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Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Feb 2017)

Enda Kenny: It is a priority. I will update the Deputy on the progress made since the matter was last raised here.

Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Feb 2017)

Enda Kenny: I ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government to address the Deputy's specific question.

Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Feb 2017)

Enda Kenny: This was under consideration for quite a long time, as Deputy Martin will be aware. I had the privilege of raising it with President Obama on two occasions in America and I am glad that, after quite a deal of difficulty, the decision was made. It was not all political, as the Deputy will be aware. My understanding is that a number of airports throughout the country will benefit from...

Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Feb 2017)

Enda Kenny: I commend Geraldine Finucane and her family on following through on this and I note her comments yesterday. I have asked for a copy of the judgement, which I have not yet received and which I will need to read. Deputy Adams and I have discussed this before. Clearly the Fresh Start agreement in respect of legacy issues, in my view and the view of the former British Prime Minister, has the...

Leaders' Questions (22 Feb 2017)

Enda Kenny: I thank Deputy Grealish for raising this, and I understand he has some of his colleagues with him in the House. The matter of awarding medals to the men of A Company was raised in a letter to a newly appointed Chief of Staff and he asked the original medals board to reconvene and review its decision. The board indicated that the issues raised had received consideration and that it was not...

Leaders' Questions (22 Feb 2017)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy mentioned the Indian Brigadier's comments on the bravery of the Irish soldiers. I often mention the fact that Robert E. Lee said the same about General Meagher's regiment in the American Civil War, from which came the description the "fighting Irish". The Deputy raised an interesting point when he said it is not known why medals were not awarded and asked the reason for that....

Leaders' Questions (22 Feb 2017)

Enda Kenny: I did not say that. I wish to draw Deputy Howlin's attention to the fact that what I said was that when an economy begins to improve and strengthen, expectations rise. That does not mean it is a recipe for industrial chaos. Clearly, the efforts of Government and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in particular have been very successful in dealing with the provision of a...

Leaders' Questions (22 Feb 2017)

Enda Kenny: When an economy is beginning to move and things begin to improve, expectations rise with that. We have had concerns and difficulties in respect of nurses, one sector of teachers, some consultants, the issue of public pay, the financial emergency measures in the public interest, FEMPI, legislation and the putting together of a successor to the Lansdowne Road agreement. Obviously, the...

Leaders' Questions (22 Feb 2017)

Enda Kenny: The NTA has already confirmed on many occasions that it is quite happy to step in where changes would arise whereby people lose a service that is currently provided by Bus Éireann on the Expressway link. That is the first point. The second point is that Deputy Adams talks about lack of investment and rights and responsibilities in public services. I think what he wants is a set of...

Leaders' Questions (22 Feb 2017)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Adams raised a range of issues. I again point out to him that the commercial end of Bus Éireann is not subsidised by the taxpayer. A total of 81% of passengers who travel by Bus Éireann are availing of the public transport system that is subsidised, a subvention that was increased to €40 million in 2016. The Deputy says that nothing is being done about rural...

Leaders' Questions (22 Feb 2017)

Enda Kenny: I remind the Deputy that the Minister with responsibility for rural development and ensuring that rural economic potential is achieved published the co-ordinated approach to rural development recently in Ballymahon. Part of it deals with rural transport and services for people.

Leaders' Questions (22 Feb 2017)

Enda Kenny: Those who avail of services at the public end of Bus Éireann can rest assured that there is no threat to their services. Regarding the correspondence between the Ministers for Transport, Tourism and Sport and Social Protection, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport is examining the funding issue and the implications for public transport operators. This is why the NTA has...

Leaders' Questions (22 Feb 2017)

Enda Kenny: It was not a case of adopting a hands-off approach and not wanting to deal with problems. There is no point letting it fester. The opportunity to deal with the matter is still there and it will be settled through negotiations between the union and management.

Leaders' Questions (22 Feb 2017)

Enda Kenny: It is very disappointing that talks have broken down and, potentially, there is a catastrophic position for hundreds of thousands of passengers if this spreads throughout the company. The problem is on the Expressway service, which is a commercial service that is not subsidised. The NTA representatives at the transport committee today are focusing on the financial position of Bus...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committee Meetings (22 Feb 2017)

Enda Kenny: The Cabinet Committee on Arts, Irish, the Gaeltacht and the Islands last met on the 13th of October 2016. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday 27th February.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: European Council Meetings (22 Feb 2017)

Enda Kenny: The next European Council meeting will take place on the 9/10 March. The draft agenda, published by the General Secretariat of the Council, envisages that the Maltese Presidency will provide an overview of progress on the implementation of earlier European Council conclusions, and that the European Council will then look at a number of the most pressing issues, including in relation...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (21 Feb 2017)

Enda Kenny: There are many issues to deal with in a short time. The Polish Prime Minister did raise the question of the rights of Polish citizens who have acquired benefits in Britain since Poland joined. I pointed out that in our case, with a common travel area since 1922, our citizens have acquired rights over all of those years which are far more traditional and extensive than what applied in the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (21 Feb 2017)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 9 to 12, inclusive, together. I had a very fruitful meeting with Prime Minister Szydło in Warsaw on Thursday, 9 February, which covered a range of European, global and bilateral issues, with Brexit top of the agenda. I outlined to the Prime Minister Ireland’s concerns about the impact of Brexit on our economy, Northern Ireland, the common...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (21 Feb 2017)

Enda Kenny: Nor should the Deputy.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (21 Feb 2017)

Enda Kenny: I am unsure whether people actually hear me. Reference was made to social housing. It is not true to say that the Government is opposed to social housing. I have before me a figure of 8,430 homes currently being built. If Deputy Coppinger wants to know where they are, the Minister will send her the exact details of the sites, locations and so on.