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Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Mary Coughlan: It is proposed to take No. 3, Courts and Court Officers Bill 2009 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage; and No. 4, the Statute Law Revision Bill 2009 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the Dáil on its rising today shall adjourn until 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 6 October 2009.

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Mary Coughlan: It was decided by the Government and the leaders that this was the most appropriate form of action. I agree that there is still considerable work to be done and it is on that basis that everyone is anxious that we have the opportunity, over this weekend and next week, to stress the importance of a "Yes" vote in the Lisbon treaty referendum. The other issue is a matter for the Whips.

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I am delighted the Deputy is concerned about my blood pressure and I can advise it is absolutely perfect. I had a huge opportunity in UCC to take the opportunity of convincing some young people that it is appropriate for them and their future that they vote "Yes". I even spoke to the Deputy's own people, Deputy Gilmore's people and I tried to convince Sinn Féin but that did not work....

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Mary Coughlan: That is it and people will have to wait until such time as the deliberative process has been completed before any final decisions are made.

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Mary Coughlan: Contrary to what the Deputy indicated in his press release the Government is not in disarray and contrary to his other opinion that McCarthy is shelved, it is not.

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Mary Coughlan: On the issue of the Social Welfare Bill, that is for the next session. On the scrutiny of directives, unless there is some legislative reason it should not happen of course it can start immediately.

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The answer to the first question is "No". On the second question on the referendum, the Government has always stated that it will await the outcome of the deliberations of the committee before coming to any decision. Those deliberations are expected from the committee on 16 October, at which stage the Government will take the report and make its decision.

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The question was "Have we a date for the budget?" and the answer is "No".

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Mary Coughlan: It is the same answer as yesterday and it will be the same answer until the Government makes its decision on when the budget will be introduced.

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Mary Coughlan: On the first question there is no promised legislation. On the second question I realise Deputy Shortall raised this issue yesterday and she has been advised that the Minister for Finance has introduced enabling legislation which will allow the proposals of the commission to be implemented. He is of the view there is a need for further consideration and discussions on the proposed composite...

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Mary Coughlan: It is expected the proposals will go to the Government by the end of this year.

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Mary Coughlan: It will be after we have made our deliberations on the matter.

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The Social Welfare Bill will be taken in this session. The Bill dealing with the election of a Dublin mayor will be taken next year and it is the Government's intention to proceed with the election in 2010. There are no proposals for an amendment to industrial relations legislation.

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Mary Coughlan: An bhfuil an Teachta ag iarraidh mar gheall ar an straitéis nó an Bhille?

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Mary Coughlan: Caithfidh mé a rá nach bhfuil siad socraithe go fóill. Beidh mé ag caint leis an Aire mar gheall orthu.

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The NAMA Bill will be referred to committee in the normal way and as every Member is aware, every Deputy can participate in any part of the debate. It is a slight on the committees to think this legislation would not be important enough to have some public airing.

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Mary Coughlan: With regard to the publication of Estimates and the budgetary process, the Government will make its decisions in the context of a timeframe set down by the Government. I am not prepared to give a timeframe for it until we decide what to do.

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The sale of alcohol Bill will be published next year and with regard to the fines Bill, the Minister has advised that he has almost completed his deliberations on the matter and will bring forward proposals to Government.

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Mary Coughlan: There will be consultation on this legislation and the heads are being prepared by the Minister before being brought to Government.

Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Mary Coughlan: No legislation is promised.