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Order of Business (12 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: Yes. The Government has made its position clear in respect of the proposed referenda and, at the appropriate time, there will be consultation with the Opposition parties about these important matters.

Order of Business (12 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: No, I do not think so.

Order of Business (12 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: We might sit longer.

Order of Business (12 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: No, a debate has not been promised but what the Deputy has said is a matter of concern. We will give consideration to that and I recommend that he raises it at the Whips meeting tomorrow evening. There are always anxieties and concerns about change, particularly in regard to health issues. I know that and the Deputy knows that, particularly. I suggest he raises it at the Whips meeting...

Order of Business (12 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: Yes.

Order of Business (12 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: The decision made by the court last week deemed as unconstitutional aspects of the law dealing with JLCs and EROs. The grounds for an appeal have been advised by the Attorney General as not being sustainable. This is complex legislation and a constitutional decision was made in respect of it by the court. The Government will respond to this in a comprehensive fashion as a matter of...

Order of Business (12 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: No, the referendum on judicial pay is a slightly different matter and it will be presented arising from the Bill that will be introduced by the Minister for Justice and Equality in due course.

Order of Business (12 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: There is some speculation about the date but the Minister has not signed the order yet. As a consequence, I cannot give a direct answer as to the date-----

Order of Business (12 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: -----on which the referendums will be held. Saturday was a great day for the three constituent colleges of the Fine Gael Party.

Order of Business (12 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: They made a clearcut decision to select an outstanding candidate who stands a decent change of competing to win.

Order of Business (12 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: We do not have a date for it yet. I will communicate with Deputy Bannon according as progress is made, a Cheann Comhairle.

Order of Business (12 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: The legislation was introduced to give effect to the reduction in VAT. The people of whom Deputy Collins speaks are letting down their country and the people. We had enough of the rip-off situation that applied in a range of sectors. This initiative was designed to stimulate the indigenous economy because, as the Deputy is aware, tourism and the hospitality sector is one area where jobs...

Order of Business (12 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: There are a number of Bills. The Bill to strengthen the powers of the Competition Authority are to be published by the end of September 2011 as part of the EU-IMF programme. The heads of the Bill were approved by Cabinet on 5 July. The Finance (No. 2) Bill 2011 was published on 19 May. According to the EU programme it was to be published by the end of June. The Central Bank and Credit...

Order of Business (12 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: The legislation is being drafted at the moment. I cannot give the Deputy a date for the publication of the Bill but it is currently being worked on and it should be published before the end of the year.

Order of Business (12 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: A typo is at fault. The Electoral (Amendment) (Constituency Commission) Bill should have been on the list and has since been published.

Order of Business (12 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: We are studying the consequences of the complex decision by the court, a Cheann Comhairle.

Order of Business (12 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: There are no plans for emergency legislation.

Order of Business (12 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: Discussions are ongoing as we speak. I understand a Council meeting may well be called at the weekend to deal with those matters. If that is the case we will consider what is the best option.

Order of Business (12 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Minister expects to introduce legislation in respect of the HSE before the end of the year. As the Deputy is aware, he asked the members of the board to step down and they did so. In response to what Deputy Tóibín said, one of the changes we are introducing as part of phase 1 of the Dáil reform package, which we agreed today, will allow for Deputies such as he to introduce Private...

Order of Business (12 Jul 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Minister of State at the Department of Finance is working on proposals in respect of the Construction Contracts Bill. The Minister for Justice and Equality is anxious to move on the upward-only rent review legislation in order to bring clarity to this complex issue. He is working on the details of a structure to deal with this and he will introduce it to the House as soon as he can. I...