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Order of Business (14 Sep 2011)

Enda Kenny: It is proposed to take No. 11, motion re ministerial rota for parliamentary questions; No. 12, motion re leave to introduce Supplementary Estimate [Vote 42]; No. 13, motion re referral of Supplementary Estimate [Vote 42] to select sub-committee; No. 3, Twenty-Ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Judges' Remuneration) Bill 2011 - Order for Second Stage, Second and Remaining Stages; and No. 14,...

Order of Business (14 Sep 2011)

Enda Kenny: No debate has been promised but I am not opposed to having a debate on it. It is just a matter of finding the time for it. As Deputy Martin is aware, very clear decisions were made at the July meeting of the European Council and very clear commitments were given at it. For our part, we have implemented and are implementing in full the conditions set out. Obviously some benefits are...

Order of Business (14 Sep 2011)

Enda Kenny: I think so, yes. It is appropriate.

Order of Business (14 Sep 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Minister for Finance will set out a three-year fiscal plan for the country when the comprehensive spending analysis has been completed and we have examined it. When we agree on a time for a debate on the European situation the Deputy will have an opportunity to give his views on it.

Order of Business (14 Sep 2011)

Enda Kenny: The answer to the second question is that it will require separate legislation which will be known as the local government (charges) Bill. It is No. 6 on the A list which was delivered to the Deputy's pigeonhole at 2.30 p.m. today.

Order of Business (14 Sep 2011)

Enda Kenny: The legislative programme for each week is provided on Wednesday prior to the Whips' meeting. As the leader of an esteemed party the Deputy should be well aware of this.

Order of Business (14 Sep 2011)

Enda Kenny: We expect to bring through the House the majority of the 29 Bills we expect to have published in this session and this includes the local government (charges) Bill. The Deputy will have adequate notice of when it will be brought to the House and he will have adequate time to make his case, which I know already.

Order of Business (14 Sep 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Bill is being drafted by the Parliamentary Counsel. Deputy Higgins will receive proper notification in due course of the date of its publication.

Order of Business (14 Sep 2011)

Enda Kenny: I cannot give exact dates for both questions. I have already made it clear that universal health insurance cannot and will not be introduced until a serious process is undertaken. I will ask the Minister for Health to report to the Deputy on his estimated times on the matters raised in both the questions.

Order of Business (14 Sep 2011)

Enda Kenny: It will be published in this session.

Order of Business (14 Sep 2011)

Enda Kenny: The reason for this legislation is obvious. This country is being fined because nothing was done about EU directives on water quality.

Order of Business (14 Sep 2011)

Enda Kenny: We have to rectify the problem that a substantial number of septic tanks are not operating as they should be. The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government will introduce a nominal once-off registration charge. Inspections will take place in 2013, based on a risk area assessment of poor topography and areas where septic tanks may not work. This will allow us to...

Order of Business (14 Sep 2011)

Enda Kenny: No, there will be no charge for the inspection. There will be a once-off charge for registration which will not be beyond €50.

Order of Business (14 Sep 2011)

Enda Kenny: That will come under the industrial relations Bill which is expected to be published in this session.

Order of Business (14 Sep 2011)

Enda Kenny: There are two referenda to get through this week and plenty more legislation over the next several weeks.

Order of Business (14 Sep 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes, is taking the Construction Contracts Bill 2010 which is already on Second Stage.

Order of Business (14 Sep 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Criminal Justice Act 2011, passed in July, deals with those elements.

Order of Business (14 Sep 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Minister for Justice and Equality is dealing with this complex matter. He expects to publish it presently, certainly in this session.

Tributes to Usher of the Houses of the Oireachtas (14 Sep 2011)

Enda Kenny: Members who have been here for several years will know Mr. Paul Barry started his career as an usher in 1979. He progressed to team leader and retired on 31 August this year after 32 years of service. He was a favourite among Members, organising the Oireachtas golf society and many other sporting teams. We all wish him well in his retirement.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (20 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: I am informed that given the very varied nature and complexity of the work undertaken, counsel is not paid an hourly rate by the Office of the Chief State Solicitor. Measurement of counsel's fees is governed by the nature and extent of the work done by counsel and the features of each particular case. The factors taken into account in assessing counsel's fee include: - The amount of time...