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National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (5 Nov 2009)

Michael D Higgins: We have done it before.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (5 Nov 2009)

Michael D Higgins: The Minister was not here for most of it.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (5 Nov 2009)

Michael D Higgins: And transparency and accountability.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (5 Nov 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Why does the Minister not answer the questions?

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (5 Nov 2009)

Michael D Higgins: The Minister said he would answer all the questions in three minutes - that was his calculation, not mine.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (5 Nov 2009)

Michael D Higgins: We have heard that before.

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (5 Nov 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 13: To ask the Minister for Transport if the new chairperson and chief executive officer designates of the Dublin Transport Authority will become the chair and CEO of the new National Transport Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39535/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (5 Nov 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason regarding the establishment of the Dublin Transport Authority; the way the new proposals to transform the DTA into a National Transport Authority will affect progress on making the DTA operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39534/09]

Written Answers — Programmes for Government: Programmes for Government (10 Nov 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress made to date in 2009 regarding the implementation of those sections of the programme for Government under the headings of community payback, parental responsibility and anti-social behaviour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40143/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (10 Nov 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the concerns expressed by the Garda representative bodies at the implications of proposed cutbacks on Garda services; the discussions he has had or plans to have on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40144/09]

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Michael D Higgins: On two matters——

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Michael D Higgins: On the Student Support Bill, all Stages should be completed as a matter of urgency, particularly as some 12 vocational education committees have told students they are short staffed and cannot issue grants. It is important that the Tánaiste give an indication as to when the House will pass all Stages of the Bill. On the C list of proposed legislation, three Bills, namely Nos. 56, 57 and 58,...

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Yes, I have. The new proposed regulatory regime for the Central Bank will create a Central Bank of Ireland commission. The list states it is not possible to indicate at this stage when the Bill will be published. In view of the widespread public outrage at the complete failure of regulation or supervision by the Department of Finance, the Central Bank and the Financial Regulator, as we...

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Michael D Higgins: ——regarding changes in regulation.

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Michael D Higgins: It is the Tánaiste's business to indicate when she will bring forward the legislation. Can she give a date for it? The commission will ask her for it.

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Michael D Higgins: I can read that.

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Michael D Higgins: I am well aware of that, as is the whole country.

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Michael D Higgins: The Tánaiste does not need to bother about my vociferousness. I will look after it myself.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (12 Nov 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 70: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her views on the recommendation of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes that the Health and Safety Authority and the National Employment Rights Authority should be merged to form one Work Place Inspectorate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41059/09]

Written Answers — National Minimum Wage: National Minimum Wage (12 Nov 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 77: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she has received a report from the Labour Court regarding a possible change in the national minimum wage; if not, when she expects to receive its report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41060/09]