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European Council Meetings (18 Oct 2011)

Enda Kenny: I understand that. Deputy Martin should know that the issue of contagion is there because the European Union and the eurozone want to prevent contagion spreading from Greece. Surrounding that element of the debate, all the issues the Deputy raises - debt write-downs, the sustainability of debt, restructuring and recapitalisation - come into the discussion. This is a central issue. Deputy...

European Council Meetings (18 Oct 2011)

Enda Kenny: We will ask for every opportunity to reduce the debt burden on the people.

European Council Meetings (18 Oct 2011)

Enda Kenny: I did not call Chancellor Merkel on this occasion to ask her that question.

European Council Meetings (18 Oct 2011)

Enda Kenny: No, I have not asked that question specifically because the comprehensive discussion on the question of contagion will deal with it.

European Council Meetings (18 Oct 2011)

Enda Kenny: I will ask for every opportunity to keep down the cost of our debt burden.

Appointment of Minister of State (18 Oct 2011)

Enda Kenny: I formally announce for the information of the Dáil that today the Government assigned Deputy Brian Hayes to be Minister of State at the Department of Finance with special responsibility for international tax issues and customs reform. This is in addition to his responsibilities for public service reform and the Office of Public Works at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.

Order of Business (18 Oct 2011)

Enda Kenny: It is proposed to take No. 11, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Finance Act 2004 (Section 91) (Deferred Surrender to the Central Fund) (Amendment) Order 2011; and No. 15, statements on the report by the interdepartmental working group on mortgage arrears. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that (1) the Dáil shall sit later than 9 p.m. and...

Order of Business (18 Oct 2011)

Enda Kenny: Yes, I am agreeable to making time available whenever we can find a convenient time for a debate. Perhaps the Deputy will have his Whip raise the matter at the Whips' meeting tomorrow.

Order of Business (18 Oct 2011)

Enda Kenny: This issue would not have arisen in the first place if Mr. McFeely had done his job properly.

Order of Business (18 Oct 2011)

Enda Kenny: I am sure the Deputy is aware of Mr. McFeely's chequered history.

Order of Business (18 Oct 2011)

Enda Kenny: I would have thought that, tragically and to the cost of the nation, we had learned much about the issue of fire certificates when the Stardust tragedy occurred. The matter the Deputy raises will come before the courts again this weekend. I know the people who are in the Regency Hotel are greatly discommoded and have been greatly upset by the finding that fire walls were not built between...

Order of Business (18 Oct 2011)

Enda Kenny: It has not been promised for this session, but the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government is examining the issue of fire certificates and the system of self-regulation that has applied to date.

Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2011)

Enda Kenny: When the Government took office earlier this year, it inherited a pensions system in crisis. There is a €10 billion to €15 billion hole in certain private sector defined benefit pension schemes. This has been clearly identified, as has the extent of the fat and costs involved in their administration, a matter also referred to in the programme broadcast last night to which the Deputy...

Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2011)

Enda Kenny: The horse bolted a very long time ago.

Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2011)

Enda Kenny: The findings indicate that the hole amounts to between €10 billion and €15 billion.

Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2011)

Enda Kenny: That horse galloped for quite some time.

Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2011)

Enda Kenny: The defined benefit schemes are entirely voluntary arrangements between employers and employees.

Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2011)

Enda Kenny: The role of the State is to regulate the schemes to ensure employers deliver on their promises. The State has no role to play in filling holes that have emerged in these schemes.

Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2011)

Enda Kenny: That is a job for the employers and employees.

Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2011)

Enda Kenny: They are voluntary arrangements.