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Leaders' Questions (24 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Adams also speaks about telling Mr. Dukes, Mr. Aynsley, Mr. Draghi and everybody else to get lost. I recall the Deputy saying that when he would get into the Dáil, he would tell the troika to go home and to take their money with them. I would like to hear from Deputy Adams and his party how they propose to deal with the situation whereby the European Central Bank has given €110...

Leaders' Questions (24 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: This is fantasy politics and the Deputy cannot have it both ways all the time. There is €2.6 billion left in unsecured private debts of the €97 billion in liabilities that were guaranteed by the previous Government in September 2008. The Deputy can sound off in here but we have a country that finds itself in difficult circumstances. Believe me, I have no intention of defaulting on...

Leaders' Questions (24 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: I want Deputy Adams to understand that it is not to my liking to have to stand up here and say there is no alternative but to pay what a solemn Irish Government committed itself to, with the consequent impact on reputation and status. The Deputy seems to have a very different view of the kind of catastrophic consequences if a default occurs. I have pointed out what has happened in Greece...

Leaders' Questions (24 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: -----he does not want to see that happen to the citizens of this country.

Leaders' Questions (24 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: I have no intention of letting that happen. Despite the economic circumstances in which we find ourselves, the reputation and status of this country has increased with regard to the confidence of investors abroad, the perception of this country abroad and commentary from international financial analysts, business people and politicians.

Leaders' Questions (24 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: This country is making headway, although it is not easy. I would much prefer to stand up and say we are in a position not to pay this. There is a difference between "will not" and "cannot". This country is making its way through a very difficult period. What was committed to by a very solemn Irish Government must now be followed through. The emphasis for the Government is now in the...

Leaders' Questions (24 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: It is for that reason that the Minister, Deputy Noonan, is in Frankfurt today, speaking with the Commissioner Mr. Rehn and Mr. Draghi. It is for that reason that whereas this will not be decided on Monday, or by March, it is very important to make our colleagues in Europe aware of the significant burden that this country has had to face because of the borrowing which was used before the...

Leaders' Questions (24 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: Deputy McGrath was always a strong supporter of human rights and he has rightly raised questions here about the implications of activities by the Taliban, al-Qaeda and other groups. This regards EU support for sanctions against Iran because of the scale of its activities with regard to nuclear power. It is for that reason that the European Union, with the Tánaiste acting on behalf of the...

Leaders' Questions (24 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: I notice that the Deputy blamed the situation on the actions of the Government. If the Government were as powerful as he said, then we would probably have been able to deal with the troika and many other issues effectively. In the meantime, I remind Deputy McGrath that approximately 6% of our oil comes from Iran. The matter is serious and has global implications. Deputy McGrath raised the...

Leaders' Questions (24 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: I hope that pragmatism and common sense will result in Iran adhering to the conditions in respect of the nuclear proliferation programme in which it is now involved. I hope also that the sanctions imposed will have the desired effect and that countries can continue with their business in commerce and trade with what is fundamentally a critical supply. I hope the support given by the...

EU Council Meetings (24 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 to 24, inclusive, together. All of the questions relate to the European Council or the Heads of Government meeting. I attended the European Council in Brussels on 8 and 9 December. As I have already made a statement to the House on these meetings, I will confine myself to some brief remarks on their proceedings. Important steps were taken at the European...

EU Council Meetings (24 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: We have dealt with the troika very effectively. We are part of the Union and the eurozone and, as such, are a respected member. Due to the openness and trust engendered between Ministers and the troika, as the Deputy is aware, quite a number of changes to the original memorandum of understanding have been brought about in the interests of the Government's programme for Government and the...

Leaders' Questions (18 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: I stand by the growth figures and I do not agree with Goodbody's assertion. We have already made it plain at the technical discussions on the fiscal circumstances in which we find ourselves, having borrowed more than €60 billion at excessive interest rates before the facilities of the EFSF and ESM came on stream, that it would be very beneficial for Ireland in dealing with our deficit and,...

Order of Business (18 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: It is proposed to take No. 12, Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011 - Order for Report Stage and Report and Final Stages; No. 13 - Health (Provision of General Practitioner Services) Bill 2011 - Order for Report Stage and Report and Final Stages; and No. 4 - Industrial Relations (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2011 - Second Stage (resumed). Private Members' business, No. 39, motion re...

Order of Business (18 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: I have not seen the Deputy's proposals on the draft text which is online.

Order of Business (18 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: I have not.

Order of Business (18 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: I have not.

Order of Business (18 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: I have not seen-----

Order of Business (18 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: -----the Fianna Fáil gold-plated response-----

Order of Business (18 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: -----to a draft text.