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Leaders' Questions (30 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Martin listed a number of issues-----

Leaders' Questions (30 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: I can confirm to the House that a number of issues need to be properly teased out and they are being teased out properly. They concern the vulnerable sectors in society-----

Leaders' Questions (30 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: I will refrain from making a comment in reply to Deputy Kelleher's remark. Genuinely, a number of issues related to the vulnerable sectors of society need to be teased out and made right. Many Deputies raised the issue of the progress of the water metering programme and how to make the charges fair, affordable and as equitable as possible. The point that needs to be reiterated, irrespective...

Leaders' Questions (30 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Martin asked me two very straight questions. One was whether we will have clarity in respect of what are the issues around water and the second was whether we will have it quickly. The answer to both questions is "Yes".

Leaders' Questions (30 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: These are issues on which the Government will make decisions. Everybody can comment and have his or her views on them and all the rest of it. I have answered Deputy Martin by stating that we will deal with this matter very quickly in terms of providing clarity and information for every citizen. When Deputy Adams speaks of his party's putative partners over there, I assume he is referring...

Leaders' Questions (30 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: We cannot continue to attempt to portray Ireland as being up to standard in terms of water supply and delivery when 20,000 people have boil-water notices every day and Dublin's water supply is operated at 96% capacity and the city cannot afford any blip in the system. We must and will deal with this issue. The issues that have been raised by the Labour Party, Fine Gael and other members...

Leaders' Questions (30 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: We will provide information in order that every citizen will know what is the Government's intention. There is unity of purpose in understanding the vulnerability of some sections of society, for example, those with medical needs, certain older citizens, and families. These matters will be thoroughly discussed and decided upon quickly.

Leaders' Questions (30 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: I do not agree with Deputy Adams's statement. The Minister for Finance made clear that VAT does not apply to water. Sinn Féin appears to believe that we can swan along without any charges or contributions and that all these services can be provided for nothing. Deputy Adams's people have been around the country telling those who have private wells and water supplies that they will...

Leaders' Questions (30 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: I have evidence of it and if Deputy Adams's office in Dundalk had been open yesterday, I would have called in to tell him that. It was closed to members of the public, however.

Leaders' Questions (30 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: We are not happy with circumstances in which almost 20,000 people have boil-water notices, the Environmental Protection Agency reports that 16% of water supplies, many of them in Dublin and Cork, are at risk and 36% of water treatment plants did not meet effluent standards in 2011.

Leaders' Questions (30 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: The European Commission has launched a pilot infringement against Ireland in respect of 80 treatment plants. The Deputy seems to be of the belief that we can continue with this kind of system.

Leaders' Questions (30 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: That is not the case. The Government is trying, unlike the Fianna Fáil Party, which tried to introduce a €300 or €500 charge without any discretion-----

Leaders' Questions (30 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: -----to look at the vulnerable sectors of our society and have this as affordable and equitable and as fair as possible, taking into account the legitimate sensitivities that are there-----

Leaders' Questions (30 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: -----in terms of affordability, the sectors involved and the progress with metering. The matter will be brought to a speedy conclusion and everyone will understand the Government’s decision.

Leaders' Questions (30 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: It will be quickly.

Leaders' Questions (30 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: Everyone will understand the decision will be in everyone’s interests.

Leaders' Questions (30 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: I have no information about Deputy Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan being followed or under surveillance by an unmarked car. He is a sharp man to know that an unmarked car was actually shadowing him. Maybe it was not him they had under surveillance.

Leaders' Questions (30 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: Maybe they thought there was somebody dealing.

Leaders' Questions (30 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: We are awaiting reports from Mr. Guerin SC and Mr. Justice Cooke. An Oireachtas committee is looking at the terms of reference in respect of GSOC. These are matters of the greatest importance. Deputy Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan, along with Deputies Daly and Wallace, presented me with several documents in respect of various allegations which I am following up at the Deputy’s...

Leaders' Questions (30 Apr 2014)

Enda Kenny: I made no joke about any comment the Deputy made.