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Proposed Legislation (15 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: Not now, no.

Official Engagements (15 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 10 to 12, inclusive, together. I have stated on several occasions since taking office that the Government values dialogue with key representatives of civil society. The Government recognises the contribution that social dialogue can make to maximising common understanding across all sectors of society as we respond to the many challenges facing the country....

Official Engagements (15 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy is aware that the Croke Park agreement is an essential part of the troika and from that point of view the Government has made it clear that it wishes to honour the commitment given in the agreement. That is only possible if the agreement is implemented in full. I compliment those involved on the efforts in stretching the parameters of the agreement in order to bring about meeting...

Official Engagements (15 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: There are no difficulties between the parties in Government. The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Bruton, is dealing with his responsibilities and will bring forth legislation in due course. As regards the temporary agency workers directive, transposition of the directive is the responsibility of the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Burton, who is...

Official Engagements (15 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: It is not a case of swallowing reservations, rather it is a case of making decisions in the best interests of creating an environment in which jobs can flourish and where workers' rights can be respected.

Official Engagements (15 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: Yes.

Official Engagements (15 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: This is an important matter. Every job we can create is of vital importance. The discussions we had with ICTU were pragmatic and there was understanding on both sides. The views outlined by me earlier for the Deputy were put forward, including the attractiveness of this country for foreign direct investment. We do not want to put ourselves at a competitive disadvantage to our nearest...

Official Engagements (15 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: It is hoped that an agreement can be arrived at and that we can proceed with debating the legislation. The up-to-date position will become clear in the course of this week. I will speak to the Chief Whip about the possibility of a debate at some stage next week. I have no objection to such a debate and it is not a bad suggestion.

Job Creation (15 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 13 and 14 together. Job creation is a key priority for the Government and is a central focus of my work and that of my ministerial colleagues and the State agencies. In my role as Taoiseach, I attend meetings related to jobs and job creation on an ongoing basis as part of my engagements at home and abroad. I also chair the Cabinet committee on economic...

Job Creation (15 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: There is no question in anyone's mind that the most important legacy of any Government is its capacity to create jobs and work, to get people off the dole and into employment. Work is a source of dignity and respect for people. It provides a challenge and a motivation for them to get up in the morning to go to work and to contribute to their own local economy, their parish, their town,...

Job Creation (15 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: Of course it would be lovely to say we will provide a major financial stimulus for the lifting of the indigenous economy. The Deputy realises at long last that we are not in control of our economic destiny here because the paymaster general is in the corner-----

Job Creation (15 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy has his own view about the whole European business. Deputy Martin referred to capital works. If I were to say we plan to increase income tax by 5% or 6% to pay for these projects, this would increase both taxes and debt but this is not the way to go. There must be a balance between achieving the fiscal adjustment target of 8.6% of GDP on the one hand and re-focusing our attention...

Termination of Ministerial Appointment: Announcement by Taoiseach (15 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: I am required to read the following into the record of the House. For the information of the Dáil, I wish to announce that today I accepted the resignation of Deputy Willie Penrose as Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government. I thank Deputy Penrose for his efforts as Minister of State with responsibility for housing.

Order of Business. (15 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: It is proposed to take No. 11, motion to rescind the Order of Referral of Access to the Central Treasury Funds (Commission for Energy Regulation) Bill 2011[Seanad] to the Select Sub-committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources; No. 1, Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad] - Second Stage; and No. 14 - statements on the report by the interdepartmental working group on...

Order of Business. (15 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: As I did already, I can confirm to Deputy Martin that the Government has made its decision in respect of the four barracks he mentioned. Those closures will become effective from the end of March 2012. Every Member of the House is entitled to make his or her decision in his or her own way in regard to continued representation as either a member of Government, or of any party, and I respect...

Order of Business. (15 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: Opening statements on the capital programme will be introduced tomorrow, followed by a 45-minute question and answer session. The matter will be slotted again next week in the House. Deputy Adams and his fellow party members will have plenty of opportunity to have their say.

Order of Business. (15 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: I do not have detail on that. I will advise the Deputy.

Leaders' Questions (15 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: The matter Deputy Martin raises is central to the citizens of the European Union and central to the citizens of the eurozone. I have attended eight European meetings, including two meetings of the European People's Party, and I recently met with EU Commissioner Barroso on 13 October. The Minister for Finance, Deputy Noonan, has attended ten eurogroup-ECOFIN meetings and at least ten...

Leaders' Questions (15 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: We made a number of dates available to the French authorities. Obviously, all leaders have their own schedule of dates. As far as I know, I have undertaken to meet the British-Irish Council on the date in question and cannot break that undertaking. We will rearrange a meeting for another appropriate date. The Deputy should not find this incredible as it happens on a daily basis.

Leaders' Questions (15 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: As the Deputy well knows, all leaders are entitled to have their own schedules. We do not sit around these tables as leaders of big and small countries but as equals. In respect of the drafting of the agenda, I notice Deputy Martin does not ask what is the agenda from Slovakia, Estonia or Britain.