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Official Engagements. (28 Sep 2005)

Bertie Ahern: On Deputy Ó Caoláin's question about the services directive, it was withdrawn in its current form. There is not a draft directive. It has gone back for reworking to take account of many issues, including some raised by the Deputy. President Barroso said reformulation of the directive would allow people to consult, and that is what is happening. The meeting with ICTU and many other bodies is...

Order of Business. (28 Sep 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The Order of Business shall be No. 13, motion re leave to introduce Supplementary Estimate [Vote 31]; No. 14, motion re referral of Supplementary Estimate [Vote 31] to select committee; No. 19, statements on Northern Ireland; and No. 20, Adoptive Leave Bill 2004 — Order for Report, Report and Final Stages. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the Dáil shall sit...

Order of Business. (28 Sep 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The health (nursing homes) (amendment) Bill is scheduled for this session.

Order of Business. (28 Sep 2005)

Bertie Ahern: I remember it. The health Bill provides for the establishment of the health information and equality authority and the Irish social services inspectorate on a statutory basis. We are now told that it will be in the new year before the legislation is ready. I do not know if it can be brought forward.

Order of Business. (28 Sep 2005)

Bertie Ahern: There was a three-hour debate yesterday in committee, I have dealt with this issue today and it is a matter on the Adjournment tonight.

Order of Business. (28 Sep 2005)

Bertie Ahern: I have no problem with that.

Order of Business. (28 Sep 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The charities regulation Bill is substantive and will involve the statute law revision and restatement in addition to legislative reform provisions. Work is proceeding as speedily as possible and it is being given priority within the Department. The other Bill is being included in the planning and development bill of the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.

Order of Business. (28 Sep 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The national development plan goes up to 2006. The Minister stated that he will set out a clear blueprint this year of what will happen after that.

Order of Business. (28 Sep 2005)

Bertie Ahern: It will provide a legislative basis for the repayment scheme which will provide appropriate safeguards in regard to payments made under the scheme to vulnerable individuals in care. It will also aim to protect payments made to individuals under the scheme. We hope this will be dealt with by Christmas.

Order of Business. (28 Sep 2005)

Bertie Ahern: On the first issue, the Deputy should table a question to the Minister. On the second question, I do not believe it requires legislation but I must check that.

Order of Business. (28 Sep 2005)

Bertie Ahern: I refer the Deputy to the recommendations of the child protection joint working group. The legislation arises out of a North-South ministerial council. I do not have a date for this but the Department of Education and Science and the Department of Health and Children are having discussions on the establishment of a pre-employment consultancy service. They are trying to make progress in this...

Order of Business. (28 Sep 2005)

Bertie Ahern: I will bring the matter to the attention of the Minister. The Bill is due to be published this session but I take the Deputy's point that it should be published on time so that it can be debated in the House.

Order of Business. (28 Sep 2005)

Bertie Ahern: The Bill is due early next year.

Order of Business. (28 Sep 2005)

Bertie Ahern: Consultations are taking place on the third level students' support Bill between the Department and the relevant stakeholders. I do not have a date but these discussions are ongoing.

Order of Business. (28 Sep 2005)

Bertie Ahern: As voluntary agreements have been reached with the alcohol and advertising industries, the Department wishes to postpone the introduction of the legislation pending the outcome of these voluntary arrangements.

Order of Business. (28 Sep 2005)

Bertie Ahern: It will be far more effective.

Order of Business. (28 Sep 2005)

Bertie Ahern: It is due to come before the House this session. I do not know precisely when it will be ready.

Order of Business. (28 Sep 2005)

Bertie Ahern: No.

Order of Business. (28 Sep 2005)

Bertie Ahern: It will be before the House this session.

Order of Business. (28 Sep 2005)

Bertie Ahern: It is now considered that the provision of statutory protection for whistleblowers on a sectoral basis would provide a better and more focused approach to dealing with the issue, for example, in section 4 of the Protections for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act and section 50 of the Competition Act. The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 provides protection against dismissal and...