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Interdepartmental Committees (28 Feb 2012)

Enda Kenny: Of course we raised the question of distressed mortgages with each of the three banks. They have set out their strategies, which are parallel to the decisions taken by Government but these strategies will have to be discussed individually because the circumstances of each case are always different. I pointed out to them that as part of the measures taken in budget 2012, mortgage interest...

Interdepartmental Committees (28 Feb 2012)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy is absolutely upfront here. Umpteen cases of people who cannot access credit - they have been turned down by their banks - have been brought to my attention. When they are asked about making an appeal to the Credit Review Office, some of them say they do not want to get into a bad situation with the local bank manager with whom they are dealing. When one talks to the banks, one...

Interdepartmental Committees (28 Feb 2012)

Enda Kenny: There was a meeting today, actually.

Interdepartmental Committees (28 Feb 2012)

Enda Kenny: As the Deputy is aware, the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government is directly responsible for the issue of climate change. The Minister announced last November, in conjunction with the publication of a review of national climate change policy, that an independent study would be carried out by the secretariat to the National Economic and Social Council. The study will...

Interdepartmental Committees (28 Feb 2012)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Higgins is actually putting forward a proposition which is unusual for him.

Interdepartmental Committees (28 Feb 2012)

Enda Kenny: I thank him. As regards the mortgages situation, I have responded to questions from Deputy Martin and Deputy Adams. I refer to the range of issues in the Keane report, the consequences of the passage of the personal insolvency Bill through the parliamentary process and the fact that the banks have been recapitalised and, in a number of cases, they have the opportunity to write down...

Order of Business (28 Feb 2012)

Enda Kenny: It is proposed to take No.a8, Finance Bill 2012 – Financial Resolutions; No. 8, motion re membership of committee; No. 13, Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad] - Second Stage (resumed); and No. 14, statements on the action plan for jobs (resumed). It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that Nos. a8, and 8 shall be taken immediately on the conclusion of Order...

Order of Business (28 Feb 2012)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Martin will recall that on my return from the EU Council meeting where the text of the treaty was agreed, I advised the Cabinet the following morning and the Tánaiste wrote to the Attorney General. It was made clear on many occasions that arising from the legal advice of the Attorney General the Government would act appropriately. Just this morning the Attorney General advised the...

Order of Business (28 Feb 2012)

Enda Kenny: I agree with the merit of the Deputy's proposal. The Lisbon treaty was discussed at a special sub-committee under the chairmanship of Deputy Paschal Donohoe and good work was produced.

Order of Business (28 Feb 2012)

Enda Kenny: I have not decided the date yet.

Order of Business (28 Feb 2012)

Enda Kenny: I do not have the details of that legislation to hand but I will respond to the Deputy's question. I understand that with 434 ink cartridges it is possible to produce 3 million letters. The Deputy might carry out an inquiry in his own party into what is going on with the Deputy sitting behind him. I will respond to the Deputy on the workers' legislation when I get a more accurate fix on it.

Order of Business (28 Feb 2012)

Enda Kenny: I understand Deputy Ó Snodaigh-----

Order of Business (28 Feb 2012)

Enda Kenny: No, that is not promised. The social welfare and Ppensions Bill will be published in this session.

Order of Business (28 Feb 2012)

Enda Kenny: There is no legislation promised. It is something the Minister of State, Deputy Kelly, wants to bring in. If legislation is required, it will be brought in. I am sure it will be of great value in Kilgarvan and places outside Kenmare in the future.

Order of Business (28 Feb 2012)

Enda Kenny: Between septic tanks and scrap metal, Deputy Mattie McGrath is doing well these days.

Order of Business (28 Feb 2012)

Enda Kenny: I understand that. That is a Friday matter.

Order of Business (28 Feb 2012)

Enda Kenny: The Minister will be before the House with the regulations very shortly.

Order of Business (28 Feb 2012)

Enda Kenny: Beidh an t-Aire ag teacht isteach go luath leis na coinníolacha.

Order of Business (28 Feb 2012)

Enda Kenny: I cannot give the Deputy a date in respect of the second Bill. I do not have any difficulty with the Chief Whip making arrangements for a discussion here on the question of the national children's hospital. The Government considered it this morning and will reflect on its determination to see that this flag-ship project is built. As the Deputy is aware, the Government made a deliberate and...

Order of Business (28 Feb 2012)

Enda Kenny: The issue of self-employed people is one which the Minister for Social Protection is considering. It is not possible for me to give the Deputy an answer in respect of the content of the Bill but it is an issue for consideration by the Minister. In respect of the Deputy's comments on the necessity for up-skilling, this is the central point of the pathways to work scheme which was launched...