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Order of Business (13 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: These people had neither hand, act nor part in bringing about the wreckage of the economy. The Government is concerned that the people are consulted properly and treated fairly. That is the minimum required. In respect of the recapitalisation of the banks, the Government wants to see a situation where banks get back to lending for the purposes for which they should. I refer to small...

Order of Business (13 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: That matter can be dealt with at the Whips' meeting. The Nyberg report on banks and banking practises will, following publication, be brought before the House. It might be more appropriate for the Deputy to raise his point during that debate.

Order of Business (13 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: The bankruptcy legislation is not listed for this session. It is a matter that must be dealt with and work on it is proceeding. The Government is interested in options to relieve stress on mortgage holders. Such options must be treated carefully, would require authorisation and, in some case, legislation, which is an issue that could be discussed here in the House in the context of the...

Order of Business (13 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: As Deputy Rabbitte indicated, Deputy Ross is not here to defend himself.

Order of Business (13 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Mathews has his head well screwed on.

Order of Business (13 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Mathews is well able to defend himself and the Government. There is no difference of opinion there.

Order of Business (13 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: I am advised by the Minister that the Commission on Social Welfare will examine such issues. This is a matter of great personal sensitivity for the people caught in this category. I am sure that if the Deputy submits a parliamentary question to the Minister for Finance or Minister of State with responsibility for social inclusion he would receive an up to date explanation on the matter. I...

Order of Business (13 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: If the Deputy submits, for written answer, a parliamentary question outlining the details of that specific case he will receive an answer very quickly.

Order of Business (13 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Nyberg report will deal with all of the issues raised by the Deputy. He will have ample time during the debate on that report to raise all of those matters.

Order of Business (13 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: I cannot give the Deputy a time in that regard.

Order of Business (13 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: The strategic investment bank is part of the programme for Government, as is the NewEra development. These matters require major consideration. I cannot indicate a date for presentation of the Bill. These matters are being worked on. They have not fallen off the edge.

Order of Business (13 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy may be interested to learn that the matter was previously debated in the House. The Government yesterday approved the appointment of a number of Cabinet sub-committees, one of which will deal with the Irish language and the Gaeltacht and will be chaired by me. The Cabinet sub-committee will meet again tomorrow morning at 8.30 a.m. A debate on the matter will be held in the House...

Order of Business (13 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: That is a possibility and the opportunity for that to be considered be will be at a meeting of the Whips.

Croke Park Agreement (13 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 and 2 together. Through the implementation of the commitments in the programme for Government, this Government will introduce the most ambitious programme of public service reform since the foundation of the State. Public service reform is a central priority for the Government and for me personally and that is why I have appointed a senior Minister with...

Croke Park Agreement (13 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: On the spending review, we have set in place a process and agreed it. It will be completed by September or October. Each Minister will have examined the sections and sectors in his or her Department in respect of a review of how the money was effectively spent, which will feed into the preparation of the budget for 2012. As the Deputy is aware, the Government has signed on for fiscal...

Croke Park Agreement (13 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Minister, Deputy Rabbitte, and others are merely pointing out that a condition of the IMF and EU deal is that if by the appropriate date the terms of the agreement have not been delivered there will have to be some consequences. It is not a threat, it is a reality. While some savings have been achieved, it is an agreement that needs to be accelerated. It was signed off on and has been...

Croke Park Agreement (13 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: No, I have not met them yet. Deputy Howlin has met the implementation body. I will be able to meet them in due course. Under the public service agreement, the position on public service pay must be reviewed on an annual basis and this will happen before 30 June. This will take account of sustainable savings generated from the implementation of the agreement. The agreement states that in...

Croke Park Agreement (13 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: The OECD produces a myriad of reports, some of which are very detailed and are of value in their own right. This country is in serious difficulty and we must provide a more efficient and effective public service with smaller numbers. That is not to decry the heroic efforts of many people in the public service who strive constantly to deliver the best service in very trying conditions. I...

Departmental Correspondence (13 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 3 to 7, inclusive, together. I have no plans to review the work of the communications unit. There has been no change in the work of the unit and it continues to provide news updates and transcripts to the Government press office, Departments and my Department. Consequently the arrangements in place for me and my Department for updates on media coverage...

Departmental Correspondence (13 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Queen of England, as the Deputy is aware, is to visit the country. This is the first time in more than 100 years that a reigning monarch is to come to Ireland.