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Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: It is very difficult to quantify it because it is on Committee Stage. The Department and the Minister are preparing amendments, it will then have to go through Report Stage and Final Stage in this House and it will then have to go to the Seanad. As the Deputy is a Whip, I am sure we can get an update for him on when the Minister expects to have the Committee Stage amendments brought before...

Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I will have to revert to the Deputy as the matter is with the Seanad, but I will get an update for her.

Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: It is proposed to take No. 23, Employment Agency Regulation Bill 2009 - Second Stage (resumed); and No. 24, Road Traffic Bill 2009 - Second Stage (resumed).

Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government published this week the general scheme of legislation on the Dublin mayor, as requested by Members. There will be consultation and discussions. Although no date has been given for the election, the Minister is proceeding on the basis of reforms he feels are in the best interest of the city. With regard to the Arbitration Bill,...

Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: -----through the hangars that are available. New hangars are to become available on sites on the airport campus and the proposals by Shannon Development are still on the table. With regard to Deputy Hogan's final question, he knows these matters are a matter for the Taoiseach.

Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The SRT people met for a considerable period of time with representatives of my Department. We went through a number of issues with them and we will revert to them about some of the matters they want brought forward. It is quite bizarre. I listened to all the committee's proceedings yesterday and to Deputy Broughan, who was very considered and good.

Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I hope Deputy Broughan will be in a position-----

Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: -----to persuade his leader to be forthright in support of the working people of north Dublin.

Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I have reiterated the availability of the Government to deal with other options which are reasonable in supporting jobs in Ryanair. It is important that this is moved forward quickly. With regard to the industrial action that is taking place, the Government is working on the management of that action and is clearly open to further discussions with the public service unions to address this...

Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: To reiterate, there is no discomfort on this side of the House. We are determined to do what we are mandated to do-----

Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: -----which is to deal with the day-to-day running of this country and particularly to implement policies that will ensure economic growth.

Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The social welfare Bill will be introduced in this session and the lone parents legislation will be produced at the end of the year.

Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: There is no date.

Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The company law (consolidation and reform) Bill, if anybody is interested, is huge legislation. There is ongoing work.

Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: If the Deputy wishes to throw a condescending, sexist remark across the House, that is fine. It is very much the calibre of Deputy Flanagan but I would expect more from him after all these years in the House.

Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The legislation will be ready at the end of next year. I remind the House that the Director of Corporate Enforcement is an independent arm of the State-----

Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: -----and under no circumstances should I or any Member of the House undermine the independent investigation.

Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: It is a joint investigation by the Director of Corporate Enforcement and the Garda authorities. It is a substantial piece of ongoing work. There are no resource difficulties for the office, in the context of dealing with the issues. Every effort is being made to bring this matter to fruition as quickly as possible. However, the one thing we have to ensure is that it is evidence-based.

Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: Mar atá a fhios ag na Teachtaí uilig, táimid ag féachaint ar an straitéis úr 20 bliain don Ghaeltacht. Táimid ag fanacht ar thoradh na hoibre atá idir lámha ag an comhchoiste faoi láthair. Ní bheidh toghchán go dtí go mbeidh sin os ár gcomhair agus críochnaithe. Sin an fáth go mbeidh Bille úr os ár gcomhair fosta. Ag éirí as an straitéis, ar dtús báire beidh Bille...

Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Mary Coughlan: On that issue, the Minister, Deputy John Gormley, has published the general scheme of the local government (Dublin mayor and regional authority) Bill. The issue of the placename of Dingle will be part of it, which is currently in consultation and, following that, will be brought to the House.