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Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Freedom of Information Legislation (23 Oct 2012)

Enda Kenny: I do not have any-----

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Freedom of Information Legislation (23 Oct 2012)

Enda Kenny: I do not have a report of meetings between the then Taoiseach and Minister for Finance. Did Deputy Martin raise questions about the matter? Last week he stated during the debate in advance of the European Council that it would be easy to restructure the promissory notes.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Freedom of Information Legislation (23 Oct 2012)

Enda Kenny: That is what he said.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Freedom of Information Legislation (23 Oct 2012)

Enda Kenny: He said it would be very easy to restructure them.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Freedom of Information Legislation (23 Oct 2012)

Enda Kenny: I will be interested in hearing his contribution on how the promissory notes can be restructured easily in a way that is acceptable to an independent European Central Bank. He made that point clearly last week in his contribution. I will listen to him on it tomorrow if he so wishes. If we did not have a problem with this and if it is as easy as he suggests it could be of great benefit to...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Freedom of Information Legislation (23 Oct 2012)

Enda Kenny: We are delighted to have you.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Appointments to State Boards (23 Oct 2012)

Enda Kenny: As the Deputy is aware, membership of NESC is made up from different pillars. Regarding my own Department, the Secretary General and another departmental official sit on the board, one of whom was appointed in August 2011 and another in January 2012. The trade union pillar nominees include the General Secretary of the ICTU, another individual from ICTU, an individual from IMPACT and one...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Freedom of Information Legislation (23 Oct 2012)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 4 to 6, inclusive, together. The statutory framework relating to freedom of information keeps the decision-making process and the operation of freedom of information at arm's length from the political head of the Department. The functions relating to freedom of information are carried out in my Department by statutorily designated officials, as envisaged in...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Freedom of Information Legislation (23 Oct 2012)

Enda Kenny: I do not know whether the Deputy was in this House or was away with his colleagues when his party in government bulldozed through the gutting of the Freedom of Information Act in 2004. It was put through the House in one day with no submissions sought. The Minister, Deputy Howlin, will bring the heads of the Bill to reform the Freedom of Information Act before the Dáil hopefully by the...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Appointments to State Boards (23 Oct 2012)

Enda Kenny: As I stated in my reply, I made eight appointments last year. Four were men and four were women. I have made it clear that it is my intention in the limited number of appointments I have to make to increase the number of women appointees. The membership of the council now comprises 71% males and 29% females, but the appointments made last year, in June and July, were on a 50:50 basis. On...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Appointments to State Boards (23 Oct 2012)

Enda Kenny: The persons on the list compiled were mostly academic and exceptionally well qualified. The positions were not advertised. The persons on the list compiled by the Department were included on the basis of their experience and expertise. That is not to say, however, that in the future advertisements will not be issued. If the Deputy reads the list of appointees, he will see they have a...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Appointments to State Boards (23 Oct 2012)

Enda Kenny: Women clearly are under-represented on a range of State boards and agencies. I am anxious to ensure their level of representation is increased. On the Dublin Docklands Development Authority, it was an emergency. There were unique financial circumstances and the Minister had to respond within a very short time. The matter was debated extensively in the House. That was the reason; it was...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Appointments to State Boards (23 Oct 2012)

Enda Kenny: That is a relevant point, which I accept. The Public Appointments Service is in a position to state the skills sets needed for particular appointments. In the process in place which does not have that element formalised appointments are made on the basis of competency and the recognition of ability to do the job. It might be worth considering the Deputy's view that the Public Appointments...

Leaders' Questions (23 Oct 2012)

Enda Kenny: The situation is that Ireland is one member of the 27 and one member of the 17.

Leaders' Questions (23 Oct 2012)

Enda Kenny: We will play our part the same as every other member around that table.

Leaders' Questions (23 Oct 2012)

Enda Kenny: As Deputy Ross is aware, much of what has been developed in this country in terms of infrastructure over the years has been contributed to by contributor countries of the European Union funding mechanisms, including Structural Funds. The negotiations in respect of the promissory notes situation are being conducted with the European Central Bank, the Minister for Finance and the troika and...

Leaders' Questions (23 Oct 2012)

Enda Kenny: Surely Deputy Ross does not expect me to say what the questions I had for the Chancellor were or those that she had for me?

Leaders' Questions (23 Oct 2012)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Ross would love to know and that is why he is up there, as Deputy Rabbitte said.

Leaders' Questions (23 Oct 2012)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Ross should note the position. After the conversation a joint communiqué was issued on behalf of the Chancellor and myself. It speaks for itself and it is very clear.

Leaders' Questions (23 Oct 2012)

Enda Kenny: The conversation was amicable, comprehensive and resulted in a clear position in so far as this country is concerned in the view of Germany.