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Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: I thank those who have paid their property charge-----

Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: -----and I remind Deputy Martin that this was introduced as an alternative to increased income tax. We do not impose a tax on jobs.

Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: It is to fund local services and to grow the economy.

Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: I would remind Deputy Martin also that the chairman of the Revenue Commissioners is appearing before the Oireachtas committee on Thursday.

Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: If Deputy Healy-Rae refers to the chairman of the Revenue Commissioners as a scapegoat, that is an insult. Deputy Healy-Rae should withdraw that remark.

Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: The chairman of the Revenue Commissioners will appear before the Oireachtas committee on Thursday and will deal with all of these matters-----

Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: -----in so far as the Revenue Commissioners are completely independent of Government. As Deputy Martin will be aware, the Government sets out tax policy and that is implemented by the Revenue Commissioners.

Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: I hope that everybody will fully understand on Thursday what is involved here.

Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: What is involved is payment of the property tax in 2014, effective from 1 January 2014. For all of those retailers who were saying we would take serious money out of consumers' pockets before Christmas, this is not required at all.

Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: Nobody is required to pay the property tax before Christmas.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Exports Data (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: The information requested is set out in the following two tables. Table 1: Exports of goods and services in € millions: € millions 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Total exports of goods & services 148,984 145,249 156,918 166,475 176,147 of which: exports of goods & services to United Kingdom * 30,099 26,405 27,817 28,625 32,064 of which: exports of goods...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: National Risk Assessment (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: One component of the Government's programme of Dáil reform published in September 2013 was completion of a National Risk Assessment which the Government will publish for debate in the Dáil alongside the Stability Programme and National Reform Programme that are produced as part of EU-wide economic planning; and a National Progress Report, produced independently by the CSO. It is...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Proposed Legislation (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: One Bill was produced by my Department since March 2011. The Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013, was published in June 2013, further to a commitment in the Programme for Government. A regulatory impact analysis (RIA) is normally required for all primary legislation but there are certain exceptions to this rule which are set out in the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: State Gifts (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: The following schedule details the gifts presented by Taoisigh during the last ten years to foreign dignitaries, including Heads of State or Government, their deputies, and Heads of International Organisations. Gifts are carefully sourced in Ireland, with the emphasis on suitability and value for money. Country and Date In bound visit Out bound visit Recipient Gift Cost €...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Expenditure (5 Nov 2013)

Enda Kenny: The Department's estimate for 2014 is €17.931m, a reduction of 19% on the 2013 estimate. This reflects a range of savings all of which take full effect in 2014.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Statements (23 Oct 2013)

Enda Kenny: Senator Leyden has made that request on more than one occasion. I thank the Cathaoirleach for the opportunity to come here. I have taken notes on everyone's comments. We will proceed from here and engage with the party leaders in the House as part of the process of Dáil change. I would like to be able to reflect on a good day in the Senate, which should mean in the future that...

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Statements (23 Oct 2013)

Enda Kenny: I do not need to labour the point now that a reflection has taken place and a number of propositions have been put forward by Senators on all sides. I value those propositions. What is the mark of a good day in the Seanad? Is it the ritual row in the morning on the Order of Business? Is it getting one's name mentioned in the media? Is it the sense of achievement on the passing of a Bill?...

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (23 Oct 2013)

Enda Kenny: Correct.

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (23 Oct 2013)

Enda Kenny: No.

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (23 Oct 2013)

Enda Kenny: I did not intend it that way Deputy.