Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)

I will raise three matters relating to the legislative programme. The purpose of the Social Welfare Bill is to provide for the implementation of budget 2010 increases and to make amendments to the social welfare code. Will the Tánaiste confirm that the legislative programme published by the Chief Whip is correct and the Social Welfare Bill will contain increases? A simple "Yes" or "No" will suffice.

With regard to the local government (Dublin mayor) Bill, is it still the intention of the Government to hold an election for the office of mayor of Dublin in 2010, as stated by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Gormley, or will it be postponed indefinitely like the Donegal South-West by-election?

With regard to the forthcoming referendum, does the Tánaiste have any intention to introduce amendments to the Industrial Relations Acts to provide for collective bargaining, as outlined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights?

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