superb job in attracting jobs into Ireland-----

Leaders' Questions (22 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: -----but if somebody in another country wants to invest in Europe and an indication is given to them to consider Ireland, it is through the IDA, or the agency dealing with investment into the country, with which that contact is made. If it is only for five or ten jobs however, then they are more important in Kinvara or Ballyvary than they might be in central Dublin.

Leaders' Questions (22 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: Jobs are jobs however, and when we had none we were very lucky to get any kind of jobs in here. Deputy Howlin knows this because he was a member of the Government that approved it.

Leaders' Questions (22 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: I cannot comment on the court case but look forward to seeing the Minister's review. That is difficult given that there is litigation at the moment. The intention was to have smaller numbers dispersed throughout the country. That was the original intention, which worked very well initially.