Results 16,841-16,860 of 36,764 for speaker:Enda Kenny
- Leaders' Questions (19 Dec 2012)
Enda Kenny: The pupil-teacher ratio in secondary schools is 19:1. The pupil-teacher ratio in colleges of further education was 17:1 and will be 19:1 from next September. The issue of devolution of responsibility of authority has been made by the Minister to the chief executive officers-----
- Leaders' Questions (19 Dec 2012)
Enda Kenny: ----- to make the choices as to the nature and quality of the courses to be pursued. The impact of the decision made by the Minister is to bring the pupil-teacher ratio for colleges of further education into line with those of secondary schools.
- Leaders' Questions (19 Dec 2012)
Enda Kenny: As a former teacher, the Deputy should know it is not the pupil-teacher ratio that makes the real difference here.
- Order of Business (18 Dec 2012)
Enda Kenny: The Government decided today to choose option D as set out by the expert group, which is legislation and regulation. The process will involve information hearings by the Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children on either 7, 8 and 9 January or 8, 9 and 10 January. After that, the heads of a Bill will be prepared and sent to the Oireachtas committee for discussion. When the Oireachtas...
- Order of Business (18 Dec 2012)
Enda Kenny: Yes, this is an important report. I spoke to British Prime Minister Cameron and Geraldine Finucane last week on the publication of the de Silva report. I have already asked the Whip that at the appropriate time when the Dáil returns in the new year, we should make time available for a discussion on the de Silva report. I have received the Deputy's letter and will give it consideration...
- Order of Business (18 Dec 2012)
Enda Kenny: This is a legacy issue of great concern to the people involved. The Minister is awaiting a response from the judge in this case and obviously cannot interfere with that process. There has been some progress and if we can get the pieces in place, the process may be quickened. For the Deputy's information, the Minister is also in discussion with the Minister for Finance about a substantial...
- Order of Business (18 Dec 2012)
Enda Kenny: We are wasting time here. Deputy Ó Fearghaíl has spoken about jackboot tactics.
- Order of Business (18 Dec 2012)
Enda Kenny: Deputy Adams has spoken about family homes. Obviously, everybody will contribute in some shape or other to the property tax. Thankfully, the majority of people contributed to the household charge. I would remind those who did not, however, that they will be required to meet the household charge and half of the property tax next year. It is unfair of those who can quite easily pay,...
- Order of Business (18 Dec 2012)
Enda Kenny: The mechanics of this have been organised by the Revenue Commissioners. There will be ample opportunity in a variety of ways for people to contribute to the property tax. Those who qualify under the conditions for deferral will have that available to them as well.
- Order of Business (18 Dec 2012)
Enda Kenny: We will assume the Presidency of the European Union on 1 January.
- Order of Business (18 Dec 2012)
Enda Kenny: There are 1,600 meetings to be conducted across the whole of Government, for all Ministers, including dealing with the European Parliament, sectoral matters and so on.
- Order of Business (18 Dec 2012)
Enda Kenny: We will not hold the EU Presidency again until 2024 or 2026, so in that sense we have to move on. This was explained to the Whips at their last meeting. Therefore, regrettably on this occasion, I want to move on, deal with the Bill and complete all Stages of it.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committees (18 Dec 2012)
Enda Kenny: There are no marks for that. The Economic Management Council did not meet the troika. The Minister for Finance and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform regularly met the troika in regard to the memorandum of understanding and the fulfilling of the conditions of the bailout programme, but the troika did not meet the Economic Management Council. The question of the troika putting...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committees (18 Dec 2012)
Enda Kenny: -----different rates of corporate tax apply for different sectors and, indeed, in different regions, but in Ireland it is straightforward and transparent. It is an important element of the attractiveness of the country for investment.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committees (18 Dec 2012)
Enda Kenny: We will not be changing that.
- Order of Business (18 Dec 2012)
Enda Kenny: It is proposed to take No. 11, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2012 (back from committee); No. 12, Finance (Local Property Tax) Bill 2012 – Financial Resolution; No. 26, Finance (Local Property Tax) Bill 2012 - Order for Committee, Committee and Remaining Stages. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in...
- Order of Business (18 Dec 2012)
Enda Kenny: That has to be agreed. It is Christmas.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committees (18 Dec 2012)
Enda Kenny: There should be an opportunity in the new year for a broader discussion on this with the Minister of State with responsibility for housing, Deputy O'Sullivan, and with the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government and the Minister for Finance. Nobody has been standing up for the banks, nor do I but they have changed their attitude. I understand they have trained personnel...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committees (18 Dec 2012)
Enda Kenny: Last year in preparation for the budget for 2012, as soon as the Dáil came back in September every week there was a rash of speculation about what would be cut, which certainly had a direct impact on consumer confidence and retail because people quite rightly decided to hold tight because they did not know what was going to happen. This year the budget was discussed and approved...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committees (18 Dec 2012)
Enda Kenny: In this sense we have had to focus on how to rectify this problem and believe me it is not easy. In the past 15 months things have begun to turn towards the right direction. Serious challenges still face the people. As I stated, the assistance of our European colleagues is something we need. It is not a case of a quartet deciding on every element of the budget. All of the bilateral...