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Official Engagements (24 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: It has been provided in the bigger context of the IMF-EU deal, which we discussed.

Official Engagements (24 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: One of the jobs of a Minister-----

Official Engagements (24 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: The central point at issue here is the fact that this country is in an IMF-EU bailout deal. The country did not go into this in a voluntary capacity. The previous Government repeatedly denied that we were approaching that cliff. Significant negotiations are required to try to undo the interest rate negotiated by the previous Government.

Official Engagements (24 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: The first point of discussion and negotiation, which has been devolved from the Heads of Government to the Ministers for Finance, will have to bring about an improvement in that situation. That work is still going on.

Official Engagements (24 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: The point that needs to be made with regard to the bilateral loan that was given by the British Government and two other Governments to Ireland is that the British Treasury has been supportive of Ireland on more than one occasion. The British authorities granted a bilateral loan at an early stage. We should continue to work to improve the IMF-EU situation, as a first port of call, before we...

Official Engagements (24 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: The bilateral loan interest rate is linked to the IMF-EU rate, which is the focus of our attention. One rate has an impact on the other and being good, practical people, we focus on the main area of attention, namely, the element of the IMF-EU deal that Heads of Government devolved to Ministers for Finance to deal with. It has a consequence for bilateral interest rates. The Government...

Official Engagements (24 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I will examine that question and come back to the Deputy on it.

Leaders' Questions. (24 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: The pensions industry proposed that a pension levy of 0.5% should be introduced as against a reduction in tax relief. The Government decided on a levy of 0.6% on the pensions industry which forms a major part of the jobs initiative announced within the constraints of the IMF-EU deal to stimulate a measure of confidence and growth in the indigenous economy. I am not sure what information the...

Leaders' Questions. (24 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I assume that as leader of his party and one who might still want to be on this side of the House, had he thought of it himself or been approached by the pensions industry, the Deputy would certainly have considered it. Let us think of the circumstances in which he left the country.

Leaders' Questions. (24 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy is talking about it being a public relations exercise. I made it perfectly clear-----

Leaders' Questions. (24 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: We stand by the decision made. It was made in the interests of creating employment, growing the economy and providing a sense of confidence in the indigenous economy at a time when there are over 440,000 on the live register. If Deputy Micheál Martin expects us to sit by and do nothing, to sit idly by-----

Leaders' Questions. (24 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: If he wants information on the detail of what the Minister for Finance considered, he should table a question to him or raise the matter on the Adjournment.

Leaders' Questions. (24 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: Surely, the Deputy does not expect me to have at my disposal here the detailed information made available.

Leaders' Questions. (24 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: If he wants that detail, the Deputy should ask the Minister for Finance.

Leaders' Questions. (24 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: I am the head of the Government. If Deputy Micheál Martin wishes, he can ask the Minister for Finance who will answer the question.

Leaders' Questions. (24 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Minister for Health and Children is obviously concerned about this matter and how it could have arisen so early in the year. My understanding is that €100 million of the €1 billion allocated for the fair deal scheme was spent on other items. The Minister has commissioned an inquiry in order to determine within two weeks what exactly happened. All the money is for the care of...

Leaders' Questions. (24 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: By the end of March this year 22,600 people were in receipt of long-term residential care support, in public, private and voluntary institutions. More than 11,000 were in the nursing home support scheme, the fair deal, which is the subject of the question. As the Minister pointed out, applications for approval under the fair deal scheme will continue to be processed and accepted but this is...

Leaders' Questions. (24 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Government has not made a decision to support any person for the vacant position in the IMF. This matter has not been concluded or yet decided. It is an important, global position and the IMF has had an understanding attitude in regard to the challenge this country faces and has been forthright about it. Its spokesman in respect of the bailout given to Ireland, Mr. Chopra, has been, as...

Leaders' Questions. (24 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy is right about people changing their views when they change jobs. I knew this would come around some time. I recall that, on 28 March 2004, Deputy Ross stated that Michael Fingleton's Irish Nationwide published what he termed a "cracking set" of figures.

Leaders' Questions. (24 May 2011)

Enda Kenny: If he recalls, he followed that by saying, "All Fingleton's figures are spectacular. Pre-tax profits are up 20% and gross lending rose by 72%". The Deputy followed that with, "I should have bought into Nationwide. Anyone who has a spare €20 grand might still have time to carpet bag". That is just a gentle reminder.