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Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Enda Kenny: I cannot recall exactly what I said, but the position is that it is not possible to proceed with the legislation dealing with upward only rent reviews because of legal advice from the Attorney General and advice from counsel on it not being constitutionally possible without compensating landlords.

Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Michael McGrath yesterday welcomed the fact that, at least, clarity was being brought to the issue. The landlord and tenant Bill is on the A list, but I will have to come back to the Deputy this morning to ensure accuracy on when it will be produced.

Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Enda Kenny: There was a lot of banter here yesterday and sometimes it is very hard to pick up clearly what is being said.

Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Enda Kenny: Perhaps I was referring to the Legal Services Bill which is due to be taken next week.

Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Enda Kenny: There was a lot of noise here yesterday.

Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Enda Kenny: I said Second Stage of the Legal Services Bill would be taken next week and that in respect of upward only rent reviews, that after exhaustive work done with the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the issue had run into constitutional difficulties and the legislation would not be proceeded with. This was welcomed by Deputy Michael McGrath.

Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Enda Kenny: I will come back to the Deputy after I leave the House on the landlord and tenant Bill.

Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Enda Kenny: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for his indulgence. The Deputy asked about reform. Last week we had a discussion about the forthcoming European Council meeting. The first reform is that we have those discussions before every meeting and after them - we will have a debate next week on the outcome and conclusions of this meeting. As the Minister, Deputy Rabbitte, reminded the Deputy, he seems...

Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy will have his opportunity to speak on the budget now. In response to Deputy Martin, who is gone, when I mentioned 15 December in yesterday's reply, that was in respect of the Legal Services Regulation Bill.

Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Enda Kenny: I have pointed out why the legislation cannot be produced.

Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Enda Kenny: We have clear legal advice from the Attorney General in respect of upward-only rent reviews.

Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Enda Kenny: We have gained considerable respect for provisions in yesterday's budget to move the construction industry forward including commercial properties, mortgage interest and so on. That is a great deal of support and a lot of work will come from that.

Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Enda Kenny: It is part of the programme and work is proceeding on it. I cannot give a date as to when it will be published, but I will revert to the Deputy.

Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Enda Kenny: I will let the Deputy know when I find out.

Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Enda Kenny: Yes, it is part of the programme for Government. While I do not have a timeline on it, Deputy Wallace will be aware that having restructured the banks which ended the dysfunction that applied there, the two main pillar banks have advised that this year they will reach their target of €3 billion in lending, which will increase to €3.5 billion each next year and €4 billion the following year.

Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy will be aware that in yesterday's budget the Government presented its case for a micro-finance agency for small businesses and partial loan credit guarantee for small businesses and a host of other things that will improve the position to allow small businesses to be able to employ extra people, expand their businesses and help the economy generally. I do not have a timeline for...

Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Enda Kenny: I am told those will be next year. I do not have actual dates for them. I would be interested to have the DNA Bill to find particular political fingerprints on what went on in recent years.

Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Enda Kenny: No. The Deputy asked when the change will be made. It will be made when the review is completed by Ms Ita Mangan and reported to the Minister for Social Protection, and the Government reflects on it. I cannot give an actual date, but it will not be part of tomorrow's Bill.

Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Enda Kenny: No, it will not be extended to that.

Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Enda Kenny: No. I have already clarified that for Deputy Ó Caoláin.