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Leaders' Questions (17 Dec 2014)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Martin is the person who proposed water charges.

Leaders' Questions (17 Dec 2014)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Martin is the person who proposed a charge of €400.

Leaders' Questions (17 Dec 2014)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Martin proposed a charge for water. He proposed a flat charge of €400, with no remission.

Leaders' Questions (17 Dec 2014)

Enda Kenny: In the last few days, Deputy Cowen proposed that these charges and all costs relating to Irish Water would be paid through the Exchequer. That means further tax increases, which Deputy Barry Cowen should explain. This matter has been assessed independently by the Commission for Energy Regulation and its assessments have been published for all to read. The Comptroller and Auditor General has...

Family Home Mortgage Settlement Arrangement Bill 2014: First Stage (16 Dec 2014)

Enda Kenny: No.

Health (Amendment) Bill 2014: First Stage (16 Dec 2014)

Enda Kenny: No.

Sittings and Business of Dáil: Motion (16 Dec 2014)

Enda Kenny: I move:It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the following arrangements shall apply in relation to the sittings and business of the Dáil today and tomorrow:(i) the proceedings today on certain sections of the Water Services Bill 2014 at Committee Stage shall be brought to a conclusion in accordance with the following timetable: Proceedings To conclude after:...

Road Traffic Bill 2014: Leave to Withdraw (16 Dec 2014)

Enda Kenny: I move:That leave be granted to withdraw the Road Traffic Bill 2014.

Proposed Approval by Dáil Éireann of the Terms of Agreements between the European Union and Canada, the Republic of Moldova, Georgia and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan: Referral to Select Committee (16 Dec 2014)

Enda Kenny: I move:That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the following Agreements–(i) Agreement on Air Transport between the European Community and its Member States, on the one part, and Canada, on the other part, a copy of which was laid before Dáil Éireann on 11 December 2014; (ii) Common Aviation Area Agreement between the European Union and its Member...

Order of Business (16 Dec 2014)

Enda Kenny: In respect of statements on Northern Ireland, I do not know whether Deputy Micheál Martin is talking about after the Christmas break, but I do not have an objection to this. I will also see whether we can do something about having a common condemnation of the Taliban's wanton murder of children. The climate change Bill will be taken in the first week following the resumption of the...

Order of Business (16 Dec 2014)

Enda Kenny: I thank Deputies for their comments. In regard to what Deputy Martin said, he is aware of what is required. When the Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill was introduced, it was as a Dáil Bill. It is a matter of considerable importance. In order to bring it before the Seanad, which the Minister proposes to do, a motion has to be moved to withdraw it from the Dáil timetable. The Whip has...

Order of Business (16 Dec 2014)

Enda Kenny: There were 11 hours of debate on Second Stage and 13 hours so far on Committee Stage. Deputies Adams and Higgins mentioned the conservation grant. The same applies in respect of unemployment lists. When the Minister of the day introduces a budget at the end of any year, there may be an increase in the unemployment rate, which has to be catered for, or the number of medical cards to be...

Order of Business (16 Dec 2014)

Enda Kenny: -----then that is what will happen.

Order of Business (16 Dec 2014)

Enda Kenny: The Fianna Fáil spokesperson on the environment, who is not here, talked about paying for that money and the removal of USC from increased taxation. Perhaps he might explain that to the population at large.

Order of Business (16 Dec 2014)

Enda Kenny: It is proposed to take No. a20, motion re sittings and business of Dáil; No. 20, motion re withdrawal of Road Traffic Bill 2014; No. 21, motion re referral to select sub-committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the terms of the agreements between the European Union and Canada, the Republic of Moldova, Georgia and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan; and No. 37, Water...

Order of Business (16 Dec 2014)

Enda Kenny: The Government changed the way business was conducted by changing the old Adjournment Debate which was held at midnight or 1 a.m. for years without anyone showing an interest in it. On a small number of occasions, we have had to change the time of the Topical Issue debate, which normally takes place in the course of the day. The debate gives Deputies the right to ask questions and obtain...

Order of Business (16 Dec 2014)

Enda Kenny: I am referring to the business for today and tomorrow.

Order of Business (16 Dec 2014)

Enda Kenny: I am not sure whether Deputy Micheál Martin's party was represented at the Whips' meeting earlier at which these matters were discussed.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (16 Dec 2014)

Enda Kenny: To break from that, the European Council decided that if issues like this arose in the future - it is hoped they will not – there would be a break between bank debt and sovereign debt. That was the effect of the decision. However, the consequence was that it allowed for potential recapitalisation where applications were merited and where applications would be received. As far as I...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (16 Dec 2014)

Enda Kenny: The objective was twofold. One element was making the decision that what occurred could never happen again in terms of breaking the link between bank and sovereign debt. As Ireland was the first and main negotiator of the arrangement, it is now a case of determining the best option for the Irish taxpayer. In other words, the Government has to make the decision in the best interest of the...