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Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Agencies Board Remuneration (24 Sep 2013)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 141 to 143, inclusive, together. The National Economic and Social Council (NESC) comes under the aegis of my Department. The savings that would arise in a full year from a 10% reduction in the salary of the NESC Director would be €17,635. As no fees are payable to members of the NESC Board, no savings would arise. Although the National Statistics...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Agencies Staff Recruitment (24 Sep 2013)

Enda Kenny: The National Economic & Social Council (NESC) comes under the aegis of my Department. Job opportunities with NESC are advertised through the Public Appointments Service in accordance with normal practice.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Ministerial Responsibilities (24 Sep 2013)

Enda Kenny: No.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Ministerial Adviser Appointments (24 Sep 2013)

Enda Kenny: Details of the number of staff appointments by the Taoiseach are set out below for the periods concerned. Year 2013 (position as at 24.09.13) Title Number per post Chief of Staff 1 Special Adviser to the Taoiseach 3 Special Adviser to the Government Chief Whip 1 Personal Assistant to the Taoiseach 4 Personal Assistant to the Government Chief Whip 1 Personal Secretary to the...

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Enda Kenny: I commend the Ceann Comhairle for his clarification of the decision under Standing Orders that he made yesterday. Clearly, bearing in mind the position on elected Members who are members of a registered political party or a technical group, there is a slight difference if members of a particular party decide, by their actions, not to be members of it anymore. The position, as I understand...

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Enda Kenny: On that basis, one is entitled, as a member of a technical group, to full membership of committees and, therefore, one can make representations and express one's views at those committees. It is also possible, as the Deputy is well aware from expereince, for every Deputy to attend any committee meeting and contribute. He or she can table amendments to Bills on Report Stage if the matters...

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Enda Kenny: -----and not now being so, it is still possible for them-----

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Enda Kenny: -----to be considered for full membership of committees as members of the Technical Group. I understand that if anybody wishes to apply for membership and, therefore, have full membership of committees, that is a matter for-----

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Enda Kenny: It is very clear; it is not a convoluted "No".

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Enda Kenny: It any Deputy seeks full membership of a committee, the route to that, according to the clarification given by the Ceann Comhairle, is to apply for membership of the Technical Group.

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Enda Kenny: No.

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Enda Kenny: Based on the current rate of progress, that is due in the middle of next year.

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Enda Kenny: Yes, of course.

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Enda Kenny: I can confirm to Deputy Deering that the Bill is now very well advanced. It just did not make it onto the A list for this session. I assume it will be introduced very early in the next session.

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Enda Kenny: The Minister has not made proposals in that regard before the Cabinet yet. Some consideration is being given to the legalities surrounding that but it has not come before the Cabinet yet.

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Enda Kenny: I understand that is due in this session. The Minister for Health, Deputy Reilly, will confirm the position with the Deputy.

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Enda Kenny: For everybody in the House, the new inquiries Act offers an opportunity for the House to meet the concerns of our citizens and to fulfil its true democratic potential. The Act being in place and having been signed by the President, it is a matter for the Oireachtas now to proceed in respect of having the appropriate parliamentary inquiry put in place.

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Enda Kenny: I will ask the Minister to contact Deputy Healy-Rae.

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Enda Kenny: I disagree with Deputy Broughan’s assertion. I have given my views about the Priory Hall situation and I spoke to the good citizen who lost her partner recently in tragic circumstances. The Minister, Deputy Hogan, made it clear that he could not intervene until the court mediation under the former judge, Mr. Finnegan, was resolved.

Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Enda Kenny: The Minister was informed formally that the mediation failed to reach a solution and that was conveyed to him through Dublin City Council last week. I have given a response to the matter and the Minister, Deputy Hogan, will continue his work. We want to see an effective solution as quickly as possible for the residents of Priory Hall. I understand that none of those who had their...