Results 11,461-11,480 of 36,764 for speaker:Enda Kenny
- Leaders' Questions (16 Apr 2014)
Enda Kenny: When I said to Deputy Martin that the Government had not signed off on a memo, on a proposal from a Minister, it means that the Government has the right to discuss all of the issues surrounding that, including vulnerable groups, affordability, assessments, metering, standing charges and all these things. I take very little notice of those who are opportunistic hypocrites, of which Deputy...
- Leaders' Questions (16 Apr 2014)
Enda Kenny: Here is the Fianna Fáil four-year programme, which stated that it would transfer water services provision to a water utility and prepare proposals for implementation as appropriate with a view to start charging in 2012 and 2013, with an average charge of €400.
- Leaders' Questions (16 Apr 2014)
Enda Kenny: I agree with Deputy Adams that the imposition of any new charge is always difficult for people. We recognise that, but I also recognise that 18,000 people have to boil drinking water every day. I recognise that this city is struggling to meet its daily capacity requirements.
- Leaders' Questions (16 Apr 2014)
Enda Kenny: I recognise that there are 20 treatment plants around the country that are completely inadequate. I recognise that the infrastructure in so many places is grossly inferior to what it should be, so people have to deal with inferior, infrequent and poor supplies. The only way that can be dealt with is by having an entity that is entitled to borrow money to provide that infrastructure,...
- Leaders' Questions (16 Apr 2014)
Enda Kenny: I thank Deputy Martin for his range of questions. There is a lot on the Government agenda that has to be considered. This morning, at a meeting I called to deal with a number of matters, we approved the publication of the legislation dealing with free general practitioner care for children under six, the publication of the Bill dealing with climate change and carbon emissions, and the...
- Leaders' Questions (16 Apr 2014)
Enda Kenny: If we were to fail the market corporation test, the consequence would be a €700 million capital cost being incurred by Irish Water which would impact on the Government deficit and would have serious implications in that regard. In explaining the rules, therefore, the CSO has set out what the maximum subvention can be for 2015 and 2016. I want to make it clear that the Government has...
- Commission of Investigation (Certain Matters relative to An Garda Síochána and other persons) Order 2014: Motion (15 Apr 2014)
Enda Kenny: I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft:Commission of Investigation (Certain Matters relative to An Garda Síochána and other persons) Order 2014,copies of which Order in draft were laid before Dáil Éireann on 15th April, 2014.At its meeting on 25 March, the Government considered very serious matters relating to An Garda Síochána....
- Order of Business (15 Apr 2014)
Enda Kenny: No heads of the information Bill have come to Cabinet yet. That is a while away. The bail Bill is still on bail. The draft heads have been prepared but they have not come to Cabinet yet.
- Order of Business (15 Apr 2014)
Enda Kenny: It will be published in May. We can have a thorough debate at that stage about what needs to be done.
- Order of Business (15 Apr 2014)
Enda Kenny: I do; I realise the pressure.
- Order of Business (15 Apr 2014)
Enda Kenny: I cannot answer the question for Deputy Humphreys. This issue is gaining in importance and interest for Members. I would like to think that it will be gone through the House by the summer recess. It will be published early but it depends on the extent of conversation or contributions that people wish to make.
- Order of Business (15 Apr 2014)
Enda Kenny: I will get back to Deputy Humphreys on that.
- Order of Business (15 Apr 2014)
Enda Kenny: It is published and therefore it is a case of the chairman of the finance committee making arrangements to receive it and have the discussions. I will contact him and advise Deputy Donnelly.
- Order of Business (15 Apr 2014)
Enda Kenny: That is due next year.
- Order of Business (15 Apr 2014)
Enda Kenny: I know that.
- Order of Business (15 Apr 2014)
Enda Kenny: Yes. It was circulated at 2.30 p.m. after it had been cleared by the Cabinet.
- Order of Business (15 Apr 2014)
Enda Kenny: I do not agree with the Deputy's assertion regarding a lack of leadership on climate change. As I stated on Question Time, the Cabinet committee on climate change and the green economy met formally on two occasions and the officials on the committee have been meeting on a regular basis since its most recent meeting. The Minister has prepared a Bill and it will be published following the...
- Order of Business (15 Apr 2014)
Enda Kenny: That is due to be published later this year.
- Order of Business (15 Apr 2014)
Enda Kenny: The Deputy has a case in respect of the convention. We have not discussed the relevant reports but they will be discussed after Easter. I have already discussed this matter with the Government Chief Whip. The Cabinet committee on climate change and the green economy met on 24 February, when it discussed a number of issues. As already stated on Question Time, the first meeting of the...
- Order of Business (15 Apr 2014)
Enda Kenny: No, it is not. The Bill will be published later this year.