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Order of Business (25 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: Yes.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: He said a number of issues required clarification before it could be finalised. I expect this will take another three weeks.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: I do not have a date for that legislation. The workplace regulations legislation is complex. It was to be introduced this session but that will not be possible now.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: I understand the Bill is on Committee Stage in the Seanad. I am aware of its implications. It is a matter for the Seanad to deal with the Bill before it comes before the Dáil. At the current rate of progress, I do not envisage it coming before us prior to the summer recess.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: I take the Deputy's point and will discuss the matter with the Seanad authorities to see what their schedule is. The Deputy will be aware that the process of rates being imposed on retail businesses on the basis of valuations has applied for many years. The taxation base is being broadened, for example, through the introduction of the property tax. Last year most local authorities were...

Order of Business (25 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: Of course; I am well aware of that.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: I will get back to the Deputy on the matter.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: No, but the Minister, Deputy Pat Rabbitte, has been dealing with elements of cybersecurity. Clearly, this kind of information is available in banks-----

Order of Business (25 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: I mean banks have data in lots of places and facilities. In so far as legislation is concerned, I mentioned earlier that we were processing the Houses of the Oireachtas (Inquiries, Privileges and Procedures) Bill 2013, which will obviously be relevant in this regard. The tapes were secured by the Garda, on foot of warrants, arising from information given to the force. They were transmitted...

Order of Business (25 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: The Minister, Deputy Alan Shatter, has been dealing with this complex and technical issue at European level and at home. It was discussed at the relevant Council of Ministers meetings in the past few weeks.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: The health information Bill is listed for publication early next year. The criminal records information Bill is listed for publication later this year.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: I do not have a date for publication of the criminal justice (corruption) Bill. I will consult the Minister for Justice and Equality to ascertain the extent of the work done in that regard.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy has been an advocate of this issue for some time. A great deal of work has been done on the Children First Bill which was supposed to come through the House before the summer recess. Given the pressure on legislation, I cannot see it actually making it through. I think it will be taken early in the next session.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: I will.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: Elements of the Act have not been implemented. I am not sure about which section the Deputy is talking.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: I will ask the Ministers for Children and Youth Affairs and Education and Skills to follow up the matter for the Deputy.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: I will have to come back to the Deputy on it. I cannot give him an answer now.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: It is.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: Has it gone completely through the Seanad? I will ask the Whip to let the Deputy know when it will be brought before this House.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2013)

Enda Kenny: I am informed that the Bill has yet to pass through Committee Stage in the Seanad. It has finished Second Stage. They do things more quickly over there.