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Order of Business (11 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: There are 27 countries involved and I am not sure to what draft Deputy Martin refers. This matter is far from concluded and a great deal of discussion is going on at the moment.

Order of Business (11 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: I am not sure what specific one the Deputy is talking about but there are 27 countries involved with technical personnel from a range of Government Departments from all member states talking about the drafting of it. I have not asked the Attorney General for formal legal advice on the matter yet because it is not opportune or appropriate to do so until the conclusions are arrived at. There...

Order of Business (11 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: The draft he has before him and many others will be discussed in the coming weeks. There is a great deal of activity at the technical, European and official level on various drafts and issues being raised by all countries. I have not seen the draft the Deputy has before him, but it is not the conclusive issue which will not be decided for some time.

Order of Business (11 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: The workers legislation mentioned by the Deputy is on the C list. The heads of the Bill have not yet been presented to the Government. The question of the Vita Cortex plant was raised as a Topical Issue. I am aware of the report given under the direction of the Ceann Comhairle on the discussion with the different Deputies and hope the matter can be resolved. I do not like to see workers...

Order of Business (11 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: I am going to London tomorrow morning where I have a number of engagements. I will be back tomorrow evening. I will give the Deputy an account of what transpires at the meeting and the matters discussed.

Order of Business (11 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: Never mind Deputy Boyd Barrett, you cannot attend the do without being elected. The troika is here as part of the discussions on the programme in which we are involved.

Order of Business (11 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: Even Deputy Boyd Barrett cannot make such arrangements. I am very glad to see Deputy Healy-Rae back in the Chamber in such strong and robust health.

Order of Business (11 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: Long may he continue to maintain such strong and robust health.

Order of Business (11 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: On the issue of bankruptcy, the Minister for Justice and Equality will shortly present a Bill on personal insolvency which is part of a package of Government measures to deal with personal insolvency, mortgages and so on. I expect the Bill to be brought before the Government shortly.

Order of Business (11 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport has received the consultant's report which he is examining. He is in discussions with the authorities involved. The legislation is on the C list and the Minister would be happy to respond to the Deputy if he were to table a parliamentary question on the progress made following receipt of the report.

Order of Business (11 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: It is very likely that the land and conveyancing law reform (amendment) Bill will be brought before and approved by the Government shortly. It is related to the question asked by Deputy Healy-Rae. The national vetting bureau Bill is on the A list. As the Deputy is aware, the A list includes legislation proposed to be published during this session which will last approximately ten to 12...

Order of Business (11 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: No, I regret to tell the Deputy that I will not. The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs is in Vietnam today dealing with the question of adoption. I want to proceed with the best consensus we can get. There is a great deal of work being done by the all of the agencies concerned, including the Attorney General's office, in regard to the appropriate wording, which we must get right. I...

Order of Business (11 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: It is important. What we do not want is a referendum on adoption alone; we want a referendum on children's rights. The relevant Minister of State, as part of her duties abroad, is today dealing with the issue of adoption. There is no legislation in respect of referenda on the A list because I want to ensure that when we do move, we are clear in what we are doing. From that point of view,...

Order of Business (11 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: I share that view. I, too, regret the passing of Mary Raftery who was a courageous and diligent journalist whose work changed Irish society. I regret her passing. I concur with the Deputy that it is appropriate he should mention it.

Order of Business (11 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: There is no legislation promised. However, I inform Deputy Butler that this is a matter of great interest to the Revenue Commissioners, Garda Síochána and Customs and Excise. It is an issue that will be pursued as diligently as possible.

Order of Business (11 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: The fiscal responsibility bill is No. 10 on the A list. It will be published this session. It is important also in terms of the proposed new treaty, in respect of which we have given a commitment. Also on the A list at No. 16 is the temporary partial credit guarantee Bill which it is proposed to publish and pass as quickly as possible.

Order of Business (11 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: Yes.

Order of Business (11 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: It is the sale of alcohol Bill, which is on the B list. The Minister of State, Deputy Shortall, who is dealing with this issue, recently made a fine presentation on the matter. The legislation will be brought before the Dáil and relevant Oireachtas committee for full discussion. Everyone is involved in this. There are a range of options and issues that need to be addressed. Everyone's...

Order of Business (11 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: Yes, it is on the C list. This is a matter of considerable import and urgency. The Deputy will be aware that a Supreme Court judgment will be issued later this month. The new Minister of State with responsibility for housing, Deputy O'Sullivan, has met the residents. There is much discussion going on between Dublin City Council and the Department of the Environment, Community and Local...

Order of Business (11 Jan 2012)

Enda Kenny: I know. The Minister of State with responsibility for housing met the residents and will report directly to the Minister as often as needs be.