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Order of Business (20 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: We are in an unprecedented situation here. In the past ten minutes, I sent the Taoiseach a letter to the effect that it would be appropriate that he attend the House and inform the people and the country what responsibilities various Ministers reputed to have resigned now hold. We need to know whether the President has accepted his recommendations for resignations. We need to know what...

Order of Business (20 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: There is a facility for the Ceann Comhairle to suspend the House.

Termination of Ministerial Appointments: Announcement by Taoiseach (20 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: The unprecedented situation that arose this morning showed complete disrespect for this House and I welcome the fact that the Taoiseach has seen fit to attend at 1.30 p.m. to clarify some matters. It looks as if he and the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy John Gormley, have, in a Laurel and Hardy situation, got themselves into another fine mess. The fact...

Written Answers — Educational Disadvantage: Educational Disadvantage (25 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: Question 122: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will define the criteria of disadvantage in respect of the HEAR programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3274/11]

Written Answers — Educational Disadvantage: Educational Disadvantage (25 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: Question 123: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of recipients for assistance received for 2009 and 2010 in respect of the HEAR programme; if she will indicate the criteria of disadvantage that were assessed for such recipients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3275/11]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (25 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: Question 132: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for funding for an autism unit for a school (details supplied) in County Mayo; if she will indicate that funding will be granted to this project and when she expects to be in a position to announce funding for this specific unit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3315/11]

Finance Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: I thank the Deputy.

Advice to Dissolve Dáil: Announcement (1 Feb 2011)

Enda Kenny: I am glad you are calling all the Leaders, a Cheann Comhairle. It is important that they all contribute in a situation like this. I welcome the Taoiseach's confirmation that the people of Ireland will finally get to choose a new team and a new direction for our country to get Ireland working again. Tá a fhios ag gach duine, mar a dúirt an Taoiseach, gurbh é seo Lá Fhéile Bríde....

Advice to Dissolve Dáil: Announcement (1 Feb 2011)

Enda Kenny: When sacrifice is needed, it starts at the top and not with the blind, the carers or the poor. If people give us the most precious possessions they have - their trust and their votes - we will have a duty to respond in kind. With our plan, we will replace old Government cynicism with new Government compassion, and old Government indifference with new Government insights. We will replace...

Advice to Dissolve Dáil: Announcement (1 Feb 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy will be back to defend this, I am sure. That is why leadership in politics is now more critical than ever. The fundamental job of a politician is to find solutions and make decisions in the best interests of the people. I know what it takes to revive a disillusioned and demotivated political force and rebuild it to a point at which it can legitimately challenge for the trust of...

Election of Ceann Comhairle (9 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: Ba mhaith liom an Teachta Seán Ó Bairéid a ainmniú chun a bheith ina Cheann Comhairle ar an 31ú Dáil. I wish to propose Deputy Seán Barrett for the position of Ceann Comhairle of the 31st Dáil. Deputy Barrett has long experience in national politics. He is a deeply respected individual who has worked untiringly towards keeping the status of and respectability relating to politics at...

Leaders' Questions (15 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: I join with the Ceann Comhairle in expressing the sympathy of the Irish people to the Japanese people in their crisis arising from the awesome power of nature coupled with the difficulties being experienced with the nuclear reactors. I commend Deputy Martin on comments of support in respect of what the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, on behalf of the Irish people, can...

Leaders' Questions (15 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: I have not seen the terms of Deputy Martin's motion. When on that side of the House, we put down a motion in respect of corporate tax rates as sending out a signal from the Parliament of how important it is for Ireland. I fully support the principle. I would like to see the wording of the motion. I would consider there will not be any difference of opinion about it. In respect of bond...

Leaders' Questions (15 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Adams has asked a number of questions. I will raise the incident in Cumbria that he mentioned. I do not have the full details of it, but I will be happy to raise it with the British Prime Minister when I meet him. The Government agreed in the programme for Government to carry out a review of the universal social charge before the budget for 2012 is drawn up. The charge is having an...

Leaders' Questions (15 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Adams will be glad to know that the conclusion of the meeting on Friday - it was contained in the statement that was issued - was that it was agreed that countries in the European Financial Stability Facility package would have their interest rates reduced. That has not applied to Ireland because of claims for conditionality that are being attached to it. I cannot speak for other...

Leaders' Questions (15 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: I am answering the question.

Leaders' Questions (15 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Higgins is welcome back. In his absence there was no difference between a day in Hibernia and a day anywhere else. It has been 144 hours or, as the Deputy notes, six Hibernian days and nights since the Government took office. Maybe if the Deputy had not been sent away to Europe by the voters on the last occasion, he might have found out what happened. I would like to know myself,...

Leaders' Questions (15 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: The position of the Government is clear, in respect of the programme for Government, on burden sharing. I will repeat that since last Wednesday the focus of our discussions has been on relieving the burden on the Irish taxpayer. I would much prefer if our country was in a position to borrow from the bond markets and be in charge of our own destiny. Unfortunately, because of reckless...

Leaders' Questions (15 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: I learned quite a lot, actually.

Leaders' Questions (15 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: I learned how to stand up for the Irish people.