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Northern Ireland Issues (5 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: I assume there is no disagreement in the House regarding the murder of Constable Ronan Kerr. I regard this as an act of cowardice that does nothing for anybody on this island. Yesterday, I spoke to Constable Kerr's mother, Nuala. I admire her quiet courage and forthrightness in speaking out. I admire those, from all sides of the political divide in Northern Ireland, who have spoken out...

Northern Ireland Issues (5 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: Níl aon easaontas eadrainn faoi seo. Mar adúirt mé, aontaím go mór leis na Teachtaí a cháin dúnmharú Ronan Kerr. Bhí mé ag caint le Máirtín McGuinness agus leis an Céad Aire, Peter Robinson, inné agus labhair mé le Príomh Aire Cameron freisin. Phlé muid an cheist faoi ionadaíocht 50-50 an tseachtain seo caite. In parallel with that, the Minister for Foreign Affairs...

Northern Ireland Issues (5 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: There can be no doubt but that, after many years of difficulty, trial, tribulation and hardship, having arrived at a position where a peace process is in situ and being implemented, there is always the danger that vulnerable communities will regress. Young people can tend to drift backwards because of unemployment, depression, alcoholism or suicide. That is why the IFI and EU funding, as...

Northern Ireland Issues (5 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Adams raised several issues. In respect of the economy of Northern Ireland and of the island as a whole, when I was on that side of the House my party set up a cross-Border forum dealing with issues that impact on people North and South. Deputy McHugh, who is from Donegal, chaired a number of useful sessions concerned with identifying issues in the agri-economy, tourism economy,...

Leaders' Questions (5 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: I agree that a motion in respect of which there would be unanimous agreement should be taken following statements. This matter was already discussed in the context of the parliamentary questions I answered earlier. There will be an opportunity for Members to make their views known during the statements that will be taken following the Order of Business. There is no reason why we should not...

Leaders' Questions (5 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: I am in a position to provide such an assurance. As indicated on Question Time, I spoke to the First Minister, Mr. Peter Robinson MLA, and to the Deputy First Minister, Mr. Martin McGuinness, MLA. In addition, the Minister for Justice and Equality spoke to his counterpart in Northern Ireland, Mr. David Ford, MLA. I have also spoken to the British Prime Minister and pledged the Government's...

Leaders' Questions (5 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: Aontaím gur chóir go mbeadh cáineadh an-láidir curtha amach ón Teach seo i leith dhúnmharú Rónán Kerr. Mar a dúirt mé, bhí mé ag caint lena mháthair, Nuala, inné agus táim fíor-bhuíoch di as ucht na crógachta agus as ucht an mhisnigh a léirigh sí sa chaoi a labhair sí amach faoi dhúnmharú a mic. Tá súil agam nuair a bheidh mé thuas amárach, in éineacht leis an...

Leaders' Questions (5 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Government's decision of last week brought about certainty and clarity regarding the Irish banking sector. This is very important for business. It has been received in that light by international commentators, the European Central Bank, the European Commission and the International Monetary Fund. It was about time someone made a decision in respect of the Irish banking sector. The...

Leaders' Questions (5 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: It is fact of life that for the next ten years these payments will have to be made.

Leaders' Questions (5 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: When we opened the press this is what we found, or part of what we found.

Leaders' Questions (5 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Adams knows we could deal with the Ulster Canal and many other issues in the north west and elsewhere in the country if we did not have this imposition and burden, but that is a fact of life. The decisions made by the Government bring clarity and certainty to the banking sector. That is important. The IMF/EU troika will be here until 15 April and they will involve themselves in...

Leaders' Questions (5 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: -----and because of other elements of the deal, notably the cost of the banking restructure. We did not pursue the issue of interest rate reduction until the bank stress tests were carried out. These have been robust and the most severe ever carried out. They speak for themselves.

Leaders' Questions (5 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: That brings clarity to that position. With certainty in respect of the banking sector and ongoing liquidity, we move on from here to deal with our European counterparts in rebuilding the reputation and status of this country, which was allowed to slide, unfortunately, to a position where suspicions existed about Ireland and where many of the comments made by our politicians were not...

Leaders' Questions (5 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: A man of Deputy Ross's capabilities and intelligence will understand that the policies are not the same. The Government has not made a mistake; it has made a decision, namely, to reduce the number of dysfunctional banks and to create two pillar banks which will be the bulwark in terms of where we go from here. This differs from the position taken by the last Government. It is a decision...

Leaders' Questions (5 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Government, as part of its programme for Government, will move on to the issues that need to be addressed in respect of governance of the Irish banking sector. Clearly, changes are needed. I am sure Deputy Ross is aware that foreign-owned banks located here will provide competition and certainty within the sector. Deputy Ross may also be aware that many international commentators are...

Order of Business (5 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: It is proposed to take No. 5, motion re Standing Orders 26 and 36; No. 7, statements on the murder of Constable Ronan Kerr; and No. 8, Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad] - Second Stage (Resumed). It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that No. 5 shall be taken without debate; and the proceedings on No. 7 shall, if not previously concluded,...

Order of Business (5 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: I will try to help Deputy Boyd Barrett if I may. Three issues must be decided on the Order of Business. The first relates to Standing Orders 26 and 36. On the first day I took questions I indicated to Deputy Martin and others that I hoped Deputies would have a rational discussion of how we would make this Chamber more effective, vibrant and energetic. I also spoke of requiring Ministers...

Order of Business (5 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Fianna Fáil Party will not be denied any rights. At present, we have Leaders' Questions followed by Taoiseach's questions followed by the Order of Business. A number of people have suggested business would flow better if Leaders' Questions were followed by the Order of Business to allow matters of national interest to be raised. This would then be followed by Taoiseach's questions....

Order of Business (5 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: On that point, the Whips may discuss that we might agree a unanimous motion at the end of the statements.

Order of Business (5 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Tánaiste circulated a draft to the Whips for their agreement. We will consult on that during the course of the statements and hope to have it agreed at the end.