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Leaders' Questions (31 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: He was opposed bitterly to having the taxpayer put money into AIB and now he is opposed to getting the money back. That is consistency I suppose from the leader of Sinn Féin.

Leaders' Questions (31 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: I have not mentioned the Northern Bank. I am not sure if it was Irish money or sterling but I did not mention the Northern Bank. Deputy Adams has been consistent about burning bondholders-----

Leaders' Questions (31 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: -----that Ireland should default, that our economy would never recover, that we are a Third World country and that nothing was ever right here. I do not know if he even sees the sun shining on these summer days. The previous Government and this one have continued the process of rectifying an unholy and unprecedented mess that was inherited. We have dealt with that-----

Leaders' Questions (31 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: -----to the point that the country is in a much stronger position than it was previously.

Leaders' Questions (31 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: There are still many challenges ahead and I hope the Government continues to do its duty in office. It will focus entirely on decisions that will be made in the interests of the people. This is one decision that is in the interests of the people. The Minister has taken advice over a long period and the optimum time is now. The economic circumstances are very good and this is a test of the...

Leaders' Questions (31 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: I thank him for his consistency. I do not share his view. This is the right thing to do with AIB and now is the right time to do it.

Leaders' Questions (31 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Martin is asking what action the Government took on the basis of the circumstances in which we found ourselves in 2011. Some €20 billion had been invested by the taxpayer. Jobs were haemorrhaging by the tens of thousands, interest rates on money borrowed by the country were 15% and unemployment was rising. We set out to improve that position, and that is what has happened in...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Brexit Documents (31 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: On 29 April, the European Council adopted Guidelines establishing the framework for negotiations with the UK on its exit from the EU. On 22 May, the Council of Ministers of 27 adopted a decision authorising the beginning of the negotiations, which are expected to start soon after the UK general election. The negotiating directives under which the talks will be conducted reflect Ireland's...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Strategy Statements (31 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: My Department's Strategy Statement sets out the key objectives for the Department for the period 2016 to 2019. The Strategy Statement is aligned to the Government's key priorities and policies, and sets out six strategic priorities, including Planning for the Future. The Strategy Statement recognises the role of my Department in ensuring that polices are developed to support the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Brexit Negotiations (31 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: The Second Secretary General in the Department of the Taoiseach acts as Ireland's Sherpa and, in this capacity, meets and engages regularly with his EU counterparts. Since the triggering of Article 50 on 29 March, there have been two formal Sherpa meetings under the Article 50 format - one on 11 April, and another on 24 April. Ireland participated fully in both of these. The discussions...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Brexit Negotiations (31 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: Northern Ireland remains a key priority for the Irish Government. The interests of the island as a whole and protecting the gains of the peace process remain a priority for the Government in the upcoming Brexit negotiations, as we have stated clearly all along. There has been on going engagement between North and South on Brexit however this has been difficult in the absence of a...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (30 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Burton raised the question of AIB. The Minister for Finance has taken a lead role on this. Under EU fiscal rules, the proceeds of any sale may not be used to fund increased expenditure irrespective of whether such expenditure is classified as current or as capital. On the accounting treatment of any proceeds from such a transaction, the position is that the sale of such financial...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (30 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: The Minister informed the Government of his process to this point. He expects he will keep Government informed and that he expects to make a decision in the next 48 hours.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (30 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: While not improving the deficit-----

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (30 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: -----cash proceeds from the sale of bank shares would result in a reduced requirement for Exchequer borrowing, which ultimately results in lower debt. A lower debt level is not only beneficial for the fiscal sustainability of the State, but will also lead to reduced interest payments in future years. It is crucial that increases in funding for public investment are based on sustainable...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (30 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Gerry Adams raised the question of papers produced by Mr. Barnier in respect of citizens' rights. We are engaged with Brussels and London on a daily basis about all of these matters. The Government will respond to the papers and they can be debated here. I note the Deputy's comment about Mr. Colum Eastwood, MLA, and the united Ireland referendum. I do not believe that the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (30 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: -----so what is he doing? One puts the responsibility on those who make the decision. At the end of the day, it is the European Council. Deputy Boyd Barrett raised the matter of the veto. We have a veto, because it has to be approved eventually be the entire European Council. Ireland has a veto, along with every other country if they so wish, and that is contained clearly within the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (30 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: Of all the countries-----

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (30 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: Yes, our priorities are set out, very clearly, and backed unanimously by the other 26, which I think is important.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (30 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: Let us see what happens. There is a British election on at the moment-----