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Leaders' Questions (14 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: After that long dissertation, Deputy Clare Daly understands well what we have to do: get our public finances in order, restore our country to prosperity and get our people back to work. That is why I am glad the unions have agreed to suspend the strike and go back to talks with Bus Éireann at the Labour Relations Commission. I hope that over the next 48 hours or so, the discussions...

Leaders' Questions (14 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: Let us examine it.

Leaders' Questions (14 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: Until 2012 paramedics were on call and answered calls after 8 p.m. from their own homes. This roster was changed and they are now on duty 24/7 which should, one would think, provide an enhanced service. I have no difficulty, when the facts of the matter come to light, with bringing it back to the House and letting everybody know.

Leaders' Questions (14 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: I take the Deputy's point about the requirement for people to have confidence and trust in the national ambulance service, and from this perspective I have asked the Minister for Health to publish a general report on national response times and for a report from the high risk management team on this particularly sad case.

Leaders' Questions (14 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: As Deputy Adams is aware, the Good Friday Agreement sets out a bill of rights for Northern Ireland that would include the right of recognition of the principle of mutual respect for the identity and ethos of communities and parties in Northern Ireland. We support the principle of parties in Northern Ireland setting down their views in drawing up an agreement in respect of this bill of...

Leaders' Questions (14 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: I wish to extend my sympathies and those of the Government to the parents of the young child who died as a result of this incident. I heard the radio report on the work done by Mr. Kevin Hennessy, a well-known neighbour of the child's family. These are always tragic cases and nothing we say or do here can bring back that child to his parents. The incident has been escalated to the HSE's...

Leaders' Questions (14 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: In the vast majority of cases the response of the national ambulance service is up to the standard that is expected. In this particular case a child fell from a window and died. As I have said, nothing will bring that child back. However, it is important that we ascertain the facts as to what happened after the 999 call was made at 2 p.m. It is important that we get the facts of the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Expenditure (14 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: I wish to advise the Deputy that it is not possible to provide the costs in the time available. I will write to the Deputy with the information requested as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Official Engagements (14 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: I met Mr. Tom Donohue, President and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, on Thursday April 18th 2013, for a courtesy call. Mr. Donohue was in Dublin to speak at a conference organised by the US Embassy, at which I delivered the keynote address on the importance of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. The prospects for an EU-US trade agreement was the main topic of discussion...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Public Sector Staff Remuneration (14 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: The table beneath provides the information requested by the Deputy in relation to the number of personnel in whole-time equivalent terms in my Department and the National Economic and Social Council (NESC), the only State Agency under the aegis of my Department: Salary Band Department of the Taoiseach NESC Less than €20,000 2.58 0 €20,001 to €30,000 43 0...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Expenditure (14 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: The table beneath provides details for the category of staff referred to by the Deputy who received overtime from 2007 to date and the amounts involved. No overtime was paid to Secretary Generals or Special Advisors as overtime is not payable to staff in these grades. Overtime Paid Name 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Ann Marie Durcan, Personal Secretary € ...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Irish Language Issues (14 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: The Cabinet Committe on Irish and the Gaeltacht was established in 2011 and has met six times.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on the Department of the Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services for 2013
Vote 1 - President's Establishment (Revised)
Vote 2 - Department of the Taoiseach (Revised)
Vote 3 - Office of the Attorney General (Revised)
Vote 4 - Central Statistics Office (Revised)
Vote 5 - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Revised)
Vote 6 - Office of the Chief State Solicitor (Revised) (9 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: I thank the Vice Chairman and members of the committee for their attendance and the efficient manner in which they have gone through the Revised Estimates. I thank the Secretary General and, through him, the staff of the Department of the Taoiseach for the work they do on a constant basis. Only I know the extent of the work that goes into the dealings of the Department under my control. It...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on the Department of the Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services for 2013
Vote 1 - President's Establishment (Revised)
Vote 2 - Department of the Taoiseach (Revised)
Vote 3 - Office of the Attorney General (Revised)
Vote 4 - Central Statistics Office (Revised)
Vote 5 - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Revised)
Vote 6 - Office of the Chief State Solicitor (Revised) (9 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: I think the gardaí are examining that at the moment. Obviously it is not for me to comment on an investigation that is taking place by the Garda Síochána, but I understand the Deputy's question. Deputy Dara Murphy asked about EU-US trade negotiations. A high-level report was produced from Europe and the United States in respect of the potential and it was generally...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on the Department of the Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services for 2013
Vote 1 - President's Establishment (Revised)
Vote 2 - Department of the Taoiseach (Revised)
Vote 3 - Office of the Attorney General (Revised)
Vote 4 - Central Statistics Office (Revised)
Vote 5 - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Revised)
Vote 6 - Office of the Chief State Solicitor (Revised) (9 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: Perhaps I will take the questions that have come from the Deputies and the sub-committee can go through the individual Votes at the end. I believe the normal procedure is that the Chairman would put the Votes individually. I will try to answer some of the questions that were raised. Deputy Sean Fleming raised the question about Croke Park II. Clearly, the discussions and negotiations...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on the Department of the Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services for 2013
Vote 1 - President's Establishment (Revised)
Vote 2 - Department of the Taoiseach (Revised)
Vote 3 - Office of the Attorney General (Revised)
Vote 4 - Central Statistics Office (Revised)
Vote 5 - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Revised)
Vote 6 - Office of the Chief State Solicitor (Revised) (9 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: I am pleased to appear before the select sub-committee as it considers the Revised Estimates for Votes 1 to 6, inclusive. The Estimates in each case are: Vote 1 - the President's Establishment, €3.062 million; Vote 2 - the Department of the Taoiseach, €22.148 million; Vote 3 - the Office of the Attorney General, €14.317 million; Vote 4 - the Central Statistics Office,...

Order of Business (8 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: The criminal justice (corruption) Bill has been referred to the committee for consideration. The question about local government and the definition of various areas will be before the Dáil. The Minister expects to bring forward the Bill in about two weeks time. They will know in good time down there in Tipperary.

Order of Business (8 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: I answered it first.

Order of Business (8 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: Bhí an Teachta ag caint leis an Teachta in aice leis.

Order of Business (8 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: I will ask the Minister of State, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan, to advise the Deputy on the work she is doing in this area on social housing.