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Official Engagements (22 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: The investment programme mentioned by Deputy Higgins is a €17 billion capital programme. It is not true that all money must be paid to reduce debt. We have already negotiated with the troika that in the event the Government disposes of any assets or partial assets, on a case by case basis, consideration can be given for some or all of those proceeds to be used for job creation or...

Order of Business (22 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: It is proposed to take No. 11, Property Services (Regulation) Bill 2009 [Seanad] - Order for Report and Report and Final Stages; No. 12, National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011 - Order for Report and Report and Final Stages; and No. 20, statements on the report of the interdepartmental working group on mortgage arrears (resumed). Private Members' business shall be No....

Order of Business (22 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: The landlord and tenant Bill will be next year.

Order of Business (22 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: I do not have an indicative date but I will check on the status of the heads of the Bill and advise the Deputy accordingly.

Order of Business (22 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: As far as I can recall, I do not believe there is legislation promised in that area. Perhaps the Deputy will raise a topical issue or put a question directly to the Minister.

Order of Business (22 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Terence Flanagan, who has raised this matter, has been in contact with some people from Priory Hall, who happen to be here. Deputy Broughan makes a strong case in support of Deputy Flanagan on this occasion. Everybody understands the absolute difficulty people found themselves in. Some are still in one of two Dublin hotels. Dublin City Council has been making some progress in...

Order of Business (22 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: Gabh mo leithscéal.

Order of Business (22 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: My apologies.

Order of Business (22 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: The answer to the first question is "Yes". I expect the legislation to be taken before Christmas but I cannot give the Deputy the exact day. I would be happy to consider his request for an opportunity to discuss the North-South Ministerial Council held in Armagh last Friday.

Order of Business (22 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: I cannot give the Deputy an indication as to when that legislation will be brought into the House. I will advise the Deputy on the timescale envisaged for it.

Order of Business (22 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Act to which Deputy Boyd Barrett referred passed through the House on 2 June and no commitment has been made to re-enter it into the House. If the Deputy wishes to the question of Egypt and Syria, he might do so by way of Topical Issues or question.

Order of Business (22 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: He can raise the matter at the Whips meeting or refer it directly to the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Order of Business (22 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: I understand the Construction Contracts Bill 2010 is on Second Stage in the Dáil. Will the Deputy repeat his second question?

Order of Business (22 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: I will have to revert to the Deputy with the up-to-date position on the matter.

Order of Business (22 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: We have committed to that for this session and I expect the commitment can be met. The timeline is challenging for the legislative programme between now and the end of the year but I expect it will be met.

Order of Business (22 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: Tá sé foilsithe. Is dócha go mbeidh díospóireacht ag cruinniú na nAoirí ionas go mbeidh sé ar an gclár díospóireachta. Níl mé cinnte cathain go díreach a dtarlóidh an díospóireacht sin, ach cuirfidh mé scéal chuig an Teachta faoi.

Order of Business (22 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: I am not in a position to give the Deputy an exact time for the Bill, no more than for any other legislation.

Order of Business (22 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: As she will be aware, things change pretty rapidly in here even after one might have set out a programme or schedule of tentative timelines.

Order of Business (22 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: I will advise the Deputy who asked the initial question on the indicative timescale. Certain procedures must be followed, as Deputies will be aware.

Order of Business (22 Nov 2011)

Enda Kenny: It will be taken before Christmas.