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Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Middle East Issues (1 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: I do not have the findings of the direct engagement of the Members of the European Parliament with the migrant workers.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Middle East Issues (1 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: It will be interesting to see what that report says. I would be happy to have it discussed at the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Middle East Issues (1 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: The purpose of my visit to the Gulf states was a trade mission with 87 Irish companies. I meant what I said to Paul Murphy MEP. It is a revelation to speak to people from this country, some of whom have been out there for 25 years or more, who are working in their respective spheres or areas of activity in the states in question. I think it is important for standards to apply when trade is...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Middle East Issues (1 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: While I said that the issue of women's rights was not discussed specifically, we did discuss the issue of human rights generally. There have been a number of positive developments in recent years, but human rights remain a very contentious issue in Saudi Arabia and the rights of women is one of the areas of concern. Ireland has been active in raising human rights concerns with Saudi Arabia...

Leaders' Questions (1 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: I am reminded of the day that I was at the opening of the McAleese Bridge across the River Boyne when Deputy Adams and the Deputy First Minister came to me and asked if they could take me away to the side of the stage for a conversation. I said: "Gerry, you cannot take me away anywhere but I am happy to talk to you". Deputy Adams said to me: "We need to speak to you about an important...

Leaders' Questions (1 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: The position is that the ECB decided that the deal does not contravene monetary policy and is quite legal. Therefore, the answer to Deputy Collins's question is that the Irish Central Bank will dispose of the bonds in accordance with the timeline that has already been set out and agreed.

Leaders' Questions (1 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: The report in today's newspapers is not correct. For the Deputies information, I am informed by the Minister for Finance that the nominal value of the bonds is now €4 billion higher than it was when the deal was done because of falling interest rates.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Middle East Issues (1 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 to 15, inclusive, together. I led a trade mission to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates from 4-9 January, accompanied by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Richard Bruton, and representatives of 87 Irish companies. The purpose of the visit was to enhance our political, economic and trade relationships with these states,...

Leaders' Questions (1 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: I agree with Deputy Adams that the process of discovery in the Bailey case crystallised - as a result of the date of closure relating to that process - all of these matters. That is true. While this issue has been ongoing for a considerable period, it was the process of discovery which gave rise to the focus in respect of having the relevant tapes transcribed and assessed in the Bailey...

Leaders' Questions (1 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: Sophie Toscan du Plantier was murdered and the crime remains unsolved. The transcribed tapes have a bearing on and a relevance to this matter. In regard to the Deputy's question about the Minister for Justice and Equality, I came to Dublin on the Sunday in order to attend a function. We were due to debate the Garda inspectorate's report on the following Thursday. All of the commentators...

Leaders' Questions (1 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: I am assured by the Minister for Justice that he was not so briefed. I can confirm to the Deputy that on the Monday evening I was joined by the Attorney General, the Secretary General of the Department of the Taoiseach and the Minister and Secretary General of the Department of Justice, Equality and Defence and that there was no discussion at that meeting about the letter or its contents. ...

Leaders' Questions (1 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: Section 41 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 states: "The Garda Commissioner shall keep the Minister and the Secretary General of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform fully informed of the following...". The letter was sent to the Secretary General of the Department of Justice and Equality. The letter did contain reference to the fact that the Minister should be...

Leaders' Questions (1 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: I am aware of the chronological sequence in terms of the letters sent to the Minister for Justice and Equality between 10 to 24 March outlining all of the events and so on. When I was briefed by the Attorney General on the gravity of what is involved the order for discovery in the Bailey case was due to conclude on the Tuesday of the Cabinet meeting. That order for discovery included the...

Leaders' Questions (1 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: -----with a much clearer view being available on that Monday evening. I was clear, because I wanted to inform the Cabinet, the Dáil and Members of the Opposition, that my concern should be communicated to the Garda Commissioner. I advised the Secretary General of the Department of Justice and Equality to communicate that to the Garda Commissioner.

Leaders' Questions (1 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: I advised him to communicate my concerns to the Garda Commissioner. I thought that was fundamental given the gravity of what was involved.

Leaders' Questions (1 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: The letter from the former Garda Commissioner to the Secretary General is now in the public domain. It can be published so that everybody can read it.

Leaders' Questions (1 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: I can confirm that there was no discussion at the meeting held by me about the issue raised by the Deputy. The question of the importance of the transcription of the recordings in the Bailey case was discussed, which, as far as I can ascertain from the chronology set out, took up most of the focus of the Department of Justice and Equality. For the Deputy's information, the Government today...

Leaders' Questions (1 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: I will try to be helpful to Deputy Martin. Mr. Justice Fennelly is to chair that commission, which will deal with all matters-----

Leaders' Questions (1 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: I am telling the Deputy something that he does not know. Mr. Justice Fennelly will chair the commission of investigation, which will look at all matters relevant to tape recordings of conversations and their retention, to the extent of which we are aware at this point but which appear to be growing in number. During the course of today's Cabinet meeting, the Minister for Justice and...

Leaders' Questions (1 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: In answer to Deputy Martin's question, the Minister for Justice has assured me that there was no briefing given to him on Monday evening about the contents of the letter.