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Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (4 Dec 2007)

Brian Cowen: ERDF-funded INTERREG programmes are intended to address the economic and social disadvantage that can result from the existence of a border, either land or maritime. During the period 2007-2013 these programmes will take place under the EU's European Territorial Cooperation Objective 3; and that also during this period Ireland will participate in all of the three strands of the Objective 3...

Official Travel (13 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 6 to 11, inclusive, together. I led an economic mission to the United States from 11 to 15 July last. During this trip I met with leading figures in US business, politics and the media in New York and Atlanta, as well as representatives of the Irish American community. I attended the New York Stock Exchange on 12 July and I launched "Innovation Fund -...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (23 Nov 2005)

Brian Cowen: As part of the decentralisation programme, it is intended that 210 posts of Ordnance Survey Ireland will decentralise to Dungarvan, County Waterford. Initial data from the central applications facility indicate that while 15 staff of Ordnance Survey Ireland have applied to decentralise to Dungarvan, there are a further 47 expressions of interest in decentralising to Dungarvan, Ordnance Survey...

Financial Services Regulation. (16 Oct 2007)

Brian Cowen: As the Deputy will be aware, the most important safeguard of financial stability is the existence and effective operation of the financial regulatory and supervisory regime. Following the establishment of the Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland in 2003, encompassing an independent Financial Regulator responsible for prudential supervision of financial institutions and...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (4 Mar 2010)

Brian Cowen: Foreign deployments are decided by the Minister for Defence in consultation with the Department of Foreign Affairs. Each year, the Naval Service commits approximately 85-90 of its annual patrol days to foreign deployments. Locations are considered on the basis of the optimum yield that can be derived for Ireland. This year Mexico, Argentina, Colombia and Chile all celebrate their bicentenary...

Death of Polish President: Expressions of Sympathy (20 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: I wish to express again my sincere sympathies and condolences and those of the Government following the tragic air accident which claimed the lives of the President of the Republic of Poland, His Excellency Lech Kaczynski , his wife, Maria Kaczynska, and 94 others at Smolensk in Russia on 10 April. The untimely death of President Kaczynski came as a great shock to me. He paid a state visit...

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (27 Apr 2005)

Brian Cowen: I appreciate the serious concerns of Bank of Ireland staff regarding the implications of the restructuring programme. It is important to recognise, however, that the decision to introduce this plan was made by the management of the Bank of Ireland, in what it judged to be the long-term interests of the organisation. It would not be appropriate for me, in my role as Minister for Finance, to...

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (9 Nov 2005)

Brian Cowen: There is a North-South dimension to the work of a number of areas in my Department. The lead North-South section in my Department is mainly involved in the process of agreeing corporate plans, business plans and annual budgets for North-South bodies established under the Good Friday Agreement. In co-operation with sponsor Departments, it is also involved in agreeing guidance for the bodies on...

Northern Ireland: Motion (11 Mar 2009)

Brian Cowen: I move: That Dáil Éireann: utterly condemns the murders of Sapper Mark Quinsey and Sapper Cengiz Azimkar in Antrim, and of Constable Stephen Carroll in Craigavon, as well as the injuries inflicted on others in those attacks; expresses its deepest sympathies to the families, friends and colleagues of the dead and injured; affirms that the groups responsible for these atrocities have no...

Official Engagements. (17 Dec 2008)

Brian Cowen: ——to suggest that to reject the Lisbon treaty puts Ireland in a better position. To reject the Lisbon treaty puts Ireland in a worse position.

Official Engagements. (8 Oct 2008)

Brian Cowen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 6 to 21, inclusive, together. The visit of President George Bush to Northern Ireland in June as part of his European tour was an opportunity for the Irish, British and United States Governments to meet the political parties to discuss a range of political and economic issues. When President Bush, Prime Minister Brown and I met First Minister Peter Robinson...

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (24 Sep 2008)

Brian Cowen: The Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement, which was established in October 2007, provides a valuable forum to members of both Houses of the Oireachtas to discuss the implementation of the Good Friday Agreement and related matters with Members of the Westminster Parliament elected for constituencies in Northern Ireland. In its relatively short time in existence,...

Ireland-America Economic Advisory Board. (20 May 2009)

Brian Cowen: I raised the tax deferral issue with President Obama when I met him on Saint Patrick's Day. At that time, the President confirmed that this was an issue not to be resolved overnight. He was mindful of the possible impact on Ireland, but he would act with caution and would be ready to discuss any potential unintended consequences. The Tánaiste also met with senior members of the US...

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (16 Oct 2007)

Brian Cowen: The Board of Governors of the International Monetary Fund (Fund) and the Boards of Governors of the World Bank Group (Bank) normally meet once a year to discuss the work of their respective institutions. I will attend the meeting to be held this year in Washington and will speak on behalf of Ireland. In addition there are meetings of the International Monetary and Financial Committee...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (10 Feb 2004)

Brian Cowen: Expenditure on media advertising for 2002 was €251, 605.51 and for 2003 was €203,919.70. This can be broken down as follows: Vote 38 — Foreign Affairs — expenditure under the general advertising subhead of €61,543.04 in 2002 and €50,343.35 in 2003 and expenditure of €20,411, 2002, and €29,184.36, 2003, from the Passport Office subhead. Expenditure under these subheads included...

Official Engagements. (21 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: There are no offices and so on attached to the position of cultural ambassador. The new ambassador will work closely with the Government, with Culture Ireland and with artistic bodies to develop a vision that is inclusive of the Irish diaspora throughout the world. It is about how we can promote culture on its own intrinsic merit to expand the footprint of the country worldwide, so that...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (11 May 2005)

Brian Cowen: I am aware that a number of eastern European countries have introduced a flat rate of tax on personal and business income. The tax policies of individual countries reflect a range of factors and democratic choices, social, economic and cultural. The Irish tax system as it has developed, particularly over the period 1997 to date, with lower rates of personal and business taxation, has proven,...

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (22 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: I have no plans to invite Prime Minister Rudd to Ireland in 2009 nor have I any knowledge of his seeking to travel here this year. Prime Minister Rudd would of course be most welcome to visit Ireland should a visit be proposed.

Financial Resolution No. 34: General (Resumed) (8 Dec 2010)

Brian Cowen: -----one will realise we have a real economy that is forging ahead if we give it the chance. Exports have increased by 6% and merchandising exports have increased by 12% in the past three months. We will have a balance of payments surplus next year. While we must do our job in this House, namely, fixing the public finances, we must also ensure that enterprising, entrepreneurial businessmen...

Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2007)

Brian Cowen: I move amendmentNo. 18: In page 18, after line 15, to insert the following new section: 18.—(1) The Insurance Act 1936 is amended by repealing sections 9 and 10. (2) The European Communities (Non-Life Insurance) Regulations 1976 (S.I. 115 of 1976) are consequentially amended by revoking paragraph (5) of Regulation 4. (3) The European Communities (Life Assurance) Regulations 1984 (S.I. 57 of...