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Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Brexit Documents (31 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: On 29 April, the European Council adopted Guidelines establishing the framework for negotiations with the UK on its exit from the EU. On 22 May, the Council of Ministers of 27 adopted a decision authorising the beginning of the negotiations, which are expected to start soon after the UK general election. The negotiating directives under which the talks will be conducted reflect Ireland's...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Strategy Statements (31 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: My Department's Strategy Statement sets out the key objectives for the Department for the period 2016 to 2019. The Strategy Statement is aligned to the Government's key priorities and policies, and sets out six strategic priorities, including Planning for the Future. The Strategy Statement recognises the role of my Department in ensuring that polices are developed to support the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Brexit Negotiations (31 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: The Second Secretary General in the Department of the Taoiseach acts as Ireland's Sherpa and, in this capacity, meets and engages regularly with his EU counterparts. Since the triggering of Article 50 on 29 March, there have been two formal Sherpa meetings under the Article 50 format - one on 11 April, and another on 24 April. Ireland participated fully in both of these. The discussions...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Brexit Negotiations (31 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: Northern Ireland remains a key priority for the Irish Government. The interests of the island as a whole and protecting the gains of the peace process remain a priority for the Government in the upcoming Brexit negotiations, as we have stated clearly all along. There has been on going engagement between North and South on Brexit however this has been difficult in the absence of a...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Brexit Issues (30 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: We are confident that the European Council’s adoption of the EU’s negotiating Guidelines on April 29 gives Ireland its strongest hand going into these complex negotiations. The unique circumstances of Ireland have been recognised as part of the negotiations from the outset. The Irish Government’s priority is to ensure that the unique circumstances on the island of...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Brexit Documents (30 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: On 29 April, the European Council adopted Guidelines establishing the framework for negotiations with the UK on its exit from the EU. On 22 May, the Council of Ministers at 27 adopted a decision authorising the beginning of the negotiations, which are expected to start soon after the UK general election. The negotiating directives under which the talks will be conducted reflect Ireland's...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: National Security Committee (24 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 9 and 10 together. Having regard to the confidential nature of the work of the National Security Committee, it would not be appropriate to disclose information about the dates of individual meetings or about its proceedings. The Committee is chaired by the Secretary General to the Government and comprises representatives at the highest level of the Departments...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Seanad Reform (24 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 11 and 12 together. As the Deputy will be aware, in the Programme for a Partnership Government, the Government stated its intention to reform Seanad Eireann and committed to pursuing implementation of the Report of the Working Group on Seanad Reform (the Manning Report). That Report was published in 2015 and it is available on my Department's website. One of...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (24 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 13 to 15, inclusive, together. I met with Michel Barnier, the EU's Chief Negotiator for Brexit, in Government Buildings on Thursday 11 May. I was accompanied by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Minister for Finance, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the Minister of State for European Affairs. The meeting provided an...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (23 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 15 and 16 together. I travelled to Canada between 3-6 May. This was the first visit to Canada by a serving Taoiseach in more than a decade, and provided an opportunity to develop and strengthen the important bilateral relationship between our two nations, who share deep historic ties, and enjoy strong trading relations. Over the centuries, Canada has...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (23 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: I met with Michel Barnier, the EU's Chief Negotiator for Brexit, in Government Buildings on Thursday 11 May. I was accompanied by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Minister for Finance, the Minister for Agriculture, and the Minister of State for European Affairs. The meeting provided an opportunity - following the European Council's adoption of the EU negotiating guidelines...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committee Meetings (23 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: Since the formation of the Government in May 2016, the Cabinet Committee on Housing has met 18 times, the Committee on Health ten times, the Committee on Social Policy and Public Service Reform six times, the Committee on Justice Reform three times, the Committee on European Affairs four times, the Committees on Regional and Rural Affairs and Infrastructure, Climate Action and Environment...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Communications (23 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: I have written to President Macron to congratulate him on his appointment as President of the Republic of France. We spoke following the first round of the Presidential election.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committee Meetings (23 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: The Cabinet Committee on Brexit has met three times in 2017 on 26 January, 8 March and 26 April. It met five times in 2016 on 8 September, 19 October, 7 November, 24 November & 20 December giving a total of eight meetings since its formation. The Brexit Cabinet Committee will meet as required during the rest of 2017.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (17 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 19 and 21 to 23, inclusive, together. I travelled to Canada between the 3-6 May. This was the first visit to Canada by a serving Taoiseach in more than a decade, and provided an opportunity to develop and strengthen the important bilateral relationship between our two nations, who share deep historic ties, and enjoy strong trading relations. Over the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Ministerial Advisers Appointments (17 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: I have no plans to appoint new Special Advisers.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Seanad Reform (17 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: As the Deputy will be aware, in the Programme for a Partnership Government the Government stated its intention to reform Seanad Eireann and committed to pursuing implementation of the Report of the Working Group on Seanad Reform (the Manning Report). That Report was published in 2015 and it is available on my Department's website. One of the recommendations of the Report was the establishment...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (17 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: I met with Prince Charles in Government Buildings last Friday as part of the three day visit by the Prince and his wife Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall to Ireland. We discussed various aspects of the Prince’s programme for the visit and the continued strength of the unique and important relationship between our two countries.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: EU Meetings (17 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: The next European Council meeting is scheduled to take place on the 22nd and 23rd June 2017. This will include a regular meeting, as well as a meeting of the EU 27 Member States under the Article 50 format.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Expenditure (17 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: The Department of the Taoiseach did not incur any expenditure on renting car park spaces for staff between 2011 and 2016 and to date in 2017.