Results 29,901-29,920 of 36,764 for speaker:Enda Kenny
- Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2015)
Enda Kenny: It is a good question. The Government set out its view on mortgages and the code of conduct some time ago. As the Deputy is aware, the Government recently made the decision to bring about further changes to the insolvency regime to deal with further facilities for mortgage holders. It is utterly unacceptable that any lender would breach this code of conduct for mortgages.
- Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2015)
Enda Kenny: The position is the Central Bank regulates the lenders. The Central Bank is now engaged in part of the process in which it delivers on independently of the Government. The code of conduct for mortgages is very clear and very fair in respect of those who are borrowers from any of the institutions. The Deputy asked what will happen next. The process is under way and this report comes from...
- Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2015)
Enda Kenny: The Central Bank has stated that it has sufficient powers to manage this process effectively. I hope the Central Bank, as the regulator, will deal with this matter publicly, swiftly and effectively. It has carried out examinations through its rigid inspection regime. There will be sanctions for any breaches in the code of conduct that have been identified. The sanctions and the...
- Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2015)
Enda Kenny: The troika has left.
- Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2015)
Enda Kenny: Many of the propositions it put forward were not acceptable to this Government.
- Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2015)
Enda Kenny: The Government put up alternatives that were pro-growth and pro-competitiveness in the interests of growing jobs and our economy, unlike what was left to us by the remnants of the Government-----
- Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2015)
Enda Kenny: Thank you, Deputy Kelleher. Deputy Adams is well aware NAMA’s accounts are comprehensively audited by the Comptroller and Auditor General’s office which is entirely independent and objective, and I am sure he accepts that.
- Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2015)
Enda Kenny: There is a permanent team of staff from the Comptroller and Auditor General’s office based in NAMA which has unrestricted access to all its records and files, including those relating to all transactions. If there is a concern about any aspect of NAMA’s work - the Deputy mentioned one earlier- it is within the power of the Comptroller and Auditor General to have it scrutinised...
- Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2015)
Enda Kenny: I am not going to interfere in any way with the commission of investigation set up by the Oireachtas in respect of matters pertaining to IBRC.
- Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2015)
Enda Kenny: As I said to the Deputy already, a dedicated number of staff from the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General are in NAMA with unrestricted access to every file, every register and every transaction.
- Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2015)
Enda Kenny: It is important that I appreciate the independence, objectivity and transparency of the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General. I am sure Deputy does as well. They are in there with NAMA as these transactions go through. The Comptroller and Auditor General as part of a special report on NAMA's progress from 2010 to 2012, following a review of NAMA disposals with a gross proceeds...
- Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2015)
Enda Kenny: Excuse me, where it invites the Deputy or any other Deputy who has an issue with NAMA to contact it through the facility.
- Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2015)
Enda Kenny: The Deputy has raised a point here. Test it and see the response he gets.
- Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2015)
Enda Kenny: I am sure the Deputy accepts the utter independence of the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General. Three reports have been published, broadly very supportive of the activities here and-----
- Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2015)
Enda Kenny: -----the fourth is under way.
- Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2015)
Enda Kenny: There are personnel from the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General in NAMA-----
- Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2015)
Enda Kenny: -----who have access to all of the files, registers and transactions. I know the Deputy does not expect me to interfere with the work of the commission of investigation being set up with regard to IBRC.
- Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2015)
Enda Kenny: This is a very important issue that has been raised by the Deputy. As I understand it, the conference in Addis Ababa is really about pledging for funding, which will be an important element. It was raised with me by the chairman of the World Bank when he was here. The Minister of State at the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Sherlock, normally attends these occasions...
- Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2015)
Enda Kenny: I would be happy to accommodate all Deputies in that regard.
- Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2015)
Enda Kenny: Pledges were made by countries before, in Copenhagen and other locations, that were not followed through on. The matter has moved on and the vast majority of governments are now acutely aware of their responsibilities. Certainly, at the European Council this issue comes up on a very regular basis, with clear priorities to be followed. That is why we have our own challenges to be faced...