Results 23,081-23,100 of 36,764 for speaker:Enda Kenny
- Order of Business (23 Oct 2013)
Enda Kenny: It is based on legal advice.
- Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (23 Oct 2013)
Enda Kenny: The European Council meeting later this week is the first since the end of Ireland's successful Presidency of the EU Council. It will consider the digital economy, innovation and services, social and economic issues and ongoing work on the economic and monetary union. I have three equally important priorities at this summit: to contribute to a productive discussion on the digital economy,...
- Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (23 Oct 2013)
Enda Kenny: I did not intend it that way Deputy.
- Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (23 Oct 2013)
Enda Kenny: Correct.
- Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (23 Oct 2013)
Enda Kenny: No.
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Statements (23 Oct 2013)
Enda Kenny: Go raibh maith agat, a Chathaoirligh. I come in peace, not war.
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Statements (23 Oct 2013)
Enda Kenny: When I addressed the House on the last occasion during the summer, I made the point that the fate of Seanad Éireann rested in the hands of the people. Its fate was decided in the referendum conducted recently. The decision of the people was very clear and brought certainty to the future of the institution. I accepted that verdict and said so publicly. I now want to move on through...
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Statements (23 Oct 2013)
Enda Kenny: I do not need to labour the point now that a reflection has taken place and a number of propositions have been put forward by Senators on all sides. I value those propositions. What is the mark of a good day in the Seanad? Is it the ritual row in the morning on the Order of Business? Is it getting one's name mentioned in the media? Is it the sense of achievement on the passing of a Bill?...
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Statements (23 Oct 2013)
Enda Kenny: Senator Leyden has made that request on more than one occasion. I thank the Cathaoirleach for the opportunity to come here. I have taken notes on everyone's comments. We will proceed from here and engage with the party leaders in the House as part of the process of Dáil change. I would like to be able to reflect on a good day in the Senate, which should mean in the future that...
- Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2013)
Enda Kenny: First, I thank those who have paid their property charges for 2013 for the half-year that applies. As Deputy Martin will be aware, this property charge was introduced instead of income tax increases as an important element of growing the economy and funding local services. It is important to clear up a number of matters here. The tax for 2014 is due in 2014. There is no legal obligation...
- Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2013)
Enda Kenny: -----let me say that there is no obligation whatsoever, legal or otherwise-----
- Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2013)
Enda Kenny: -----upon persons to pay the 2014 tax-----
- Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2013)
Enda Kenny: -----in the remaining weeks of this year. I would point out to Deputy Martin that there is a difference between the debit card and the debit mandate. For those who go online, they can choose the option of giving the Revenue Commissioners authority to have a debit mandate, which is effective from 21 March 2014, where all they must do is put in their sort code and bank account number because...
- Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2013)
Enda Kenny: The date in question in reference to the letter is a filing date. It does not have a statutory base. It is a reminder that the 2014 property tax is due in 2014.
- Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2013)
Enda Kenny: The Revenue Commissioners pointed out that on the form circulated-----
- Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2013)
Enda Kenny: -----that the person has the option of-----
- Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2013)
Enda Kenny: -----doing it by paper or online-----
- Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2013)
Enda Kenny: -----so the-----
- Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2013)
Enda Kenny: Is Deputy Martin asking the questions or am I-----
- Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2013)
Enda Kenny: -----supposed to answer him?