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Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: I had a very constructive and engaging meeting with President Trump in the Oval Office last Thursday, March 16th. We discussed a range of matters including bilateral economic relations, Ireland's economic recovery, Immigration Reform, the implications of Brexit and the future of the EU as well as Northern Ireland and the Peace Process. I highlighted the plight of the up to 50,000...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Good Friday Agreement (22 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: The Good Friday Agreement sets out the mechanism by which a united Ireland might come about, including a provision that, if people north and south of the Border decide by referendum that there should be a united Ireland, they should have that opportunity. It is for the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to decide to hold a referendum there, based on whether it appears likely that a...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (21 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: We will certainly have information and discussions here on a regular basis. As leader of his party, the Deputy is entitled to have the full up-to-date briefing I have myself.

European Council: Statements (21 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: I attended meetings of the European Council in Brussels on 9 and 10 March. As Deputies are aware, I also held a short bilateral meeting there with the British Prime Minister, Theresa May. The European Council agenda included decisions about the President of the European Council and the European Public Prosecutor's Office and discussions on migration, jobs, growth and competitiveness,...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (21 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: This is ridiculous. I have had four speeches from well-intentioned Members, Deputies Michael McGrath, Brendan Howlin, Mary Lou McDonald and Eamon Ryan and I am expected to answer in one minute and 20 seconds.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (21 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: This is not the way that it should be. These matters are far too serious-----

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (21 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: -----to be crammed into a one minute speech. Deputy McGrath mentioned the elections that took place in Northern Ireland and the result is very clear. If I recall correctly, I think the Sinn Féin president said the priority was the establishment of the Executive over the appointment of the First Minister. An Executive arose from the Good Friday Agreement which has functioned in...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategy Statements (21 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: First of all, Deputy McDonald made a couple of points about the statement of strategy in the areas of water, mental health, energy and Northern Ireland political institutions. Obviously, the Department of the Taoiseach is central to all these Departments in the way that outcomes are achieved. I chair the Cabinet committee meetings which deal with many of these issues where the relevant...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategy Statements (21 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: Gabh mo leithscéal. The Deputy asked about Sinéad and Amanda. I would ask him to give the details to the Minister of State with responsibility for housing, Deputy English. I am not accusing the Deputy of being incorrect but it appears strange that a single mother would be asked to go with her child 11 km away to a different local authority area.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategy Statements (21 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: I am quite sure his own councillors on the council there would have raised this.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategy Statements (21 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: No but I am sure they would have raised the matter as well. I am quite sure they are not giving the Deputy false information.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategy Statements (21 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: I suggest the Deputy give the details of that case to the Minister of State, Deputy English, and he will have that matter followed up. People are still going into hotels.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Northern Ireland (21 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 6 to 11, inclusive, together. I met with Prime Minister, Theresa May, on the margins of the European Council meeting in Brussels on Thursday, 9 March. We discussed the Northern Ireland Assembly election results and the implications that Brexit will have for the North and for relationships across these islands. We reiterated our joint and continuing...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Freedom of Information Data (21 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: The Leas-Cheann Comhairle knows everything about this. He has been around a long time.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategy Statements (21 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 3 to 5, inclusive, together. My Department's strategy statement sets out the key objectives for the Department for the period of 2016 to 2019. The strategy statement is aligned to the Government's key priorities and policies and sets out six strategic priorities. These include providing excellent support services for the Taoiseach and Government,...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Freedom of Information Data (21 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: The esteemed people in Lahinch were very honoured to have a Taoiseach of the day and a Speaker of the House of Congress come and walk around the course, but whether they played well is immaterial. I do not see these things at all. I will come back to Deputy Howlin with more detail because he signed the document. I never see any of them and I rarely hear about them, but I told the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Freedom of Information Data (21 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: Nothing.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Freedom of Information Data (21 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: With regard to the Freedom of Information Acts, the procedures used by the Department followed the guidelines set out in the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform's decision-makers manual. I am satisfied the processes being followed by the Department comply fully with the manual. Systems are in place to ensure requests are answered within a set timeframe. My Department has a database...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Freedom of Information Data (21 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: Yes, I will.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Freedom of Information Data (21 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: We received 173 in 2014, 290 in 2015 and 275 in 2016-----