Results 17,321-17,340 of 36,764 for speaker:Enda Kenny
- Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: The Minister for Finance will report to the House on that.
- Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: I commend the gardaí going around to schools to speak to young people about the necessity for safety, particularly with the dark winter evenings we are experiencing. The heads are being prepared on the Bill but it will be next year before it is published.
- Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: The Sinn Féin Party has decided to use its Private Members' time to table a motion on this subject, as is its prerogative. I might say to Deputy Higgins that we waited for 20 years to deal with the business of protecting children and their rights and this now has been dealt with and decided on by the people within 18 months. The Administration, as part of the programme for Government,...
- Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: It will make its decision to publish it on the Minister's recommendation.
- Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: I make the point to Deputy Higgins that we now are dealing with a different generation of politicians and a different generation in the country generally. Therefore, on the report's publication, I wish to ensure that each Member of the Oireachtas has the right and the opportunity to have his or her say about the report and his or her views on the options. Moreover, it will not be a...
- Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: I can confirm to the Ceann Comhairle that the Whips will be authorised, on the decision of the Government, to commence the process regarding the discussions that can take place here in the Dáil with regard to the A, B and C report. As I indicated to Deputy Higgins, it will not be a discussion that will be concluded in two or three days but will be one in which everyone will have a full...
- Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: That Bill will be published next year.
- Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: Prime Minister Cameron informed me of his intention to hold the G8 summit in Northern Ireland some time ago. I am unsure whether any of the leaders want to put the golf clubs into the back of the aeroplane and perhaps play a round of golf somewhere down here. They would be very welcome. As the Deputy is aware, we have invited the entire world here as part of The Gathering.
- Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: While I am unsure what the leaders' schedules will be like, we will see what applies in that regard. If they wish to visit some of the facilities, industries, businesses or whatever, the Government will be very happy to accommodate them.
- Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: To what did the third question refer?
- Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: These are matters of great importance to the people concerned. I can confirm to the Deputy that progress is being made in both cases, both in respect of pyrite and with regard to Priory Hall. I do not wish to say any more than that just now but I will keep the House informed.
- Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: I hope that a resolution can be brought in this regard. The housing Bill is due for publication next year. Clearly, the Government is aware that a construction sector that is moving is needed. This is a matter for the Minister for Finance, who is considering what impact he might have in regard to the presentation of the budget.
- Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: It is proposed to take No. 12, motion re leave to introduce Supplementary Estimates [Votes 12, 20, 22, 31 and 32]; No. 13, motion re referral of Supplementary Estimates [Vote 12, 20, 22, 31 and 32] to select committee or sub-committee; No. 14, Credit Union Bill 2012 – Financial Resolution; No. 19, National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012 - Order for Report,...
- Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: The Whips will discuss the second issue at their meeting. I do not see why not. This is an issue that will be raised at the European Council in any event. On 19 November, the Chief State Solicitor's office received a notice that an ex parte application had been made that afternoon for leave, pursuant to the Referendum Act 1994, to present a petition questioning the provisional referendum...
- Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: It is a matter of whether the petition is allowed and whether that goes to the Supreme Court.
- Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: No, it will not have any impact on the legislation. The programme for legislation arising from the children's rights referendum, and as a back-up to it, will continue.
- Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: I am sure we can find time to discuss the question of Gaza. The property tax is a matter for the Minister for Finance to bring forward. It will be part of the budgetary process and the House will have the opportunity to discuss that.
- Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: The budget is in early December.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Northern Ireland Issues (20 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: We have come a long way in Northern Ireland where the people of the Six Counties are entitled to vote in a democratic process to elect who they wish to the Assembly. It took a long time to arrive at a position where the Executive and the Assembly are in operation and where the trust has come to a point where particular responsibilities have been and are being devolved to the Assembly for...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Northern Ireland Issues (20 Nov 2012)
Enda Kenny: I said that arising from the revelation of people who have never been to Dublin or had any engagement with Government representatives, and who clearly have very graphic and emotional stories to tell, there is an opportunity here to follow through and I am sure the same applies on both sides of the community. I am not sure what the eventual outcome should be but I am certainly willing to...