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Leaders' Questions (22 Feb 2012)

Enda Kenny: Members can discuss it as often as they like.

Written Answers — International Financial Services Centre: International Financial Services Centre (21 Feb 2012)

Enda Kenny: Unlike other markets and activities undertaken in the IFSC, the cross-border pensions market is at an early development stage within Europe as a whole. To date, the success of the IFSC Pensions Working Group is evidenced by the development of Ireland's Common Contractual Fund structure (CCFs), to compete with other jurisdictions for the pooling of pension assets. 18 CCFs have been authorised...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (21 Feb 2012)

Enda Kenny: The information requested by the Deputy for my Department and the National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO), which is the only State Agency under the aegis of my Department, is outlined in the following table. Gross Salary Band Number of Staff in the Department of the Taoiseach Number of Staff`inNESDO €0 - €10,000 0 0 €10,000 - €20,000 4 0 €20,000 - €30,000 43...

Written Answers — EU Presidency: EU Presidency (21 Feb 2012)

Enda Kenny: My Department is playing a central coordinating role in preparations for Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2013. The Department is leading the coordination of policy planning for the Presidency, working closely with Ireland's Permanent Representation to the EU in Brussels, as well as with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Senior officials from my...

Written Answers — Youth Unemployment: Youth Unemployment (21 Feb 2012)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 98 to 100, inclusive, together. Following on from the informal European Council meeting in January, President Barroso wrote to the eight member states with youth unemployment levels significantly above the EU average. The countries involved are Spain, Greece, Slovakia, Lithuania, Italy, Portugal, Latvia and Ireland. In his letter President Barroso offered the...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (21 Feb 2012)

Enda Kenny: There are no retired persons serving on State boards and commissions under the aegis of my Department.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (21 Feb 2012)

Enda Kenny: The total spend by my Department on photography since March 2011 is €30,629.00. Increasingly my Department utilises its own staff to take photographs in house thereby reducing costs. The comparable cost in 2008 for example, was €83,398.00. However for major events and inward state visits my Department continues to use the services of a professional photographic agency. As requested,...

Order of Business (21 Feb 2012)

Enda Kenny: It is clear that rent allowance in excess of the market rate is being paid in some areas. The Minister is looking to ensure a system of fair rents and a saving of up to 5% on a spend of more than €500 million. I am as concerned about fraudulent activity as the Deputy.

Order of Business (21 Feb 2012)

Enda Kenny: I would not like to see people with mental disabilities to whom the Deputy referred having to deal with landlords.

Order of Business (21 Feb 2012)

Enda Kenny: I am not sure how many cases are involved, but the Minister for Social Protection is focused on ensuring a fair rent system. If the Deputy is aware of specific cases, I advise him to bring them to the attention of the Minister.

Order of Business (21 Feb 2012)

Enda Kenny: It will be taken this year. However, I do not have a date for the Deputy.

Order of Business (21 Feb 2012)

Enda Kenny: I did not speak to Amnesty International.

Order of Business (21 Feb 2012)

Enda Kenny: What is at issue is making the best use of public space which I am sure the Deputy supports. I am also sure he is glad that pictures of the glorious Cliffs of Moher have been seen by people all over China in the past few days.

Order of Business (21 Feb 2012)

Enda Kenny: The simple answer is that legislation is not needed. The Minister is providing new technology to speed up the assessment of applications.

Order of Business (21 Feb 2012)

Enda Kenny: The Bill is due this session.

Order of Business (21 Feb 2012)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy has mentioned his important Bill on a number of occasions. The Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform has completed work on it and it is now a matter of introducing it in the House. I am sure the Chief Whip will advise the Deputy when it will be brought before the House.

Order of Business (21 Feb 2012)

Enda Kenny: The Criminal Law (Defence and the Dwelling) Bill 2010 was enacted last December. The draft heads of the bail Bill are at an advanced stage, but I cannot give the Deputy a date on when they will be brought to the Cabinet.

Order of Business (21 Feb 2012)

Enda Kenny: That Bill is awaiting Report Stage; it is just a matter of finding time to bring it to House and deal with Report Stage. If the Deputy were to discuss the matter with his party Whip, I am sure he would find an opportunity to allow it to go forward to Report Stage.

Order of Business (21 Feb 2012)

Enda Kenny: Tá feabhas ag teacht ar Ghaeilge an Teachta an t-am ar fad. Gabhaim comhghairdeas leis ina thaobh. Cuirfidh mé an cheist a chur an Teachta orm in iúl don Aire. Is dócha go mbeidh an Aire i dteagmháil leis go díreach.

Order of Business (21 Feb 2012)

Enda Kenny: The fiscal responsibility Bill is separate legislation. I do not have information about the 1926 census.