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Order of Business (23 Oct 2014)

Joan Burton: -----but I know the Minister and others were quite surprised.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2014)

Joan Burton: The criminal law (sexual offences) Bill should come before the Bill this session.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2014)

Joan Burton: The allocation of time is obviously a matter for the Whips. I suggest that the Deputy discuss it at the next Whip's meeting.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2014)

Joan Burton: A housing regulation Bill is due next year. I understand the report by DKM, to which the Deputy referred and which was commissioned by the PTRB, is being published today. Once it is published, the Government will have an opportunity to discuss it. As I have not seen the detailed content of the report, I do not want to comment on it at this point.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2014)

Joan Burton: The Minister for Finance, Deputy Michael Noonan, announced on budget day the extension to landlords of the relief available to households for repair and maintenance work carried out by a contractor where there is a provision for the refund of the VAT. I was a very strong advocate of that measure because I agree with the Deputy that it is important that we have rented accommodation of good...

Order of Business (23 Oct 2014)

Joan Burton: The proposals by the Central Bank are subject to consultation. I am sure the Deputy and others will make their views known to the Central Bank. The proposals are but proposals at this stage. With regard to the planning legislation to which the Deputy referred, the heads were agreed recently by the Government. We expect the legislation will be before the House in the near future.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2014)

Joan Burton: It will be the middle of next year.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2014)

Joan Burton: With regard to the broadcasting (amendment) Bill, there is a chance it may be introduced before the end of this year, or possibly early next year. A similar schedule applies to issues concerning broadcasting charges.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2014)

Joan Burton: That will be next year.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2014)

Joan Burton: I hope Deputy Durkan is not intending to set off fireworks with that potentially explosive question. I understand the legislation will be ready early next year. A lot of work has been done on the sale of alcohol legislation, which I understand will be ready next year.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2014)

Joan Burton: It is due to be published later today. Obviously, there will be more detail on some of the measures that were mentioned in the budget.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2014)

Joan Burton: I will contact the Minister to get the date of when he proposes to lay it before the House. On the wind energy guidelines, there is an amount of technical work which has to be done-----

Order of Business (23 Oct 2014)

Joan Burton: -----partly in conjunction with the SEAI.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2014)

Joan Burton: Deputy Troy asked a question and I am trying to give him the information.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2014)

Joan Burton: Deputy Troy should relax.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2014)

Joan Burton: I do not have a date for that. I will ask the Minister when it is proposed to bring it before the House.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2014)

Joan Burton: It is on the A list and it is hoped to be published in this session.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (23 Oct 2014)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the appeal from the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer who has decided to convene an oral hearing in this case. Every effort will be made to hear the case as quickly as possible and the appellant will be informed when arrangements for the oral hearing have been made. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (23 Oct 2014)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance (CA) from the person in question on the 11th March 2014. The application was sent to a social welfare investigative officer for assessment of means and confirmation that all the conditions for receipt of CA were satisfied. In addition, the person concerned recently submitted further medical evidence in...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Household Benefits Scheme (23 Oct 2014)

Joan Burton: From 2015 a new payment, the water support, will be paid to all those who are eligible for household benefits or fuel allowance, irrespective of whether or not they are required to make a payment to Irish Water. This will include the 15-18% of households who make their own provision for water and sewerage through group schemes, or who have to pay for their own wells and septic tanks. The...