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- Leaders' Questions (24 Oct 2012)
Enda Kenny: The Minister for Education and Skills has also pointed out that due to the demographics of the population and the growing school population that there will be a continuing need for additional teachers to be recruited in the medium term. I am also advised that the range of salaries and allowances is in line with the Croke Park agreement. As the Deputy is aware, I met with the implementation...
- Leaders' Questions (24 Oct 2012)
Enda Kenny: For now, what has happened is in line with the Croke Park agreement-----
- Leaders' Questions (24 Oct 2012)
Enda Kenny: -----and 530 new jobs have been created since September.
- Leaders' Questions (24 Oct 2012)
Enda Kenny: There is no moratorium in the area and there are opportunities for future teaching posts because of the rise in pupil numbers.
- Leaders' Questions (24 Oct 2012)
Enda Kenny: On the comment about teachers outside, the Minister is cognisant of the importance of the education system for the future development of the economy. He will do everything he can with sensitivity within the impositions on him.
- Order of Business (24 Oct 2012)
Enda Kenny: If I might just say at the start of the Order of Business, I would like the House to know that I have informed the Opposition leaders, Deputy Martin and Deputy Adams, that I intend to make an announcement later today, along with the Tánaiste, on the appointment of Mr. Tom Arnold to chair the constitutional convention. It is proposed to take No. 18, statements on European Council,...
- Order of Business (24 Oct 2012)
Enda Kenny: Twenty minutes are provided for a question and answer session.
- Order of Business (24 Oct 2012)
Enda Kenny: I do not know what my schedule is but I have no problem answering questions.
- Order of Business (24 Oct 2012)
Enda Kenny: We are busy people.
- Order of Business (24 Oct 2012)
Enda Kenny: I have a few questions for Deputy Martin as well.
- Order of Business (24 Oct 2012)
Enda Kenny: Deputy Martin will not because he cannot.
- Order of Business (24 Oct 2012)
Enda Kenny: I do not have a problem with answering questions from anyone on the European Council meeting.
- Order of Business (24 Oct 2012)
Enda Kenny: I do not know whether I have meetings scheduled but I will try to facilitate the House by being present.
- Order of Business (24 Oct 2012)
Enda Kenny: We do not like debates to be disjointed. As Deputy Ó Snodaigh is aware, the Chief Whip made it perfectly clear last week that given the schedule of events in Ministers' diaries that if Opposition spokespersons contact the Chief Whip's office they will receive the best estimate of when each Minister will make a contribution on the economic debate. That will give Sinn Féin and the...
- Order of Business (24 Oct 2012)
Enda Kenny: Sometimes one has to say "No."
- Order of Business (24 Oct 2012)
Enda Kenny: Is the Deputy calling me a liar?
- Order of Business (24 Oct 2012)
Enda Kenny: Can the Deputy prove that?
- Order of Business (24 Oct 2012)
Enda Kenny: I cannot give the Deputy an accurate date. I read that story today, but at this stage it is purely speculative. The Minister for Health has not been informed and has no knowledge of any such hike in premium rates. The Minister has consistently raised the issue of costs with health insurers-----
- Order of Business (24 Oct 2012)
Enda Kenny: -----and is obviously determined to keep these costs down. The Deputy asked when the legislation would be published. I cannot give him a date for its publication.
- Order of Business (24 Oct 2012)
Enda Kenny: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta as an ráitis sin. Sílim go mbeidh an chéad cruinniú ar an Satharn deireannach de mhí na Samhna nó ar an chéad Satharn de mhí na Nollag. Is don Chathaoirleach nua agus don chomhairle an cinneadh a dhéanamh maidir le sin. Ní bheidh cosc orthu dul thar fud na tíre nó, go deimhin, dul suas go...