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Order of Business (16 May 2012)

Enda Kenny: The Government will bring forward a detailed list of assets for potential sale in the not too distant future. That is not say these assets will be hived off just like that. Any agreement from Government regarding the sale of a State asset will be properly considered and done at the appropriate time. Therefore, there will be no rush to legislation in this regard.

Order of Business (16 May 2012)

Enda Kenny: I expect that before mid-summer the Government will be in a position to present a list of assets that could be considered for potential sale.

Order of Business (16 May 2012)

Enda Kenny: I will be happy to discuss the issue with the Commissioner during our meeting. It is a matter of interest to a great number of people. I do not have a date for the Deputy in respect of any legislation but, following my meeting with the Commissioner, I will be happy to advise him as to how the landscape is looking. From my experiences in Kerry, its people have never been too far behind the...

Order of Business (16 May 2012)

Enda Kenny: This Chamber is the most open forum of all for debate. I will have that debate any time the Deputy likes, day or night. It makes no difference to me when I discuss the matter with the Deputy or his colleagues. The fiscal responsibility Bill and the ESM Bill will be taken in the House after the people make their decision in respect of the referendum. Far be it from me to determine in...

Order of Business (16 May 2012)

Enda Kenny: Yes, I would expect there to be proper and comprehensive discussion of it, including contributions from the Deputy. If the referendum is passed, we will move on and complete the ratification process without delay.

Order of Business (16 May 2012)

Enda Kenny: The Minister had no objection to the Private Members' Bill. Most of the details, or certainly elements of the Bill, were published on 24 April, as the Deputy is aware. The Central Bank (Supervision and Enforcement) Bill is awaiting Committee Stage. The amendments to the Regulation of Debt Management Advisors Bill 2011 can be discussed on Committee Stage and incorporated into it. I expect...

Order of Business (16 May 2012)

Enda Kenny: Is féidir liom a rá leis an Teachta go mbeidh an Bille faoin nGaeltacht tugtha isteach an seisiún seo. Caithfidh go dtabharfar isteach é go luath san seisiún seo. The health information Bill will be introduced later this year.

Order of Business (16 May 2012)

Enda Kenny: I can. The Deputy wants me to be more specific about the date of publication. The heads of the Bill are being drafted. It is separate legislation that does not take from the importance of the county enterprise boards and the role they play. The Government has made a decision about it. The heads are being drafted and we will keep the House informed. It will not interfere with the ability...

Order of Business (16 May 2012)

Enda Kenny: This issue is of importance not just here but throughout Europe. Work is being driven by the Minister of State in this regard. I expect it will be later this year before the Bill is finalised.

Leaders' Questions (16 May 2012)

Enda Kenny: I thank Deputy McGuinness for his question. The growth agenda has now become a feature of most comments made by European leaders, and I am very glad about that. We have made that case on behalf of the country for the last number of months, and I am glad it has crystallised with the election of President Hollande in France. The President of the EU Council, Mr. Van Rompuy, has called the...

Leaders' Questions (16 May 2012)

Enda Kenny: I do not accept Deputy McGuinness's premise. I am not a spokesman for the banks - far from it. The Government has this matter as a central priority. In the past, during the Deputy's time in Government, banks swamped businesses with money, which in some cases they had not even asked for and on the basis of little evidence or proper facility. Things have now swung the other way....

Leaders' Questions (16 May 2012)

Enda Kenny: The banks now tell me they are holding open days and attending functions and chambers of commerce meetings. They say they have been recapitalised, have money to lend and people should talk to them. I do not know the details of all those conversations, but it might be a good idea to have a discussion in the House on the types of cases mentioned by the Deputy, without giving details or names,...

Leaders' Questions (16 May 2012)

Enda Kenny: Yes, we have to change that.

Leaders' Questions (16 May 2012)

Enda Kenny: Bhí mé i láthair ag an ócáid ar maidin agus aontaím leis an Teachta Adams go raibh sé thar a bheith oiriúnach. Is maith an rud go mbíonn an cuimhneachán ann mar atá. Tá sé tábhachtach do stair na tíre agus don aos óg go gcuimhneoimís ar a thárla i 1916. Nos. 14 to 17 Moore Street are designated under law as a national monument. Approval for development in the vicinity of...

Leaders' Questions (16 May 2012)

Enda Kenny: I do not recall using the word used by Deputy Adams, "slum".

Leaders' Questions (16 May 2012)

Enda Kenny: Gabh mo leithscéal, a Theachta. I brought people to look at Nos. 14 to 17 Moore Street. It is not an edifying site and not the kind of place one would like to send people to have a look. Given modern technology and the availability of computer applications - apps - when one walks out the side door of the GPO and turns left - as all those who were evacuating the building did and broke in...

Leaders' Questions (16 May 2012)

Enda Kenny: -----one would like to see all the information relevant to each of those steps of history available in whatever language people wish. I am not an architect but it is clear that the proposal made was given a decision by the elected representatives of the city council and Nos. 14 to 17 Moore Street are preserved under the national monuments legislation. We are in a different position than we...

Leaders' Questions (16 May 2012)

Enda Kenny: I was conscious of the flicker of Deputy Adams eye when I mentioned that. He was trying for 30 years at it.

Programmes for Government (15 May 2012)

Enda Kenny: I do treat the Deputy like an adult. He has been elected by the good people of County Louth, as is their absolute right, and does his best to serve them in his way. He also puts forward his own propositions, with which I happen to disagree. He speaks of welcoming job creation; it is true that in recent months decisions made by investors and companies abroad have resulted in 1,000 jobs...

Programmes for Government (15 May 2012)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy states that these jobs are being created at a time of instability. The reputation of the country has been restored in the last 12 months to the point that investor confidence, economic comment and political comment and business leaders now look at Ireland as being a country that is going in the right direction, difficult though that is. If the Deputy seeks to destroy that level...