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Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (5 Feb 2008)

Martin Cullen: Under the programme of decentralisation, 220 posts in the Department are to be relocated to Carrick-on-Shannon. The Office of Public Works (OPW) is charged with securing accommodation in Carrick-on-Shannon for this Department. Following an examination of the availability of accommodation in Carrick-on-Shannon, it was decided, following consultation with this Department, that a building which...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (5 Feb 2008)

Martin Cullen: The costs associated with answering a Parliamentary Question can vary considerably depending on the nature of the enquiry and the level of detail that needs to be obtained. By their nature oral questions would generate higher costs than written questions. As the processing of Parliamentary Questions is undertaken as part of the normal day to day work of the individual sections within the...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Feb 2008)

Martin Cullen: The supplementary welfare allowance scheme is administered on my behalf by the community welfare division of the Health Service Executive. SWA provides a safety net against poverty in that it gives a statutory entitlement to a minimum weekly income, based on criteria set out in legislation. The person concerned is currently in receipt of SWA pending the hearing of an appeal on a claim for...

Order of Business (7 Feb 2008)

Martin Cullen: It is proposed to take No. 15, statements on killing of Paul Quinn; and No. 16, Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007 — Order for Report, Report and Final Stages. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that (1) the proceedings on No. 15 shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 12.30 p.m. today and the following arrangements shall apply:...

Order of Business (7 Feb 2008)

Martin Cullen: Some things do not change, the Deputy is still over there.

Order of Business (7 Feb 2008)

Martin Cullen: The Social Welfare Bill is to give effect to the proposals arising from the Government's discussion on measures to support lone parents. It will provide for the introduction of a new means-tested payment for lone-parent and other families on low incomes and will replace the one-parent family payment. Much discussion is under way on this at present and I am not in a position to indicate...

Order of Business (7 Feb 2008)

Martin Cullen: With regard to the Deputy's first question and for the information of the House, that legislation was passed by this House and has been put in place. It is a matter of law.

Order of Business (7 Feb 2008)

Martin Cullen: Extensive consultation has taken place with the Attorney General on various issues to do with the Dublin transport authority Bill. I am happy to inform the Deputy these issues have been resolved and the Bill is in its final stage of drafting. It will be introduced this session. Drafting of the employment law compliance Bill, as the Deputy knows, has proven to be much more complex than was...

Order of Business (7 Feb 2008)

Martin Cullen: It is a Munster ticket here this morning.

Order of Business (7 Feb 2008)

Martin Cullen: Work has commenced on drafting a discussion document in preparation of a regulatory impact analysis and public consultation on this process. It is not possible to indicate at this stage when it will be published.

Order of Business (7 Feb 2008)

Martin Cullen: The draft heads of the civil partnership Bill are in preparation in the Department and the Bill is expected next year. It is not possible to indicate a date for the mental health amendment Bill at this point. The prison development Bill is being drafted and is expected in mid-year.

Order of Business (7 Feb 2008)

Martin Cullen: In the middle of this year.

Order of Business (7 Feb 2008)

Martin Cullen: It is not possible to indicate that.

Order of Business (7 Feb 2008)

Martin Cullen: No.

Order of Business (7 Feb 2008)

Martin Cullen: I am happy to inform the Deputy that legislation is well on the way to enable us to ratify the convention. In consultation with the Office of the Attorney General and other Government Departments, the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform has examined the convention and has identified what legislation is required to give effect to its provisions. In fact, two Bills are involved....

Order of Business (7 Feb 2008)

Martin Cullen: The Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform hopes to be in a position to publish the second Bill very shortly.

Order of Business (7 Feb 2008)

Martin Cullen: It is a matter for the Whips.

Order of Business (7 Feb 2008)

Martin Cullen: The Bill will be taken in this session.

Order of Business (7 Feb 2008)

Martin Cullen: This session.

Order of Business (7 Feb 2008)

Martin Cullen: The electoral (amendment) Bill is to be published this year.