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Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (15 Feb 2017)

Enda Kenny: There is no national government in Libya. Despite the fact that Europe provides significant moneys for training, this was discussed at the Malta meeting, it commits the EU to doing its utmost to stabilise the position in Libya in order that the Libyan people can have an opportunity to live their lives. It is vital that we assist the authorities in Libya, such as they are, to build their...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (15 Feb 2017)

Enda Kenny: -----and to supporting the presidency council and the government of the national accord, which is backed by the United Nations. I hope the Deputy supports that. Where possible, EU and member states will step up co-operation with and assistance for the regional and local communities of Libya and with international organisations that arrive in the country.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (15 Feb 2017)

Enda Kenny: Mr. Draghi did point out the trends for the future as he saw them. Mr. Navarro raised the question about the status and strength of the euro with particular reference to Germany where the point was made about its exceptional trade balance and surplus. I am sure this has been the discussion point at some of the Ecofin meetings of the finance Ministers. From that perspective, the focus at...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (15 Feb 2017)

Enda Kenny: I will make a speech this afternoon setting out the vast majority of this. Hopefully, we will embellish after Friday when the all-island forum takes place in Dublin Castle.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (15 Feb 2017)

Enda Kenny: We made the point to them about the very frequent visits of our diplomatic service and a group led by the Ceann Comhairle and the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to various locations to talk to ambassadors and the President of Egypt with whom I have had two or three conversations about Ibrahim Halawa. Deputy Adams is well aware of the background to this. Ibrahim Halawa is the only...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (15 Feb 2017)

Enda Kenny: I agree with the Deputy. We will not accept anything less than full implementation of the Good Friday Agreement and its successor agreements. As the Deputy is aware, it is an internationally and legally binding Agreement lodged in the United Nations. I read out in my reply the number of bilateral meetings that I have had formally with different leaders. Obviously, at a European Council...

Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Feb 2017)

Enda Kenny: I do not accept the Deputy's premise that people living in rural areas are treated as second class citizens.

Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Feb 2017)

Enda Kenny: We have just published the major programme for realising the potential of rural Ireland which draws together all of the various programmes from the Common Agricultural Policy, local authorities and regional authorities to help everybody to be able to benefit from that. Part of the programme includes the direction from the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation to have 135,000 jobs...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (15 Feb 2017)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 to 13, inclusive, together. I attended the summit of EU Heads of State and Government in Malta on 3 February, where the focus was on the future direction of the Union, in response to the various challenges we face, as well as on the migration situation. Like most member states, Ireland did not present a position paper but we participated fully in...

Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Feb 2017)

Enda Kenny: We are expecting the heads of that Bill a little later on, but I think that everything is on target for commencement of the actual building. I understand that some pre-clearance works are being done. Clearly, the Minister will bring a business memo to Government in respect of the funding and the costing and the arrangements to pay for the national children's hospital. This, however, is...

Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Feb 2017)

Enda Kenny: The minute the Deputy quoted from is correct and work was done following the meeting that we had where we agreed in principle that a commission of investigation should be set up into Project Eagle. Obviously, that work remains, but before that is completed and finalised, and as the Committee of Public Accounts had carried out extensive discussions and hearings, we thought it appropriate to...

Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Feb 2017)

Enda Kenny: The Bill that the Deputy referred to was enacted in 2015 and the disability Bill is awaiting Second Stage, as I understand it. We pointed out on a number of occasions that it would be necessary to put through a number of pieces of legislation before we could formally sign off on the ratification of the convention. I will advise the Deputy as to where the progress has been made. The Bill...

Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Feb 2017)

Enda Kenny: The report deals with new lettings and existing tenants are not affected. Obviously, the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government will keep this matter under continuous monitoring. As the Deputy is aware, he expanded the rent pressure zones substantially in the recent past. No doubt he will take into account the impact of new lettings in places like Drogheda on...

Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Feb 2017)

Enda Kenny: I am not sure if the Deputy is raising the matter in respect of children who have an issue that needs to be attended to in terms of their school-going days, because the Minister for Education and Skills has changed the way that this is now done. It is much more effective and in the better interests of children. In respect of the psychologist who retired-----

Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Feb 2017)

Enda Kenny: In respect of the Syrian children coming to Ballaghaderreen, I thank the Deputy and the community for their response to that. Clearly, the question of the replacement of the psychologist is one for the HSE. I will have the matter followed up both with the Minister for Health, the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs and the Minister for Education and Skills in respect of the 132 plus...

Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Feb 2017)

Enda Kenny: I ask the Minister for Education and Skills to respond.

Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Feb 2017)

Enda Kenny: I met the party leaders in September in respect of this matter. I subsequently received a number of submissions from them on the matter. We met again on 4 October. It was agreed in principle to establish a commission of investigation under the Act of 2004 to investigate significant matters of public concern in respect of NAMA. This will be based on terms of reference providing for the...

Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Feb 2017)

Enda Kenny: I do support workers' rights and the right of workers to join trade unions. I hope this matter can be resolved. I heard some comment on the public airways about the nature of the strike and the issues that are at stake. I understand unions and management worked with the WRC and Labour Court. Both sides worked in this regard and there was no agreement. Clearly, this matter can be resolved...

Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Feb 2017)

Enda Kenny: I hope that applies in the case of the Tesco workers. I can fully understand that while the number outside Longford or any other premises might not include all the workforce, support always exists because those on strike are acquaintances, colleagues and friends. Let us hope this matter can be discussed rationally and that the differences, whatever they are, can be settled so the staff can...

Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Feb 2017)

Enda Kenny: I also went to see the works done at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, to which the Government is contributing €30 million. Those concerned are getting ready for the Kerry people on 3 July this year. They will have a brand-new stadium and it will be an occasion of great excitement.