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European Council Meetings (18 Oct 2011)

Enda Kenny: I will ask for every opportunity to keep down the cost of our debt burden.

Appointment of Minister of State (18 Oct 2011)

Enda Kenny: I formally announce for the information of the Dáil that today the Government assigned Deputy Brian Hayes to be Minister of State at the Department of Finance with special responsibility for international tax issues and customs reform. This is in addition to his responsibilities for public service reform and the Office of Public Works at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.

Order of Business (18 Oct 2011)

Enda Kenny: It is proposed to take No. 11, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Finance Act 2004 (Section 91) (Deferred Surrender to the Central Fund) (Amendment) Order 2011; and No. 15, statements on the report by the interdepartmental working group on mortgage arrears. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that (1) the Dáil shall sit later than 9 p.m. and...

Order of Business (18 Oct 2011)

Enda Kenny: Yes, I am agreeable to making time available whenever we can find a convenient time for a debate. Perhaps the Deputy will have his Whip raise the matter at the Whips' meeting tomorrow.

Order of Business (18 Oct 2011)

Enda Kenny: This issue would not have arisen in the first place if Mr. McFeely had done his job properly.

Order of Business (18 Oct 2011)

Enda Kenny: I am sure the Deputy is aware of Mr. McFeely's chequered history.

Order of Business (18 Oct 2011)

Enda Kenny: I would have thought that, tragically and to the cost of the nation, we had learned much about the issue of fire certificates when the Stardust tragedy occurred. The matter the Deputy raises will come before the courts again this weekend. I know the people who are in the Regency Hotel are greatly discommoded and have been greatly upset by the finding that fire walls were not built between...

Order of Business (18 Oct 2011)

Enda Kenny: It has not been promised for this session, but the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government is examining the issue of fire certificates and the system of self-regulation that has applied to date.

Order of Business (18 Oct 2011)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Durkan always asks pertinent questions in the Chamber. There is no date for the Bill on money laundering. Approval was given for the development of its heads last June but at this stage I cannot give the Deputy a date. On the proceeds of crime (amendment) Bill, consultations with CAB are ongoing and therefore I am not in a position to give an accurate timeline.

Order of Business (18 Oct 2011)

Enda Kenny: I was asked about the budgetary process last week and will respond to Deputy Durkan's question for the information of the Dáil. What I intend to do this year is very different to what has applied to any other budget to date. It will give all Deputies the opportunity to assess the process leading to the budget so that they will be able to comment and provide views about alternatives. We...

Order of Business (18 Oct 2011)

Enda Kenny: No, it is not because the regulator is independent and we cannot legislate for him. I would expect-----

Order of Business (18 Oct 2011)

Enda Kenny: The regulator is right to tell the banks he wants the variable mortgage interest rates not to be increased, and we support him in that. I hope the banks will take a responsible view of what the regulator announced. Clearly, this is a response from banks that lose money on tracker mortgages and expect a rate increase in the variable rates. I hope the banks will listen carefully and act...

Order of Business (18 Oct 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy will drown in debates and information about this budget.

Order of Business (18 Oct 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy and all his individual spokespeople will have more than enough opportunity-----

Order of Business (18 Oct 2011)

Enda Kenny: -----to give the Government the best view they have of what the alternatives might be.

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (18 Oct 2011)

Enda Kenny: The National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO) was established under the NESDO Act 2006 and is the body corporate for the National Economic and Social Council (NESC). It has been the previous practice to appoint the Secretary General of my Department as Chairperson of the NESC. Since entering office, in accordance with that practice, I appointed Martin Fraser, Secretary General...

Written Answers — Croke Park Agreement: Croke Park Agreement (18 Oct 2011)

Enda Kenny: Under the Public Service Agreement 2010-2014 (the Croke Park Agreement), detailed action plans have been developed across each sector of the public service to underpin the change and reform process envisaged by the Agreement. The Action Plan developed by my Department was finalised in January 2011 and published on its website. In May my Department reported for the first time on progress in...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (18 Oct 2011)

Enda Kenny: The National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO) is the only State Agency under the aegis of my Department. The NESDO, which was established under the NESDO Act 2006, is the body corporate for the National Economic and Social Council (NESC). No former employees of the NESDO/NESC are in receipt of public service pension payments so the question of savings does not arise.

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (18 Oct 2011)

Enda Kenny: I appoint members to the National Economic and Social Council and the National Statistics Board. The National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO) was established under the NESDO Act 2006 and is the body corporate for the National Economic and Social Council (NESC). The Act provides for the appointment by me of the Council on the basis of nominations received from representatives...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (18 Oct 2011)

Enda Kenny: The only saving that would arise in relation to appointments made by me relates to the National Statistics Board. Some €32,918 would be saved if the annual stipend payments to the members of the National Statistics Board were rescinded.