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Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Discussions with European Leaders (18 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: He will not be.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Discussions with European Leaders (18 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: We have a lot of questions for Deputy Adams.

Order of Business (18 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: It is proposed to take No. 4, National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the Dáil shall sit later than 9 p.m. and shall adjourn on the adjournment of Private Members’ Business which shall be No. 57, motion re confidence in the Minister for Health,...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Discussions with European Leaders (18 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy misses the point completely. I do not know where he was all summer. He should understand that we do not hold the cheque book here. We are in a bailout programme.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Discussions with European Leaders (18 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: The Cabinet cannot just make decisions for developments here and there because we are getting emergency liquidity assistance. The Deputy does not seem to realise that is the case and that our country is in a bailout position. As a republic, we do not have our economic independence. Our ambition is to get that back as quickly as possible. The European Central Bank, which supplies this...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Discussions with European Leaders (18 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: I heard one of Deputy Martin's Deputies state after the collective assertion of their position this week that they were off the leash.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Discussions with European Leaders (18 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: The repayment of €3.1 billion every year for ten years is what is at stake. It is true to state Mr. Draghi has had a very fresh approach towards the ECB and in how he views the European Union. Ms Lagarde has been very supportive of Ireland as has Commissioner Rehn, the German Minister for Finance, Mr. Schaeuble, and Mr. Rasmussen. The focus is on putting all this goodwill and...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Discussions with European Leaders (18 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: We welcome progress towards a European banking union. It is highly ambitious.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Discussions with European Leaders (18 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: We will continue to make this an issue when we assume the Presidency and building shared supervision at EU level is a crucial step towards what was decided at the June European Council meeting. The Commission has also proposed a phased approach to the single supervisory mechanism to be in place by 1 January. We believe this should be considered urgently and, significantly, when it is...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Discussions with European Leaders (18 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Martin asked whether a paper was prepared on treaty changes. No paper will be prepared on treaty changes until these matters are finalised to see in what eventuality a treaty change might have to take place.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Discussions with European Leaders (18 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: All banks.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Discussions with European Leaders (18 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: Yes.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Discussions with European Leaders (18 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: Yes, we have moved beyond it.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Discussions with European Leaders (18 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: We have moved well beyond it.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Discussions with European Leaders (18 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: I certainly cannot find anything on the other one.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Discussions with European Leaders (18 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: In all of the comments Mr. Barroso has made in my listening to him at many meetings he has always been careful to distinguish between the role, responsibilities and policies of various countries. He has always singled out this country as a small country making headway in difficult times. His understanding of Ireland's position in so far as other countries are concerned with regard to...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Discussions with European Leaders (18 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: Everybody agrees that the quicker this can be done, the better, but it is not as simple as the Deputy pretends. Other European leaders now recognise that the challenge facing us is being met by the Government and its people. The position is challenging and many people have suffered as a consequence. Nobody will walk in here and write a cheque for €13 billion to sort out the problem.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Discussions with European Leaders (18 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: This is a problem we must deal with ourselves. The discussions which are taking place are focused on bringing a conclusion to the decision of the Heads of Government, including Chancellor Merkel, on 29 June. I do not want this country to see any pretensions about a second bailout. We want out of this bailout as quickly as we can so we can fly economically and run our country as efficiently...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Discussions with European Leaders (18 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: In our international negotiations we will continue to focus on getting the best deal, with the maximum benefit for our people. Even if it takes a little longer than what was originally targeted, I hope the process will be worth it on its conclusion.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Discussions with European Leaders (18 Sep 2012)

Enda Kenny: No, it is not. The German Chancellor agreed with and was very supportive of the European Council decision on 29 June. The commitment by the Heads of State and Government on 29 June stated: "to examine the situation of the Irish financial sector with a view to enhancing the sustainability of the well-performing programme". As I said to Deputy Martin, the focus of the discussions that have...