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- Order of Business (14 Dec 2010)
Enda Kenny: This is not agreed. Deputy Ring, our spokesman on social welfare and protection, has brought to my notice the fact that the debate on the amendments mentioned by Deputy Shortall is expected to conclude by 9 p.m. We have always objected to guillotines on Bills but this is a Bill that should be discussed. There will be no objection to the reference to public office holders but a discussion...
- Order of Business (14 Dec 2010)
Enda Kenny: Has the Government decided the date of the return of the Dáil in January? In view of comments made by Deputy Sargent, has the Taoiseach decided which accompanying Bills are expected to be dealt with in parallel to the finance Bill? When is that likely to be completed? This is a matter of considerable interest to many people around the country.
- Order of Business (14 Dec 2010)
Enda Kenny: Can I take it that the finance Bill will be published before the return on the Dáil on 12 January? When will it be published?
- Order of Business (14 Dec 2010)
Enda Kenny: I had a request last week for the release of the Minister of State, Deputy Cuffe, so that he could he go to Cancún, Mexico, to sort out the climate change Bill. I want to say to him that he seems to have done fairly well, with 187 countries backing him up.
- Order of Business (14 Dec 2010)
Enda Kenny: It was a pairing that may have been justified in the context of a new world climate agreement. Comments were made by Deputy Sargent about mayoralty Bills and a number of other Bills that the Green Party wishes to bring forward. In view of the statement from the leader of the Green Party that he wants a general election before the end of January, how does the Taoiseach propose to accommodate...
- Order of Business (14 Dec 2010)
Enda Kenny: She wants to dawdle on the doorsteps.
- Leaders' Questions. (15 Dec 2010)
Enda Kenny: Information given to Deputy O'Dowd through a series of parliamentary questions indicates a bonus culture exists within elements of State agencies and some Departments. This creates an enormous credibility problem. Outrage was felt across the country at the proposal to pay bonuses to bankers in particular areas. The Minister for Finance, after a degree of consideration despite the advice of...
- Leaders' Questions. (15 Dec 2010)
Enda Kenny: I have no problem with public servants being fairly and equitably paid. Those salaries should be accounted for as well as being in line with best practice. Within the ranks of the public service itself, however, there is outrage at the apparent - and, in some cases, proven - level of performance-related pay or bonuses allocated to particular sectors and particular individuals in some...
- Leaders' Questions. (15 Dec 2010)
Enda Kenny: Can the Taoiseach confirm that the payments were discretionary on the instruction of the Minister or by the agency involved? There is complete confusion about these payment levels.
- Leaders' Questions. (15 Dec 2010)
Enda Kenny: It would be worth the Government's while to have a complete review of higher public servants' pay in respect of it being equitable, accounted for and transparent. The current situation is not transparent and causes more hurt and anger among ordinary public servants who do their jobs diligently every day, yet find themselves facing more levies, charges and increased taxes. Meanwhile, they...
- EU Summits (15 Dec 2010)
Enda Kenny: Question 6: To ask the Taoiseach if the agenda for the December meeting of the European Council has been finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46013/10]
- EU Summits (15 Dec 2010)
Enda Kenny: Question 7: To ask the Taoiseach the bilateral meetings he plans holding on the margins of the December meeting of the European Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46014/10]
- EU Summits (15 Dec 2010)
Enda Kenny: Question 8: To ask the Taoiseach if the arrangements for his planned visit to China have been finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46015/10]
- EU Summits (15 Dec 2010)
Enda Kenny: Will there be a discussion at the European Council meeting on the banking crisis that confronts Europe? Is it the Taoiseach's view that the possibility of a major restructuring of the situation at European level, as distinct from the application of pressure on individual countries like Ireland and Portugal, will be discussed?
- EU Summits (15 Dec 2010)
Enda Kenny: Have there been any advance comments or indications with regard to the discussions that might take place about debt restructuring? Is it possible that the debt of senior bold holders that is not guaranteed might be subject to discussion and renegotiation? There is evidence that the State has given guarantees in respect of debts that have already been sold on. Is it likely that an internal...
- EU Summits (15 Dec 2010)
Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach mentioned that no firm arrangements for a trade mission to China have been made to date. Is there a fix on that? Is it likely to take place before the middle of the year, or at the back end of the year? It takes a great deal of time to organise the logistics of these things and to receive confirmation from both sides that they can make arrangements to meet. What sort of...
- EU Summits (15 Dec 2010)
Enda Kenny: In that context, might I suggest to the Taoiseach that he follows through on the proposals put forward by our party and others in respect of international education? There is serious potential in terms of English teaching and education here in Ireland. There have been difficulties in the past regarding visas and a system that might work effectively. However, China is one country where...
- Tribunals of Inquiry (15 Dec 2010)
Enda Kenny: Question 9: To ask the Taoiseach the cost accrued to his Department during November in respect of the Moriarty Tribunal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46016/10]
- Tribunals of Inquiry (15 Dec 2010)
Enda Kenny: In respect of the Moriarty tribunal, is there any update on when the Taoiseach expects the report to be issued and does he have an estimated figure of the final cost overall?
- Tribunals of Inquiry (15 Dec 2010)
Enda Kenny: I realise that. I am sure all Members of the House would be anxious that the Moriarty tribunal complete its work as soon as possible. While I realise we cannot give a direction to the judge to do so, it is hoped that the outstanding matters will be dealt with by Mr. Justice Moriarty and the tribunal as quickly as possible. I assume that if and when Mr. Justice Moriarty publishes the...