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Order of Business (26 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: The Bill will be published next year. The heads have not yet come before the Government, but they are on their way.

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: I wish to share time with the Minister for Finance, Deputy Noonan.

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: On 10 November the Irish people will have the opportunity to go to the polls and do something historic. They can vote for or against an amendment to the Constitution that proposes to treat children as individuals in their own right for the first time in the Republic of Ireland. It is 20 years since Ireland ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. In the coming...

Leaders' Questions (26 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: Let me repeat what I said for Deputy Martin. The decision taken by the European Council was made by the Heads of Government of the 27 countries. There was a very clear decision in two parts: first, to break the vicious circle between sovereign and bank debt and allow for bank recapitalisation; and second, to reflect on the capacity of Ireland to meet its debts and provide that equal...

Leaders' Questions (26 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: When I spoke last Friday to three Prime Ministers directly involved - Prime Minister Monti, Prime Minister Rajoy and Prime Minister Samaras - they each gave an indication of their progress towards implementing the Council decision. This is not a decision of three Ministers or any other commentators. It is a decision made by the Heads of Government of the 27 countries of the European Union,...

Leaders' Questions (26 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: I do not accept the premise of Deputy McDonald's question. In fact, the Sinn Féin Party does not want a deal, because it thrives on misery and failure. That is what Sinn Féin wants.

Leaders' Questions (26 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: That is what it has always espoused. The vast majority of cases put forward by Sinn Féin do not stand up to any scrutiny. I do not accept the premise of Deputy McDonald's question. We are going to continue the process we have been engaged in since the decision of 29 June - that is, to bring about implementation of the decision of the Heads of Government. Let me reaffirm to Deputy...

Leaders' Questions (26 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: First, it is important to appreciate the scale of the challenge the European Union and the eurozone faces. We are now in the fourth year of economic challenges and difficulties. The Deputy spoke of a clear and honest articulation. My job as Taoiseach and Head of Government is to deal with the other 26 EU Heads of Government when they meet in formal session. The decision taken on 29 June...

Order of Business (25 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: In the not too distant future.

Order of Business (25 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: I thought the Deputy was about to tell me about the difference of opinion between Deputies Ó Cuív and Martin but these things get sidelined. To answer his question, which is on an issue in which I know he has a genuine interest-----

Order of Business (25 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: -----this matter is one for serious discussion at the next meeting of the Cabinet sub-committee on social policy, which I believe is scheduled for next week. As the Deputy is aware, the Minister of State, Deputy Shortall, has produced a report which includes some very valuable recommendations. There is also the issue of a requirement concerning the physical location of alcohol in retail...

Order of Business (25 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Durkan's advice is always relevant. The Minister for Justice and Equality has requested his Department to review the operation of the organised crime provisions that are contained in the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 to determine if they should be strengthened. The Bill to which the Deputy refers will be taken later this year or early next year. The Minister is in contact...

Order of Business (25 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: On the issue of Garda resources, I have already given my comments to Deputy Micheál Martin. I sent the Deputy a copy of the relevant statutory instrument in respect of the health issue she had raised. I am assuming my information is correct in this regard.

Order of Business (25 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: The comments by Mr. Justice Kelly to which the Deputy referred related specifically to Supreme Court appointments. We have been very careful never to interfere with the Judiciary. Nobody in this country could quibble with the elevation of Mrs. Justice Susan Denham from the Supreme Court to the role of Chief Justice. The two most recent appointments to the Supreme Court, Mr. Justice Clarke...

Order of Business (25 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: The Judicial Appointments Advisory Board makes recommendations from which the Government may select a candidate. However, Supreme Court judges are appointed by the President. In respect of the three most recent appointments, I do not see how anybody could quibble with the individuals' integrity and ability.

Order of Business (25 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: Legislation in this area is a troika requirement. Two Bills, the credit union Bill and the credit reporting Bill, were approved and passed by the Cabinet this morning.

Order of Business (25 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: This morning the Government gave authorisation to the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation to follow through on the Government's decision on the Shannon regional development zone.

Order of Business (25 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: Yes, authorisation was given to follow through on that decision. The second issue raised by the Deputy is a budgetary matter. The Minister for Finance will be happy to take proposals from Members before final decisions are made on the budget. The Deputy will have the opportunity to put forward his views.

Order of Business (25 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: No.

Order of Business (25 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: No. We are facing a situation where 160,000 people are out of work in the construction sector. This is about installing meters, either on private properties or at the connection point between a public water supply and a private home. I listened to the comments to which the Deputy referred and we do not accept the figures given and have made no decision on the matter. We have decided to...