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Order of Business (1 May 2008)

Micheál Martin: The second Bill relates to the regulatory burden. I have already indicated in the House that we outlined the steps we intend to take to ensure a reduction of 25% in the regulatory burden. We are happy to share with the Opposition spokespersons the timeline that we envisage to realise that objective.

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Micheál Martin: I should reply only on the legislation, is that correct?

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Micheál Martin: The broadcasting Bill——

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Micheál Martin: The broadcasting Bill is due to be ready this session.

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Micheál Martin: Last evening there was an agreed position between the Whip and Deputy Coveney.

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Micheál Martin: The Bill will be dealt with this session.

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Micheál Martin: Beidh sé ós comhair na Dála i mbliana.

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Micheál Martin: The Law Reform Commission published a consultation paper on multi-unit developments in December 2006.

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Micheál Martin: That identified a broad range of regulatory and other issues arising ——

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Micheál Martin: Can I respond to Deputy Burton please? The Law Reform Commission has now indicated it will publish its final report on multi-unit developments as soon as possible which, following an extensive consultation process, will contain reform proposals concerning the regulation and governance of property management companies. The Government has already directed that early action be taken by the...

Order of Business (1 May 2008)

Micheál Martin: To answer Deputy Burton's point ——

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Micheál Martin: Does Deputy Stagg want to hear my reply or does he wish to continue heckling and interrupting, in which case he will not get a reply?

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Micheál Martin: It is the Government's view that separate legislation may be required in advance of the companies regulation Bill. We may not await that Bill to deal with the matter.

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Micheál Martin: I am not in a position to indicate a timeframe for the legislation.

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Micheál Martin: I have made my point.

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (1 May 2008)

Micheál Martin: I am advised by FÁS that it is not currently aware of any Community Employment projects in rural areas where supervisors are encountering difficulties in recruiting workers. Community Employment (CE) is an active labour market programme designed to provide eligible long term unemployed people and other disadvantaged persons with an opportunity to engage in useful work within their...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (8 May 2008)

Micheál Martin: I am fully conscious of the enormous contribution that missionaries and volunteer development workers have made to Irish development work. This is reflected in the significant level of Irish Aid funding to civil society organisations and the large increases in funding to the Irish Missionary Resource Service (IMRS). This year, Irish Aid will provide funding of €20m in support of IMRS....

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (8 May 2008)

Micheál Martin: The Treaties of Rome, signed in March 1957, are the basis of the European Economic Community, now the European Community, and the European Atomic Energy Community, referred to as EURATOM. Ireland is party to these Treaties. EURATOM was created to establish the conditions for the peaceful, civil development of nuclear energy in Europe by sharing resources (funds, knowledge, materials, experts...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (8 May 2008)

Micheál Martin: Payment of invoices by this Department is governed by the provisions of the Prompt Payment of Accounts Act, 1997 as amended by the European Communities (Late Payment in Commercial Transactions) Regulations 2002. The Act, which came into force in January 1998, provided for the payment of interest on invoices which are unpaid after 45 days from date of receipt. In August 2002, the point at...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (8 May 2008)

Micheál Martin: Relations between Turkey and Armenia are complicated by a number of outstanding issues. The major dispute between the two countries centres on the different interpretations of events during the First World War which resulted in the tragic deaths of very large numbers of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire. The Turkish Government has proposed the establishment of a commission, composed of...