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Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff Data (29 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 70 to 73, inclusive, together. The table sets out the number of staff seconded to other Departments or Agencies in the Civil Service per annum from 2010 to date in 2016. Year Total number of staff on secondment to other Departments or Agencies in the Civil Service 2010 8 2011 9 2012 11 2013 10 2014 13 2015 14 2016 12 My Department has not received any...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Brexit Issues (29 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: While I have not requested that the British Government invite any specific groups to their sectoral interest groups to discuss Brexit, I would welcome any such engagement. The invitations to any such British Government meeting to discuss Brexit is the sole responsibility of that Government.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Funding (29 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 75 to 77, inclusive, together. The tables detail funding provided to County Louth and Louth County Council by my Department between the years 2014 and 2016. Local Diaspora Engagement Fund - Louth Year Organisation Project Name Location Amount of Grant 2015 Omeath District Development Company/Thomas D’Arcy McGee Foundation Thomas D’Arcy McGee...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Funding (29 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 78 to 80, inclusive, together. The tables detail funding provided to County Meath and Meath County Council by my Department between the years 2014 and 2016. Local Diaspora Engagement Fund - Meath Year Organisation Project Name Location Amount of Grant 2015 Meath Community Action Plan Group in collaboration with Connect Ireland Meath Community Action Plan...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Reports (29 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: The information requested by the Deputy is contained in a table. YEAR REPORT TENDER TYPE CONTRACT AWARDED REPORT COMPLETED VENDOR 2006 - - - - - 2007 - - - - - 2008 Knowledge Management Report (not published - for internal use only) Request for tenders April 2008 April 2008 Sogeti Ltd [Cost: €2,269] 2009 - - - - - 2010 - - - - - 2011 eCabinet Security Assessment (not...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Non-Disclosure Agreements (29 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: Neither my Department nor the National Economic and Social Development Office has entered into any non-disclosure or confidentiality agreements with any organisation due to court action or threatened court action.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: National Risk Assessment (23 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Department of the Taoiseach co-ordinates production of the National Risk Assessment, which is a high level overview of strategic risks facing the country. Since 2014 this has been completed on an annual basis. Each year, my Department prepares a draft overview of strategic risks, based on input from all relevant Departments. This draft National Risk Assessment is then published...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committee Meetings (23 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Cabinet Committee on Regional and Rural Affairs has met on three occasions; 27 June, 22 September, 7 November and is due to meet again on 12 December, 2016.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Northern Ireland (23 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: As indicated at the end of the initial Civic Dialogue event on 2 November in Royal Hospital Kilmainham, a series of civic dialogue events on a sectoral basis are to take place. The Government agreed on 16 November that the following All Island Sectoral Dialogues are to take place in the coming months:  - Agrifood - Education & research - Child protection and rights - SME...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Bodies (23 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: Following expiry of its five year term, a meeting of the outgoing members of the National Economic and Social Council was convened by the Secretary General of my Department on 17 November. The purpose was to seek views and suggestions on the future role and work programme of a Council. I understand a good discussion took place on the work of the Council to date, views on the best working...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committee Meetings (22 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 105 and 106 together. The Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure, Environment and Climate Action last met on 25 October 2016. The Committee drives the development and delivery of key infrastructure and associated policy, in support of sustainable economic growth, job creation, de-carbonisation and a better quality of life. In conjunction with other relevant...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: Like public representatives generally, I meet church leaders informally from time to time in the course of attending official or public events. This year in particular, with the 1916 commemorations, I have attended many events that have also been attended by representatives from various religious groups. As Taoiseach in the previous Government I met with representatives from the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Commissions of Investigation (22 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: I am the specified Minister under the Commissions of Investigation Act 2004 in relation to two Commissions of Investigation that have been established since 2012, the Fennelly Commission which was established in April 2014 and the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation (IBRC) Commission which was established in June 2015. Details of the costs incurred by the Commissions to the end of October 2016...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Pension Provisions (22 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: There are no Semi-State companies under the aegis of my Department.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Pension Provisions (22 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: My Department has had no applications for injury warrants under the Superannuation Acts since 1995.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Brexit Issues (22 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Cabinet Commitee on Brexit has met three times to date, on 8 September, on 19 October and on 7 November, for in depth discussion of the issues arising from the UK decision to leave the European Union. The Cabinet Committee will meet next on 24 November. The Committee oversees the overall Government response, including both the economic impact and the negotiations at EU level and with...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Brexit Issues (16 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Cabinet Committee on Brexit has met three times to date, on 8 September, on 19 October and on 7 November, for in depth discussion of the issues arising from the UK decision to leave the European Union. The Committee will oversee the overall Government response, including both the economic impact and the negotiations at EU level and with the administrations in London and Belfast....

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Brexit Issues (16 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: Article 50 will frame the negotiations on arrangements for the UK’s eventual withdrawal from the EU. We know from PM May that she intends to formally trigger Article 50 no later than the end of March next year. No negotiations will take place until Article 50 has been explicitly triggered. There is, however, ongoing close political and official engagement, including with the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committee Meetings (16 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure, Environment and Climate Action will meet again on 12thDecember. As outlined in my response to the House on 25 October, this Cabinet Committee plays a central role in ensuring a whole of Government approach to addressing climate change and the development of critical infrastructure.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cross-Border Projects (15 Nov 2016)

Enda Kenny: Under "A Fresh Start - Stormont House Agreement" the Northern Ireland Executive and the Irish Government have agreed to undertake a review of the Narrow Water Bridge project with a view to identifying options for its future development, for consideration by the North-South Ministerial Council. The Narrow Water Bridge project was discussed at the NSMC in July where it was agreed that...