Results 17,301-17,320 of 36,764 for speaker:Enda Kenny
- Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: We have to deal with our domestic problems as fairly as we can. That is why the Government will continue to make its decisions in the fairest and most equitable way we can in order to sort out our own public finance problems here. We will continue to work with our colleagues in Europe to get the co-operation we need in respect of reducing and dealing with our debt sustainability. Deputy...
- Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: On the latter, I might say that this was a focus of intense discussions this week by the Tánaiste representing the Government at the Foreign Affairs Council meeting. It will be discussed again on Thursday and Friday in Brussels as part of the European Council meeting there. We hope that the diplomatic initiative that is currently under way can bring a stop to this. Clearly, there are...
- Order of Business (21 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: It is proposed to take No. 20, statements on pre-European Council meeting of 22-23 November; No. 2, Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2012 Seanad - Second Stage; and No. 21, Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012 - Second Stage (resumed). It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that No. 20 shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to...
- Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: I cannot speak for them. It appears as if the legal team representing Mr. Halappanavar will not allow him to meet the chairman of the investigation team.
- Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: Deputy Adams suggests we consult with the family. That is exactly what is involved here.
- Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: Does Deputy Adams understand me?
- Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: The chairman of the investigation team is not being allowed to sit down with Mr. Halappanavar because, apparently, his legal team is saying that it wants a full public sworn inquiry. We had another tragedy in this country a number of years ago with the unfortunate killing of Mr. John Carty and there was a public sworn inquiry into it which went on for years. Deputy Adams well understands...
- Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: We need to find out the facts and the circumstances now. This investigation, with an eminent chairman and with persons from outside Galway University Hospital is independent and will do nothing less than the highest level of investigation as to what happened here. Why should these persons put their integrity and their reputation on the line to do anything other than that? The Galway...
- Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: Deputy Martin made the case. I believe it is in everybody's interest that the chairman of the investigation team should have a meeting with the husband of the deceased woman. I do not think there is anything wrong with this and the meeting should take place without any prejudice to Mr. Halappanavar. I do not suggest any manipulation. If I were to meet Praveen Halappanavar privately, I am...
- Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: Deputy Martin went on to say he would have reservations about a full open tribunal because we know in Ireland it can lead to longevity and other issues pertaining to this.
- Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: A total of 3,000 babies were born in the hospital this year. This is a tragic incident and we need to determine the circumstances, facts and truth of what happened in this case. The investigation, being led by an eminent person of international repute to be added to now by people of competence and experience with no association whatsoever with the hospital, is in a position to determine the...
- Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: I do not think anybody disagrees with the eminence, reputation and integrity of the chairman of the investigation team. It is in everybody's interest, taking into account the sensitivity of what is involved here and the necessity to find out the truth, that he should be enabled to have a meeting with Mr. Halappanavar without prejudice to the man's feelings or his attitude towards the...
- Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: Savita Halappanavar died in Galway University Hospital. The family has suffered all of that trauma and continues to suffer that grief and loss. There is clearly a need to find out the truth of the circumstances that applied in this case, what happened and what were the circumstances surrounding her death. It is imperative this be determined accurately, truthfully, fully and comprehensively...
- Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: Yes, there would. The fact of the matter is that the legal team operating now for Praveen Halappanavar has requested that the HSE would conduct all business through its legal team. I heard the solicitor speak about this on the national airwaves this morning. I would appeal directly to Praveen Halappanavar, who is a decent man, to meet the chairperson of the investigation team, without...
- Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: That will be next year. I cannot give an accurate date now.
- Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: The Deputy has got me. It will be next year before it is published.
- Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: We are dealing with the Central Bank (Supervision and Enforcement) Bill 2011. Until that is concluded the other Bill will not progress. I do not know if the Deputy intends to invite Mr. A. J. Chopra back for the second anniversary.
- Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: The Bill was published in July and a number of issues have arisen from its publication that must be attended to. It has not come back before the Government yet.
- Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: That depends on when the Minister for Justice and Equality brings it before the Government. It has not yet appeared.
- Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: Yes.