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Order of Business (1 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am aware of the situation and have organised a number of events to consider the options. The Deputy's party was invited to participate in a major seminar at which the options were canvassed. A Bill dealing with a property services regulatory authority is being prepared. A decision will be made whether to vest a supervisory role in that body or vest it in the Private Residential Tenancies...

Order of Business (1 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: The Bill dealing with estate agents will be published this year. If we vest this function in a different body we must publish separate legislation for that purpose.

Order of Business (1 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: It is proposed to take No. 15a, Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad] — Financial Resolution; No. 23, Building Control Bill 2005 — Order for Report and Report and Final Stages; and No. 4, Defence (Amendment) No. 2 Bill 2006 [Seanad] — Second Stage. It is proposed notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders that No. 15a shall be decided without debate. Report and Final Stages of...

Order of Business (1 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: As Members are aware, this Bill was published in 2005. A number of Deputies, including Deputy Quinn, have urged us to get on with it. We have a duty to pass our legislation in a timely fashion. This legislation is important and the Government has been mindful of constant demands from the other side of the House that we get on with this Bill and not allow it to lag behind. In those...

Order of Business (1 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: The Government Chief Whip has indicated that he is prepared to add half an hour to that as well if the Deputy is willing to accept it. I am trying to accommodate the Deputy.

Order of Business (1 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: In respect of suicide and the Deputy's inquiry as to whether a Supplementary Estimate is intended, I would ask him to put down a question to the relevant Minister. I am not aware of any proposal to introduce a Supplementary Estimate in that regard. In respect of sentences, the Courts Service has initiated a project for dramatically improving the knowledge base and database for sentencing...

Order of Business (1 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: The Government approved the heads of the Criminal Law (Trafficking in Persons and Sexual Offences) Bill 2006.

Order of Business (1 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: Hold on a second. Can I answer please?

Order of Business (1 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: Last July. That Bill is currently being drafted in the Parliamentary Counsel's office.

Order of Business (1 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: That is the promised legislation. I am dealing with that.

Order of Business (1 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: There are also provisions under section 2 of the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act which deal with any information being used on the Internet in respect of implying a child is available to be used for the purpose of sexual exploitation within the meaning of section 3, irrespective of how or through what medium the representation, description or information has been produced, transmitted...

Order of Business (1 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am grateful to the Deputy for raising the issue. I have not examined it at all. This is the first time the issue has been raised with me. I know the Garda believes it has an adequate legal basis for conducting inquiries into matters which are currently the subject of public concern. If there were any requirement for a change in the law, as the House is aware, in the next couple of weeks...

Order of Business (1 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: What Bill is the Deputy talking about? I did not catch what he said.

Order of Business (1 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: In regard to the Company Law Consolidation and Reform Bill, as I understand it, the company law review group has provided heads for a major restatement of company law in one statute. The group has submitted its report to the Department which is now considering it and preparing its position to bring the matter to Government. That will be a major step forward in the consolidation of company...

Order of Business (1 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: Yes, but, unfortunately, the Deputy may not be aware that in the North they do not have a written constitution which causes problems of this kind.

Order of Business (1 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: That Bill is due to be published in the early summer.

Order of Business (1 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: From what the Deputy said, I think he is referring to statutory instruments under existing legislation. In those circumstances he will have to table a question to the relevant Minister.

Order of Business (1 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: I will have to defer it. I am not in a position today to answer Deputy O'Shea's question.

Order of Business (1 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: The legislative implications of what was announced yesterday by the Minister of State, Deputy Fahey, have yet to be finalised. No promise has been made in respect of this legislation.

Order of Business (1 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: It is promised for this year.