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Order of Business (28 Jan 2010)

Enda Kenny: I agree with it. I will not have an opportunity to speak on this debate but I call on the Minister for Finance to note that I have raised the matter of European scrutiny with the Taoiseach and Tánaiste on a number of occasions. Under existing facilities and prior to the Lisbon treaty we did not have the capacity to examine the way particular directives were transposed into Irish law, as...

Order of Business (28 Jan 2010)

Enda Kenny: I am glad the Minister for Finance is here today because I want to oppose the Order of Business. All the matters on this Order Business are important and relevant. However, the issue that struck people this morning was that of 70,000 mortgage holders with Permanent TSB who face an increase in their variable interest rate mortgages. They may just be the tip of an iceberg as the figure may...

Order of Business (28 Jan 2010)

Enda Kenny: I do not wish to turn this into Question Time. I oppose the Order of Business on the basis that this matter is of primary importance. I recall the words of the Minister for Finance-----

Order of Business (28 Jan 2010)

Enda Kenny: -----when the bank guarantee scheme, which Fine Gael supported, was being debated in this House. The Minister correctly stated at the time that we are now deeply embedded in the banking sector. The clear impression given was that the Government was in charge and would protect mortgage holders. If the Minister wants me to put forward an alternative to the Order of Business as proposed, I...

Order of Business (28 Jan 2010)

Enda Kenny: Is the Minister saying in response to my query and that of Deputy Gilmore that the NAMA banks will not follow suit and increase mortgage rates, for which the taxpayer will have to pay again and again to an undetermined amount? This is of consternation, frustration and anger to thousands of people, which I know the Minister will understand. I am aware of the legalities in regard to variable...

Order of Business (28 Jan 2010)

Enda Kenny: -----mortgage holders, what the Minister and Government can do for mortgage holders if the NAMA banks follow suit with an increase. While Permanent TSB did not get one cent from the State the banks beholding to NAMA have received hundreds of millions and billions of euro. What will the Government do if NAMA follows suit and up to 350,000 people are faced with the devastating prospect of an...

Order of Business (28 Jan 2010)

Enda Kenny: I rarely break the rules but this is important and I would like a response from the Minister, Deputy Lenihan. Is the Minister saying that the-----

Order of Business (28 Jan 2010)

Enda Kenny: -----NAMA banks will not increase their mortgage interest rates? Thousands of families are waiting to hear the Minister's answer, which is critical to their futures. If the Minister answers the question I will sit down.

Order of Business (28 Jan 2010)

Enda Kenny: No, I am seeking a vote against the proposal in protest.

Order of Business (27 Jan 2010)

Enda Kenny: The Minister for Finance has been very forthright unlike the Tánaiste. I hear the hiss of escaping hot air, so much so it could drive a large turbine. The first point the Tánaiste made was that there was no intention of introducing amendments to the current Act.

Order of Business (27 Jan 2010)

Enda Kenny: Excuse me Deputy Dempsey, it is in order on the Order of Business.

Order of Business (27 Jan 2010)

Enda Kenny: When Deputy Dempsey was a Whip himself, I recall giving him such advice. He knows it is perfectly in order but he does not want further embarrassment for the Government. The Taoiseach said the Government wanted the Oireachtas involved at every step of the way in this inquiry. One of those steps is the drawing up of the terms of reference. The current law does not provide for the Oireachtas...

Order of Business (27 Jan 2010)

Enda Kenny: If the Government is serious about this inquiry, the Tánaiste, as deputy leader of the Government, should be able to inform me what committee will deal with it. Will a special committee be established with a short-term remit and an Opposition Member as chairperson?

Order of Business (27 Jan 2010)

Enda Kenny: They are very sensitive on that side of the House.

Order of Business (27 Jan 2010)

Enda Kenny: We cannot do so as the legislation will not be amended. The Government simply does not want to amend the legislation.

Order of Business (27 Jan 2010)

Enda Kenny: It is making real progress.

Order of Business (27 Jan 2010)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy should call to the Ceann Comhairle's office.

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (27 Jan 2010)

Enda Kenny: On behalf of the Fine Gael Party, I extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Kenneally family, to Maureen, Billy's wife, to Brendan, Donal, Kevin, Patrick and Martin, to his brother Jackie and his sister Kathleen, and to the extended family for his passing some time ago. These occasions arise for the families of Members of the Oireachtas. They are always occasions where people have...

Leaders' Questions (27 Jan 2010)

Enda Kenny: The House should note the passing of Mr. Pádraig MacKernan, an outstanding public official who served his country well in the Department of Foreign Affairs. In the diplomatic service he dealt with issues that are very relevant to the discussions that are going on today. The House should note his contribution to Irish life and public service. The Taoiseach is currently engaged in critical...

Leaders' Questions (27 Jan 2010)

Enda Kenny: If the Taoiseach is short of supplies up there, the Tánaiste can tell him that we can come to his assistance.