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Leaders' Questions (19 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: Sinn Féin said that it "would not draw down this loan from the IMF/EU" and that "we don't need these funds".

Leaders' Questions (19 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: They are living in a land of fantasy and unreality.

Leaders' Questions (19 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: Sinn Féin should produce its plans. Our plan is the five-point plan and the Labour plan. It is now the programme for Government. That is what we are focusing on and implementing. Job opportunities are central to that.

Leaders' Questions (19 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: We want to provide work and employment for our people.

Leaders' Questions (19 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: I am not sure whether Deputy Ross has asked me to stay away entirely.

Leaders' Questions (19 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: I know he would not want that to happen.

Leaders' Questions (19 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: It is clear that this important meeting has been called by President Van Rompuy to deal with the contagion that has been spreading as a consequence of the situation that has emerged, particularly in Greece. I note Chancellor Merkel's statement today to the effect that those who want to take political responsibility - the Government wants to do that and is taking it seriously - should know...

Leaders' Questions (19 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: One of the problems that has led to this situation is precisely what Deputy Ross stated here, that countries were only putting their own interest first.

Leaders' Questions (19 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: This country has always stated its priority is its citizens and to deal with its responsibility, but at the same time that it wants to participate in comprehensive discussions about the European situation. Deputy Ross will recall that the Minister for Finance, Deputy Noonan, on behalf of the Government, pointed out quite some time ago that the general pricing from this fund is too high and...

Leaders' Questions (19 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Ross might well say that is another fudge.

Leaders' Questions (19 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: My point is that Europe has now got to put in place measures which will show that confidence can be had by the markets in countries as a consequence of the decisions that can be taken by Europe itself, as distinct from private investment or private involvement from that point of view. Deputy Ross wants the Dáil to continue right through the summer. I remind him there was no break after the...

Leaders' Questions (19 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: There will be opportunity at the Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform. The committees will be sitting-----

Leaders' Questions (19 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: -----and Deputy Ross will have his opportunity, as will Deputy Boyd Barrett-----

Leaders' Questions (19 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: -----to attend at the Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform-----

Leaders' Questions (19 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: -----to give vent to Deputy Ross's suggestions which in most cases are constructive-----

Leaders' Questions (19 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: -----but not to take in any seriousness what I hear coming from Deputy Boyd Barrett.

Order of Business (19 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: It is proposed to take No. 8, motion re Defence (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]; No. 19, Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011 - Order for Report, Report and Final Stages; No. 9, Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad], motion to instruct the committee; and No. 20, Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad] - Order for Report, Report and Final Stages. It...

Order of Business (19 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: There was five hours of debate on Second Stage of this Bill, Committee Stage has been dealt with and the Minister is anxious to get it through and have it finished before the House rises for the Summer recess. I take the Deputy Ó Snodaigh's point about guillotines. I have objected to them in the past. We have had several occasions in recent weeks where insufficient speakers were supplied...

Order of Business (19 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: Bills have fallen here because of a lack of Opposition speakers, despite the fact that they were looking for more time.

Order of Business (19 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Minister is anxious to get this Bill through and have it dealt with. I did not see Deputy Ó Caoláin in Cavan last night but I mentioned his name in his absence.