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Leaders' Questions (4 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: Perhaps Deputy Adams misunderstands what I was saying. The initial response of the Government was to consider the matter in respect of the humanitarian issues that arise now. The Government has put in place a fund of €15 million, pending assessment, to deal with the humanitarian issues immediately. That is why the emergency response unit at the Department of the Environment,...

Leaders' Questions (4 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Seamus Healy has made the case for the introduction of Irish Water or the Irish water board. In 2014, we cannot continue with 18,000 families having to boil water and having boil water notices issued to them on a regular basis. That is not on anymore. We cannot have a situation where up to 1,000,000 homes are the subject of intensive inquiries from the Environmental Protection...

Leaders' Questions (4 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. On 1 February exceptionally high tides and storms, as well as exceptional rainfall in recent weeks, caused damage and disruption in the western, southern and south-eastern regions. This is not the first time we have had flooding in various parts of the country, including the River Shannon, Blackwater and other regions. However, it was...

Leaders' Questions (4 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: It is a matter of the utmost sensitivity and seriousness that Deputy Martin raises. I do not think anybody can disagree with the sentiments expressed about the impact on parents of the death of their children, in this case, Nathan, Joshua and Mark. All parents can understand how that impacts on the parents' lives. This is a matter of the gravest concern. The Minister for Health, Deputy...

Leaders' Questions (4 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: The seriousness of this is not underestimated. The Minister, Deputy Reilly, as a family doctor, was struck hard by the revelations in the RTE programme. That is why on Sunday he spent six hours in the company of a number of the parents. Clearly, this system did not measure up here. The culture, in so far as the treatment of the mothers to be was concerned, was not what one would expect....

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Contracts (4 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: My Department publicly tenders in respect of a taxi service for the Department. The Department most recently entered a contract for the provision of taxi services on 22nd July 2013 following a competitive tendering process which was placed on e-Tenders in May 2013.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Capital Programme Expenditure (4 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: There are no capital building projects currently underway under the remit of my Department and there are no plans for any building programmes in 2014.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Pensions Legislation (4 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: The appointment of a Minister of State is a matter for the Government under the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1977. The Department of Social Protection has lead responsibility for pensions policy. However, given that it is an issue with broad implications, including across a number of Government Departments, there is an Ad Hoc Ministerial Group on Pensions, similar to a...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Agencies Board Appointments (4 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: My Department has not engaged the services of the company identified by the Deputy for appointments of persons to State Boards under the remit of my Department.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Agencies Board Appointments (4 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: With regard to the State Boards under the aegis of my Department, no such recruitments took place as outlined in the Deputy's question.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Ministerial Meetings (4 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 138 to 140, inclusive, together. I plan to meet with Prime Minister Cameron in London next month for our Annual Summit review. Apart from at the North South Ministerial Council Plenary which I will host in Dublin this year, I have no plans to meet with the First Minister, deputy First Minister or members of the Executive.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: World Economic Forum (4 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: I attended the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, (WEF), from 22 to 24 January. The Minister for Finance, Deputy Michael Noonan also attended the Forum. The theme of this year's meeting was “The reshaping of the World; consequences for society, politics and business”. In a busy schedule of meetings, panel discussions and workshops, my main focus was on the continued...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Oireachtas Reform (4 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: The Programme for Government outlined an ambitious agenda for Oireachtas Reform to be introduced in a phased process over the lifetime of this Government. The two phases of Dáil reform already introduced since the Government took office in March 2011 have significantly improved the working of the House. The first phase of Oireachtas reforms introduced in 2011 restructured the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Referendum Campaigns (4 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy will be aware that, arising from recommendations in reports of the Convention on the Constitution, the Government has already announced that it will bring forward proposals in 2015 for referendums on same-sex marriage, reducing the voting age to 16 and reducing the age of candidacy for Presidential elections to 21. In addition, the Government has referred to the relevant...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: World Economic Forum (4 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: I had no scheduled meeting with representatives of the US Chamber of Commerce at the recent World Economic Forum in Davos. However, I exchanged brief remarks with the President and CEO of the Chamber, Thomas Donoghue at one of the Forum events at which we were both present. We did not have a detailed discussion on any topic nor was the specific issue referenced in the question raised during...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Information and Communications Technology Issues (4 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: The National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO) is the only agency under the aegis of my Department. Neither my Department nor NESDO has been involved in developing any Apps for smart phones and other multi-media devices in the past three years.

Order of Business (29 Jan 2014)

Enda Kenny: It is not for me to comment on the nightclub, but I am interested in the comments made by the Minister for Justice and Equality. I also note the comments of the proprietor that these matters will be addressed. They were more than surprised at the numbers of people who showed up at that time on that night.

Order of Business (29 Jan 2014)

Enda Kenny: I am glad that those involved in the crush are recovering.

Order of Business (29 Jan 2014)

Enda Kenny: I answered this question yesterday. The heads of that Bill were cleared in December and it is expected to be published in this session. It is a matter of concern to the Government that a scheme should be in place so that work is under way.

Order of Business (29 Jan 2014)

Enda Kenny: As I said, the heads have been cleared so it now goes to committee for open consultation and observation from Members of the House and outside groups in order to get it into the best shape we can. At an early stage people will have the opportunity to make the points the Deputy mentioned. It is listed for this session.