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Tributes to Retiring Member of Staff (25 Nov 2015)

Enda Kenny: We can thank Deputy Mathews.

Tributes to Retiring Member of Staff (25 Nov 2015)

Enda Kenny: And great substance.

Northern Ireland: Statements (25 Nov 2015)

Enda Kenny: I welcome the opportunity to open the debate on Northern Ireland and the outcome of the political talks in Belfast, which were convened by the UK Prime Minister, Mr. Cameron, and me in September. These talks were brought to a successful conclusion on 17 November last. As Deputies know, the result of the negotiations was the document entitled "A Fresh Start: The Stormont House Agreement and...

Order of Business (25 Nov 2015)

Enda Kenny: I answered the Deputy and Deputy Martin earlier about discussions with the Minister for Health.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2015)

Enda Kenny: I am sure the people of Bansha are happy to see that the under sixes and over 70s have already been dealt with.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2015)

Enda Kenny: It is still with the Criminal Assets Bureau in relation to a number of points it has raised. As such, it will be a while before it comes here.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2015)

Enda Kenny: I support the bankruptcy Bill in respect of the one year proposal. I have said that the Minister will bring the Bill before the Cabinet next Tuesday. I expect that as Whip, Deputy Ó Fearghaíl will push for its discussion within the time left to the current Dáil.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2015)

Enda Kenny: The Bill is due next year.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2015)

Enda Kenny: Both Bills relating to adoption are being worked on by the Office of the Parliamentary Council. I expect it will be next year. The Education (Admission to School) Bill has been published and is awaiting Second Stage.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2015)

Enda Kenny: I think it is to be published next year. I hope that is clear. He says I do not give him any information.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2015)

Enda Kenny: This was debated in the Seanad yesterday. One needs legislation here, not a referendum. The legislation is being worked on by the Minister for Justice and Equality.

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2015: Financial Resolution (25 Nov 2015)

Enda Kenny: I move:That Section 125A of the Stamp Duties Consolidation Act 1999 (No. 31 of 1999) be amended to provide for the specified rate of stamp duty in respect of an insured person in respect of relevant contracts renewed or entered into on or after 1 January 2016 and on or before 29 February 2016 and on or after 1 March 2016 in the manner and to the extent specified in the Act giving effect to...

Tributes to Retiring Member of Staff (25 Nov 2015)

Enda Kenny: I beg the indulgence of the Ceann Comhairle to extend my congratulations and those of the House to Mr. Bernard Hand, who is present and who will leave us this week as he retires. Bernard joined the Houses of the Oireachtas almost 20 years ago and in that time he has seen four general elections, welcomed new Members and, sadly, said farewell to others. He did so always in the most...

Order of Business (25 Nov 2015)

Enda Kenny: I do not get the Deputy's drift.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2015)

Enda Kenny: In respect of the independent policing authority, I expect to have that legislation concluded and passed before the Dáil rises for the Christmas recess.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2015)

Enda Kenny: In respect of the Bill on one-year bankruptcy, the Minister for Justice and Equality will bring the memorandum to Government next Tuesday.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2015)

Enda Kenny: The Minister will bring the Bill-----

Order of Business (25 Nov 2015)

Enda Kenny: The Minister will bring the Bill to Cabinet next Tuesday.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2015)

Enda Kenny: Before he leaves, he should know that the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Charles Flanagan, will address the other matter he raises at the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade this evening. He is welcome to attend that meeting.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2015)

Enda Kenny: I take Deputy Deasy's point, which is valid. As I stated, we will take the written responses from the parties and the Government will consider the matter and try to respond in the best and most effective way possible on Tuesday, taking all these things into account given the remit of and problems identified by Mr. Justice Cregan.