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Leaders' Questions (30 Sep 2014)

Enda Kenny: I do not want a decent man to become the object of a barrage of criticism simply because he was qualified in his own right to be a member of the Cultural and Educational Panel for consideration by the Seanad.

Leaders' Questions (30 Sep 2014)

Enda Kenny: As a result of all of this, Mr. McNulty has been subjected to great pressure. From that point of view, he has formally requested that Oireachtas Members do not vote for him. I also do this because, as I said, I am standing here as a Taoiseach who also happens to be the president of the Fine Gael Party, and this process is beneath our standards. It does not measure up to the integrity and...

Leaders' Questions (30 Sep 2014)

Enda Kenny: -----trust given to the Fine Gael Party and the standards that have been set.

Leaders' Questions (30 Sep 2014)

Enda Kenny: I might add that the Government has decided to put an end to all of this. The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Howlin, has published a framework whereby all applications for public appointments will from now on be made publicly, and appointments by Ministers will be properly assessed and vetted before being made.

Leaders' Questions (30 Sep 2014)

Enda Kenny: In the case of commercial State bodies, there will be a specific requirement that the credentials of everybody to be appointed be vetted outside the political process. From an internal point of view, I have removed authority from Fine Gael Party headquarters in respect of validation, assessment and appointment of candidates. I will also move to implement the structures we adopted in Cork...

Leaders' Questions (30 Sep 2014)

Enda Kenny: Tabharfaidh mé freagra soiléir don Teachta. Tá mé tar éis an dá fhreagra-----

Leaders' Questions (30 Sep 2014)

Enda Kenny: -----a thabhairt don Teachta Ó Máirtín níos luaithe. I accepted responsibility - I think I was probably one of the first to accept responsibility for anything on this side of the House - for two reasons. I have set in place-----

Leaders' Questions (30 Sep 2014)

Enda Kenny: My party has a structure in place for dealing with applications and the validation of candidates for all elections. There is a process through our executive council whereby that happens. This was set in place in the early part of the summer. A sub-committee of the executive council made a recommendation for a number of names to be considered for the Seanad, which was their responsibility....

Leaders' Questions (30 Sep 2014)

Enda Kenny: There is a legal position here in that a candidate in these circumstances cannot actually withdraw. As Members know, the ballot papers are printed and the names are on them so it is not possible for Mr. McNulty to withdraw his name. He therefore formally requests Oireachtas Members not to vote for him.

Leaders' Questions (30 Sep 2014)

Enda Kenny: The election process is under way and cannot be stopped; it goes through to its conclusion. Candidates who are named on the ballot paper cannot withdraw their names. For that reason, given what I have said to the Deputy, Mr. McNulty has formally requested that people should not vote for him. When I speak of acceptance of responsibility I do so from this chair. I will not go into the...

Leaders' Questions (30 Sep 2014)

Enda Kenny: One cannot close down the election process or withdraw one's name. Collectively, however, Fine Gael and Labour in government have now set in place the structure-----

Leaders' Questions (30 Sep 2014)

Enda Kenny: -----by which all appointments for public, non-remunerated, semi-State and special boards will be assessed externally. Assessments will be made on the appropriate skill levels required. In respect of the boards under their responsibility, every Minister will have to set out what are the requirements and credentials that people being appointed to these boards need. Where they are...

Leaders' Questions (30 Sep 2014)

Enda Kenny: Because of the way this has drifted, because I accept that my own standards were let slip, and because my own sense of integrity and the trust given to me here did not measure up in this case, this seat should not be accepted in these circumstances.

Leaders' Questions (30 Sep 2014)

Enda Kenny: The Government has made it clear for a very long time that the intention was to make water charges as fair, equitable and affordable as possible. Previously in the House, the Deputy spoke in favour of them herself. The regulator has determined today that the average water bill will be less than €240 per year. It is confirmed, further, that 80% of all bills will be less than...

Leaders' Questions (30 Sep 2014)

Enda Kenny: We welcome the regulator's decision that a free annual allowance of 30,000 litres will be issued for water usage in every household and an additional 21,000 litres for every child under 18. Those who live alone, of whom there are many, will have approximately 40% of their water needs provided by the allowance. They will pay €138 per annum, or less than 50 cent per day. The 411,000...

Leaders' Questions (30 Sep 2014)

Enda Kenny: The PPS number is required to determine the household allocation and, if applicable, the children's allocation. Irish Water is a public entity. It will not be sold. It is prescribed in law that the information-----

Leaders' Questions (30 Sep 2014)

Enda Kenny: -----in regard to PPS numbers will be used solely and specifically for the purpose intended, that is, to determine accurately the allowances for households, including where there are children involved. For the Deputy's information, I understand that Sinn Féin has suddenly come forward with a brand new policy of keeping Irish Water but not having any water charges for domestic...

Leaders' Questions (30 Sep 2014)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy is well aware of the situation where water in Ireland is concerned. Some €1.2 billion in costs are funded by the taxpayer and around 40% of the water is leaking away. Around 20,000 people are subject to boil-water notices. Three or four dozen treatment works are substandard and need to be attended to. There is a requirement for major regional infrastructure throughout...

Leaders' Questions (30 Sep 2014)

Enda Kenny: -----and invest and make a contribution that would be as fair, affordable and equitable as possible. The PPS numbers are used to determine the number of children in a household and who is receiving allowances in respect of children. They are used to determine the appropriate allowance to be granted, including for children. Irish Water will not be sold, and that is enshrined in law, as is...

Leaders' Questions (30 Sep 2014)

Enda Kenny: -----in the knowledge that the regulator is now implementing the decisions and directions given to it by the Government in respect of policy in so far as average metered charges are concerned and policy on allowances per household and per child. From that perspective, the capping at the rate of the assessed charge for the first nine months has been broadly accepted by people also. They will...