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Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Ministerial Responsibilities (18 Dec 2012)

Enda Kenny: That was signed this morning.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Ministerial Responsibilities (18 Dec 2012)

Enda Kenny: It was not a case of reluctance to sign the delegation order. Primary care does not have a statutory legal base. It is a difference between statutory legal basis, policy issues and administrative issues. The fact that it took some time to get this correct in respect of the previous Minister of State was also an issue in respect of her successor, Deputy Alex White. This meant it was a...

Leaders' Questions (18 Dec 2012)

Enda Kenny: I do not have the detail of everything associated with this. The Deputy referred to the issue of patients being treated. A total of 67,206 discretionary medical cards were issued to people who have particular hardship or because of the nature of the illness being treated. A total of 450 new primary teacher positions were approved as well as 450 post-primary teacher positions. Earlier...

Leaders' Questions (18 Dec 2012)

Enda Kenny: The quarterly figures speak for themselves. The IMF has been largely supportive of the efforts the Irish Government is making towards an improvement of our public finances and a general improvement in our economic circumstances. Nobody said it would be easy. I note the IMF comment in which it recommends no supplementary budget until 2015, if that is the case. The budget for 2013 has been...

Leaders' Questions (18 Dec 2012)

Enda Kenny: The decision to introduce a property tax was originally signed up to by the Deputy's party with a view to raising €530 million in 2014. The tax as originally proposed by that party was unfair. This is an issue that is central to the memorandum of understanding, and the Government has decided to introduce it on the basis of a levy of 0.18% on the value of the property and, in the case...

Leaders' Questions (18 Dec 2012)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy is well aware that towards the end of every parliamentary session, there is always pressure to get legislation through. The property tax is being organised and collected and the mechanics put in place by the Revenue Commissioners. A serious amount of co-ordination is required from them. As the Deputy rightly points out, the property tax is effective for a half-year next year....

Leaders' Questions (18 Dec 2012)

Enda Kenny: It is a progressive tax in the sense that those who can afford it will pay more. The Deputy referred to the challenge people face. The quarterly national accounts for the third quarter of 2012, released today, show GDP growing by 0.8% year on year and by 0.2% quarter on quarter. It is the first time since 2010 that private consumption has grown year on year. This is encouraging given...

Leaders' Questions (18 Dec 2012)

Enda Kenny: There were fears, however, that it would amount to an enormous sum for households. With the rate set at 0.18%, people can at least plan what their contribution will be, both for the half-year in 2013 and the two subsequent years. After that the local authorities will have responsibility for the property tax.

Leaders' Questions (18 Dec 2012)

Enda Kenny: Tá trí nithe áirithe luaite ag an Teachta. In regard to the CSO figures and the state of the economy, I have already pointed out to Deputy Michael McGrath the quarterly results that were published today, showing that GDP grew by 0.8% year on year and by 0.2% in the third quarter of 2012.

Leaders' Questions (18 Dec 2012)

Enda Kenny: I repeat that private consumption grew year on year for the first time since 2010. This encouraging development is in line with the figures set out by the Department of Finance. Growth will continue in 2012 and in 2013 for the third consecutive year. As both the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform pointed out in their budget presentations, we are making...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff Remuneration (18 Dec 2012)

Enda Kenny: There are no temporary promotions or acting-up allowances in my Department for the EU Presidency.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: European Council Meetings (18 Dec 2012)

Enda Kenny: I do not sit on any formation of the EU Council of Ministers. I am a member of the European Council, which is a separate institution. I attended all meetings of the European Council in the period in question.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Ministerial Meetings (18 Dec 2012)

Enda Kenny: Bhuail an Coiste Comhaireachta ar an nGaeilge agus ar an nGaeltacht le chéile ceithre huaire ó chuireadh ar bun é ar 14 Aibreán 2011; ar 19 Bealtaine 2011, 5 Meitheamh 2012, 19 Iúil 2012 agus 5 Samhain 2012.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Public Inquiries (18 Dec 2012)

Enda Kenny: Successive Irish Governments have consistently supported the Finucane family in their efforts to ascertain the full truth behind Pat Finucane’s murder and the subsequent investigations, including the extent of collusion. This Government’s position has consistently been in accordance with the all-party motion adopted in the Dáil in 2006 which called for a full, independent,...

Confidence in the Government: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (12 Dec 2012)

Enda Kenny: Every day I speak to people who understand tough decisions must be made in these difficult economic circumstances.

Confidence in the Government: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (12 Dec 2012)

Enda Kenny: They ask us to keep on this path in as fair and equitable a way as we can. We will get the country back to work, emerge from the bailout programme, restore our economic sovereignty and offer hope, inspiration, comfort and motivation to the people by creating wealth and job opportunities in the time ahead.

Confidence in the Government: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (12 Dec 2012)

Enda Kenny: That is correct. I welcome the opportunity to come to the House to defend the Government's record against this ill-founded and nonsensical motion. The motion, tabled by Sinn Féin, represents nothing more than a politically opportunistic act by a party that has nothing to offer in the national debate, except easy options and damaging policies. Sinn Féin's pre-budget submission...

Confidence in the Government: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (12 Dec 2012)

Enda Kenny: It is Angela, with a hard "g".

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (12 Dec 2012)

Enda Kenny: The December meeting of the European Council will take place in Brussels on Thursday and Friday of this week. While economic policy will once again dominate the European Council's agenda, at this meeting we will be looking forward to how best we can strengthen economic and monetary union and in the process provide for a stable underpinning for the common currency into the future. Also under...

Order of Business (12 Dec 2012)

Enda Kenny: The have been significant changes in the way politics are conducted in here and there will be more changes to come.