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Adjournment Debate Matters (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I quite understand that-----

Adjournment Debate Matters (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: -----but I wanted to say to the Deputy that the matter of the interest rate negotiation is not concluded yet. Following discussions between the troika and the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, the memorandum of understanding has had to be revised extensively in respect of the mess that they are looking to clear up and in respect of which, on a daily...

Adjournment Debate Matters (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: In respect of the income tax position, let me be quite clear. The Government will honour its commitment in respect of there being no increase in the income tax bands. The extract from the memorandum of understanding says that the comprehensive spending review under way will be completed in September 2011 and that the budgetary measures outlined above will be examined by the Government in...

Adjournment Debate Matters (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I have no intention of decrying the people of Greece, Portugal or their Governments, which are dealing with difficult situations. In so far as we are concerned, we want to focus on the difficulties that we have as a country and as a Government that is grappling to resuscitate an economy left in an atrocious mess by the previous Government. Be that as it may, the situation is that this will...

Adjournment Debate Matters (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I will reply to the comments made. I assure Deputy Gerry Adams, as the leader of his party, that I will be proud to stand up for the Irish and all things Irish.

Adjournment Debate Matters (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I will protect and defend all those who serve the State in so far as my constitutional responsibility goes. I want the Deputy to understand this. I did not see the placard in Athens, but I assure him we are not the Greeks. We are the Irish and will deal with our problem in our own way. We were left a particular legacy by the previous Government. It is not a very edifying sight.

Adjournment Debate Matters (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: In line with our practical approach of being up-front with the people and our European colleagues, we will spell it out as we see it. With regard to the Exchequer figures released last week, the Deputy is well aware that despite the difficulties, we are meeting our targets. We will continue to negotiate, as is the remit of the Minister for Finance, to achieve an interest rate reduction in...

Adjournment Debate Matters (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: -----but for job creation, which is welcome.

Adjournment Debate Matters (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: As the Deputy started by rolling up his sleeves, I will say, "Cuirfimid ár bhfir ag obair."

Adjournment Debate Matters (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Finian McGrath was mentioned in his absence as being the defender of Clontarf. Of course, I agree that Dublin Bay is a valuable amenity for the citizens of this city and country and those who come to visit us. In fact, arising from Captain Bligh's plumbing contract - he did the assessment of Dublin Bay - I have often had the opportunity during the years of walking on Bull Island and...

Adjournment Debate Matters (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: Obviously, this is a serious matter. Dublin Port is a powerhouse for jobs in this city and an important part of the economic strength of the country. Any proposals for development in Dublin Bay would have to be sustainable and go through a rigorous process. I am well aware of the campaign waged against a proposal to fill in sections of the bay in recent years, which I opposed. This is a...

Adjournment Debate Matters (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I will refer the Deputy's request for more efficient management of the 600 acres of port land to the board of the Dublin Port Company. As they say in Irish, táimid dlúthcheangailte lena chéile ar seo. There is no scoilt, as the Deputy might call it. In fact, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Leo Varadkar, was there merely to make a presentation. The words of the...

Order of Business (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: It is proposed to take No. 6, statements on the jobs initiative 2011. It is also proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the following arrangements shall apply to No. 6: the statement of a Minister or a Minister of State and of the main spokespersons for Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin and the Technical Group who shall be called upon in that order shall not exceed 30 minutes in...

Order of Business (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: Gabh mo leithscéal.

Order of Business (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: Bhí cruinniú ag an choiste Rialtais faoi seo ach ní bheidh díospóireacht faoin ábhar go dtí go mbeidh díospóireacht anseo faoi chúrsaí Gaeilge. Ba chóir go n-iarrrfadh Aoire Shinn Féin ag an chruinniú anocht nó amárach go bpléifí an cheist sin. Tá an Rialtas toilteanach go mbeadh díospóireacht faoin Ghaeilge ann nuair a bheadh sin oiriúnach.

Order of Business (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: Dúirt an Teachta Ó Cuív go raibh seo ar an chlár aige nuair a bhí sé ina Aire. Nuair a bhí sé sa phost sin, chuir mé féin ceisteanna air maidir le straitéis na Gaeilge agus níor tharla rud ar bith ar feadh cúpla bliana in any event. Má tá an Teachta ar lorg díospóireachta faoin Ghaeilge nó faoi chúrsaí Gaeilge ag an chéad chruinniú eile leis an Phríomh-Aoire, beimid...

Order of Business (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: That will be introduced in the next few weeks.

Order of Business (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: Níl cinneadh déanta faoi sin. Níl an tuairisc sin léite agam ach má chuireann an Teachta ceist díreach ar an Aire, tabharfaidh sé freagra iomlán dó.

Order of Business (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: It is not listed for this session but I assure the Deputy that the structure and working of NAMA is under active consideration. As soon as the Government is in a position to bring forward whatever legislation it proposes, it will be published.

Order of Business (10 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I am mindful of the sincerity with which the Deputy said that.