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Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The first Bill will be introduced this year. The second will be introduced in the next session and the third will be in this session.

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: It is a pleasure. I do my best.

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The mental capacity Bill will be published this year. As I understand, the matter to which the Deputy referred will not come under the Bill's remit. If it is a matter of concern, perhaps the Deputy could discuss it with the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform.

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The Bill will be published this year.

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The legal costs Bill will be published this year while the legislation covering the €200 charge on second homes will be introduced in the next several weeks. Work on the consumer and competition legislation has not yet been completed. I have asked the Competition Authority to investigate the matter anyway.

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I intend to amend the Companies Act and will be bringing proposals in this regard to the Government shortly. The director has indicated he has adequate resources, both legislative and otherwise, in his office to deal with the present investigations.

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: Beidh mé in éineacht leis an Teachta McGinley. Níl dáta againn don Bhille maidir le hÚdarás na Gaeltachta. Pléadh an cheist sin ag an Teachta, ag Páirtí an Lucht Oibre agus ag an Aire ach níl sé socraithe go fóill cathain a bheidh sé os ár gcomhair.

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The civil partnership Bill is on the A list and is with the Parliamentary Counsel with a view to being published as quickly as possible.

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: It is expected to be published late this session or early in the next session but I cannot guarantee that.

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The Taoiseach indicated there would be discussions and availability of Department of Finance officials for the Opposition spokespersons. The Taoiseach received a welcome letter from the Labour Party leader today which will be responded to today. The necessary and prerequisite information that can be made available will be made available to the Deputy and her colleagues in the preparation of...

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The Minister must bring his proposals to the Government first and they will be available thereafter.

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The sale of alcohol Bill will be published later in the year. A date is not available with regard to the publication of the landlord and tenant Bill. The other issue to which the Deputies refer was raised in the House last night. I have been more than facilitating in the context of briefing everyone on the matter. As I have stated previously, the agencies involved are supporting people...

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The Ceann Comhairle is correct. There was a lengthy debate on this matter on Tuesday last.

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: There is no proposed legislation in respect of any of these matters. The only forthcoming legislation on third level education relates to qualifications.

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The funding is provided by my Department and by the Department of Education and Science under an agreed framework. The system for allocating such funding is completely transparent, is peer reviewed in an international context and is competitive.

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: Legislation is not required.

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The relevant committee has not yet made a recommendation in respect of that matter.

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The matter was referred to the all-party committee for consideration. I do not wish to pre-empt the findings of that committee.

Written Answers — National Training Fund: National Training Fund (12 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: Government funding of Skillnets Training which supports enterprise-led training in the workplace, has increased in recent years. This level of increased funding is indicative of the Government's commitment to upskilling persons in employment, with particular emphasis on those with low basic skills, to retain and enhance employability and maintain competitiveness. The Programme's budget is...

Written Answers — Departmental Licences: Departmental Licences (12 Mar 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The information requested by the Deputy in relation to my Department and its Offices is set out in the following tabular statement. Insofar as the Agencies operating under the aegis of my Department are concerned, the information is currently being collated and I will be in further contact with the Deputy when all the data is to hand. Licences or Permits Issued by the Department of...