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Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)

Enda Kenny: On 31 May next, the people of Ireland can allow the country to take another important step on the road towards economic recovery, stability and increased investment. The decision we will take collectively on the referendum on the European stability treaty will have serious and real consequences for this country and its people. There is a responsibility on all Members of this House, as...

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)

Enda Kenny: Through its commitment to a fiscal responsibility Bill, the Government has already made clear its intention to put in place the legislative framework to guard against a future disaster. That we are now doing so in tandem with our European partners should be very welcome to all responsible parties in the House who never want to see such a crisis again. The efforts we make in Ireland to...

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)

Enda Kenny: As I have noted, with every decision we must carefully consider if it will move us forward or hold us back. That means we must enter into a serious and honest analysis of our position if we decided not to ratify this treaty. I have heard voices from inside and outside the House who, in urging a "No" vote, have deliberately and disingenuously played down the serious consequences of their...

Leaders' Questions (18 Apr 2012)

Enda Kenny: I thank the Deputy for accepting the principle of what is involved here. What is involved is transforming the way in which water, as a valuable, precious entity, has been dealt with in this country. Over the next 25 to 50 years it will become even more important and it is critical that the Government now sets in place a system and platform by which water can be delivered to homes and...

Leaders' Questions (18 Apr 2012)

Enda Kenny: As the Deputy will be aware, that decision was made by a previous Government but what we have done here is to supplement the moneys from the NPRF through the PCAR system where we have borrowed to put a foundation in place for banks. The roll-out of this system under Irish Water will provide a unified, unitary, single transmission system of high quality where the exceptional losses through...

Order of Business (18 Apr 2012)

Enda Kenny: The Order of Business is No. 11, motion re ministerial rota for parliamentary questions; No. 12, motion re Further Revised Estimates, Votes 2 and 3; No. 4, Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage; and No. 5 Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012 - Order for...

Order of Business (18 Apr 2012)

Enda Kenny: As Deputy Martin is aware from his years as Minister for Foreign Affairs, we are preparing for the Presidency of the European Union for the first half of 2013. The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government is at a Council of Ministers meeting in Denmark dealing with environmental matters. When the Minister returns there will be no difficulty at all in making as much time...

Order of Business (18 Apr 2012)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy can arrange for his party Whip to raise the question of a debate on water for as long as he wishes at this evening's meeting of the Whips-----

Order of Business (18 Apr 2012)

Enda Kenny: We have no difficulty with talking about this and with dealing with all the issues the Deputy wishes to raise.

Order of Business (18 Apr 2012)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Martin should remember there will be two years of discussion on this, between the entity being set up, the regulator, the Government, the House and the people-----

Order of Business (18 Apr 2012)

Enda Kenny: -----before any bill is given to anybody. The Deputy will have his opportunity to talk about it-----

Order of Business (18 Apr 2012)

Enda Kenny: -----and ask as many questions as he wishes. He can raise it at the Whips' meeting tonight.

Order of Business (18 Apr 2012)

Enda Kenny: I thank both Deputies for their questions. I saw the report from the ESRI referred to this morning. The Government has its own specialist group which is operating under the chairmanship of Mr. Thornhill, as Deputy McDonald indicated. I do not know when his report will come to Government, but when that happens there will be a full discussion on all such matters. I cannot answer Deputy...

Order of Business (18 Apr 2012)

Enda Kenny: We have not even got the report back from Mr. Thornhill yet. I have seen the speculation about the ESRI report. That is just speculation. In reply to the question on when we will get the report; I do not know. In reply to Deputy Martin's question on when the legislation will be introduced; I cannot tell him that because we do not have the basis for a discussion on the issue.

Order of Business (18 Apr 2012)

Enda Kenny: Yes.

Order of Business (18 Apr 2012)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Martin asked me when I will introduce the legislation. I cannot answer the question for him. I will wait and see what the report states. We have a process of decisions to make following the production of the report. I do not have a date either for the legislation in respect of the abolition of the Seanad. I will speak to Deputy Martin's party and other parties about the...

Order of Business (18 Apr 2012)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Higgins wants to go on his sensational rant again. All public utilities, such as Bord Gáis Éireann and Bord Soláthair an Leictreachais, or, as it is now called, Electric Ireland, have protocols in place for persons who have a difficulty. There is a two-year process here for the discussion on the detail and the legislation in respect of Irish Water. I already made the point that...

Order of Business (18 Apr 2012)

Enda Kenny: The Bill dealing with the treaty to establish the European Stability Mechanism is No. 15 on the A list. This is a short Bill to enable Ireland to ratify the treaty.

Order of Business (18 Apr 2012)

Enda Kenny: It is on the A list. I expect it will be dealt with fairly quickly.

Order of Business (18 Apr 2012)

Enda Kenny: That is No. 11. That is a matter I would like to see dealt with quickly. I expect that it should be dealt with before we rise for the summer. It is a matter that has been raised with me in many places throughout the country.