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Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: State Bodies Issues (18 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: I am responsible for answering parliamentary questions in relation to the National Economic and Social Development Office (which is the body corporate for the National Economic and Social Council), the only State Agency under the aegis of my Department. I am also accountable to the Dáil in a limited way in respect of a number of State offices, for example, the legal offices of the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Appointments to State Boards (18 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: I have the authority to appoint board members to the National Statistics Board (NSB) in line with the provisions of Section 18 of the Statistics Act 1993 which states: "The NSB shall consist of eight members comprising the following seven persons who shall be appointed by the Taoiseach, five persons of proven ability and experience in relevant fields, two of whom shall be nominated by the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff Career Breaks (18 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: There are eleven staff from my Department currently on career break. The information sought is set out in the table. Number of staff on career break for 0-6 months Number of staff on career break for 6-12 months Number of staff on career break for 1-2 years Number of staff on career break for 2-3 years Number of staff on career break for 4-5 years Number of staff on career break...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff Sick Leave (18 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: The information requested by the Deputy regarding sick absence statistics for the staff in my Department over the years 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 is set out in the table. Year USK days taken by employees Average USK days taken per employee (per FTE) Total CSK days taken by employee Average CSK days taken per employee Total sick days taken by employee Average total sick days per...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Security Checks (18 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: Security is kept under review on an ongoing basis. It is not customary to comment on the details of specific security measures.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Bodies Establishment (18 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: No new organisations/agencies have been established in or under the aegis of my Department since 9 March 2011.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff Remuneration (18 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: All staff in my Department progress on incremental salary scales on the basis of a single point per annum, as set out in Department of Public Expenditure and Reform Circulars, copies of which are available on that Department's website, www.per.gov.ie.

Order of Business (12 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: The traffic and transport Bills are scheduled for early next year.

Order of Business (12 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: Later this year but it will not be introduced this session.

Order of Business (12 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: This will be tagged on to the DNA Bill. I will inform the Deputy about the exact procedure.

Order of Business (12 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: Incorrect.

Order of Business (12 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: No Bill is promised in this regard but the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport will bring any recommendations he has to Government. I will inform the Deputy of the current position and whether work is ongoing on that.

Order of Business (12 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: The Bill is complicated constitutionally and the Minister expects that it will be published this year. We hope we can adhere to that. However, it is a complicated Bill.

Order of Business (12 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: The Bill is on Committee Stage in the Seanad. I expect it to progress before Easter.

Order of Business (12 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: I will have to advise the Deputy on the current position. I know the Minister has made some recommendations but I will get back to the Deputy.

Judicial Appointments Bill 2014: First Stage (12 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: No.

Order of Business (12 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: I will come back to Deputy McDonald from the point of view of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Howlin, in respect of the regulations to be laid. The consumer protection and competition Bill is well advanced and will be published in this session. We will have an opportunity to debate the matter fully. For the third time, I accept that the wording of the legislation in...

Order of Business (12 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: The promised legislation has gone through. People will elect councillors this year. Those councillors will have a direct impact in respect of the property charge, commercial rates, parking charges and so on as they relate to towns and main streets throughout the country. I understand a new inquiry is being followed through by the Garda in respect of the survivors of the Stardust tragedy....

Order of Business (12 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: We do not have a date for publication of that Bill, but I want Deputy McLellan to understand that the Government considered this matter yesterday arising out of the difficulties that many businesses and households are having. A memorandum was produced during the time of the previous Government which made several recommendations. It is important we engage with the insurance industry and that...

Order of Business (12 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: The housing Bill will be this session.