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EU Summits (15 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Boyd Barrett is very wrong and is completely out of line if he considers this country is in the same boat as other challenged countries, notably Greece. We are not in the same position, we are in a very different position. The deputy head of the IMF said recently that Ireland is heading in the right direction, that it is meeting its commitments and is proceeding along a path to get...

EU Summits (15 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: Yes, they are but from a slightly different perspective. I hope the Greek Government and people, with the support of all the countries of the EU, can deal with their problems. We are in a bailout situation and severe conditions are attached to it. It is causing difficulty for a number of our people but we are meeting the challenges and heading in the direction we must go to be in charge of...

EU Summits (15 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: It is different. The situation of international banks in Greece is different to Ireland. I have pointed out in my reply the main areas that will, more than likely, be discussed at the Heads of Government meeting. I intend to meet with Mr. Van Rompuy on Friday. Ireland's position is a priority for us. Let us be very clear that the Heads of Government agreed there should be or could be a...

EU Summits (15 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: It is the principle of unanimity.

EU Summits (15 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Minister for Finance is being represented in court in respect of the burning of subordinated bondholders. I explained to Deputy Boyd Barrett our position in respect of dealing with the ECB and its responsibility. The situation is being pursued by negotiation and we will continue along those lines. I hope the principle accepted by everyone unanimously can be adopted. The country has...

EU Summits (15 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: -----and get to a point where we are again in charge of our own affairs. An element of that is an interest rate reduction, which is being pursued by the Minister for Finance. When I meet Mr. Van Rompuy on Friday I will speak to him about our priorities and I want to assure him that I intend to participate fully in the debates taking place at the leaders' meeting about issues concerning...

EU Summits (15 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: The answer to the Deputy's question is clear. We can have all the discussions we like on the margins of Council meetings and there can be discussions between the leaders of any countries about issues that might affect them and relations between countries. These are European decisions which require unanimity from the Council. The Deputy is aware of the process of enhanced co-operation in...

EU Summits (15 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: He did.

EU Summits (15 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: He has not been here.

EU Summits (15 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: No.

EU Summits (15 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: This matter has been delegated to the Ministers responsible for finance. The Minister for Finance has had several meetings with the French Minister, Ms Christine Lagarde, about the matter. He has had extensive negotiations with other Ministers responsible for finance, and that is the duty and responsibility assigned to them. I expect and have every faith in the Minister being able to...

Programme for Government (15 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 11 to 13, inclusive, together. The programme for Government was adopted by the Government at its first meeting as the framework for its work over the coming years. It sets out the policies and initiatives to be progressed over the term of the Government to tackle the many challenges facing the country. My Department will be supporting the implementation of...

Programme for Government (15 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: If Deputy Martin had kept scorecards in his time, the scores would not be great. It is important that we get things right. The Government created entirely new Departments of Public Expenditure and Reform and Children and Youth Affairs. That was done deliberately so there would be a real change from the carry on of the past. The Deputy indicated he is not interested in Punch and Judy. The...

Programme for Government (15 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: One could have added a further 20 pages to the bord snip report and say "of course, away you go" but Governments have to make decisions about people and their lives. We are trying to achieve the right balance. In respect of the establishment of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs, we have to be thorough and comprehensive about the issues that may arise in regard to children, youth...

Programme for Government (15 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: I acknowledge it is only perception but it is important that people understand this. We have addressed the issue of ministerial pay and we will do the same again if the people decide to pass the referendum in respect of judicial pay. The Minister for public expenditure will make proposals on ceilings for higher paid public servants and at the highest level in semi-State bodies. Everybody...

Programme for Government (15 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: On Leaders' Questions the Deputy raised the legitimate issue of junior doctors and failings within the health structure.

Programme for Government (15 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: I did answer him.

Programme for Government (15 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Minister for Health will deal with that matter on Friday morning. In order to deal with those structural defects, we have to determine the scale and nature of the problem and make decisions as to how we are going to rectify and pay for it. That means every cent of public money has to be assessed in terms of its effectiveness for the people it is supposed to serve.

Programme for Government (15 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy appears to assume that a five year programme is not being implemented in 100 days. He is aware that I support transparency and accountability, and that is why he will be asked, whenever the date of the presidential election is fixed, to vote on giving Oireachtas committees greater powers of compellability of attendance so answers can be given to the public. I share his concerns...

Death of Member: Expressions of Sympathy (15 Jun 2011)

Enda Kenny: Chuir sé isteach go mór orm nuair a chuala mé faoi bhás Bhrian Uí Luineacháin. Ar son mo pháirtí-se agus ar son an Rialtais ba mhaith liom mo chómhbhrón a ghabháil lena pháirtí, Fianna Fáil, agus le ceannaire Fhianna Fáil, Mícheál Ó Máirtín. Déanaim rún comhbhróin dhílis dá mháthair, Áine, dá bhean chéile Pádraigín, dá chlann, Tomás agus Clár, dá...