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- Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2014)
Enda Kenny: Deputy Martin is well aware from the debates that have taken place already that without a commercial, publicly-owned entity like Irish Water the cost of investment will be €800 million. Nobody on the other side of the House has addressed how they would deal with this.
- Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2014)
Enda Kenny: I heard Deputy Adams waffling on to the nation this morning. He said he supports those who do pay, those who don't pay and those who can't pay.
- Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2014)
Enda Kenny: As far as Europe is concerned, he said everybody should go to hell. Now we know where Deputy Adams stands - he stands everywhere and nowhere. He does not know what he wants and he will keep looking until he finds it.
- Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2014)
Enda Kenny: When the interviewer asked Deputy Adams what he would do in the Taoiseach's chair he quickly ran an Irish mile from the question. Deputy Adams has no intention of taking a place in this seat on this side of the House. Deputy Adams stands on all platforms for everything, against everything and with no commitment.
- Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2014)
Enda Kenny: I will answer the question raised by Deputy Adams. As I said to Deputy Martin, I support the principle the Tánaiste espoused yesterday to the effect that contributions for domestic water should be as fair and affordable as possible. I can confirm that the Government has not made a decision on the final level of contributions to be made nor has it decided on the changes that will be...
- Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2014)
Enda Kenny: Deputy Adams will be aware that there is a strong programme of metering taking place at the moment. Under the current structure meters have been running since 1 October but bills will not be sent out until the end of January. The capping arrangement will continue for a further nine months - this means that people with meters who use less water than the cap will pay the lower amount. This...
- Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2014)
Enda Kenny: The Government has listened to these views and concerns and in two weeks will make a very clear decision in line with the principle espoused by the Tánaiste yesterday - domestic water contributions should be as fair and affordable as possible for everyone.
- Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2014)
Enda Kenny: I point out to Deputy Adams that the market corporation test for an entity like Irish Water is that it be sufficiently resourced to stand independently of the Government. This is why it is necessary that Irish Water is set up to borrow independently and to invest in a programme of fixing inadequate and inferior infrastructure around the country. The Environmental Protection Agency has noted...
- Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2014)
Enda Kenny: The Deputy is a great man for knowing what are now the bottom lines. His party proposed to introduce a system with no allowances and a minimum charge of €400.
- Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2014)
Enda Kenny: I share the Tánaiste's view that the decision to be made here must be clear and affordable while taking into account the concerns and anxieties of people. The Deputy has given a long list of comment and speculation in his contribution. The average charge has been set out and the Tánaiste made her remarks in a personal capacity here.
- Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2014)
Enda Kenny: The Government-----
- Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2014)
Enda Kenny: The Government has made it perfectly clear that a number of changes are to be made. It has indicated that it will make a decision in the next two weeks or so. It will bring clarity and restore confidence where there has been confusion.
- Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2014)
Enda Kenny: I accept and admit that. I share the Tánaiste's view that the decision-----
- Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2014)
Enda Kenny: -----to be made should include a regime of charges that are simple, clear and affordable. It should take into account the difficulties and concerns that have been articulated. It is also very important to understand that this entity - Irish Water - is being set up for a particular purpose of being able to borrow off the Government balance sheet to pass the market corporation test.
- Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2014)
Enda Kenny: It should be sufficiently resourced to stand on its own two feet, independent of the Government, and invest in fixing the problems that have been evident for many years. The €10 billion programme for fixing infrastructure that must be implemented is very extensive and will cover all parts of the country. I notice today that the Environment Protection Agency, EPA, issued a comment on...
- Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2014)
Enda Kenny: Independent analysis will be carried out by the EPA relating to the inferior treatment works and infrastructure that have been referred to on a number of occasions. We know 30% of households in the country are occupied by one adult and 49% of houses are occupied by two adults, with 13% occupied by three adults, 6% occupied by four adults and 2% occupied by five adults. There is a clear...
- Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2014)
Enda Kenny: I can confirm that the Government has not made a decision in that regard. I can confirm that I agree with the Tánaiste's principle that we should have these contributions as low and as affordable as possible.
- Order of Business (4 Nov 2014)
Enda Kenny: The EirGrid Bill is due next year. If the Deputy wishes to table a Topical Issue with the Ceann Comhairle's consent, he may get permission to raise the matter that way.
- Order of Business (4 Nov 2014)
Enda Kenny: On the health (transport support) Bill, I have already indicated to Deputy Micheál Martin that it is due early next year. The national monuments Bill is scheduled for the middle of next year. I met a number of personnel in regard to the issue of Moore Street. It is a complex problem, given the views expressed by the different groupings. The Minister for Arts, Heritage and the...
- Order of Business (4 Nov 2014)
Enda Kenny: That is another issue being addressed by Dublin City Council and the people.