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EU Summits (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: I am sure the Deputy was not disappointed at my stance in respect of how important the corporation tax rate of 12.5% is to this country.

EU Summits (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: What the Minister for Finance indicated was that in certain circumstances the debt might become unsustainable. We made it perfectly clear-----

EU Summits (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: If the Deputy checks the Minister's words he will see that is what he said. We made it perfectly clear when this deal went through that we considered it a bad deal for Ireland and a bad deal for Europe and that it required adjustment so that Ireland could live up to its responsibilities in being central to the European process and in paying our way. The deal was structured at the time on...

EU Summits (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: I agree it was not an act of divine mercy that this was given to us, it was part of a loan package and Ireland has a responsibility to repay loans and we will do that if we are given sufficient flexibility and some extra tools. The universal social charge has been looked at by Government and we have already said in the programme for Government that we will review it before the budget for...

EU Summits (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: I agree that the European process relates to consolidation and to allowing each of the 27 member states to develop to their best potential, to create employment opportunities and to maintain both a healthy balance of payments and secure financial positions. Ireland and a small number of other countries obviously occupy a particular position in this regard at present. For whatever reason, I...

EU Summits (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: I cannot speak for leaders of other countries. Electoral considerations are being taken into account in France, Germany, Finland and a number of other countries, where elections are due to take place.

EU Summits (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: There has also been a lack of trust in respect of the way Ireland has had to conduct its business, which was epitomised by the French Minister for Finance walking out of a meeting at a crucial time and her non-acceptance of what was being said. Comments made on behalf of Government which were neither achieved nor capable of being achieved led to a sense of confusion. There is no point in...

EU Summits (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: In reply to Deputy Boyd Barrett's question, there is no change in attitude. The Government made it perfectly clear what we wanted to see was an adjustment in the terms and conditions of the package and there is neither a change in tone nor attitude. It is a question of focusing on the problem the country faces and the options we consider are important in being able to deal with that. I do...

Programmes for Government (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: Under the Programme for National Recovery, the Government is committed to holding constitutional referendums on the following matters, on a priority basis: the abolition of Seanad Éireann; the granting of full investigative powers for Oireachtas committees; protecting the confidentiality of citizens' communications with their public representatives; reducing the salaries of judges in...

Programmes for Government (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: As Deputy Adams knows, there was a legal insertion to the Lisbon referendum which was endorsed by the people in respect of-----

Programmes for Government (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: -----the corporation tax rate. I have not contemplated the addition of people from Northern Ireland in the terms of reference for the constitutional convention but will give consideration to that proposal.

Leaders' Questions (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: I note the Deputy's statement that this, in his view, is a damning indictment of the collective decision arrived at by the Government of the day. I have not had an opportunity to glance through the report or to hold the 2,000 page offering in my hands yet. However, I am glad it has been published. I asked from the Deputy's seat on many occasions over the past number of years when it would...

Leaders' Questions (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: The private notice question is to the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources. Obviously, I will be here before the-----

Leaders' Questions (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: No. The question is tabled to the Minister.

Leaders' Questions (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: I do not agree at all with the Deputy that this is about getting over today. There are many tomorrows when there will be an opportunity to discuss this report. I have already answered a question from the Deputy when he asked if I would contribute to this debate, and I said I would do so.

Leaders' Questions (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: Yes, you did.

Leaders' Questions (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: Yes, and I will answer questions in so far as I can. The Deputy said it is not necessary to read the report. The Deputy's former leader did not read the Lisbon treaty. It is necessary to read reports. In fact, if the Deputy goes back a little further he will recall that he himself decided not to read a particular brief, which cost €400 million as an issue.

Leaders' Questions (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: I remind the Deputy also that he said he had no responsibility for it.

Leaders' Questions (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: It is important to read these reports. In respect of an incident the Deputy mentioned earlier, I recall that the Fine Gael Party was commended by the tribunal for its forthrightness in bringing that to the notice of the tribunal.

Leaders' Questions (22 Mar 2011)

Enda Kenny: I like to read these reports. This is a serious report, as the Deputy said, and as I informed him there are between four or six either High Court or Supreme Court cases pending on this issue. Obviously, that will not prevent comment and the opportunity for a proper discourse and debate here in the House about this issue. As I said, it does refer to politicians, the Civil Service and the...