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Ceisteanna - Questions: Government-Church Dialogue (28 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: He has been dealing with the poor and deprived in Buenos Aires in Argentina for many years. He is showing evidence of that in Rome. I am quite sure that Pope Francis is very well aware of the issues surrounding the church, the difficulties created over the years in Ireland and the situation of the Catholic Church in particular involving not only the residential institutions, but also mother...

Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Apr 2017)

Enda Kenny: This is an interim report. Obviously, it has major implications. The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs set out the views of the Cabinet and Government on the report yesterday. The Government is conscious that the commission has made no findings to date regarding abuse or neglect and believes it would not be appropriate to deal with the questions of redress in advance of any...

Inter-Faith Dialogue (4 Oct 2011)

Enda Kenny: The question of including Bethany Home within the scope of the redress scheme was originally considered in 2004 and was rejected by the Department of Education and Science as there was no evidence of a public body having a regulatory or inspection function. In May 2007, the Department of Health and Children contacted that Department to advise that papers had come to light which indicated a...

Order of Business (10 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: It is proposed to take No. 9, motion regarding Standing Order 83A; No. a21, statements on mother and baby homes; No. 21, Health Identifiers Bill 2013 [Seanad] - Order for Report, Report and Final Stages; and No. 1, Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Bill 2013 [Seanad] - Second Stage. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that No. 9 shall be decided without...

Leaders' Questions (8 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: This happens here in mother and baby homes. We had State involvement in residential institutions.

Order of Business (14 May 2013)

Enda Kenny: Bethany Home was not a laundry in the same sense as the Magdalen laundries. It was considered for inclusion in the redress scheme which was established in 2002. It was considered again in 2004 and 2007. As the information clearly was that Bethany Home operated as a mother and baby home, it was not regarded as being eligible for inclusion in that scheme.

Leaders' Questions (10 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs will take note of all the comments and suggestions coming to him, including from the Deputy in respect of counselling services and a confidential telephone line. Obviously, the terms of reference for the investigation will need to be considered very carefully. I understand most of the information is available, but it needs to be collated and gone...

Leaders' Questions (9 Oct 2013)

Enda Kenny: I listened to the story recounted by Deputy Clare Daly and I am glad it has worked out in this particular case. I think the Deputy mentioned the child was born in 1966, which would mean she now is 47. I am unsure whether that women was actively seeking her mother or her mother actively looking for her. Clearly, this was a good ending to a long-running saga in which a mother was looking for...

Questions on Promised Legislation (5 Apr 2017)

Enda Kenny: I do not agree that it is an unacceptable position to adopt. It is right and proper for Government to assess carefully every interim report that comes before it, this one included. The question arising from the mother and baby homes, as one of a whole series in this general area, is one that needs to be considered very carefully. I expect that the Minister, Deputy Zappone, will bring a...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (20 Jan 2015)

Enda Kenny: ...of the budget for 2015, in any country, the answer to poverty is to have an economy that can deliver jobs. Social protection is an important element in bolstering the economy of this country and the Tánaiste has made an extraordinary effort towards this through changing the nature of social protection and the way it is perceived. What used to be the dole or social welfare office,...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Government-Church Dialogue (28 Mar 2017)

Enda Kenny: ...following the issues he raised last week. I will be happy to engage with the religious communities about those who are affected now. Deputy Burton raised the issue of the Pope's visit here and whether he will visit one of the mother and baby homes. I do not have any control over the schedule of the Pope when he comes here. It is the Pope's choice to come to Ireland and to Dublin-----

Order of Business (3 Dec 2014)

Enda Kenny: It is due next year. The Deputy is right in saying that it is very complicated. It is very complicated. In respect of the mother and baby homes and the Westbank orphanage, the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs has almost completed work on the terms of reference. As they will have to be approved by this House, everybody will have an opportunity for debate. I know he is conscious of...

Leaders' Questions (10 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: The Government wants to make it clear that it has decided to hold an inquiry by way of a commission of investigation into these matters. As I stated, the range of issues and facts that need to be determined is very extensive. Encompassed is a very broad range of societal issues. Therefore, it is only right and proper that we attempt to deal with this as thoroughly, fully and appropriately...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Ministerial Meetings (1 Jul 2014)

Enda Kenny: ...a time in our country when women came through a very difficult period, when there was neither respect nor comfort for many. The topics I discussed with the Catholic Church were Northern Ireland; the safeguarding and welfare of children; education matters; protection of life during pregnancy; and I outlined our European Presidency priorities. In respect of Northern Ireland, Cardinal Brady...

Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: As a husband and father, I know a pregnancy always brings a sense of excitement to a couple and of hoping the birth will be one of joy and lead to a child who can live a long, happy, fulfilling and contributing life. Everybody can understand the Deputy's comments and have some compassion on the issues he raises. I have come across cases where this has applied and the pregnant mother wanted...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (20 Jan 2015)

Enda Kenny: Deputies Adams and Boyd Barrett raised the question of Westbank Orphanage and Bethany Home. I note that there is a letter in today's edition of The Irish Times regarding the terms of reference of the commission of investigation into the mother and baby homes that was signed by survivors of the Westbank Orphanage and Bethany Home. The Westbank Orphanage is not included in the investigation...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (30 Jun 2015)

Enda Kenny: ...is different from what applied in the past. The issue can be carried forward by way of agreement. Whatever Government the people select in the future can decide to follow through on that decision and hold a referendum on the issue. There is a structure to the dialogue and, as I said in my opening remarks, the agenda can be determined by either side. Issues that might be of importance...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Ministerial Meetings (1 Jul 2014)

Enda Kenny: You may be very happy to engage with Deputy Mathews on that matter. Deputy Martin raised an important and a valid point about the political response in respect of the Executive in Northern Ireland. There will be a meeting of the North-South Ministerial Council on Friday in Dublin, hosted by the Government. I will make a point of raising that with the political personnel who are here. I...

Order of Business (11 Jun 2014)

Enda Kenny: It is proposed to take No. 9a, motion re membership of committee; No. 22, Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 - Report Stage (resumed) and Final Stages; No. 23, Protected Disclosures Bill 2013 [Seanad] - Order for Report, Report and Final Stages; and No. 1, Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Bill 2013 [Seanad] - Second Stage. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in...

Order of Business (21 Jan 2015)

Enda Kenny: It is proposed to take No.a17, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the draft Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related matters) Order, 2015 (resumed); and No. 47, Workplace Relations Bill 2014 - Report and Final Stages (resumed). It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that in the event a division is in progress at the...