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- Order of Business (24 Oct 2012)
Enda Kenny: Can the Deputy prove that?
- Order of Business (24 Oct 2012)
Enda Kenny: I cannot give the Deputy an accurate date. I read that story today, but at this stage it is purely speculative. The Minister for Health has not been informed and has no knowledge of any such hike in premium rates. The Minister has consistently raised the issue of costs with health insurers-----
- Order of Business (24 Oct 2012)
Enda Kenny: -----and is obviously determined to keep these costs down. The Deputy asked when the legislation would be published. I cannot give him a date for its publication.
- Order of Business (24 Oct 2012)
Enda Kenny: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta as an ráitis sin. Sílim go mbeidh an chéad cruinniú ar an Satharn deireannach de mhí na Samhna nó ar an chéad Satharn de mhí na Nollag. Is don Chathaoirleach nua agus don chomhairle an cinneadh a dhéanamh maidir le sin. Ní bheidh cosc orthu dul thar fud na tíre nó, go deimhin, dul suas go...
- Order of Business (24 Oct 2012)
Enda Kenny: I have heard much speculation about this matter. The Government will make its decision on the property tax. It is a budgetary matter and will be mentioned on the day of the budget. The Thornhill report will be published subsequently and we will all have an opportunity to debate it comprehensively.
- Order of Business (24 Oct 2012)
Enda Kenny: Anything the Deputy attributes to spokespersons or any other allegation is nothing more than that. The Government will make a decision and everybody will be perfectly clear on the matter.
- Order of Business (24 Oct 2012)
Enda Kenny: The decision was that property tax would apply from July next year. The Revenue Commissioners were asked to put in place the mechanics for it to work. The Thornhill report will be published when the Government makes its decision.
- Order of Business (24 Oct 2012)
Enda Kenny: If the Deputy tables the last question as the subject of a Topical Issues debate, the Ceann Comhairle may allow it to be discussed, that being his responsibility. The Minister for Justice and Equality would be happy to respond to it. The pyrite issue is of extreme concern to those who live in the houses in question. We have been raising the issue for many years. I can confirm that there...
- Order of Business (24 Oct 2012)
Enda Kenny: The Minister is serious about what he said and I do not expect that he will extend the deadline which I expect will be adhered to. The Minister and his Minister of State are focusing on the matter. The Estimates will be published in advance of the budget. I will ask the Minister for Finance and his Department to confirm to the Deputy when they expect to publish them. I imagine it will be...
- Order of Business (24 Oct 2012)
Enda Kenny: No decision has been made about the budget for 2013. The Government will decide the matter in due course. Last year I wrote to the regulator on behalf of the Government about the banks. I made it perfectly clear that if the regulator required further powers or authority, the Government would be willing to grant them. The regulator responded to the effect that he did not consider it...
- Leaders' Questions (24 Oct 2012)
Enda Kenny: The Minister for Education and Skills has also pointed out that due to the demographics of the population and the growing school population that there will be a continuing need for additional teachers to be recruited in the medium term. I am also advised that the range of salaries and allowances is in line with the Croke Park agreement. As the Deputy is aware, I met with the implementation...
- Leaders' Questions (24 Oct 2012)
Enda Kenny: For now, what has happened is in line with the Croke Park agreement-----
- Leaders' Questions (24 Oct 2012)
Enda Kenny: -----and 530 new jobs have been created since September.
- Leaders' Questions (24 Oct 2012)
Enda Kenny: There is no moratorium in the area and there are opportunities for future teaching posts because of the rise in pupil numbers.
- Leaders' Questions (24 Oct 2012)
Enda Kenny: On the comment about teachers outside, the Minister is cognisant of the importance of the education system for the future development of the economy. He will do everything he can with sensitivity within the impositions on him.
- Order of Business (24 Oct 2012)
Enda Kenny: If I might just say at the start of the Order of Business, I would like the House to know that I have informed the Opposition leaders, Deputy Martin and Deputy Adams, that I intend to make an announcement later today, along with the Tánaiste, on the appointment of Mr. Tom Arnold to chair the constitutional convention. It is proposed to take No. 18, statements on European Council,...
- Order of Business (24 Oct 2012)
Enda Kenny: Twenty minutes are provided for a question and answer session.
- Order of Business (24 Oct 2012)
Enda Kenny: I do not know what my schedule is but I have no problem answering questions.
- Order of Business (24 Oct 2012)
Enda Kenny: We are busy people.
- Order of Business (24 Oct 2012)
Enda Kenny: I have a few questions for Deputy Martin as well.