Results 9,221-9,240 of 19,445 for speaker:Brian Cowen

Official Engagements. (4 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 5 to 9, inclusive, together. On 8 May, I travelled to Belfast to attend the Northern Ireland investment conference. I also had meetings with the British Prime Minister, Mr. Brown, the First Minister, Dr. Paisley, and the Deputy First Minister, Mr. McGuinness. On 24 May, I travelled to Cardiff to meet the First Minister of Wales, Mr. Rhodri Morgan, and I also...

Official Engagements. (4 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: I met the Prime Minister, Mr. Gordon Brown, at the airport in the first instance when I arrived and we had a bilateral discussion on our own for about half an hour. I had known Mr. Brown when he was Chancellor and we discussed many issues and had a general political discussion. We joined officials thereafter and discussed issues of bilateral interest between Britain and Ireland, the...

Official Engagements. (4 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: We have worked hard to develop a good working relationship with China, a country of great importance and complexity. Where issues arise, they are dealt with through dialogue and engagement. EU Ministers have not supported the calls for a boycott of either the Olympic Games or the opening ceremony. Instead, the importance of continuing to deal directly and frankly with the Chinese...

Official Engagements. (4 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: He would not be as obsessed by his opposite number as Deputy Kenny.

Official Engagements. (4 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: It is a preoccupation of mine.

Official Engagements. (4 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: I can confirm what the Deputy had to say regarding the latter matter. On the question of taxation policy in other jurisdictions, that is a matter for the governments of those jurisdictions. The matter was raised by investors at the question and answer session and the Prime Minister outlined his well-known view that when one takes account of allowances and other arrangements, the net position...

Official Engagements. (4 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: I am a strong proponent of co-operation between the North and the Republic in all areas and in every possible way because I believe it represents the best deal for the taxpayer and the best way by which the country can progress. The CAWT initiative has been ongoing in the health area for many years and a co-operation agreement has been reached, for example, between the north east and Daisy...

Official Engagements. (4 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: In respect of the question on China, I am of the belief that one should not mix sport with politics. We should show solidarity towards those who will be competing, in the spirit of the Olympic Games and all it represents. I am strongly of the view that since its reconstitution, the Olympic movement has been a unifying factor. The boycotts of the Olympic Games in Moscow and Los Angeles did...

Official Engagements. (4 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: I would have to check the Deputy's quote in that regard before I could comment. I am sure he provided a full and complete quotation.

Order of Business (4 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: It is proposed to take No. 7, motion re referral to Joint Committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Risk Equalisation (Amendment) Scheme 2008; No. 8, motion re referral to Joint Committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Employment Equality Act 1998 (Section 12) (Church of Ireland College of Education) Order 2008; No. 21, Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008...

Order of Business (4 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: Notification has been issued to the preferred bidder and arrangements are in train for the contract discussions to take place. Those negotiations will be led by the Garda as the contracting authority and the body with the expertise in this area. As soon as the contract is concluded, the start-up and roll-out of the network can commence. It is not possible to give a precise timetable in...

Order of Business (4 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: It is a matter that will have to be considered. I note what Deputy Flanagan has indicated.

Order of Business (4 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: As the Deputy knows, the question of agency workers is under the aegis of social partnership discussions, which are ongoing. That is the forum in which discussions can and are taking place to see in what way it could be possible to progress the issue to everyone's satisfaction. I suggest that these discussions must take place and we must continue with them to ensure progress can be made. As...

Order of Business (4 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: The bottom line, as I have said, is the text of the issue is being considered for next week's meeting. Until we have finalised the arrangements next week, I cannot say which way that will go. I will investigate the matter.

Order of Business (4 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: Yes, the Employment Council meeting on Monday.

Order of Business (4 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: I understand there are five justice Bills on the A list for this session. It is not possible to offer a date for publication of the first Bill mentioned by Deputy Durkan.

Order of Business (4 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: It is still expected this session.

Order of Business (4 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: No.

Order of Business (4 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: No.

Order of Business (4 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: It is promised this session.