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Leaders' Questions (25 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I am sure the Deputy wants me to be definitive but he would not want me to be foolish about this. The fact is that I have stood in kitchens where people have cried with frustration because their homes have been destroyed by pyrite.

Leaders' Questions (25 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: Many of these questions were brought to my attention by Deputy Broughan and Deputy Terence Flanagan. The Deputy wants me to give an answer to all his problems on the floor of the House.

Leaders' Questions (25 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, and the Minister of State with responsibility for housing are gathering all the information to define the best response.

Leaders' Questions (25 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: The contractors in many cases did not deliberately put material containing pyrite into the foundations of these houses. The insurance claims have mounted dramatically. The answer to what to do about the structure is known: the foundations are removed and repaired, as are the walls. The dwellings affected are detached, terraced houses and apartment blocks.

Leaders' Questions (25 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I am being definitive about the extent of the problem. I want the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government and the Minister of State with responsibility for housing to bring definition to the conclusions of the High Court case to see what is the best thing to do. My interest is in seeing people have homes they can be proud of and not have to wake up every morning to see...

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: It is proposed to take No. 3, Finance Bill (No. 2) 2011 - Second Stage (resumed) and No. 4, Patents (Amendment) Bill 2011 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, or the Order of the Dáil of 29 March 2011, that questions for oral answer set down to the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs shall not be taken on...

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I am aware of the importance of the entire digital area. In fact, today I intend to visit a multinational company dealing with elements of this area. I cannot give the Deputy a definite answer in respect of the nature of legislation to be brought forward but I will revert to the Deputy. I did not have the opportunity to read President Sarkozy's comments about the Internet in detail.

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: Tá a fhios ag an Teachta go bhfuil cead aige, trí a phríomh Aoire, é seo a ardú ag cruinniú na n-Aoirí agus plé a dhéanamh faoi na díospóireachtaí a bheidh ar siúl anseo. Bhí díospóireacht ann cúpla seachtain ó shin maidir le straitéis na Gaeilge. Tá na ceisteanna faoi cúrsaí Gaeltachta chuig an Aire Gaeltachta curtha ar ceal amárach toisc nach cuireadh isteach ach...

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: Is the Deputy referring to the Finance Bill?

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I do not have a date for that legislation but I will revert to the Deputy. As regards the NewERA proposal contained in the programme for Government, work is continuing between the different Departments as to how best to structure that entity and an announcement will be made soon.

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: No legislation is promised. I invite the Deputy to put together her proposal and it might be considered in the context of the third finance Bill or whatever.

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I dealt with it on the Order of Business. This is a technical point. The position is that one question was tabled in respect of Gaeltacht matters and that question-----

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: -----was withdrawn.

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: The new Department-----

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Government is pursuing a range of issues as regards mortgage distress.

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: Yes, this is a requirement under the IMF-EU deal. The heads of the Bill were approved on 10 May and it is expected to be taken this session.

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Government will publish proposals in this area very shortly. I referred to corporate donations yesterday and the work being done by the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government. The Deputy can expect news pretty soon.

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy is in a desperate hurry to get rid of corporate donations completely.

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government is preparing a comprehensive range of proposals in this regard.

Order of Business (25 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I have already referred to my views on the constitutional referendums that will take place this year.