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Legislative Programme. (6 Feb 2007)

Bertie Ahern: This matter was discussed this morning and the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Brian Lenihan, has given the outline of his full proposal and its wording. To give the parties more time for consultation we will not proceed yet. There is plenty of time if we wish to do this. There are important issues to be dealt with if we can come to an agreement. The...

Legislative Programme. (6 Feb 2007)

Bertie Ahern: Realistically a referendum would have to be held by some time in April. We will have the work finalised and it is a question of whether the work with the parties will also be finalised.

Legislative Programme. (6 Feb 2007)

Bertie Ahern: The Government will be in a position to bring forward a referendum Bill within a week and there is no reason a vote cannot be held in early or late March. It is a question of whether agreement can be reached among the parties. I would not propose holding a referendum on the same day as a general election. That would not be a good idea.

Legislative Programme. (6 Feb 2007)

Bertie Ahern: I have listened to the views of Deputy Kenny, Leader of the Opposition, on this issue. Last year the House was coming down over issues with which we had to deal, and it was suggested that we should not go into recess in the summer until they were dealt with. That is the view I heard from all sides. I was strongly criticised because I went to an international forum — I was the only member...

Legislative Programme. (6 Feb 2007)

Bertie Ahern: I have answered most of those questions, but I do not know what Deputy Rabbitte meant when he said that when I engaged in constitutional issues during the period of my leadership, it was not what it seemed. When a Government of which he was a part tried to pass its only major proposal, namely the divorce referendum, I brought my whole party behind it to make sure it was passed. The Deputy...

Legislative Programme. (6 Feb 2007)

Bertie Ahern: No.

Legislative Programme. (6 Feb 2007)

Bertie Ahern: Can I answer the question? That is just nonsense. Fianna Fáil has placed no printing contract for any referendum.

Legislative Programme. (6 Feb 2007)

Bertie Ahern: None whatsoever.

Legislative Programme. (6 Feb 2007)

Bertie Ahern: The legislation on that matter is being drafted in the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.

Written Answers — Dublin-Monaghan Bombings: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (31 Jan 2007)

Bertie Ahern: Mr. Patrick MacEntee was appointed as Sole Member of a Commission of Investigation to examine specific matters relating to the Dublin and Monaghan Bombings of 1974, including aspects of the Garda investigation and missing documentation. The appointment was made on 26 April, 2005. In December, Mr. MacEntee provided me with a Seventh Interim Report and requested a further extension of the...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (31 Jan 2007)

Bertie Ahern: There are no staff in my Department, my Department's agencies or contractors employed directly by my Department currently earning the national minimum wage, one euro per hour more than the minimum wage or earning less than the minimum wage.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (31 Jan 2007)

Bertie Ahern: The number of civil servants and other staff currently employed in my Constituency Office, their grade and remuneration is set out in the table below. Grade Remuneration â'¬ Personal Assistant 51,352 Personal Assistant 51,352 Executive Officer 32,219 Personal Secretary 37,773 Clerical Officer 30,201 Clerical Officer 30,201 Clerical Officer 23,825 Clerical Officer 22,766

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (31 Jan 2007)

Bertie Ahern: The number of civil servants and other staff currently employed in the Government Press Office, their grade and remuneration is set out in the table below. Grade Remuneration â'¬ Government Press Secretary 133,367 Press Officer / Assistant Principal 72,997 Press Officer / Higher Executive Officer 53,247 Press Officer / Higher Executive Officer 51,352 Press Officer / Higher...

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (31 Jan 2007)

Bertie Ahern: It is clear that the co-operation of the British authorities is essential in the case of any suggestion for a public inquiry on these matters. This is something which was clear from the efforts of Judge Barron in all of his inquiries. The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights, which looked at those Reports, has recognised that. The Government has been...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (31 Jan 2007)

Bertie Ahern: The amount paid to the company in question for services in the most recent six month period for which figures are available (June to November 2006) was €6,822.19.

Written Answers — Comhfhreagras Ranna: Comhfhreagras Ranna (31 Jan 2007)

Bertie Ahern: Geallann an Chairt do Chustaiméirí de chuid Roinn an Taoisigh go dtabharfar admháil ar gach comhfhreagras laistigh de 3 lá oibre ó fhaightear é, agus go dtabharfar freagra iomlán ar gach comhfhreagras laistigh de 15 lá oibre ó fhaightear é. Sa chás nach féidir é sin a dhéanamh, tugtar gealltanas go n-eiseofar freagra idir an dá linn, ag míniú an cháis agus ag cur in iúl...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (31 Jan 2007)

Bertie Ahern: The mandate of the Department of the Taoiseach is to support me in my constitutional and ceremonial role as Head of Government and to assist me in providing effective leadership, coordination and guidance across key policy areas. Given this, the Department has minimal involvement in project related work and I am satisfied there is an adequate level of expertise available in the Department to...

Northern Ireland Issues. (31 Jan 2007)

Bertie Ahern: I will endeavour to answer all those questions. The first question was on what basis did I accept the decision, or the view, of the British Government. I was also asked about what Willie McCrea said on "Morning Ireland". I will not comment on individual voices from the DUP. I am much more interested in where the party stands. We are proceeding on the basis that all the parties accept the...

Northern Ireland Issues. (31 Jan 2007)

Bertie Ahern: As I noted in my response, I have only a few moments to go through many detailed questions and I will not have time to go through them all. The Assembly election due on 7 March is an integral part of the process and timetable that we negotiated and to which everyone agreed at St. Andrews. It is being held for the explicit purpose of endorsing the St. Andrews Agreement and of electing the...

Order of Business (31 Jan 2007)

Bertie Ahern: It is proposed to take No. 14, motion re referral to joint committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Planning and Development Regulations 2007; No. 15, motion re referral to joint committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Council framework decision on the fight against organised crime; No. 1, National Development Finance Agency (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad] —...