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Order of Business (2 Apr 2008)

Bertie Ahern: Yes, a Cheann Comhairle. As I reported previously, various Departments will have to work together to bring forward that legislation. Company law is one aspect of it. The Minister, Deputy Brian Lenihan, is awaiting a report on the auctioneering sector. When that report has been received, the legislation will be prepared. The Minister informs me that company law will be included in that.

Order of Business (2 Apr 2008)

Bertie Ahern: No, it is not promised.

Order of Business (2 Apr 2008)

Bertie Ahern: No legislative measure is required in this regard, to the best of my knowledge, but I am subject to correction. The Minister is consulting various interests on the matter. The report, which has not been presented, is due shortly. The Minister is actively involved in trying to make progress in this respect. I do not think legislation is required.

Order of Business (2 Apr 2008)

Bertie Ahern: I think we all agree on 12 June. It has to be formally agreed by the Government.

Order of Business (2 Apr 2008)

Bertie Ahern: It is listed. The heads of the Bill were approved some time ago. A number of seminars have taken place and submissions have been made since a major review of archaeological practice and policy was announced last autumn. The Bill is now listed for 2009.

Order of Business (2 Apr 2008)

Bertie Ahern: I will check that for the Deputy.

Order of Business (2 Apr 2008)

Bertie Ahern: The Minister informs me that he will make a decision on that matter in May, when the conference has been completed. He has already established a committee to examine the issues in that regard. A decision will not be made until after the conference.

Order of Business (2 Apr 2008)

Bertie Ahern: I understand that this conference, during which all the interested groups and NGOs will be brought together in Croke Park in May, is taking place on the Minister's initiative. As I understand it, the NGOs see merit in completing the conference before considering the contents of any agreement.

Order of Business (2 Apr 2008)

Bertie Ahern: Yes, it will be introduced in this session.

Written Answers — Anti-Inflation Working Group: Anti-Inflation Working Group (2 Apr 2008)

Bertie Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 152 and 153 together. The Anti-Inflation Group, reconstituted under Towards 2016, has met four times since the ratification of the Agreement and the last formal meeting of the Group took place on 5 March, 2007. However, in the meantime, the regular meetings under Towards 2016 have enabled representatives of IBEC, ICTU and Departmental officials to monitor...

Written Answers — Census 2006: Census 2006 (2 Apr 2008)

Bertie Ahern: I am happy to inform the Deputy that arrangements for an enterprise audit to review the use of existing and redundant agricultural buildings and manufacturing plants in rural areas are currently being made. The Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs will coordinate with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food being...

Written Answers — Legal Cases: Legal Cases (2 Apr 2008)

Bertie Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 157 to 160, inclusive, together. In the Chief State Solicitor's Office there are files open in 83 legal proceedings involving children with special needs, but only a small number of these cases are currently being actively pursued in the Courts. It is impossible to estimate how much the legal costs will be of current cases as it depends on whether the case is...

Written Answers — Commemorative Events: Commemorative Events (2 Apr 2008)

Bertie Ahern: The introduction of an annual Famine Memorial Day has been addressed by officials and their recommendations are being considered. I am satisfied that an official recognition of the Famine should be arranged to complement the many community initiatives which take place in Ireland and abroad each year.

Written Answers — Departmental Facilities: Departmental Facilities (2 Apr 2008)

Bertie Ahern: The information requested for the Deputy in terms of my Department and the bodies under its aegis is outlined below. Department of the Taoiseach There are 40 spaces allocated to staff of my Department. These are in the forecourt of Government Buildings and at a smaller site at the rear of Merrion Square. My Department does not rent any car parking spaces. There are also 3 dedicated visitor...

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (2 Apr 2008)

Bertie Ahern: In the course of my meeting with President Bush on St. Patrick's Day, we discussed matters relating to Northern Ireland including the forthcoming investment conference, a range of current international issues including the international economy and the position of the undocumented Irish in the US.

Written Answers — National Employment Survey: National Employment Survey (2 Apr 2008)

Bertie Ahern: The National Employment Survey (NES) is an annual survey of employers and employees in both the public and private sectors, covering all sectors of the economy. The NES provides valuable information on the structure and distribution of employee earnings, and on the factors influencing earnings and employment conditions, to meet national and EU needs. The CSO recognises that the survey imposes...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (2 Apr 2008)

Bertie Ahern: The National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO) was established by the National Economic and Social Development Office Act, 2006. The provisions of the Act came into force on 1 January, 2007 by an Order made by the Taoiseach under the Act.

Written Answers — Census 2006: Census 2006 (2 Apr 2008)

Bertie Ahern: The comparative information sought by the Deputy from Census 1996, 2002 and 2006 is in the following table. Persons aged 5 years and over in All Dublin Electoral Divisions by means of travel to work, school or college, 2002 Electoral Division Total On foot % Bicycle % Bus, minibus or coach % Train, DART or LUAS % Motor-cycle or scooter % Car driver % Car passenger % Other % Not stated %...

Chief State Solicitor's Office. (8 Apr 2008)

Bertie Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, together. As I indicated to the House on 3 October last in response to similar questions, the implementation of the relevant recommendations of the Nally report concerning the reorganisation of the Chief State Solicitor's office was completed last year. The last recommendation to be acted upon, that responsibility for the local State...

Chief State Solicitor's Office. (8 Apr 2008)

Bertie Ahern: As Deputy Kenny stated, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions initiated this paper on 28 January to examine the current policy of not giving reasons to victims or the public for decisions not to prosecute. Deputy Kenny will recall, as I do, many occasions on which we heard debate relating to cases in which families felt aggrieved by this situation. On a number of occasions in...