Results 7,081-7,100 of 16,057 for speaker:Mary Coughlan

Order of Business (21 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: Yes, in the first week of November.

Order of Business (21 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: On the first issue raised by the Deputy, as of this moment it is the intention to introduce the provision through the social welfare Bill prior to 1 January. However, that is not a final decision of the Government.

Order of Business (21 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: That is the current proposal and the decision will be taken by the Minister for Health and Children. No date has been set for the moving of the writ for the by-election.

Order of Business (21 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: Legislation is being drafted by the Department of Health and Children. It is our intention to facilitate that legislation within the social welfare Bill from the Department of Social and Family Affairs. However, the heads have not been brought to the Cabinet for final ratification and decision. Therefore, I can only say at this time it is our intention this will happen but further...

Order of Business (21 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: Yes.

Order of Business (21 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: For the sake of clarity——

Order of Business (21 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: I am particularly careful of what is being said today. At this moment, it is the intention that the legislation will be part of the social welfare Bill.

Order of Business (21 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: It will be brought forward by the Minister for Social and Family Affairs and the matters pertaining to the Minister for Health and Children will be dealt with by the Minister for Health and Children. I cannot give a definite answer on the issue until the Cabinet has made a final decision, which I cannot pre-empt.

Order of Business (21 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: That is as clear as I can make it.

Order of Business (21 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: It is my intention to amend the Competition Act. There is a review under way and I will encompass that matter in the review and make proposals for an amendment to the Competition Act, which would also take into account the amalgamation of the Competition Authority and the NCA. This would have to reflect the regulatory framework of European competition law but it is my intention to introduce...

Order of Business (21 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: As soon as is humanly possible.

Order of Business (21 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: New legislation will have to be introduced in the context of the amalgamation of all the fisheries boards. On the issue of the specifics of elections to the board, that had to be done by the end of the year. I will ask the Minister of revert to the Deputy on the matter.

Order of Business (21 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: It will be next year.

Order of Business (21 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: The Foreshore Act will be amended next year. On the second issue, there is no need for legislation and on the third issue, I will bring forward legislative proposals to the House following consideration by the Cabinet.

Order of Business (21 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: The Government's legislative proposal is for next year. I assume Deputy Quinn's proposal would have to be taken in Private Members' time.

Order of Business (21 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: I cannot make a decision on the hoof on that issue. The Minister for Education and Science can consider it when the legislation comes to the House.

Order of Business (21 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: The Minister for Health and Children is anxious to have the legislation discussed in the House and has provided for the legislation and its implementation within her budget.

Order of Business (21 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: It is not possible to indicate with regard to the first Bill. Regarding the second, it is hoped to introduce it next year.

Order of Business (21 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: The public transport legislation will be taken next year. Regarding the Competition Act, I must take into consideration all the legalities before I produce legislation. Considerable work was done on the review and I will do my utmost to introduce the legislation for consideration as quickly as possible. I cannot pre-empt what will be contained in it.

Order of Business (21 Oct 2008)

Mary Coughlan: Yes, I have given an undertaking that that will take place. We are reviewing the entire competition law, as set down by the Houses of the Oireachtas.