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- Leaders' Questions (9 Oct 2013)
Enda Kenny: Some 22,000 people who had discretionary medical cards now qualify for ordinary medical cards as they meet the income guidelines.
- Leaders' Questions (9 Oct 2013)
Enda Kenny: Since 2011, some 22,584 individuals who were previously recorded on the medical card register as having been eligible for a discretionary medical card are now registered as medical card holders in their own right as they meet the eligibility criteria. The Health Service Executive can only award medical cards in accordance with the Health Act, which requires that applicants be assessed....
- Leaders' Questions (9 Oct 2013)
Enda Kenny: There is no target set in the Health Service Executive national plan to reduce the number of discretionary medical cards. I have provided the figure on the number of holders of discretionary medical cards who now have full ordinary medical cards. The HSE produced a national assessment guideline to give a clear framework for assessing eligibility for discretionary medical cards for persons...
- Topical Issue Debate: Dáil Reform (8 Oct 2013)
Enda Kenny: Deputy Connaughton can take it that the Government proposes to continue its general population engagement. We are serious about being a reforming Government, from corporate donations to gender quotas and the perks, etc., of the past, which will ensure Parliament is seen to be more effective. This is about getting the business done here and in committee. I am serious about proving that our...
- Topical Issue Debate: Dáil Reform (8 Oct 2013)
Enda Kenny: I thank all Deputies for the points they raised. This is always about time and the capacity for everybody to have an opportunity to say their piece in respect of Dáil reform. Over the years, I have seen situations where Ministers came in to answer questions. The Minister for Agriculture might be in possession for six months before anybody else because the questions just kept rolling...
- Order of Business (8 Oct 2013)
Enda Kenny: That will take account of matters like the evolution of wind turbine technologies, the experience to date in the application of the current guidelines, noise issues and Ireland's binding targets in relation to renewable energy. As I have said, we are conscious of the concern that exists in many communities about these issues. At the same time, we recognise the importance of clean and...
- Order of Business (8 Oct 2013)
Enda Kenny: I expect that Bill to come before the Dáil in this session.
- Order of Business (8 Oct 2013)
Enda Kenny: It will be in this session.
- Order of Business (8 Oct 2013)
Enda Kenny: Yes.
- Order of Business (8 Oct 2013)
Enda Kenny: The Bill is awaiting Committee Stage. There is quite a number of amendments and I am not sure whether the Minister is considering revising the Bill because of the situation. I will get clarity from the Department of Justice and Equality on the current status of the amendments being considered before it goes to committee and will advise the Deputy accordingly.
- Order of Business (8 Oct 2013)
Enda Kenny: I do not have a date for it but I will check to see what progress has been made on it.
- Order of Business (8 Oct 2013)
Enda Kenny: That Bill is due this session.
- Order of Business (8 Oct 2013)
Enda Kenny: The Health Information Bill is due early next year.
- Order of Business (8 Oct 2013)
Enda Kenny: It is a difficult issue for the families involved. This matter is being examined. The ambassador in Moscow has been in touch with the Russian authorities. The question of legislative change has to be considered. It is a sensitive and difficult area, in particular for the families involved.
- Order of Business (8 Oct 2013)
Enda Kenny: As I said, the ambassador, on the instruction of the Minister, has been in touch directly with the Russian authorities to see if this can be resolved. It is not easy.
- Order of Business (8 Oct 2013)
Enda Kenny: The EirGrid Bill is due next year. The Government very firmly committed to meeting the targets we have set for wind energy and it will play an important part in meeting those targets. We are very much aware of the extent of public concern about wind turbines and so on. I know from where I come that these matters cause people genuine concern. There is a need to strike the right balance...
- Order of Business (8 Oct 2013)
Enda Kenny: We know who was in government in 2006. That is the timetable and I expect it will be adhered to and that the issues the Deputy raised will be taken into account.
- Order of Business (8 Oct 2013)
Enda Kenny: It is scheduled for publication in the second half of next year.
- Order of Business (8 Oct 2013)
Enda Kenny: As I said in answer to a question, it is the Government's intention to deal with this problem as one of a number of problems that have been causing serious concern for people. I said to Deputy Martin that I am not sure the current construction of the proposed Pyrite Levy Bill is the way to do it. I would like to make it clear to the Deputy that it is the firm intention of the Minister for...
- Order of Business (8 Oct 2013)
Enda Kenny: I have been informed that the indicative timetable for the publication is quarter four of 2013. The draft guidelines will last for a period of six weeks to two months to allow for publication of the final guidelines in 2014. I assume that the quarter four guidelines will be adhered to. They will be the draft guidelines and will last for a period of six weeks to two months. When they are...