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Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The revisions and the new round of consultations required in light of the reorganisation and enactment of the national monuments (amendment) Bill and the reorganisation of heritage responsibilities is under way. The heads of the Bill were approved some time ago but we are awaiting finalisation of these consultations. It is listed for next year.

Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: I have pressed the Minister because it has been raised by Deputy Rabbitte. I understood the only issue was whether to print the Bill in yellow or green. The Minister is anxious to get it through both Houses. If it is not possible to introduce it in the Dáil, he could do so in the Seanad.

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (6 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The All-Party Oireachtas Committee on the Constitution felt that it could be particularly valuable from time to time to have the expertise and experience of Northern Ireland MPs, on a cross-community basis and with parity of esteem for the different communities in Northern Ireland, in Dáil deliberations at committee level with regard to Northern Ireland and the Good Friday Agreement. I wrote...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (6 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: No members of staff at my Department were involved in the preparation of this document. The National Forum on Europe is an independent body. It would be, therefore, improper for members of my Department to be involved in the production of a document by the National Forum on Europe.

Order of Business. (6 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: No, but perhaps, if necessary, more time can be given to it. All these issues are enhancements based on new intellectual property rights, some of which date from November 2000, others from summer 2001 and others from 2002. I know it is often better to introduce a new Bill. Unfortunately, that process takes an age.

Order of Business. (6 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: On Deputy Ó Caoláin's point, this issue was discussed at the committee and it has been returned to the Chamber for decision.

Order of Business. (6 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The motion before the House is to defer the date of the fisheries boards elections, which is 20 December, and to extend the tenure of the present boards for 12 months. As the Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Deputy Gallagher, stated, we have no difficulty with having a debate on the new structures. The boards needed to be restructured and a...

Order of Business. (6 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: Second Stage of the Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill is to be completed next week and it will go on to Committee Stage during the whole of January. It can be debated in the select committee during the Dáil recess in January, which I understood was agreed. The draft report of Advantica will be published on Thursday and will be made available to local people. I will arrange to make...

Order of Business. (6 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: I understand the legislation is nearing its final stage of preparation. It was hoped to have it completed by Christmas but we now hope to bring it to the House by the next session.

Order of Business. (6 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: I already told Deputy Kenny we will make copies available of the Advantica report. The charities regulation Bill is very substantial and difficult legislation because many old regulations are involved, dating back hundreds of years on subjects such as charitable bequests, trusts and funds. However, it is advancing and much progress has been made this year. I replied to a question a few weeks...

Order of Business. (6 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The transport reform Bill is included in the public transport commission Bill that is due next year. We will see it next year.

Order of Business. (6 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: There is no legislation related to this issue. A Bill was passed some time ago. There was a campaign to reflect the company in Castlecomer in it but it did not prove possible because it would involve a retrospective nature.

Order of Business. (6 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The Bill is on Committee Stage in the Seanad today so it depends when it is passed back to us.

Order of Business. (6 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The energy — miscellaneous provisions — Bill is still due this session.

Order of Business. (6 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: It is listed for this session and the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government is committed to making sure it is passed. The Bill has 58 heads and is nearing completion.

Order of Business. (6 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: No.

Order of Business. (6 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: This brings it up to the start of the next session but the Minister has assured me that it will be presented.

Order of Business. (6 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The review is due early next year.

Order of Business. (6 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: It will be at Cabinet shortly and will be published after that.

Order of Business. (6 Dec 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The legislation is due for the middle of next year.