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Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion (12 Nov 2013)

Paul Kehoe: I move:That, notwithstanding anything in the Order of the Dáil of 9th March, 2011, setting out the rota in which Questions to members of the Government are to be asked, Questions for oral answer, following those next set down to the Minister for Finance, shall be set down to Ministers in the following temporary sequence:Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Minister for Education...

Order of Business (12 Nov 2013)

Paul Kehoe: There is no EirGrid Bill.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Political Reform (12 Nov 2013)

Paul Kehoe: I am glad Deputy Timmins said he is neither in government nor in opposition but in the twilight zone. There is scope for me to bring him back into the fold.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Political Reform (12 Nov 2013)

Paul Kehoe: I am glad Deputy Timmins said that and I will sleep soundly tonight as a result. I take his points on board. The position of the Ceann Comhairle is a matter for Government. If the Opposition wants to bring proposals forward, they will be taken on board and will be considered by Government. I will consider a debate on the Seanad. Perhaps we can include that in a future debate on Dáil...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Political Reform (12 Nov 2013)

Paul Kehoe: I remind the Deputy that all rural Members are on call 24-7 as well.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Political Reform (12 Nov 2013)

Paul Kehoe: The people made their decision known on the Seanad but the Government gave the public the opportunity to vote on its abolition. It was a commitment in the programme for Government. I respect the democratic decision of the people and the Taoiseach outlined to the Seanad the week before last that he will bring forward proposals regarding the House in consultation with the Leader and all other...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Political Reform (12 Nov 2013)

Paul Kehoe: That would give every Member an opportunity to participate.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Political Reform (12 Nov 2013)

Paul Kehoe: It is amazing that Members partaking in a debate will not come to the House for the beginning of the debate and participate properly in it. They have to interrupt. That shows a person's ignorance.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Political Reform (12 Nov 2013)

Paul Kehoe: Deputy Broughan referred to two new parties, the social democratic party and the reform alliance, and speaking time during Leaders' Questions. I would love to be a fly on the wall when he is selecting a leader for his party. The issue regarding Leaders' Questions will form part of future reforms. I will take on board any ideas he has. I do not say they will be implemented but I am open to...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Political Reform (12 Nov 2013)

Paul Kehoe: We plan to introduce the d'Hondt system after the next election. We will do that and we have outlined that. That will be a sea change compared with what has happened in past where €20,000 was paid to 26 Members who were chairmen of committees. I remember there was only one member of Deputy Ó Fearghaíl's party from 2007 to 2011 who did not have an extra paid position. I...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Political Reform (12 Nov 2013)

Paul Kehoe: As I already have mentioned it, I will not mention the RTE programme again. However, the Deputy mentioned the Ceann Comhairle allowing RTE's cameras into the Dáil Chamber to facilitate the "Nationwide" programme that is broadcast after the news at 6 p.m. It was highly effective and worthwhile because it is an honour for any visitor to come into the Dáil. If one considers the...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Political Reform (12 Nov 2013)

Paul Kehoe: I take on board the Deputy's sentiments about consultation. For the nine years that I was Opposition Whip there was lots of consultation but there was no Dáil reform. The Dáil reform committee sat and talked but there was never any action or any decisions taken. It is possible to have lots of consultation but I believe we must also have action and results. One of the first...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Political Reform (12 Nov 2013)

Paul Kehoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 to 8, inclusive, together. The programme for Government outlined an ambitious agenda for Oireachtas reform to be introduced in a phased process over the lifetime of this Government. No parliament is perfect and the process of parliamentary reform is always ongoing. The reforms introduced since this Government took office in March 2011, together with the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Migration Data (12 Nov 2013)

Paul Kehoe: Annual information on migration (immigration and emigration) is published in the Population and Migration Estimates release which issues in August each year. The following table provides the most recent estimates of the number of immigrants and emigrants, by nationality, for the period ending mid April for the years 2008 to 2013. The figures for 2012 and 2013 are preliminary and are subject...

Jurisdiction and the Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters: Motion (7 Nov 2013)

Paul Kehoe: I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the following...

Adaptation to Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union: Motion (7 Nov 2013)

Paul Kehoe: I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the following...

Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993 (Amendment of Schedule) (Annex 19 to Chicago Convention) Order 2013: Referral to Joint Committee (7 Nov 2013)

Paul Kehoe: I move:That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993 (Amendment of Schedule) (Annex 19 to Chicago Convention) Order 2013,a copy of which Order in draft has been laid before Dáil Éireann on 30th October, 2013, be referred to the Joint Committee on Transport and Communications, in accordance with Standing Order...

Order of Business (7 Nov 2013)

Paul Kehoe: Will the Deputy be smoking grass?

Order of Business (7 Nov 2013)

Paul Kehoe: I withdraw it.

Cyberbullying Bill 2013: First Stage (6 Nov 2013)

Paul Kehoe: No.