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Leaders' Questions (5 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: -----and because of other elements of the deal, notably the cost of the banking restructure. We did not pursue the issue of interest rate reduction until the bank stress tests were carried out. These have been robust and the most severe ever carried out. They speak for themselves.

Leaders' Questions (5 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: That brings clarity to that position. With certainty in respect of the banking sector and ongoing liquidity, we move on from here to deal with our European counterparts in rebuilding the reputation and status of this country, which was allowed to slide, unfortunately, to a position where suspicions existed about Ireland and where many of the comments made by our politicians were not...

Leaders' Questions (5 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: A man of Deputy Ross's capabilities and intelligence will understand that the policies are not the same. The Government has not made a mistake; it has made a decision, namely, to reduce the number of dysfunctional banks and to create two pillar banks which will be the bulwark in terms of where we go from here. This differs from the position taken by the last Government. It is a decision...

Leaders' Questions (5 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Government, as part of its programme for Government, will move on to the issues that need to be addressed in respect of governance of the Irish banking sector. Clearly, changes are needed. I am sure Deputy Ross is aware that foreign-owned banks located here will provide competition and certainty within the sector. Deputy Ross may also be aware that many international commentators are...

Order of Business (5 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: It is proposed to take No. 5, motion re Standing Orders 26 and 36; No. 7, statements on the murder of Constable Ronan Kerr; and No. 8, Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad] - Second Stage (Resumed). It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that No. 5 shall be taken without debate; and the proceedings on No. 7 shall, if not previously concluded,...

Order of Business (5 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: I will try to help Deputy Boyd Barrett if I may. Three issues must be decided on the Order of Business. The first relates to Standing Orders 26 and 36. On the first day I took questions I indicated to Deputy Martin and others that I hoped Deputies would have a rational discussion of how we would make this Chamber more effective, vibrant and energetic. I also spoke of requiring Ministers...

Order of Business (5 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Fianna Fáil Party will not be denied any rights. At present, we have Leaders' Questions followed by Taoiseach's questions followed by the Order of Business. A number of people have suggested business would flow better if Leaders' Questions were followed by the Order of Business to allow matters of national interest to be raised. This would then be followed by Taoiseach's questions....

Order of Business (5 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: On that point, the Whips may discuss that we might agree a unanimous motion at the end of the statements.

Order of Business (5 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Tánaiste circulated a draft to the Whips for their agreement. We will consult on that during the course of the statements and hope to have it agreed at the end.

Order of Business (5 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: I know Deputy Adams is new to this House of Parliament. He is obviously aware a deal was done between the previous Government, on behalf of the country, and the IMF-EU. One of the commitments we gave as an incoming Government was to reverse the decision in respect of the minimum wage. It is not a budgetary matter, so it is not just a matter for the Minister for Finance, and it requires the...

Order of Business (5 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: The question being put to the Attorney General is whether it will require legislation to reverse the decision in respect of the minimum wage.

Order of Business (5 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Attorney General will report to the Government on whether it will require legislation.

Order of Business (5 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: It went out at 4 p.m.

Order of Business (5 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: I usually deal with promised legislation on the Order of Business. The people voted in a general election and gave the incoming Government a very strong majority. We will move on to make decisions in the country's interests. If I am not in the Chamber, I will certainly listen to the Deputy's contribution, split or no split.

Order of Business (5 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: On the first issue, that will take place before the end of May. Second, in respect of the press release, there are a number of issues to be decided in respect of the strategic investment bank and the NewERA programme, and these are being advanced because they cover more than one Department.

Order of Business (5 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: Third, the Minister for Finance is considering a number of initiatives in respect of mortgages and distressed mortgages, and will report to the House when those are finalised.

Order of Business (5 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: A great deal of good work was done by an all-party Oireachtas committee on a proposed wording for a children's right referendum. The previous Attorney General gave a view on that and a different form of wording was produced. The children's rights advocacy groups were somewhat upset about this when I met with them before the election. They were of the opinion - without being definite about...

Order of Business (5 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Minister, Deputy Howlin, is anxious to be able to answer questions as quickly as possible. The Bill giving legal effect to the setting up his Department is being pursued as a matter of urgency.

Standing Orders: Motion (5 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: For the information of Members, if this motion is agreed, we will have to wait until tomorrow morning to give effect to it.

Murder of PSNI Constable: Statements (5 Apr 2011)

Enda Kenny: Last Saturday in Omagh a despicable act was carried out which has been universally condemned in both parts of this island. It will be counter-productive to the perpetrators. I convey my utter abhorrence of the brutal and senseless killing of Constable Ronan Kerr. I speak for everyone in this House in expressing deepest condolences to his family. We must remember that, in the first...