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- Leaders' Questions (27 Mar 2013)
Enda Kenny: This is causing particular hardship for people in various locations in the country. The people in the North of Ireland in particular are suffering very badly at the moment. Deputy Adams will note the Government's offer of assistance in respect of the agri-sector in the North.
- Leaders' Questions (27 Mar 2013)
Enda Kenny: I understand the free fuel payment in Northern Ireland for the entire winter is sterling £110. Perhaps the Deputy might use his influence up there to get that extended because it is infinitely a poorer position than applies here.
- Leaders' Questions (27 Mar 2013)
Enda Kenny: The free fuel scheme here runs for six months covering what are normally the coldest months of the year. The Government considered this yesterday. This is a particularly bitter spell of weather. Therefore, the scheme is being extended by a week and obviously next week the Government will reflect on the continuing degree of temperatures that apply and on the weather.
- Leaders' Questions (27 Mar 2013)
Enda Kenny: Deputy Daly has raised two points. First, in respect of whistleblower legislation, a comprehensive Bill covering the entire range of whistleblowing and passing of information will be published and passed in the House later in the year. The report the Deputy mentioned has been prepared by the Garda Commissioner for the Minister for Justice and Equality. As I speak I cannot tell the Deputy...
- Leaders' Questions (27 Mar 2013)
Enda Kenny: The Deputy is quite well aware that it is not a function of the Taoiseach or any Minister to interpret the law. The report to which she refers was prepared by the Garda Commissioner for the Minister for Justice and Equality. When it is in the hands of the Minister it will be published and debated here and the questions that the Deputy raises about points of law, legislation on penalty...
- Order of Business (27 Mar 2013)
Enda Kenny: It is proposed to take No. 28, statements on European Council in Brussels; No. 29, Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013 - Order for Report, Report and Final Stages; and No. 30, Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012 [Seanad] - Order for Report, Report and Final Stages. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the proceedings in relation to No. 28 shall, if not...
- Order of Business (27 Mar 2013)
Enda Kenny: The discussions on the agreement are over and it is now being considered by the trade unions. In the LRC proposals it is noted that legislation is necessary to implement several of the measures encompassed by the proposals. The legislation is necessary to reduce the pay of public servants regardless of whether the LRC proposals are passed in the ballot. Legislation will also be needed to...
- Order of Business (27 Mar 2013)
Enda Kenny: The various elements of legislation to which I have referred are being prepared and will have to be implemented by 1 July. If the ballot is favourable the legislation will implement the proposals that the LRC has already negotiated and agreed. If the measures are not passed in the ballot the Government will have to consider the measures that it needs to take to meet the expenditure targets...
- Order of Business (27 Mar 2013)
Enda Kenny: The guidelines will be drawn up and published by the personal insolvency agency. In response to a question from Deputy Micheál Martin earlier I made it crystal clear that guidelines would not include a condition that somebody would have to give up a job to reach a resolution of their financial circumstances. It just does not and will not apply. I hope I have made this perfectly clear...
- Order of Business (27 Mar 2013)
Enda Kenny: I do not speak for the personal insolvency agency.
- Order of Business (27 Mar 2013)
Enda Kenny: It is up to the agency to decide when it wants to publish them. It is obviously drafting the guidelines to which people have referred. It is a matter for the agency; it is not a function of the Government.
- Order of Business (27 Mar 2013)
Enda Kenny: A good deal of work has been done on this issue. The minimum pricing legislation will be introduced later in the year. The Minister of State, Deputy Alex White, has done extensive work on the issues surrounding the alcohol debate in general and will bring recommendations to the Cabinet sub-committee in the next few weeks.
- Order of Business (27 Mar 2013)
Enda Kenny: Report Stage will be finalised after Easter.
- Order of Business (27 Mar 2013)
Enda Kenny: The heads of the Bill have not yet been brought to the Cabinet, but the Minister for Health is due to report to the Cabinet sub-committee today on the progress being made on it. I will let the Deputy know the outcome.
- Order of Business (27 Mar 2013)
Enda Kenny: The housing Bill is split into three elements. The one dealing with rents will be taken next session, while the other two will be taken later in the year. I do not have a date for publication of the prevention of corruption Bill.
- Order of Business (27 Mar 2013)
Enda Kenny: Extending eligibility for the back-to-education allowance would not require legislation, as it would be a budgetary matter. It can be considered in the context of the budget which will be announced this year arising from the adoption of the EU two-pack as proposed by the European Parliament. The Minister for Social Protection will keep under review the question of the self-employed being...
- Order of Business (27 Mar 2013)
Enda Kenny: The maritime Bill will be introduced next year. I know the Deputy has been seen striding up and down the pier in Howth commenting on the fine asset that it is. He can take it that it will be protected. The question of parking is one on which the Minister has made a decision. The Deputy's fundamental point on the protection of the asset of Howth Harbour is one we all share.
- Order of Business (27 Mar 2013)
Enda Kenny: The Bill in question will be published this year.
- Order of Business (27 Mar 2013)
Enda Kenny: There is no promised legislation. I read the report on the case in question and there is an issue about the safety standards adopted in this case. I suggest Deputy Jerry Buttimer table this as a Topical Issue matter and the Ceann Comhairle may grant him permission to raise it.
- Order of Business (27 Mar 2013)
Enda Kenny: The insolvency guidelines will be published very shortly by the personal insolvency agency, but I cannot give an exact date. The Minister for Health gave a commitment that the first copy of the report referred to by the Deputy would be given to the husband of the late Savita Halappanavar, which is right and proper. I understand that will happen soon, either tomorrow or before the weekend,...