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Business of Dáil: Motion (27 May 2015)

Barry Cowen: It is called democracy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Peat Briquette Production: Bord na Móna (27 May 2015)

Barry Cowen: I thank the Chairman and I thank the chairman, CEO and staff of Bord na Móna for making themselves available on foot of the request by this committee to give us an update not only on the briquette factories, but also on other issues. I am glad that when Mr. Horgan moved to the last chapter of his presentation, towards 2030, he mentioned other issues that are very pertinent to the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Peat Briquette Production: Bord na Móna (27 May 2015)

Barry Cowen: There was great anticipation of his effectiveness as chair and as that conduit. With the knowledge and expertise he had, especially in industrial relations, one would have expected that any change, diversification, alteration in work practices or cost-cutting exercise that might ensue would be well-managed, closely monitored by him and the board in dealing with management to ensure...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Peat Briquette Production: Bord na Móna (27 May 2015)

Barry Cowen: I have three questions. We have been waiting for three or four weeks to discuss this very important issue. I might add that this is the Aer Lingus of the midlands. We are aware that plenty of time and effort is going into that area. I want to make sure the questions that are being asked during the course of that debate do not arise in this context at any future juncture. I would like...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Peat Briquette Production: Bord na Móna (27 May 2015)

Barry Cowen: From an iPad.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Peat Briquette Production: Bord na Móna (27 May 2015)

Barry Cowen: Mr. Horgan confirmed to Deputy Fitzmaurice that the profits were €54 million last year. Can he confirm that he is heading for a higher figure this year, based on initial figures? In what year was the protocol he mentioned agreed and against what background? Was that prior to the present and continuing round of transformation? As I and other Deputies have said, the issue at hand for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Peat Briquette Production: Bord na Móna (27 May 2015)

Barry Cowen: As a representative of Government, and by association a representative of the public and the shareholder, Mr. Horgan believes a protocol is in place and, as chair of the board, he is being informed by management and by worker directors and staff that almost all items pertaining to industrial relations now end up in the Labour Court, which goes against the grain and the thread of industrial...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Peat Briquette Production: Bord na Móna (27 May 2015)

Barry Cowen: It is not. They are not all telling us lies.

Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)

Barry Cowen: All the more reason to read it.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Constitutional Convention Recommendations (9 Jun 2015)

Barry Cowen: 16. To ask the Taoiseach his plans to hold a referendum on whether to insert general economic, social, and cultural rights, and especially a right to housing, in the Constitution, as recommended by the Constitutional Convention in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9017/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord na gCon (9 Jun 2015)

Barry Cowen: 499. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the Irish Greyhound Board ever returned a positive test for prohibited substances for a greyhound (details supplied); if so, the illegal substance identified in the test; the penalty applied to the trainer and to the owner of the greyhound; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22500/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (9 Jun 2015)

Barry Cowen: 673. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly will receive an appointment for an MRI scan at the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore, County Offaly. [21423/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (9 Jun 2015)

Barry Cowen: 674. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly will receive an appointment in the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Dublin 2. [21424/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (9 Jun 2015)

Barry Cowen: 703. To ask the Minister for Health the number of primary care centres currently in operation; the number currently planned to be opened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21640/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staffing (9 Jun 2015)

Barry Cowen: 704. To ask the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses who have left their posts in each year since 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21641/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staffing (9 Jun 2015)

Barry Cowen: 705. To ask the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses recruited in each year since 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21642/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staffing (9 Jun 2015)

Barry Cowen: 706. To ask the Minister for Health if public health nursing roles have been taken up by other nurses within the system; if all personnel have been specifically trained for the task; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21643/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (9 Jun 2015)

Barry Cowen: 707. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the status of the Fair Deal Review; the time frame for its completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21644/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Service Waiting Lists (9 Jun 2015)

Barry Cowen: 752. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Meath will receive an appointment with the orthodontic department, Health Service Executive health centre, Tullamore, County Offaly. [21769/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Administration (9 Jun 2015)

Barry Cowen: 1078. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the legislation underpinning the Irish Water pipe maintenance responsibility graphics (details supplied) which indicates that drains outside of the property boundary of a home are the responsibility of the residents connected to that drain; if he will confirm that this is the case for...