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Order of Business (15 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: I visited the Black Valley last summer and they were very happy with me-----

Order of Business (15 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: -----particularly in the context of single farm payments, Pillar 2 funding and everything else we ensured was retained for the good farmers of Kerry.

Order of Business (15 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: I saw the Deputy's van outside Kilgarvan. It was parked sideways on to the road.

Order of Business (15 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: The Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy White, is engaging with the representatives of GPs on a regular basis.

Order of Business (15 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: As the Deputy is aware, a court case regarding whether negotiating rights should be given to GPs-----

Order of Business (15 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: -----is pending. That is a matter I cannot comment on. I do not have a publication date for the Central Bank (consolidation) Bill. The EirGrid Bill will be published next year.

Order of Business (15 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: Later in the year.

Order of Business (15 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: That Bill was approved by the Cabinet this morning.

Order of Business (15 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: I do not have a publication date for the landlord and tenant Bill. I thought the Deputy was going to ask about the housing (miscellaneous provisions) Bill, which is due in May. I will revert to her in respect of the legislation she referred to.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Climate Change Policy (15 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: That is a renewable rant and a renewable speech given with high octane levels of energy. It is the usual stuff from the Deputy.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Climate Change Policy (15 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: I agree with the Deputy that climate change is now a real priority and that there is a need for a real and genuine discussion on sustainable energy and what that means. His comment in regard to the expansion of the deserts speaks for itself. It is perfectly legitimate to have protest in the country. The scale of any particular protest depends on the issue involved. It is not evidence of...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Climate Change Policy (15 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: On my way here the other day I passed the turbines off the Wicklow coast, which, while small in number, appeared to be turning. Deputy Boyd Barrett also mentioned Dublin Bay but failed to mention shale gas, which is another issue I am sure he will not want to discuss.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Climate Change Policy (15 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy also mentioned solar, geothermal, hydro and wind energy, but did not mention fracking. I am sure he would like if that became Government policy such that there would be mass protest countrywide.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Climate Change Policy (15 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: If we are to have a discussion, let us discuss all the mix. The Deputy and I know people whose houses are heated by solar energy, which does not require bright sunshine every day. Geothermal energy is expensive but appears to work exceptionally well for those who have the financial resources to avail of it. Hydro energy is an issue in a number of small places around the country. In...

Order of Business (15 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: It is proposed to take No. a9, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the draft Commission of Investigation (Certain Matters relative to An Garda Síochána and other persons) Order 2014; and No. 19, Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014 - Committee and Remaining Stages. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that in the event that Topical...

Order of Business (15 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: This is a matter relevant to the Department of the Taoiseach. What I read into the record in terms of the Order of Business for today was hand delivered to the leaders of the Opposition at 1.30 p.m. today. The Minister for Justice and Equality is in Luxembourg. This is an important issue that requires clarity and decisiveness from a Government perspective. This is the reason I propose to...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Climate Change Policy (15 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: I agree with Deputy Higgins that the debate has intensified and come close to us here. There is evidence before our eyes of a change in weather patterns and climate over the last years. It is true to say that we are burning €6 billion to €7 billion of imported fossil fuels and must discuss and decide on alternatives to that. I know the test site off Annagh Head in north Mayo...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Climate Change Policy (15 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: No, it has not, but I assume it will do so at its next meeting. As I understand it, the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Hogan, has completed the Bill which will be published very shortly. I expect it will go to Cabinet at the next meeting. The European Council did discuss the 2030 climate and energy framework. Obviously, Ireland recognises the basis of...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Climate Change Policy (15 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: That is a good question. It is finally dawning on people that this is a matter of exceptional importance. I would heed the warning given by former President Robinson who has a great deal of expertise in this area. Whether the timescale is as brief as she points out is something I cannot judge but clearly when one looks at weather patterns all over the world, one can see the changing nature...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Government Information Service (15 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: The question was whether there is a policy on the part of the Government Information Service of publishing documents on St. Stephen's Day. I have answered clearly that there is no such policy. If such a policy existed, Deputy Martin would say we should have published half a dozen reports last week when the President was on a state visit to the United Kingdom. This is a very important...