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Order of Business (4 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: Yes, I propose to provide time for that debate, but not tomorrow when we will have general statements on Northern Ireland. We committed to a full scale debate on the Smithwick tribunal and it will take place within the next couple of weeks.

Order of Business (4 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: Both of these Bills are listed for next year. The trust assets Bill will be published later next year and the family leave Bill will be published early next year.

Order of Business (4 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: The health (transport support) Bill, which will deal with the issue of the mobility allowance, is due this year.

Order of Business (4 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: That Bill is due next year.

Order of Business (4 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: That Bill is being considered, but is not due until next year. Significant discussion has yet to take place between the relevant port authorities.

Order of Business (4 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: That Bill is due shortly. Work is well advanced on the Bill and I will update the Deputy on the current position.

Order of Business (4 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: I do not have a publication date for that Bill, but I will send the Deputy a note on the current position regarding the work on the Bill.

Order of Business (4 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: The climate action Bill has gone to committee for observations. The heads of the Teaching Council Bill were cleared in December and it is due for publication this session.

Order of Business (4 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: I do not want to comment on the potential content of a particular Bill. We will have a debate next week on the implications of flooding. The insurance Bill is not due for quite some time, but these matters will be raised. I am not in a position to comment on whether a memorandum of understanding is about to be signed. Deputy McDonald brought this to my attention, but I do not have...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Seanad Reform (4 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Boyd Barrett talks about his consistency of protest, the political system and promises that were made.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Seanad Reform (4 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: That promise was to hold a referendum on the Seanad and let the people decide, and they have given their decision very clearly.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Seanad Reform (4 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: I agree with Deputy Boyd Barrett that where a change has occurred it is very necessary that people be able to engage with the political process. That is why we have changed the system so that heads of Bills go from Cabinet to the Oireachtas committees, there is consultation with the chairmen and they can call in members of the public, organisations, agencies or individuals to engage with...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Seanad Reform (4 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: On the task force, I have no difficulty with this, but in respect of real engagement by the Seanad within the existing rules, we must change the legislation consequent on the referendum about the extension of the vote. There is a whole raft of work about which I intend to engage with the Committee of Procedures and Privileges. The question of a task force examining some future options will...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Seanad Reform (4 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: Because Deputy Martin has not answered any question about the people in Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Britain, Northern Ireland or anywhere else.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Seanad Reform (4 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: He wants them all to vote.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Seanad Reform (4 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: He has put no thought whatsoever into it.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Seanad Reform (4 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: He should come back with his paper.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Seanad Reform (4 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: He can have all the task forces he likes, but give them something to think about.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Seanad Reform (4 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: No.

Order of Business (4 Feb 2014)

Enda Kenny: It is proposed to take No. 11, motion re referral to joint committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending regulation (EC) No. 861/2007 establishing a European small claims procedure and regulation (EC) No. 1896/2006 creating a European order for payment procedure; and No. 1, Protected Disclosures Bill 2013...