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Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (7 Oct 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that a devolved grant for the complete refurbishment of the GP hall at the school in question has been approved. The school authority is managing this project on a devolved basis and I understand from the school that works are due to commence early in December.

Order of Business (7 Oct 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I can be helpful or I can be in order.

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Mary Coughlan: That is not easily done.

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Mary Coughlan: The situation is that the pre-budget outlook will now be included in the four year plan. Therefore, the pre-budget outlook will not be available in the middle of October. The four year plan will be made available and published in the middle of November.

Order of Business (7 Oct 2010)

Mary Coughlan: On the other issue that has been raised about the rebate to Aer Lingus-----

Order of Business (7 Oct 2010)

Mary Coughlan: -----I wish to take the opportunity to provide clarity. No decision has been made by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation on the eligibility of Aer Lingus for a rebate. Discussions are continuing between both parties. That matter has not been brought to finality as of yet. In normal circumstances a recommendation is made to the Minister to determine the eligibility of a...

Order of Business (7 Oct 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The Central Bank No. 2 Bill will come before the House first and the consolidation Bill will follow that but it will be next year. It was agreed to proceed with the Science Foundation Ireland legislation in July of this year and work is ongoing with the Department and the Attorney General.

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Mary Coughlan: No, not on the Science Foundation Ireland Bill.

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Mary Coughlan: The residential institutions statutory fund Bill is my responsibility. I have had consultations with those involved. I am preparing the legislation as a matter of urgency. I hope to bring the legislation to Government before the end of the year.

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Mary Coughlan: The animal health and welfare Bill is a huge Bill. It consolidates and updates animal health and welfare legislation for domestic and non-domestic animals. Department officials are dealing with a large number of submissions following a consultation process and the Minister is preparing the heads of the Bill. I will consult with the Whip about a debate on pensions.

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Mary Coughlan: We hope to introduce that legislation at the start of next year. There are policy issues that have not been addressed but we are of the view that it will be available at the beginning of the year.

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Mary Coughlan: That matter is out for consultation at present. I assume legislation would be required but it has not been drawn up yet.

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Mary Coughlan: I will not be getting in the way.

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Mary Coughlan: There is no date for that Bill yet.

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Mary Coughlan: The explosives legislation will take place during this session.

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Mary Coughlan: We will have to wait and see. The defence legislation will be introduced in the middle of 2011 and we are awaiting a determination from the Whips on when Second Stage of the Property Services (Regulation) Bill can be taken.

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Mary Coughlan: The criminal justice (legal aid) Bill will be introduced during this session and the other legislation will be introduced next year.

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Mary Coughlan: I must bring it to Government first, which I hope to do in the coming weeks, and then it will be published for discussion.

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Mary Coughlan: It is proposed to take No. 1, Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad] - Second Stage (resumed) and No. 6, Biological Weapons Bill 2010 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage.

Order of Business (7 Oct 2010)

Mary Coughlan: With regard to the promised legislation referred to by the Minister for Finance in his banking statement, his Department and the Office of the Attorney General are working on resolution and reorganisation legislation, which will allow for the implementation of the reorganisation measures specific to Anglo Irish Bank and the Irish Nationwide Building Society. This will also address the issue...