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Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (12 Jul 2016)

Simon Coveney: This legislation will be considered and passed by both Houses of the Oireachtas. A committee will look into all of the issues around water and all of the controversy and politics as well as what we are required to do under the obligations we have both nationally and internationally and all that complexity. If we are going to make decisions that have credibility, they need to have...

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (12 Jul 2016)

Simon Coveney: I think we are more than able to set up a committee that represents both Houses of the Oireachtas to be able to make an informed choice.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (12 Jul 2016)

Simon Coveney: You raised it on Second Stage.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (12 Jul 2016)

Simon Coveney: The commission and the committee are two different things, so perhaps the Deputy might just take a look at what we are proposing to do before speaking on the amendment.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (12 Jul 2016)

Simon Coveney: To be helpful to the House, both of the amendments are with regard to the Oireachtas committee we are proposing to establish.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (12 Jul 2016)

Simon Coveney: There is no mention of the commission in either of the-----

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (12 Jul 2016)

Simon Coveney: Yes.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (12 Jul 2016)

Simon Coveney: Deputy, with respect, you did not assume that.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (12 Jul 2016)

Simon Coveney: We had a detailed conversation on Committee Stage on what exactly is being proposed. Perhaps Deputy Murphy does not understand the difference between the commission and the committee but others in his group do.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (12 Jul 2016)

Simon Coveney: Acting Chairman-----

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (12 Jul 2016)

Simon Coveney: They were ruled out of order on Committee Stage.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (12 Jul 2016)

Simon Coveney: To be honest, I do not mind one way or the other, but we are straying into dangerous territory. When we consider legislation in this House, the Bills Office makes a ruling on whether amendments are in order. If we were to start undoing those rulings on the floor of the House, we-----

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (12 Jul 2016)

Simon Coveney: Why is it ridiculous?

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (12 Jul 2016)

Simon Coveney: The Deputy knows that is not true.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (12 Jul 2016)

Simon Coveney: It has nothing to do with me.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (12 Jul 2016)

Simon Coveney: That has nothing to do with me.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social Contracts (12 Jul 2016)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 293 and 301 together. Local authorities have scope to include social contracts in social housing or library construction projects, as evidenced by Limerick City and County Council, which has incorporated a social benefit clause, targeting long term unemployed and youth unemployed, into their framework agreements for contractors. Similarly, Dublin City...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rental Accommodation Scheme (12 Jul 2016)

Simon Coveney: The Rental Accommodation Scheme (RAS) is a targeted scheme catering for the accommodation needs of persons in receipt of Rent Supplement from the Department of Social Protection, generally for more than 18 months, and who are assessed by housing authorities as having a long-term housing need. Under the RAS, the procurement/sourcing of accommodation is the responsibility of the local...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Library Services (12 Jul 2016)

Simon Coveney: The provision of public library services is a matter for each local authority in its capacity as a library authority, under the Local Government Act 2001. This includes the procurement of books and other services. My Department does not have a direct role in these matters. Local authorities must adhere to national and EU requirements when undertaking procurement processes. These...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Scheme to Support National Organisations (12 Jul 2016)

Simon Coveney: The organisation in question submitted an application to Pobal under the Scheme to Support National Organisations in the Community and Voluntary Sector. In total 148 applications were received and assessed by Pobal on behalf of my Department with 70 organisations to receive funding. The quality of applications was very high, leading to a highly competitive assessment process. I approved...