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Written Answers — Census of Population: Census of Population (12 Apr 2011)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 82 to 85, inclusive, together. The census is a major undertaking for the CSO and contractors have been employed to assist with specialised parts of the work. For 2011 the contract for the design and print of the census forms, and the provision and onsite support of the hardware and software required for the scanning, capture and coding of the census forms was...

Written Answers — Census of Population: Census of Population (12 Apr 2011)

Paul Kehoe: As part of its preparation for Census 2011 the Central Statistics Office convened a broadly representative census advisory group to advise it on the questions to be included on the census form. A public consultation took place in 2008 and following this the advisory group decided on the questions to be tested in a census pilot survey which was carried out in April 2009. The survey covered...

Written Answers — Natural Honey Imports: Natural Honey Imports (12 Apr 2011)

Paul Kehoe: The information requested by Deputy Stanton is presented in the table below. The table shows the total amount and value of natural honey imports for the years January-December 2008, 2009 and 2010. Imports of Natural Honey 2008-2010 Year € 000 Tonnes Jan-Dec 2008 4,887 1,605 Jan-Dec 2009 6,000 1,611 Jan-Dec 2010 6,287 1,612 Traders with imports from other EU member states exceeding...

Appointments to State Boards (13 Apr 2011)

Paul Kehoe: The Deputy did not want to change it.

Order of Business (19 Apr 2011)

Paul Kehoe: The Deputy's party had 14 years.

Standing Order 103 Select Committee: Appointment of Members (19 Apr 2011)

Paul Kehoe: Further to the order of 9 March 2011, I announce for the information of the Dáil that the following Members have been appointed to serve on the Standing Order 103 Select Committee: Ciara Conway, Joe Costello, Stephen Donnelly, Damien English, Charles Flanagan, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Michael McGrath, Olivia Mitchell, Denis Naughten, Kieran O'Donnell, David Stanton, Liam Twomey and Alex White.

Written Answers — Public Sector Staff: Public Sector Staff (19 Apr 2011)

Paul Kehoe: The Earnings, Hours and Employment Costs Survey (EHECS) is the official source of estimates of the number of employees in the public sector. Prior to the introduction of EHECS to all sectors of the economy in 2008 employment estimates were produced from a separate quarterly public sector survey. The data from these two sources differed slightly in coverage but they have been combined to...

Written Answers — Public Sector Staff: Public Sector Staff (19 Apr 2011)

Paul Kehoe: The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the tables below. The definition of public sector used is the "General Government Sector" as defined internationally for the compilation of National Accounts. The definition excludes commercial semi state bodies. The figures relate to wages and salaries, including employers' contributions to pension and social security funds. The...

Written Answers — National Statistics: National Statistics (19 Apr 2011)

Paul Kehoe: The table below shows the percentage distribution of persons aged 65 years or over across the published SILC net disposable equivalised income deciles. Table 1 Percentage distribution of those aged 65 years and over by net disposable equivalised income deciles by year Distribution across deciles % % % % % % % % % % Age group 65+ Decile 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 State Weekly threshold (€)

Written Answers — Census 2011: Census 2011 (19 Apr 2011)

Paul Kehoe: 5,344 field staff have been employed to conduct the field operation for the census, made up of 4,854 enumerators, 440 field supervisors and 50 senior managers. All enumerators have been instructed to deliver a census form in person to an adult person in each household in their designated area. Where nobody in the household can be contacted after three visits the enumerator is instructed to...

Written Answers — Public Procurement: Public Procurement (19 Apr 2011)

Paul Kehoe: The printing contract for the 2011 census was part of a comprehensive census tender which was published on etenders in April 2009. The tender covered the software solution for the processing system, which was based on the system used for the 2006 census, the provision, installation and commissioning of the necessary hardware to carry out the processing and the printing of the census forms and...

Order of Business (21 Apr 2011)

Paul Kehoe: Is the Deputy double-jobbing?

Order of Business (3 May 2011)

Paul Kehoe: Deputy Higgins was away in Europe for the past few years and probably does not recall the tradition.

Written Answers — Oireachtas Committees: Oireachtas Committees (3 May 2011)

Paul Kehoe: I am currently preparing proposals for a Committee system for the 31st Dáil, for consideration by the Government. Once the Government has approved proposals, I will consult with the Opposition Whips in relation to them. In view of this, I am not in a position at present to comment on the detail of these proposals.

Dáil Reform (4 May 2011)

Paul Kehoe: As the Deputy is aware, the Government is committed to implementing a comprehensive programme of Dáil reform. I met the other party Whips on 13 April when we had an initial discussion of areas in which the reform of Dáil procedures could proceed in the short term. These discussions are continuing and I am hopeful we can reach agreement on a number of matters speedily.

Dáil Reform (4 May 2011)

Paul Kehoe: Everything the Whips wish to discuss will be discussed. I will have no problem in accepting proposals from any of the political parties opposite. The Deputy was a Whip in the previous Dáil and is aware that a number of comprehensive proposals were set out by the Whips at the time, some of which I hope will be taken into consideration and can be implemented by the next term. The Deputy...

Dáil Reform (4 May 2011)

Paul Kehoe: The Deputy spoke about routine Dáil sittings. That is not merely a matter for the Government. It will also be a matter for the Opposition to make sure it takes part fully in Friday sittings. It is not simply for the Government to keep a sitting going and supply speakers for an entire day. It is also the responsibility of the Opposition to supply speakers, take part properly in a debate...

Dáil Reform (4 May 2011)

Paul Kehoe: There will be comprehensive discussions. Ideas from Opposition Deputies are welcome and will be considered. Deputy Catherine Murphy referred to a possible debate on Dáil reform. That matter can be discussed at this evening's Whips meeting and a debate could be held in the next two weeks. Next week's schedule has been agreed, but a debate on Dáil reform could be held in the Chamber the...

Dáil Reform (4 May 2011)

Paul Kehoe: I would hope that when we go to the sub-committee on Dáil reform of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges we can ask for the advice of the Clerk of the Dáil on staffing issues in terms of any proposals the Government Whip may bring to that sub-committee. It is important to take that into consideration when we are bringing our proposals to the House. The Deputy mentioned the Library and...

Oireachtas Committee System (4 May 2011)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 2 and 3 together. I am currently preparing proposals for a committee system for the 31st Dáil. When the Government has considered these proposals and given its approval to the new arrangements, I will consult with the Opposition Whips in relation to them. As Deputies will appreciate, I am not in a position at this point to comment on the detail of these...