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Programmes for Government (18 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach the progress made to date in respect of the implementation of those elements of the Programme for Government for which he is responsible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48374/10]

Programmes for Government (18 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the implementation of the agreed Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48389/10]

Programmes for Government (18 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the implementation of the revised Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48402/10]

Order of Business (18 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: I would like to raise a matter in the context of being helpful. Prior to the Budget Statement, I made the point that the international perception of Ireland and the difficulties and circumstances in which we find ourselves warranted a signal from us that the budget and the Social Welfare Bill 2010 would be passed and that we would move as quickly as possible to give legislative effect to the...

Order of Business (18 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach's response is disappointing. I have listened to him over the past number of days talking about respect for other people's points of view and opinions. I raise this in the context of the international reaction to, and perception of, Ireland. The Taoiseach knows it is possible to have an earlier concluding date for the finance Bill. It is also perfectly in order to reschedule...

Order of Business (18 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: We have had no sight of it.

Order of Business (18 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach is missing the point.

Order of Business (18 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: To do the finance Bill.

Order of Business (18 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: I referred to the international perception of what the Government is at.

Leaders' Questions (18 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: In an interview on yesterday's RTE news, the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan, raised the possibility of renegotiating downwards the 5.8% interest rate at which money is borrowed under the IMF/EU deal, that is, the bailout scheme for Ireland. Again this morning, he is quoted in the Irish Independent as saying, from Brussels, that he is committed to getting Ireland better terms...

Leaders' Questions (18 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: Were this not so serious, that response would be laughable because the Minister for Finance told the House, the nation, Europe and everyone else that we were locked into the system for three years, that it could not be changed and that it was impossible. However, he stated yesterday that his personal mission now is to get a better deal. It is difficult to believe what he says in this...

Leaders' Questions (18 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: -----each worker who now pays more income tax, more levies and more charges is paying for the consequences of the Government's ineptitude and the disastrous deal that was struck. The central question I asked the Taoiseach was whether he now accepts it is possible to renegotiate this agreement and get a better deal for Ireland. I recognise the point made by the Minister for Finance that...

Programmes for Government (18 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: I note the Taoiseach's response to the question on the children's referendum. The all-party Oireachtas committee on this matter did great work, which has been accepted across the board. However, while this matter has not been much of a priority in the recent past it now appears to have surfaced again as a real priority. Perhaps the Taoiseach will indicate the reason for the changes...

Programmes for Government (18 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: Does the Taoiseach accept that because of the impact and the intended consequences for children and children's rights, the proposed wording has been altered significantly by the change proposed by the Attorney General to the Cabinet? Are there specifics reasons for that because it appears to have been watered down significantly?

Programmes for Government (18 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: We have had the Croke Park agreement since last November. It is critical as part of the Programme for Government in respect of public service workers who have agreed its terms. It is coming across clearly from public sector workers that there does not seem to be a sense of urgency to implement what has been agreed. For instance, we have not had a resolution to the teachers' contract or...

Programmes for Government (18 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: Arising from the Taoiseach's reply I wish to ask him a further question in that regard. The Taoiseach is well aware of the IMF-EU agreement. The actions proposed at the end of quarter 3 for 2011-----

Programmes for Government (18 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: The IMF-EU agreement. It states clearly that in the event of potential shortfalls in projected savings arising from administrative efficiencies or public service numbers reductions, the Government will consider an appropriate adjustment, including adjustment to the overall public service wage bill. In the context of that element of the quarter 3 section of the agreement, what is meant by an...

Programmes for Government (18 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: That is a fair summary and it is important to note the principle that public service workers want this agreement implemented. In the context of what the Taoiseach said about the best use of staff, Deputy O'Mahony has reminded me that there are 160 staff in the Garda Training College in Templemore but no students. I am sure this is a situation the Taoiseach would not like to see continue....

Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: In respect of the communications legislation on today's Order Paper, I assume the Taoiseach has communicated to the Tánaiste the position arising from the question Deputy Ó Caoláin asked yesterday about attendance at a function in Druid's Glen. I ask her whether the Taoiseach gave her a full account of the matter and if she is happy to accept what he has said.

Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Enda Kenny: I thank the Tánaiste for her comments. We now know that she, at least, accepts what she heard in this Chamber. However, the position appears to be that Mr. Gray, who was referred to as attending that function, was invited for another reason, about which he was very clear.