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Order of Business (9 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: It is a very dangerous substance and it is on that basis the Minister has signed the statutory instrument. There has been considerable publicity surrounding this with a view to its disposal under the IMB regulations.

Order of Business (9 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: That Bill is intended to deal with the amalgamation of the National Consumer Agency and the Competition Authority and to take into consideration the review of the Competition Act. I and my officials in the Department are working to get that ready for the next session if at all possible.

Order of Business (9 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The Minister for Finance outlined a policy decision in respect of the NAMA in his Supplementary Budget Statement. The heads of the Bill are being worked on and that legislation will progress over the coming weeks.

Order of Business (9 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I do not anticipate any legislation for the early childhood supplement but I will respond directly to the Deputy.

Order of Business (9 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: There is no legislation.

Order of Business (9 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: No.

Order of Business (9 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: There are two Bills, the Compliance Bill, which is before the House, and the Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill which is to amend the effects of the JLCs and the registered employment agreements. The Attorney General has raised some issues about these and we are working through them following which I hope to have it before the House as quickly as possible.

Order of Business (9 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: In normal circumstances the House would be in a position to deal with more legislation that would be on particular lists but on this occasion and in the previous session we have had to deal with a considerable number of emergency Bills which were complex and took considerable time.

Order of Business (9 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: We had the publication of the Anglo Irish Corporation Act, the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill and the Residential Tenancies Bill. Those were emergency pieces of legislation which were facilitated in this House. There were several debates on hugely important issues. We have a second Finance Bill to discuss, whereas in normal circumstances we would have only one.

Order of Business (9 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: A considerable number of pieces of legislation on the specific issues raised are almost completed. At the last Cabinet meeting we signed off on the covert surveillance Bill. This session does not complete this work today but will continue until 22 April and further publications of legislation will take place.

Order of Business (9 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: That legislation has been almost brought to finality and will be published next session.

Order of Business (9 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I will have to revert to the Deputy.

Order of Business (9 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: Deputy Ring has a very good girl in his office who looks after all his constituents very well.

Order of Business (9 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I wish the Ceann Comhairle, the staff and Members of the House a very happy Easter.

Order of Business (9 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: I will give the Deputy an Easter egg.

Order of Business (9 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: It is proposed to take No. 9, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2009; and No. 12, Financial Motions by the Minister for Finance, 2008, motion 11 (resumed). It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that (1) the proceedings on No. 9 shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion after one hour...

Order of Business (9 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: Concerning the legislation, the approach adopted by the Government is in the best interests of the Irish economy and the financial system in the long run. Contrary to what Deputy Shatter said, it is not a bail out of the banks.

Order of Business (9 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: That is exemplified by the fact that the Stock Market's reaction this morning is such that shares in the banks have fallen.

Order of Business (9 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: The legislation will be drawn up in the coming weeks. We will provide as much time as is humanly possible in order that people may participate in the debate. Our expectation is that it will be passed by the end of the summer session. Concerning the estimated costs and evaluations, this will be a function of the national asset management agency, NAMA, not of the House. Moreover, as Deputy...

Order of Business (9 Apr 2009)

Mary Coughlan: On the issue of the practicalities-----