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Leaders' Questions (11 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: What is happening here is a direct injection of confidence into this economy so that people can have the dignity of being able to go to a job, of being able to contribute to their community and their country and of having the satisfaction of getting paid for a day's work and of having been taken off the live register. I am sure the Deputy Adam's supports that. If the Deputy were to go...

Leaders' Questions (11 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: Jobs cannot be created unless the economy is stimulated, likewise children cannot be fed unless there is bread in the bread bin. The situation in which the Government found itself on taking office 60 days ago-----

Leaders' Questions (11 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: -----was that it first had to deal with the problem of the banks. There were six dysfunctional banks and there was confusion, uncertainty and concern. That was dealt with by clear decisions of the Government and the follow-on from that is under way. The scope available to the Minister, Deputy Noonan, and the Government in respect of stimulating the economy is not to the extent that we would...

Leaders' Questions (11 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: The levy imposed on pension funds and the industry is modest at 2.4% over four years. Contributors to pension funds were also heavily subsidised over many years. As this is a temporary levy, it is designed to be specifically directed at sectors where employment can be created. Alternatives to this levy, as raised by Deputy Shane Ross, are a matter that can be discussed at the finance...

Leaders' Questions (11 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: That is a constructive suggestion. At yesterday's brief press conference I conducted with the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, I mentioned that the administrative costs in the pensions industry could be reduced to the level applied in the UK. Similar costs that apply in the UK are a fraction of what they are here. In that sense, an equivalent amount approaching the Government's...

Order of Business (11 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: It is proposed to take No. 6, statements on the jobs initiative 2011 (resumed). Private Members' Business shall be No. 3, Electoral (Amendment) (Political Donations) Bill 2011 – Second Stage (resumed), to conclude at 8.30 p.m., if not previously concluded.

Order of Business (11 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: Requests made to the Government Chief Whip on House business so far have been for statements on a range of topics, including the Irish language, the European Union and so on. These requests have been granted by and large. The legislative programme for this session has been published. I made it clear to Ministers that I only wanted Bills on the A list that they could be sure they could...

Order of Business (11 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Martin admitted when he published his Private Members' Bill that it was inadequate legislation.

Order of Business (11 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I have no intention of dealing with inadequate legislation. The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Phil Hogan, is actively pursuing the matter of legislating for political donations. We asked all Ministers whose Departments had to deal with recommendations from the Moriarty tribunal report to respond in Cabinet, which they have done. The Minister is...

Order of Business (11 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: As I stated yesterday, I will not support Fianna Fáil's Private Members' Bill because of Deputy Martin's admission on its inadequacy.

Order of Business (11 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I expect it will be next week. While two major State visits will start next week, I also expect the position regarding the committees will be dealt with then. The number of committees will also be reduced.

Order of Business (11 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I understand that but on this occasion Deputy Adams can take it that it will happen.

Order of Business (11 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: The adjustment of Votes within existing Departments has been identified, cleared by the Cabinet and announced in the jobs budget.

Order of Business (11 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy will have his say when the short Finance Bill dealing with the matter is brought before the House in a couple of weeks time.

Order of Business (11 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy will be aware that the Minister has made changes to the HSE in standing down the board. Later this year the Minister will bring forward legislation to abolish the HSE board and change the structure. Obviously, the entire health system and structure have massive implications for the economy, country and people. It is not a case of having a jolt reaction every second day. The...

Order of Business (11 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: Yes. I met them last year.

Order of Business (11 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I cannot give the Deputy a date. The heads of the Bill are being worked on. I am aware of the difficulties being experienced by the vetting office in clearing the backlog. Also, I am aware of the excellent job done by that office in carrying out its work. We are examining a number of options that might be open to us in increasing the number of trained staff in the office to improve the...

Order of Business (11 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Duffy report will be published shortly, as stated yesterday by the Minister, Deputy Richard Bruton. The report will be considered by the Government, following which it will make its views known of the recommendations contained therein and given the requirement to discuss it with the European Commission. I understand the Deputy's point on low paid workers. I am sure he will be glad to...

Order of Business (11 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I cannot give an exact date, but I will ask the Minister for Health and Children to report directly to the Deputy on the matter.

Order of Business (11 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I apologise, I did not hear the Deputy's question?