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Order of Business (3 Jul 2012)

Enda Kenny: That would be extending it beyond Kilgarvan.

Order of Business (3 Jul 2012)

Enda Kenny: The heads of the Bill were approved in July 2011 and the Bill will be published later this year.

Order of Business (3 Jul 2012)

Enda Kenny: I thought the standards were published last week.

Order of Business (3 Jul 2012)

Enda Kenny: As the Deputy has been so consistent, I will specifically request the Minister to direct the regulations to him and make sure they are out in good time.

Order of Business (3 Jul 2012)

Enda Kenny: I regret to tell the Deputy that that will not be possible. The heads of the Bill were approved a few weeks ago. As it is to be implemented before 1 January 2013, it will be brought before the House in the autumn session.

Order of Business (3 Jul 2012)

Enda Kenny: I can confirm that the Bill will be published in this session, as per the target.

Order of Business (3 Jul 2012)

Enda Kenny: There is a decision expected to be made on 9 July in a court case about the ESM. The specific recommendation for Ireland is to continue with our programme. Taking into account the breaking of the principle applied, this allows us an opportunity to start negotiations on how to give effect to it. The issue of legislation or anything else will emerge in the discussions on all the options open...

Order of Business (3 Jul 2012)

Enda Kenny: The discussion at the Council meeting was about how to set up an interim supervisory regulatory authority which would eventually lead to the ECB having permanent responsibility for it. Mr. Draghi spoke on that topic. A number of issues must be considered before we can set in place an interim supervisory authority.

Order of Business (3 Jul 2012)

Enda Kenny: I am not sure, but as the discussion progresses, we will soon find out.

Order of Business (3 Jul 2012)

Enda Kenny: The Minister for Health and the Minister of State, Deputy RóisIn Shortall, are considering the report with a view to bringing proposals to the Government. It is exceptionally irresponsible for a group to link the payment of children's allowance with cheap alcohol. I understand Centra has today ordered its retailers to withdraw the promotion. The human cost of alcohol is enormous. I...

Order of Business (3 Jul 2012)

Enda Kenny: Yes, that is the intention but I cannot give the Deputy a date for the production of that legislation.

Order of Business (3 Jul 2012)

Enda Kenny: One of the crucial issues for the Government was to get a handle on and produce the Personal Insolvency Bill. The detail of that has been published and I understand it is coming into the House on Thursday this week to start that process. There are a number of other pressing pieces of legislation. It depends on when the Deputy wants the House to rise for the summer. The House has been...

Freedom of Information (3 Jul 2012)

Enda Kenny: I speak from this position as Taoiseach and Head of Government and my personal views are completely irrelevant. I speak from here about Cabinet responsibility and decisions, and in that sense it is my duty to let the Deputy know that the line Minister has done a great deal of work on this and will respond to the Private Members' Bill on Friday. It is not a case of an individual Minister...

Departmental Bodies (3 Jul 2012)

Enda Kenny: Having regard to the confidential nature of the work of the National Security Committee, it would not be appropriate to disclose information about the dates of individual meetings or any of its proceedings. The committee is chaired by the Secretary General to the Government and comprises representatives at the highest level of the Departments of Justice and Equality, Defence and Foreign...

Departmental Bodies (3 Jul 2012)

Enda Kenny: The matter has not been discussed at Government level but the Secretary General to the Government and the members of the committee keep in close liaison on a regular basis. The committee meets as often as necessary. With regard to dissident activity, it is fair to say the evidence of what has been happening over a period leads to an understanding that there must be heightened awareness and...

Consultancy Contracts (3 Jul 2012)

Enda Kenny: I propose to take Questions Nos. 4 and 5 together. Expenditure on consultancy by my Department has greatly reduced in recent years. Since 2008 there has been an 88% reduction on consultancy spend, and consultants are only engaged when necessary, with all guidelines in engagement of consultants adhered to. In 2011 my Department engaged QTS Consulting to carry out a risk assessment and update...

Consultancy Contracts (3 Jul 2012)

Enda Kenny: The number of consultants employed by the Department of the Taoiseach is kept to a minimum and when it happens, the process is strictly in accordance with guidelines and proper regulations. QTS Consulting was engaged in 2010 following a competitive tender to carry out a risk assessment and review of the Department's health and safety statement, which is a requirement for all Departments....

Consultancy Contracts (3 Jul 2012)

Enda Kenny: I imagine the Minister would be happy to respond in detail.

Consultancy Contracts (3 Jul 2012)

Enda Kenny: QTS carried out a risk assessment and updated the Department's health and safety statement at a cost of €1,271.

Consultancy Contracts (3 Jul 2012)

Enda Kenny: Yes, €1,271.