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Leaders' Questions. (24 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I am the head of the Government. If Deputy Micheál Martin wishes, he can ask the Minister for Finance who will answer the question.

Leaders' Questions. (24 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Minister for Health and Children is obviously concerned about this matter and how it could have arisen so early in the year. My understanding is that €100 million of the €1 billion allocated for the fair deal scheme was spent on other items. The Minister has commissioned an inquiry in order to determine within two weeks what exactly happened. All the money is for the care of...

Leaders' Questions. (24 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: By the end of March this year 22,600 people were in receipt of long-term residential care support, in public, private and voluntary institutions. More than 11,000 were in the nursing home support scheme, the fair deal, which is the subject of the question. As the Minister pointed out, applications for approval under the fair deal scheme will continue to be processed and accepted but this is...

Leaders' Questions. (24 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Government has not made a decision to support any person for the vacant position in the IMF. This matter has not been concluded or yet decided. It is an important, global position and the IMF has had an understanding attitude in regard to the challenge this country faces and has been forthright about it. Its spokesman in respect of the bailout given to Ireland, Mr. Chopra, has been, as...

Leaders' Questions. (24 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy is right about people changing their views when they change jobs. I knew this would come around some time. I recall that, on 28 March 2004, Deputy Ross stated that Michael Fingleton's Irish Nationwide published what he termed a "cracking set" of figures.

Leaders' Questions. (24 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: If he recalls, he followed that by saying, "All Fingleton's figures are spectacular. Pre-tax profits are up 20% and gross lending rose by 72%". The Deputy followed that with, "I should have bought into Nationwide. Anyone who has a spare €20 grand might still have time to carpet bag". That is just a gentle reminder.

Leaders' Questions. (24 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: In any event, as Minister for Finance, Deputy Noonan is in constant contact and has negotiating rights derived from EU leaders. He is in contact on a regular basis with the Minister, Ms Christine Lagarde. In the event she becomes the nominee or the person appointed to the IMF, her views in respect of Ireland's position on corporate tax, which, by the way, is not changing, will be discussed...

Order of Business (24 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: It is proposed to take No. 3, Finance (No. 2) Bill 2011 Order for Second Stage and Second Stage. It is also proposed to take Private Members' business, which shall be No. 22, motion re Agriculture.

Order of Business (24 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: Is the Deputy referring to corporate donations?

Order of Business (24 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: The heads of this Bill were cleared by Government.

Order of Business (24 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: The heads of the Government Bill were cleared several weeks ago. The Minister, Deputy Hogan, is working to bring it in before the end of this session. He has given clarification from the Government to go ahead and deal with it.

Order of Business (24 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: On what?

Order of Business (24 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Government has cleared the heads in respect of Deputy Hogan's Bill. This follows legal advice in respect of an outright ban on corporate donations.

Order of Business (24 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I suggest the Deputy moves it in Private Members' time as is his right.

Order of Business (24 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: No Supplementary Estimate is due. The health information Bill is expected to be published later this year.

Order of Business (24 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I can inform Deputy Nash that the Government gave approval this morning for the Minister to publish the report. The Minister has also given authorisation to follow the publication of the report with a discussion with the social partners in regard to the report and its implications.

Order of Business (24 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: It is in the programme for Government but, to be honest, I do not expect it this session. As I explained to Deputy Martin recently, several timeline requirements arise from the IMF-EU deal which simply must be dealt with. When I have the full details of the implications of these I will come back to the House with the legislation that must go through. I do not believe that legislation will...

Order of Business (24 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: It is not a matter for discussion yet. A vacancy exists and names are being mentioned for the replacement but it is not yet clear from which bloc he or she will come. When the position becomes clear we will allow for an opportunity to discuss it here.

Order of Business (24 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: That will be taken in the next couple of weeks.

Order of Business (24 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I cannot give the Deputy an accurate date but I will come back with more detailed information. It is an important subject.