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Order of Business (30 Apr 2015)

Alex White: I cannot comment on the specific issues raised by the Deputy. The collective bargaining legislation will be introduced this session and the Minister of State at the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation is hopeful that it will come before the Government within a short number of weeks.

Order of Business (30 Apr 2015)

Alex White: I can only deal with the Deputy's question on the gambling control legislation, which is currently being drafted. I do not have specific date for its introduction.

Order of Business (30 Apr 2015)

Alex White: The Deputy is right that it is a pressing matter but he is totally wrong to say that the Government has not taken action on it.

Order of Business (30 Apr 2015)

Alex White: It flies in the face of the facts of our investment in the housing programme and dealing with homelessness. The Deputy is completely wrong about that, as he is aware. The urban regeneration and housing Bill is to be introduced before the end of May. It is being worked on as a priority because it is extremely important.

Order of Business (30 Apr 2015)

Alex White: I understand that legislation was enacted last year. An issue arises in respect of the regulations required under the Act. I will get a response for the Deputy on the status of those regulations.

Order of Business (30 Apr 2015)

Alex White: Work is ongoing on the Irish Aviation Authority legislation but I do not have a specific date for the Deputy.

Order of Business (30 Apr 2015)

Alex White: The health (miscellaneous provisions) Bill was the first of the two health Bills the Deputy raised. I am not sure if that Bill would address the issues he went on to discuss. Regardless of whether it does, I do not have a date for that Bill for him at present. Similarly there is no date for the legislation to amend the Health Act 2007. The Social Welfare Bill has completed all Stages in...

Order of Business (30 Apr 2015)

Alex White: My understanding and hope are that both those pieces of legislation will come to Cabinet shortly - in a period of weeks.

Order of Business (30 Apr 2015)

Alex White: Although it is in my remit, I do not know the particular energy legislation about which the Deputy is speaking, but I will certainly check it for him to see. There is no Bill or actual legislation along the lines he describes. However, I will talk to him afterwards and seek to assist him in that regard. He is absolutely right about apprenticeships, which are extremely important. Great...

Order of Business (30 Apr 2015)

Alex White: No. A Bill was passed by the Houses and a referendum is to take place on 22 May on a proposal to change the Constitution.

Order of Business (30 Apr 2015)

Alex White: The House is aware of that.

Order of Business (30 Apr 2015)

Alex White: The Deputy will be aware that the Minister for Health has quite a deal of legislation. Last year's focus was on the legislation to introduce free GP care for children aged under six. At the time the Deputy was not clear whether he supported it, but now supports it - although Deputy Keaveney is against it. There is further legislation on those aged over 70. That is the Minister's focus at...

Order of Business (30 Apr 2015)

Alex White: There is no date for such legislation.

Order of Business (30 Apr 2015)

Alex White: I can assist. If there is specific legislation-----

Order of Business (30 Apr 2015)

Alex White: On the specific legislation about which the Deputy has asked me, there is no date.

Order of Business (30 Apr 2015)

Alex White: We do not know when the general election will be.

Order of Business (30 Apr 2015)

Alex White: The Deputy should discuss that with Deputy Keaveney who has a different view.

Order of Business (30 Apr 2015)

Alex White: I have no date for that Bill at this time.

Order of Business (30 Apr 2015)

Alex White: The Minister for Health will revert, but there is no specific date for that legislation.

Order of Business (30 Apr 2015)

Alex White: I had the honour of bringing the public health alcohol Bill to Cabinet when I was in the Department of Health. That Bill is at pre-legislative scrutiny at this stage.