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Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: We do not have a date of publication for the crimes Bill.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: We do not have a date for it.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: It is indefinite.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: I will check it — I do not know if there is substance to that point. The fact is that it has been repealed by legislation. If it is included in the reaffirmation of the Offences Against the State Act, if I understand the point, that would suggest, which the original legislation continues to include that section, it has been repealed by other legislation. There are many issues of law...

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: I will take advice obviously and come back to the Deputy and clarify the matter. In regard to the Intoxicating Liquor Bill, my understanding is that there is an intention to try to enact this legislation before the House rises for the recess on the basis that there are some very important public order offences being provided for in that legislation which would win the widespread support of...

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: I can only deal with legislation. Bills are due next year on the two matters Deputy Crawford raised. As I indicated to the Leader of the Opposition, we do not expect to be able to take the other legislation before the Dáil rises.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: There is no date for that legislation.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: I cannot give any indication.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: The nurses and midwives Bill will come before the House next year.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: There is no date for that.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: I do not believe a debate is envisaged for the planning regulations. I cannot give a date on the social housing (miscellaneous provisions) Bill, but it is hoped that it will be introduced soon.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: It is hoped to publish the Bill this session.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: It is a now a matter for discussion with the social partners.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: I understand it is hoped to bring the mental capacity Bill to the House later this year.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: I understand the first issue is a policy framework decision at EU level, not a directive. I advise the Deputy to table a parliamentary question to the line Minister seeking detailed information on what is the policy position on it. I will have to check about the second matter. I am not aware of what amending planning legislation the Deputy referred to. I will have to check that for her.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: Very regularly.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: I do not believe it will be included in the education Ireland Bill, which is due later this year.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: It is unlikely to be introduced before this session ends.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: It is unlikely before this session.

European Council: Statements (25 Jun 2008)

Brian Cowen: I attended the meeting of the European Council in Brussels on Thursday and Friday, 19 and 20 June. I was accompanied at the meeting by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Micheál Martin, and the Minister of State with responsibility for European Union affairs, Deputy Dick Roche. The Council's proceedings were dominated by two issues, namely the Lisbon treaty following the rejection of...