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Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Jan 2017)

Enda Kenny: If the Deputy is saying that all these people have suddenly received money they should not have, he needs to reflect on that. There has been quite a deal of fraud detection in social protection.

Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Jan 2017)

Enda Kenny: Nobody wants to see people unemployed. They need to have an opportunity to get a job and pay their dues. Nobody wants to see fraudulent activities either, so it is only right that such money should be recovered.

Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Jan 2017)

Enda Kenny: I know that Deputy Burton has a real interest in this matter. The legislation is in the Seanad, as far as I know, and will move through that House before it comes here. Therefore, it is not a case of it being waylaid or forgotten about; it is before the Seanad at the moment.

Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Jan 2017)

Enda Kenny: Nílim ag briseadh geallúinte ar chor ar bith. Ní raibh aontas idir na polaiteoirí faoin mBille a bhí foilsithe. Is éard atá i gceist anois ná go bhfuil oifigigh nua tofa agus tá siad ag obair ar Bhille nua. Rachaidh sé trí choiste na Gaeilge ionas go mbeidh aontas ann idir na polaiteoirí faoi.

Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Jan 2017)

Enda Kenny: Kildare and the counties surrounding greater Dublin are growing very swiftly in terms of population and these are services that are needed. Government wants to increase Garda strength to 15,000 and, despite the recession of the past number of years, we have been in a position to provide facilities for gardaí to do their job. That is important. I take the Deputy's point but the day to...

Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Jan 2017)

Enda Kenny: When that process is completed, the Commissioner will provide the criteria for particular stations.

Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Jan 2017)

Enda Kenny: I did not see the programme but I heard about it. I understand it was a very powerful documentary and I offer my compliments to the family involved. I understand the father had a stroke. It is not a case of putting onto a statutory basis the care and consideration given by families to family members who are patients but the Government understands that people want to be in their own homes...

Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Jan 2017)

Enda Kenny: I expect that Bill to be published next week and it will thereafter take its course through the Houses.

Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Jan 2017)

Enda Kenny: Many of those cars might continue to have very little mileage put on them by those who use them. I understand this. There is also the issue of people who are increasing in age having difficulty getting insurance. The simple issue here has been the cost of claims and the way it has drifted over recent years. The Minister of State, Deputy Murphy, is working on this, but there is no single...

Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Jan 2017)

Enda Kenny: I do not have a date for Deputy Durkan. The legal advice is being examined. I will get a report for the Deputy.

Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Jan 2017)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Barrett has put his finger on an issue that has been around for a very long time. This matter has been considered on many occasions by the Cabinet subcommittee dealing with health. The Deputy will find endless reasons for expenditure increases. One of the issues being addressed by the Minister, Deputy Harris, with the co-operation of members of various parties, is to put in place a...

Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Jan 2017)

Enda Kenny: I am sure the Minister will be very interested in what Deputy Danny Healy-Rae has said about the assessment of Kerry County Council that 80% of applicants would not qualify.

Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Jan 2017)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy is aware of the unprecedented scale of the housing programme being put in place by the Government for the building of social housing as well as the purchase by county councils of housing for tenants. Funding is also being made available to renovate houses that are not up to standard and make them fit for purpose. I will inform the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and...

Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Jan 2017)

Enda Kenny: We will see what the best option is now.

Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Jan 2017)

Enda Kenny: I am not sure what happens on the extra day in a month that has 31 days, if the service is open for six and closed for 24 days.

Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Jan 2017)

Enda Kenny: In any event, I will bring the matter to the attention of the Minister for Health, Deputy Simon Harris, and ask him to seek a response from the HSE.

Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Jan 2017)

Enda Kenny: Normally when such reports are sent to the Minister for Justice and Equality they are referred on to the Office of the Attorney General for consideration as to whether it is in order to publish them. The Minister received the aforementioned report and I understand that it is currently with the Attorney General for consideration. I will advise the Deputy through the Minister for Justice and...

Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Jan 2017)

Enda Kenny: This is an issue that affects everybody in one way or another, whether one is talking about house, business, motor or life insurance. Claims have risen as well and costs are rising from these claims. The Minister of State, Deputy Murphy, has done an extraordinary amount of work on this, and he is anxious that its implementation is prioritised. He will work with Deputies to see this happens....

Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Jan 2017)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy mentioned a number of measures. I understand the Attorney General has given some detailed advice in respect of the mortgage Bill being prepared. The outcome on that is awaited. I will communicate with the Deputy as to whether the issues relating to tracker mortgages will be included in that mortgage Bill.

Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Jan 2017)

Enda Kenny: Work is being done here and the pre-legislative scrutiny has to take place. I believe the Minister of State, Deputy Eoghan Murphy, was in America last week dealing with elements of this. It is a priority for Government and will be dealt with in this session. I hope it can come to Cabinet and have its pre-legislative scrutiny carried out quickly. I think that is what is awaited at the moment.