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Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (1 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: Let us not get our colours mixed up. A Green Paper is a statement of aspiration. A White Paper is a statement of intent, that is, how it is intended to implement what is set out in the Green Paper. I cannot draft a White Paper without knowing what it is that I am expected to do. I cannot know that until I have clarity on what the British Government is looking for in respect of its...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (1 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: We discussed this in Bratislava and Valletta and I discussed it with Mr. Juncker the other day. As of now, the European agenda is very clear: this Single Market, the digital single market, the capital markets and implementation over the next number of years of the report of the Presidents. That is the European agenda. In the meantime, Brexit has arisen. Article 50 has not been triggered...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (1 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Howlin raised an important point of the divorce proceedings that have to take place in the context of Brexit and what Britain wants. The Prime Minister has said, and I agree, that the retention of as close as possible a trading relationship as currently exists is in our best interests. Deputy Howlin spoke about Ireland continuing as a member of the European Union, which it will do....

Protection of Employees (Collective Redundancies) Bill 2017: First Stage (1 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: No.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (1 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 to 7, inclusive, together. The Government has identified its priorities for the negotiation process that lies ahead as our economic and trading arrangements, the Northern Ireland peace process, including Border issues, the common travel area and the future of the European Union. The Government’s preparation is extensive. Important organisational...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (1 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: Yes, Questions Nos. 1 to 7, inclusive, are being taken together.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (1 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: The questions relate to Brexit, the Cabinet committee on Brexit, the preparation of a White Paper and the Scottish First Minister, Ms Sturgeon.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (1 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: That is correct. The second question refers to economic assessments, while the third relates to my speech at the Institute for International and European Affairs on 15 February. They all fit together. Substantial work has been undertaken across government to identify the key strategic, policy and operational risks of Brexit. A framework of seven work group streams has been established...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (1 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: On the Deputy's final question, we cannot answer all the questions that are being asked until the British Government issues its letter of intent to leave the European Union. As soon as the letter has been written, sent to the Commission and enters the public domain, the Government will respond. We have done analysis on the 14 sectoral areas and a briefing on these is available to the Deputy...

Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: I wonder what Deputy MacSharry would say to Vertex. If he has all the answers perhaps he could provide it with a solution to this problem. I will ask the Minister, Deputy Harris, to deal with the Deputy's specific query.

Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: Perhaps Deputy MacSharry is jealous of his leader making some headway because he had accurate information during Leaders' Questions today. I will ask the Minister, Deputy Harris, to deal with Deputy MacSharry's specific query.

Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: The Government and the Department have been very clear about this. The Government wants to works with the ASTI to provide proper education for thousands of students. Government is not in the business of forcing redundancy. Government wants to continue to work with the ASTI and the other teacher unions.

Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Eugene Murphy should realise that the figures produced yesterday are the best in nine years. Unemployment is under 6.6% down from 15.2% and the deficit is to be eliminated next year. This is an astonishing performance based on the sacrifices and commitments made by so many people.

Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: It is also true to say every sector and every region outside Dublin has shown increased growth in jobs in the last 12 months. The evidence is there before our eyes. Clearly there are challenges in respect of Brexit. We are down €500 million in value in the agrifood sector in six months. That is because of currency fluctuations but firms are managing and beginning to cope with this....

Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: The commitment stands. There will be 135,000 jobs outside the main Dublin region. Clearly the impact of that action plan is bearing fruit because every region is growing in employment.

Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: I will ask the Minister for Health to deal with that question.

Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: This is a valid point. First, the Government is currently putting in place an analysis of the capital review programme. Second, the Government will follow that with the efforts we are making to provide alternative funding for many major pieces of infrastructure, for instance, in dealing with the European Investment Bank. Third, the Government has put together a programme for achieving the...

Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: Yes, it will be delivered and work is proceeding on that legislation. The Attorney General's office advised about a number of difficulties with certain elements of it, but work is proceeding on it. I am glad the Deputy mentioned Abhaile. The other changes that have been brought about are helpful to people in mortgage distress. To answer the Deputy's question directly, the work on the...

Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: Tá an tAire Stáit, Teachta Helen Mac an tSaoi, ag déanamh an-obair ar an achoimre seo. Cuirfidh mé scéal chuig an Teachta faoi cé chomh fada is atá sí tagtha leis an achoimre sin. Tá súil agam nach mbeidh sé i bhfad uainn sula bhfoilseofar an fhís nua.

Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: It is on Report Stage and this is expected to be taken in the week of 24 March.