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Leaders' Questions (27 May 2015)

Enda Kenny: It is an internal Aer Lingus document. I have not seen it, read about or had access to it.

Leaders' Questions (27 May 2015)

Enda Kenny: I did not refuse to answer questions yesterday. I could not answer questions because the Government had not concluded its deliberations on what is a very important issue for the country. Also, no Minister briefed anybody or spoke to any media until after the Government made its decision, as would be right and proper. The Deputy may have intentions of leaking information before decisions...

Leaders' Questions (27 May 2015)

Enda Kenny: As I asked yesterday, what happened when Aer Lingus decided to move from Shannon to Dublin? Was this House in a position to do anything about that? Was the deal done by Fianna Fáil able to prevent that from happening? No, it was not. That change was made without any reference or influence from the Minister for Finance representing the Government and the people. I understand the...

Leaders' Questions (27 May 2015)

Enda Kenny: It is not all right, Deputy Adams. Hundreds of thousands of people are shareholders in companies throughout the country and Deputy Adams does them a disservice by his comments. The Deputy talks about documentation being laid before the House.

Leaders' Questions (27 May 2015)

Enda Kenny: The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport has just given a 30 minute speech in respect of both the background to this, the motion to be laid before the House and the fact that this was a matter of discussion here on quite a number of occasions in recent months. Deputy O'Mahony has done a superb job as chairman of the transport committee. He has had hearings already in respect of IAG and...

Leaders' Questions (27 May 2015)

Enda Kenny: At least Deputy Adams had the courtesy not to say they were trying to treat the House with contempt. I will tell them this much. If we had left the business the way that it was intended to be for today, the first person out of the traps in false indignation would have been Deputy Micheál Martin wanting Standing Orders suspended to discuss this very important issue. That is why there...

Leaders' Questions (27 May 2015)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Adams will also note that Cork, Shannon and Dublin have welcomed this proposal because they see the real potential of growing the airline, growing connectivity, growing jobs, the impact of a further four destinations from the United States over the next number of years, and the much strengthened position the Minister for Finance, on behalf of the Government - whatever Government is...

Leaders' Questions (27 May 2015)

Enda Kenny: As I pointed out to the Deputy, this House was completely powerless when Aer Lingus decided to shift from Shannon to Belfast. That is not now the case for the future.

Leaders' Questions (27 May 2015)

Enda Kenny: The position is that when the offer came initially it was not acceptable to Government. There was a good deal of discussion with the companies and the Department, and a move to strengthen what was the original offer. The Government has considered this very carefully. It is about the potential to grow the airline, grow connectivity and grow jobs. That is why the plan that is now set out...

Leaders' Questions (27 May 2015)

Enda Kenny: A good old rant there from Deputy Clare Daly.

Leaders' Questions (27 May 2015)

Enda Kenny: The legislation in respect of the registered employment agreements, REAs, has been brought forward and the commitment is that all the workers in Aer Lingus will be included in those REAs and that they will be extended to those not currently covered. Aer Lingus has not had compulsory redundancies in the past and the letter was very clear about that to the Minister for Transport, Tourism and...

Leaders' Questions (27 May 2015)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy was wrong when she said the benefits I mentioned were already there. There was no guarantee of four new routes from the US and there was not the same impact in terms of the growth pattern for passengers coming through Ireland yesterday. We did not have the influence and certainty that will now exist, because the Minister for Finance will hold a veto, on behalf of the people, in...

Leaders' Questions (27 May 2015)

Enda Kenny: This is about growing the economy and connectivity, creating jobs and new opportunities, growing our hospitality and tourism sectors, allowing greater access for multinationals to come to the country and greater facilities for export and business to be done from this country. That is why Shannon, Cork and Dublin airports have said it is a very good proposal which is in the interests of the...

Order of Business (27 May 2015)

Enda Kenny: The Order of Business is No. b13, motion re membership of committee; and No. a13, motion re Aer Lingus Group plc (resumed). It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the Dáil shall sit later than 9 p.m. tonight and shall adjourn on the conclusion of Private Members' business, which shall be No. 190, motion re Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise (resumed),...

Order of Business (27 May 2015)

Enda Kenny: On the comment made by Deputy Micheál Martin, I answered his earlier question about the internal report he mentioned. I know very well that if an issue as important as this one was decided by the Cabinet yesterday and Deputies did not have an opportunity to speak on it, the Deputy would be the first to call for Standing Orders to be suspended to debate it. He will have seven hours...

Order of Business (27 May 2015)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Micheál Martin is very good at expressing his indignation about treating the House with contempt. The Government debated this issue yesterday and made a decision yesterday evening. At 7.38 p.m. the Chief Whip's office notified the other Whips about the outcome of the meeting and our intention to change business to allow the matter to be discussed today, as is right and proper....

Order of Business (27 May 2015)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Micheál Martin came into the House today-----

Order of Business (27 May 2015)

Enda Kenny: An e-mail was circulated-----

Order of Business (27 May 2015)

Enda Kenny: Yesterday evening.

Order of Business (27 May 2015)

Enda Kenny: I have in my hands the e-mail that was circulated yesterday at 7.38 p.m.