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Leaders' Questions (2 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: The answer to the Deputy's question is twofold. I do not know the names of the bondholders, nor does the Government.

Leaders' Questions (2 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: I have no intention of getting on the telephone to Mr. Dukes. Any decision we take will be made in the best interests of our people and our country. I do not like the unfair situation in which we are not able to unravel an agreement made with external parties.

Leaders' Questions (2 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: I have no intention of turning this country into some kind of sub-Saharan state, by virtue of reckless decisions that might be made. We are pursuing an alternative strategy based on growth and the reduction of the overall level of debt burden. That has been achieved to an extent in respect of the interest rate reduction and the changes to the memorandum of understanding, which have enabled...

Leaders' Questions (2 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: -----guarantee funding for Ireland and other countries that are in a programme. They guarantee that if we measure up, we will have the support and confidence of our colleagues. That is the way we want to be. The longer-term picture for this country is a return to growth, rising employment, expressions of confidence by means of deposits in the Irish banks, continuing investment from abroad...

Leaders' Questions (2 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: This country has always paid its way and has always paid its debts.

Leaders' Questions (2 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: We are pursuing an alternative strategy in the interests of Ireland and its people.

Leaders' Questions (2 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: No, I will not do that. The Deputy has said it is not part of the memorandum of understanding. It is not.

Leaders' Questions (2 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: It is following on the commitment entered into at the highest level by the previous Government and our external partners.

Leaders' Questions (2 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: It is not part of the memorandum of understanding that the European Central Bank should pay €150 billion into the Irish banks. It is not part of the memorandum of understanding that our European colleagues should give this country a €10 billion reduction in interest rates.

Leaders' Questions (2 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: It is not part of the memorandum of understanding that this Government is in a position to renegotiate the memorandum in a way that creates jobs and employment opportunities for every person in this country.

Leaders' Questions (2 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: Our programme is based on growth rather than on default. The sort of nonsense the Deputy is going on with is a road I will not follow.

Leaders' Questions (2 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Ross makes the point that the Government was elected with a very strong mandate either to remedy or repudiate the situation. The Government sought the agreement of the European Central Bank to repudiate the situation in so far as bondholders were concerned. The ECB refused to give its agreement or consent for such a move and did so in the most trenchant fashion, both when I spoke to...

Leaders' Questions (2 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: What we agreed to here was the facility made available in respect of the flexibility provided by the EFSF and that is the facility by which this issue can be pursued. As has been pointed out on a number of occasions by the Minister for Finance, were the Anglo Irish Bank position to be captured by the EFSF and dealt with in Ireland over a longer maturity period with a lower interest rate,...

Introduction of New Member (2 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: I remember attending here having won a by-election in the 1970s and some of the older, more experienced Members said to me that standing ovations are few and far between in here. I welcome the Deputy and wish him a long career.

Order of Business (2 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: It is proposed to take No. 14, statements on European Council in Brussels; and No. 15, statements on the development in the eurozone. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the proceedings on No. 14 shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion after 85 minutes and the following arrangements shall apply: the statements shall be made by the Taoiseach...

Order of Business (2 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: I will be here.

Order of Business (2 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: Yes, of course. Members can ask any question they wish.

Order of Business (2 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: I will be here to answer them. I do not run away-----

Order of Business (2 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: We all have important duties to carry out. In previous times, this House would not be sitting at all on this day. I will be here. The Deputy need not worry.

Order of Business (2 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: D'ardaigh an Teachta Adams an rún seo. Níl mé toilteanach go mbeadh leasú ar an ghnó atá curtha os comhair na Dála. Táim tar éis trí cheist a fhreagairt ar seo agus tá cinneadh soiléir déanta faoi. I remind Deputy Higgins that these bondholders are not only shipping magnates. They also include town councils and the pension funds of ordinary workers.