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Order of Business. (15 Nov 2005)

Bertie Ahern: It is impossible to debate all matters in this House. Moreover, attendance at the committee is open to any interested Member.

Order of Business. (15 Nov 2005)

Bertie Ahern: As for the first matter, while I do not know if it will happen for every Bill, the Government intends to publish the remaining Bills by the start of the next session, which is the period covered by the list referred to by the Deputy. As for the second matter, it is the intention of both the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Government to proceed in respect of the proposed...

Order of Business. (15 Nov 2005)

Bertie Ahern: No legislation is involved.

Order of Business. (15 Nov 2005)

Bertie Ahern: As I have said a number of times, the heads of the animal health Bill have been approved for a considerable time. The purpose of the Bill is to consolidate and update the diseases of animals legislation. It is a complex matter to cover all Bills of this nature over a long period. I do not have a date but I have passed on the fact that the Bill has been raised in the House numerous times to...

Order of Business. (15 Nov 2005)

Bertie Ahern: Legislation is pending and discussions are ongoing between management and trade unions.

Order of Business. (15 Nov 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The Deputy should table a question to the Minister. Legislation has been in place since 1932.

Order of Business. (15 Nov 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The Bill is due in mid-2006.

Order of Business. (15 Nov 2005)

Bertie Ahern: It is hoped the legislation will be ready by Christmas. It will not be taken by Christmas but in the new session.

Order of Business. (15 Nov 2005)

Bertie Ahern: That is still the hope.

Order of Business. (15 Nov 2005)

Bertie Ahern: No. I have been pressing to get the Bill cleared as soon as possible but it is still not ready.

Order of Business. (15 Nov 2005)

Bertie Ahern: I am told it will be ready this session and I will continue to inform Deputy Quinn who awaits the Bill.

Order of Business. (15 Nov 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The Minister and the Office of the Attorney General have been carrying out an examination of all the matters around this issue. The statement I made today related to the position on one aspect of the issue. There has been a review and an examination of the Bill, which Deputy Rabbitte helpfully gave us, to see how we can deal with this issue. It is difficult and I am told the chances of...

Order of Business. (15 Nov 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The matter can be raised in a number of ways but there is no extension of the Act.

Order of Business. (15 Nov 2005)

Bertie Ahern: It is to be published this session.

Order of Business. (15 Nov 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The Bill is due this session.

Order of Business. (15 Nov 2005)

Bertie Ahern: I will have to check that.

Order of Business. (15 Nov 2005)

Bertie Ahern: No, but I will make the Deputy's views known to the Minister.

Written Answers — European Council Meetings: European Council Meetings (15 Nov 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The European Council does not, as a rule, act as a legislative body. As such, there is no ongoing agenda for the Council. The business for each European Council is fixed by the Presidency in consultation with the other member states. The key challenge for the next meeting of the European Council in December will be to reach political agreement on the European Union's financial perspectives...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (15 Nov 2005)

Bertie Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 198 and 199 together. My Department did not seek, nor is it seeking, exemptions from EU directives or regulations which fall within the Department's competency area.

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (15 Nov 2005)

Bertie Ahern: Since becoming Taoiseach, I have had the opportunity to travel by both mainline train and Luas. Unfortunately, my schedule is such that it generally prevents me from using such transport regularly. However, these options are kept under review by my office.