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Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Bertie Ahern: It is proposed to take No. 11, motion re regional sittings of the Joint Committee on European Affairs; No. 12, technical motion re further Revised Estimates, Votes 6 and 38; No. 18, Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008 — Second Stage (resumed). It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that Nos. 11 and 12 shall be decided without debate, and in the case...

Written Answers — Anti-Inflation Working Group: Anti-Inflation Working Group (2 Apr 2008)

Bertie Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 152 and 153 together. The Anti-Inflation Group, reconstituted under Towards 2016, has met four times since the ratification of the Agreement and the last formal meeting of the Group took place on 5 March, 2007. However, in the meantime, the regular meetings under Towards 2016 have enabled representatives of IBEC, ICTU and Departmental officials to monitor...

Written Answers — Census 2006: Census 2006 (2 Apr 2008)

Bertie Ahern: I am happy to inform the Deputy that arrangements for an enterprise audit to review the use of existing and redundant agricultural buildings and manufacturing plants in rural areas are currently being made. The Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs will coordinate with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food being...

Written Answers — Legal Cases: Legal Cases (2 Apr 2008)

Bertie Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 157 to 160, inclusive, together. In the Chief State Solicitor's Office there are files open in 83 legal proceedings involving children with special needs, but only a small number of these cases are currently being actively pursued in the Courts. It is impossible to estimate how much the legal costs will be of current cases as it depends on whether the case is...

Written Answers — Commemorative Events: Commemorative Events (2 Apr 2008)

Bertie Ahern: The introduction of an annual Famine Memorial Day has been addressed by officials and their recommendations are being considered. I am satisfied that an official recognition of the Famine should be arranged to complement the many community initiatives which take place in Ireland and abroad each year.

Written Answers — Departmental Facilities: Departmental Facilities (2 Apr 2008)

Bertie Ahern: The information requested for the Deputy in terms of my Department and the bodies under its aegis is outlined below. Department of the Taoiseach There are 40 spaces allocated to staff of my Department. These are in the forecourt of Government Buildings and at a smaller site at the rear of Merrion Square. My Department does not rent any car parking spaces. There are also 3 dedicated visitor...

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (2 Apr 2008)

Bertie Ahern: In the course of my meeting with President Bush on St. Patrick's Day, we discussed matters relating to Northern Ireland including the forthcoming investment conference, a range of current international issues including the international economy and the position of the undocumented Irish in the US.

Written Answers — National Employment Survey: National Employment Survey (2 Apr 2008)

Bertie Ahern: The National Employment Survey (NES) is an annual survey of employers and employees in both the public and private sectors, covering all sectors of the economy. The NES provides valuable information on the structure and distribution of employee earnings, and on the factors influencing earnings and employment conditions, to meet national and EU needs. The CSO recognises that the survey imposes...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (2 Apr 2008)

Bertie Ahern: The National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO) was established by the National Economic and Social Development Office Act, 2006. The provisions of the Act came into force on 1 January, 2007 by an Order made by the Taoiseach under the Act.

Written Answers — Census 2006: Census 2006 (2 Apr 2008)

Bertie Ahern: The comparative information sought by the Deputy from Census 1996, 2002 and 2006 is in the following table. Persons aged 5 years and over in All Dublin Electoral Divisions by means of travel to work, school or college, 2002 Electoral Division Total On foot % Bicycle % Bus, minibus or coach % Train, DART or LUAS % Motor-cycle or scooter % Car driver % Car passenger % Other % Not stated %...

Order of Business (2 Apr 2008)

Bertie Ahern: The Order of Business is No. 5, Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008 — Order for Second Stage and Second Stage. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that Private Members' business shall be No. 31, motion re rate of unemployment, which shall also take place tomorrow immediately after the Order of Business and shall be brought to a conclusion after 90...

Order of Business (2 Apr 2008)

Bertie Ahern: The health (long-term residential care services) Bill is proving to be complex. The Minister is anxious to ensure that full consideration is given to the issues before publication. We hope to have the Bill shortly; it is at an advanced stage. It is expected that the stamped draft will issue soon and we hope it will be published shortly thereafter, that is, before the summer. In regard to...

Order of Business (2 Apr 2008)

Bertie Ahern: It will be either 6 or 7 May. The House normally does not sit on the Tuesday following a bank holiday. In that case, it will be the opening business on the morning of Wednesday, 7 May.

Order of Business (2 Apr 2008)

Bertie Ahern: It will take effect from that date.

Order of Business (2 Apr 2008)

Bertie Ahern: Yes, exactly.

Order of Business (2 Apr 2008)

Bertie Ahern: I have already stated that the health (long-term residential care services) Bill is intended to be published in this session. The eligibility for health and personal social services Bill and the nurses and midwives Bill are both listed for 2009. The reason for the delay in the latter is the public consultation process that took place between 30 November 2007 and the end of February 2008....

Order of Business (2 Apr 2008)

Bertie Ahern: There are no such proposals at this stage.

Order of Business (2 Apr 2008)

Bertie Ahern: The draft heads are being compiled in the Department. I do not have a date for publication but it is listed for 2008.

Order of Business (2 Apr 2008)

Bertie Ahern: The purpose of the foreshore amendment Bill is to update the provisions of all relevant legislation from 1933 to the present. The Bill will also apportion ministerial responsibility for the foreshore between the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. It is not possible to indicate a date for publication.

Order of Business (2 Apr 2008)

Bertie Ahern: That legislation will be introduced in this session. On the health (long-term residential care services) Bill, the latest information I have received is that the stamped draft will issue soon from the Attorney General's office and should be published shortly thereafter. It should be published this session.