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Questions on Proposed Legislation (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: A great deal of work has been done on this and, as the Deputy knows, it has been quite complicated. The work will continue over the summer and it is expected to have the Bill in September. I hope this timeframe can be adhered to.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Low Pay Commission was set up by the previous government to bring about a proper, structured and objective way of examining minimum wage recommendations. The Deputy will be aware that, before his time here, the previous Government reversed the cut to the minimum wage and increased it subsequently. The Low Pay Commission has made its recommendations, taking into account its view of the...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: Arrangements have been made for hearings exclusively in courts for repossession cases, with judges appointed to deal with them. That is taking place at the moment.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: There are repossession cases being dealt with exclusively by courts as well.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: That legislation is very well advanced, so it will probably be in the next session.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: I will advise the Deputy of the progress made.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: Work on the Bill is ongoing in the Department. I will have a discussion about it, following which I will advise the Deputy what stage it is at.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Heads of that Bill have been approved and it is moving through the process.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: Yes.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: What we considered is not final, because I have to meet a number of other groups as well.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: As I said, local authorities used to build sizeable numbers of isolated houses in town schemes for many years. They lost that capacity for whatever reason.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: There is more money being made available now for local authorities. We met with the county managers and chief executives and they have been given their timelines, objectives, numbers and the money. They are getting incentives to access sites that are currently unavailable to them-----

Questions on Proposed Legislation (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: -----to ensure they get back to what they did very well for many years, which is providing houses for people. I hope that they take up this challenge in a real way, including Kerry County Council.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Coppinger will be aware of the second preschool year now being made available, the increase in paternity benefits and the free access to GPs for children under six. These are elements that help in respect of dealing with the cost of rearing families these days.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Government is very focused on this issue and I do not accept the Deputy's assertion.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: The Minister of State, Deputy McEntee, is working hard on a programme in this area.

Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2016: First Stage (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: No.

Equal Participation in Schools Bill 2016: First Stage (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: No.

Ceisteanna - Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 to 8, inclusive, together. I hosted the 22nd North-South Ministerial Council plenary meeting in Dublin Castle on 4 July. The meeting provided the new Irish Government and the new Northern Ireland Executive with the opportunity to meet formally for the first time and exchange views on a wide range of issues of mutual interest and concern, especially in...

Ceisteanna - Questions: UK Referendum on EU Membership (20 Jul 2016)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Adams raised a number of points. We had a good meeting last week with the different leaders of the groupings here. It was a positive and constructive engagement. I should make it clear that what is actually unique in respect of our position here is the Good Friday Agreement, as we are a co-guarantor of the Agreement with the British Government. It deals with all the aspects of life...