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- Order of Business (11 Jun 2014)
Enda Kenny: -----exorbitant fines which are the consequence of a false methodology. That is an issue of concern for everybody. For instance, agriculture is an important sector for us. The target should been +4 instead of -20, an extraordinary difference based on a flawed methodology.
- Order of Business (11 Jun 2014)
Enda Kenny: We have had that discussion during the years and I assume the Deputy is referring to written replies. Replies are given practically until the end of July. If the House is not sitting, Ministers cannot be present. In fairness to the public service which goes to extraordinary lengths on occasion, it is effectively reduced in number for the month of August. Written replies are provided up to...
- Order of Business (11 Jun 2014)
Enda Kenny: I am not sure if it requires formal legislation because we may have to react to the agreement being put in place at European level by lodging an application to be considered for direct recapitalisation. I will advise the Deputy on whether it requires regulations or legislation.
- Order of Business (11 Jun 2014)
Enda Kenny: I had the privilege of opening the expansion of the Apple plant in Cork recently. It is a fabulous entity employing many thousands of people who have been there for many years, as Deputy Martin noted. I met with the principals of Apple last week in California. They have been very happy with their productivity, track record and the workforce in Cork and want to be there for very many years....
- Order of Business (11 Jun 2014)
Enda Kenny: I expect that the Bill with regard to plain packaging for tobacco products will be published at the end of this week and will go to the Seanad next week. Chuir an Teachta ceist orm faoi fhiosrúchán ag éirí as marú a tharla i mBaile Uí Mhurchú blianta fada ó shin. Tá súil agam go mbeidh an rún sin curtha le chéile agam don chéad...
- Order of Business (11 Jun 2014)
Enda Kenny: This legislation has been around and talked about for a while. It is a very complex matter. There are constitutional requirements here relating to privacy and it would appear that a referendum will be required in respect of some of the privacy issues involved here. There are amendments being worked on that are very complex and have constitutional implications but I will inform the Deputy...
- Order of Business (11 Jun 2014)
Enda Kenny: Approval was given by the Government to draft the heads of that Bill. They will come back and go to pre-legislative hearings at the appropriate committee. It will be next year before that Bill is published.
- Order of Business (11 Jun 2014)
Enda Kenny: Social welfare arises at different times. They try to keep the two-week gap mentioned by the Deputy. I do not think it never happens with social welfare but it is different from a normal Bill because there are timelines and payments to be made. I regret if the Deputy is upset about it. The barrage last year used to be about Bills being guillotined. We have not had any of that. I take...
- Leaders' Questions (11 Jun 2014)
Enda Kenny: Deputy O'Sullivan's question is very valid and I thank her for her comments. The Industrial Development Authority, for very many years, has been a global model for structuring a situation where foreign direct investment into this country has continued to be very strong. The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Bruton, and the Tánaiste, Deputy Gilmore, as trade policy...
- Leaders' Questions (11 Jun 2014)
Enda Kenny: The wages on average in IDA companies in Ireland are much higher than elsewhere in the economy. Survivorship among multinational companies is as strong as it is in Irish companies although, obviously, markets change and there are pressures all of the time. Ireland's spend on Irish companies is actually much higher than it is in respect of multinationals. It is not one or the other, it is...
- Leaders' Questions (11 Jun 2014)
Enda Kenny: We are participating fully and comprehensively in that. Our legislation is statute-based and we believe it is ethically implemented and will stand up to any scrutiny. We want to participate with all other countries so the issues are dealt with as an international response to something that has happened over the last number of years. I thank the Deputy for her comments.
- Order of Business (11 Jun 2014)
Enda Kenny: It is proposed to take No. 9a, motion re membership of committee; No. 22, Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 - Report Stage (resumed) and Final Stages; No. 23, Protected Disclosures Bill 2013 [Seanad] - Order for Report, Report and Final Stages; and No. 1, Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Bill 2013 [Seanad] - Second Stage. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in...
- Leaders' Questions (11 Jun 2014)
Enda Kenny: I will respond in my time whenever the sole member decides-----
- Leaders' Questions (11 Jun 2014)
Enda Kenny: -----to deal with this element of the commission of investigation, as is his sole right and within his authority. He will deal with the issue in his own way.
- Leaders' Questions (11 Jun 2014)
Enda Kenny: I will respond as one Member who will be called before the inquiry. I hope that when the Deputy is called - if that is the wish of the sole member - he will explain what he just said to the House. I hope he will be truthful and candid, as I am sure he will be.
- Leaders' Questions (11 Jun 2014)
Enda Kenny: I am not sure about the Deputy's last question.
- Leaders' Questions (11 Jun 2014)
Enda Kenny: I do not know why they are not available. Obviously, we have had arguments and discussions in the House about the medical card system in the past couple of months. The Deputy is aware that for many years the system for allocating medical cards was based on income and that discretion applied where undue hardship was affecting the circumstances of any individual. Discretion was exercised,...
- Leaders' Questions (11 Jun 2014)
Enda Kenny: Yes.
- Leaders' Questions (11 Jun 2014)
Enda Kenny: The Deputy does not have a monopoly of contrition, compassion or humanity. That remark is beneath him, or perhaps it is not. How am I supposed to know the Ombudsman wrote to the Deputy?
- Leaders' Questions (11 Jun 2014)
Enda Kenny: I do not know every issue the Ombudsman has raised, nor do I have information on the lack of material he is to receive, but I would be happy to follow through on this issue. Files on individual medical cards should not be lost, as I am sure they are not. I do not understand why they are not available to the Ombudsman who has an independent role and authority. I hope it is not a case of...