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Order of Business (29 Apr 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I have been asked by those involved to visit the area and I intend to do so. I will bring a comprehensive response on this matter to the Cabinet fairly quickly.

Order of Business (29 Apr 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I am delighted that members of the Opposition are so interested in the deliberations of the Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party. Unfortunately, one needs to be a member of that party before one can hear what is discussed at it.

Order of Business (29 Apr 2010)

Mary Coughlan: If the Deputies want to join Fianna Fáil, as honorary secretary I will certainly consider their applications.

Order of Business (29 Apr 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I am afraid we are. I remind the Deputy that Fianna Fáil is the largest party.

Order of Business (29 Apr 2010)

Mary Coughlan: On the issue that has been raised, all I can say is I will get further clarity on whether legislation is necessary to establish the fund. While I do not think it will be necessary, I will revert back to the Deputies when that is clarified. A decision has been made on the provision of new support measures and special care packages, the designation of a senior manager and the payment of a...

Order of Business (29 Apr 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I am not aware of legislation on that, but I will revert to the Deputy.

Order of Business (29 Apr 2010)

Mary Coughlan: As the Deputy knows, the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children indicated that, arising from the Murphy report, a number of initiatives were being taken by him. Those have been articulated by the Minister of State-----

Order of Business (29 Apr 2010)

Mary Coughlan: -----and a number of actions have been taken, in particular in the context of new resources being made available for social work. On the specific legislation, I will have to revert to the Deputy. It is not listed.

Order of Business (29 Apr 2010)

Mary Coughlan: No, there is no promised legislation. Regulations have been drawn up-----

Order of Business (29 Apr 2010)

Mary Coughlan: -----by the Minister for Health and Children, which have been forwarded to the European Commission. An interdepartmental group, headed by the Ministers, has been working on a number of initiatives to deal with these issues and to determine what actions need to be taken in the Department of Health and Children, the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and the...

Order of Business (29 Apr 2010)

Mary Coughlan: There are regulations.

Order of Business (29 Apr 2010)

Mary Coughlan: A number of actions have been taken by the Garda on this issue.

Order of Business (29 Apr 2010)

Mary Coughlan: It is and no one disagrees with that.

Order of Business (29 Apr 2010)

Mary Coughlan: It does not have a leg to stand on.

Order of Business (29 Apr 2010)

Mary Coughlan: They do not have a leg to stand on.

Order of Business (29 Apr 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The Health Information Bill will be dealt with next year.

Order of Business (29 Apr 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I am seriously worried that the Deputy knows all about my social life. If things were right I might jump out of the cake. I do not recall that I am in Dunbeg on Saturday night. There is promised legislation on Údarás na Gaeltachta. A review is taking place as part of the plan for fiche bliain don ghaeilge and I understand the Minister will bring proposals to the House quite soon because...

Order of Business (29 Apr 2010)

Mary Coughlan: On the alcohol Bill, public consultation has been completed and submissions are being considered. Heads of the Bill and proposals will be circulated afterwards. There is no date for the human tissue Bill but heads have been circulated for consideration within Departments. They will then go to the Government. Consultation has been completed on the sunbeds Bill. I mentioned to the Minister...

Social Insurance Fund: Motion (29 Apr 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, leave is hereby given by the Dáil to introduce the following Additional Estimate for the service of the year ending on the 31st day of December, 2010:- Vote 38 — Social and Family Affairs: payment to the Social Insurance Fund (new subhead) and that a sum not exceeding €1,551,448,000 be granted to defray the charge which will come...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (29 Apr 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I can confirm that the school to which the Deputy refers has made an application to my Department for major capital funding. The application has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects and assigned a Band 1 rating. The progression of all large scale building projects, including this project, from initial design stage through to...