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Leaders' Questions (26 Jan 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I welcome the comments made on the ongoing talks in Northern Ireland between the Taoiseach, the British Prime Minister and all parties. We are all hopeful that as the discussions continue they will reach a fruitful outcome. As the House will appreciate, it is the reason the Taoiseach is not here this afternoon to answer questions. On the issue of lending capacity and access to working...

Leaders' Questions (26 Jan 2010)

Mary Coughlan: A person has been appointed who will adjudicate on cases that have been declined. I have facilitated that person's accommodation in Enterprise Ireland, although the role is independent of that agency. I am also providing secretarial and administrative assistance to allow that work to commence. On the issue of attitudinal change, I am aware of a number of companies that have come forward...

Leaders' Questions (26 Jan 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I acknowledge the Labour Party leader's comments on the talks in Northern Ireland. We all agree on wishing those involved well. As regards the pay reductions that have taken place within the public service, all of us who work with public servants daily are aware of the anger, disappointment and distress these have caused. It is equally important to say that these difficult decisions had...

Leaders' Questions (26 Jan 2010)

Mary Coughlan: Professor Drumm has issued a clarification to those people in this regard. It is important to reiterate the absolute necessity of having clarity on the minimum wage. Changes to the minimum wage, if any, will be done in the context of proposals that will come from the Labour Court. They are currently with the Labour Court and I am not in a position to make any adjudication until that matter...

Leaders' Questions (26 Jan 2010)

Mary Coughlan: As regards the legislation before the House, the Minister of State will take on board the views expressed by Members of the Oireachtas. We are providing a statutory basis to allow an inability to pay clause for REAs and EROs. It has not been made available heretofore, but is available within the minimum wage legislation. It is a practical and pragmatic response to issues raised by Members...

Order of Business (26 Jan 2010)

Mary Coughlan: It is proposed to take No. 10, motion re Orders of Reference of Committee; No. 11, motion re Referral to Joint Committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Fisheries (Commercial Fishing Licences) (Alteration of Duties and Fees) Order 2010; No. 12, motion re Sitting of the Joint Committee on the Constitution; and No. 1, Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad] - Second...

Order of Business (26 Jan 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The lost at sea report will be debated in the House next week by agreement. On the question of a debate on Northern Ireland, if there is a satisfactory outcome today or tomorrow to the ongoing talks, it would be an opportune time for the House to discuss the situation. We will await the outcome of the deliberations and the Whips can discuss the question of a debate at their meeting this...

Order of Business (26 Jan 2010)

Mary Coughlan: It is the intention of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to introduce the legislation establishing the role of directly elected mayor to the city of Dublin this year and to have the election this year. With regard to the inquiry and other questions that have been raised on a number of occasions, contrary to what members of the Opposition are saying about the...

Order of Business (26 Jan 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I do not actually know where that poor horse is. On the question on forestry legislation, a forestry Bill has been passed by the House. It has not been finally determined as to when the new forestry Bill will be before the House. The Curragh of Kildare (amendment) Bill has been withdrawn by the Minister arising from difficulties in making progress on the matter.

Order of Business (26 Jan 2010)

Mary Coughlan: On the enactment of the legislation, I am sure the Minister will revert to the Deputy. There may be some legislation that has not yet been enacted but I will revert to the Deputy thereon.

Order of Business (26 Jan 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I am sure the Deputy will take the opportunity to ask the Minister later.

Order of Business (26 Jan 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The Company Law Consolidation and Reform Bill is being worked on by me and the Department and we hope to have it available for consideration this year. It is a huge Bill and will take considerable time to deal with. Having spoken to the Chairman of the Select Committee on Finance and the Public Service, I know he is very anxious to facilitate a new means of considering it given that there...

Order of Business (26 Jan 2010)

Mary Coughlan: An advisory forum has been set up by the Department to complete the process whereby the legislation will be brought forward.

Order of Business (26 Jan 2010)

Mary Coughlan: Níl a fhios agam go fóill.

Order of Business (26 Jan 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The first question was not in order.

Order of Business (26 Jan 2010)

Mary Coughlan: A person has been asked to consider the position and the Minister is awaiting their decision.

Order of Business (26 Jan 2010)

Mary Coughlan: No, I am not sure what day that will happen but I am sure the Minister will take the opportunity to let the Deputy know in due course.

Order of Business (26 Jan 2010)

Mary Coughlan: My Department is working with the Central Bank and other organisations in question on the transfer of the consumer role of the bank and it will be part of new legislation which I will introduce this year. This will include the transfer of resources from the Central Bank to my Department to allow the consumer affairs aspect of banking to be part of the new organisation that will be set up by...

Order of Business (26 Jan 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The Minister of State indicated some issues of concern have been brought to his attention. It is his intention, along with the Minister for Health and Children, to deal with these. Some action has been taken with regard to specific substances that have been banned. The introduction of regulation is being considered by the Minister of State, Deputy Curran, and the Minister for Health and...

Order of Business (26 Jan 2010)

Mary Coughlan: There is no date as to when legislation or regulation will be introduced?