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Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (19 Nov 2014)

Enda Kenny: The ability of local authorities to borrow for investment was severely restricted and investment decisions have been slow, bureaucratic and uncoordinated. Every Deputy in the House knows that. Why should we continue with this? Would we try to plan and run our electricity and rail networks on a county basis? It seems that is what the Opposition wants. Our population is increasing, our...

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (19 Nov 2014)

Enda Kenny: Some weeks ago I promised that the Government would listen to people's genuine concerns about the impact and affordability of water charges. We also promised to bring clarity, certainty and predictability to the issue. That is what the Government has done in the decisions announced today by the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government. There is a recognition by all...

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (19 Nov 2014)

Enda Kenny: We cannot allow 22,000 people to be stuck on boil water notices indefinitely. 6 o’clock We will not stand over a situation where water supplies for 945,000 people require urgent remedial attention. We cannot afford to lose into the ground nearly 50% of all treated water. We cannot threaten job creation and recovery by keeping the drinking water supply for the greater Dublin area...

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (19 Nov 2014)

Enda Kenny: More.

Leaders' Questions (19 Nov 2014)

Enda Kenny: When meters are installed, leaks can be found.

Leaders' Questions (19 Nov 2014)

Enda Kenny: The more that are fixed, the less waste there will be and therefore the greater the saving for the taxpayer, as the cost of producing water will be reduced. It also allows for investment for the future to fix treatment works and provide new infrastructure. We cannot go on in parts of Dublin where there are pipes that are 100 years old and incapable of providing a service for consumers and...

Leaders' Questions (19 Nov 2014)

Enda Kenny: We cannot go on with treatment works that are of grossly inferior standard or where there is no treatment at all. As this is a country that prides itself as being clean and green, that will just not work. I recognise that mistakes were made.

Leaders' Questions (19 Nov 2014)

Enda Kenny: Today when the Minister outlines the conditions that will apply, there will be evidence that the Government havs listened to ordinary people who expressed their anxiety and concerns. These concerns and anxieties will be reflected in the actions of the Government in today's announcement.

Leaders' Questions (19 Nov 2014)

Enda Kenny: The questions raised which were of great concern to people included using personal public service numbers, the bonus regime, call-out charges and the level of uncertainty about what the contribution would be.

Leaders' Questions (19 Nov 2014)

Enda Kenny: There was concern about whether the Irish Water entity could continue to be able to borrow off balance sheet to enable the Government to invest for the future. All of these matters have been very carefully considered following the legitimate and peaceful expression of people's anxieties and concerns on the streets. It was a very powerful movement, to which I must say with a sense of...

Leaders' Questions (19 Nov 2014)

Enda Kenny: People have come to me.

Leaders' Questions (19 Nov 2014)

Enda Kenny: To answer Deputy Catherine Murphy's question, the contribution levels to be announced today will be seen to be fair, affordable, clear and consistent in the time ahead.

Leaders' Questions (19 Nov 2014)

Enda Kenny: It will also deal with the questions of the continued public ownership of the Irish Water entity-----

Leaders' Questions (19 Nov 2014)

Enda Kenny: -----and the necessity for that entity to gain the public's confidence not only by being able to respond to their queries but also by demonstrating the investment programme for the future.

Leaders' Questions (19 Nov 2014)

Enda Kenny: Most essentially, people's contributions should go strictly towards investment in meeting Irish Water requirements and not to deal with any sideline issue.

Leaders' Questions (19 Nov 2014)

Enda Kenny: These points were made in a valid way and we have reflected on them and listened to the concerns expressed.

Leaders' Questions (19 Nov 2014)

Enda Kenny: I hope that when the Minister addresses the matter today, he will bring about certainty and clarity.

Leaders' Questions (19 Nov 2014)

Enda Kenny: Tá a fhios agam go bhfuil an Teachta McDonald anseo. Mar a dúirt mé, tá súil agam go mbeidh sí béasach as seo amach leis an gCeann Comhairle. Sílim go bhfuil an ceart ag an Teachta gur botún a bhí ann ó thaobh an chórais aistriúcháin agus nár tógadh síos ón idirlín é nuair a cuireadh amach...

Leaders' Questions (19 Nov 2014)

Enda Kenny: From the questions the Deputy is asking, I presume it would be politically and socially divisive and in keeping with the Sinn Féin philosophy of causing as much trouble as it can without ever having to accept responsibility for governing.

Leaders' Questions (19 Nov 2014)

Enda Kenny: Sinn Féin members of Cork City Council refused to put through the budget for the citizens of Cork city because they refused to accept responsibility when it is given to them. As Uachtarán of Sinn Féin, Deputy Adams has an opportunity to set out what he believes should be the commemorative qualities.