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Leaders' Questions (2 Jul 2013)

Enda Kenny: Let me repeat for the Deputy that in regard to mortgage accounts, some 79,689 were categorised as restructured at the end of March 2013. Of those, 53% were not in arrears at the end of quarter one. As a percentage of the total stock in arrears, both early and 90 days plus, 37,454 - or 26% - were classified as restructured. That does not suggest that 47% have fallen back into arrears....

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff Numbers (2 Jul 2013)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 140 and 141 together. Three staff availed of the Shorter Working Year (formerly known as term time) in my Department in 2012 and the average duration was 6.66 weeks. To date, 5 members of staff have indicated that they wish to avail of the scheme in 2013. The National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO), incorporating the National Economic and...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff Training (2 Jul 2013)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 142 and 143 together. Some 11 staff from my Department availed of study leave in 2012. The average duration of leave taken was 4.05 days. To date in 2013, 6 staff have availed of study leave. The average duration of leave taken is 4.58 days. Staff have yet to apply for courses for the 2013 - 2014 academic year. Therefore it is not possible to...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff Rehiring (2 Jul 2013)

Enda Kenny: Five Temporary Clerical Officers were employed by my Department over the last 3 years, none of whom were retired public/civil servants. Recruitment to the Civil Service is governed by the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act, 2004 and by the Civil Service Regulation Acts, 1956-2005. The 2004 Act established the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA) and...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Official Engagements (2 Jul 2013)

Enda Kenny: I visited Boston from 18 to 20 May following an invitation from Fr. William Leahy, President of Boston College to receive an honorary degree in Law and to deliver the Commencement Address at the Boston College 2013 Graduation ceremony. I was pleased to accept the honorary degree and deliver the Commencement Address on behalf of the Irish people on Monday May 20. On the Monday morning, I...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committee Meetings (2 Jul 2013)

Enda Kenny: Since the Easter recess: the Cabinet Committee on Mortgage Arrears and Credit Availability has met twice, the Cabinet Committee on Public Service Reform has met once, the Cabinet Committee on Health has met three times, the Economic Management Council (EMC) has met five times, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Infrastructure has met twice, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Recovery and Jobs...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: European Council Meetings (2 Jul 2013)

Enda Kenny: I attended the European Council in Brussels on 27-28 June. While I had no formal bilaterals with other Heads of State or Government, I did of course see them all at the meeting. On the morning of the 27th June, I had a meeting with European Commission President Barroso and European Parliament President Schulz at which we reached political agreement on the MFF. I also had a formal...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: International Summits (2 Jul 2013)

Enda Kenny: The G8 Summit in County Fermanagh on 18/19 June was hosted and paid for by the British Government. There may be some minor travel costs accruing to my Department, in respect of a small number of officials who were involved in work related to my participation at the Summit. These costs have yet to be established.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff Numbers (2 Jul 2013)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 150 to 152, inclusive, together. There were 28 senior members of staff in my Department at the time in question. This includes civil servants at the grade of Principal Officer and above and Special Advisers to the then Taoiseach. Of those, 7 are still serving in the Department, one of whom is in the same position. I have previously informed the House...

Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Jul 2013)

Enda Kenny: I acknowledge the sensitivity of the issue we are debating and thank colleagues for the generally respectful tone of the debate to date. The purpose of the Bill before the House is the protection and preservation of life - the lives of women and the lives of their unborn children - and the provision of certainty to medical personnel. This legislation is important but it is not radical. It...

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (26 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: Gabhaim buíochas don Chathaoirleach as ucht an chuiridh don Teach seo chun labhairt faoi seo. The purpose of this Bill is to fulfil a programme for Government commitment to hold a referendum on the abolition of the Seanad in the autumn. The Government also intends to hold a referendum on the establishment of a court of civil appeal on the same day and other issues arising from the early...

Order of Business (26 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: The different sectors within the Parliament have their own views. The Presidency is expected to negotiate with the Parliament and say "Okay, you voted against this now I want you to accept it and we will make adjustments internally."

Order of Business (26 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: There is a lot of complex stuff going on there. I hope that under the direction of the Tánaiste and his counterparts it can be sorted out before the European Council meeting on Friday.

Order of Business (26 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: There are two Bills about heritage. The Monuments Bill is due in the middle of next year. The Heritage (Amendment) Bill is due in autumn of this year.

Order of Business (26 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: This is the Proceeds of Crime Bill. Deputy Durkan has raised this on several occasions. These discussions with CAB are ongoing and I cannot tell him when they will conclude but hopefully it will be fairly soon. That is an essential part of completing the Bill.

Order of Business (26 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: The Fines (Amendment) Bill will be published in this session. The Assisted Decision-making (Capacity) Bill will also be published in the next couple of weeks.

Order of Business (26 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: We do not have a Bill on that. It was introduced already.

Order of Business (26 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: I think that is going to have to wait until the new year.

Order of Business (26 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: The Supreme Court made its finding and the Government complied with it immediately. The Electoral (Amendment) (Referendum Spending and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill will be next year.

Order of Business (26 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: The Electoral (Amendment) (Referendum Spending and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill will be next year.