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Leaders' Questions (8 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: We are not alone in facing into these issues. Other countries are facing the very same global economic conditions.

Leaders' Questions (8 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: We are well placed to deal with it as I have said all along. I believe we can have a sensible debate on the options and approaches. Let it be clear that the Government is discharging its responsibility in a timely, appropriate and responsible manner and will continue to do so.

Order of Business (8 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: It is proposed to take No. 15, Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad] — Report Stage (resumed) and Final Stage; No. 16, Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008 — Committee and Remaining Stages; and No. 1, Nuclear Test Ban Bill 2006 — amendments from the Seanad. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the Dáil shall sit later than 8.30 p.m. tonight and business...

Order of Business (8 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: Unfortunately, I am not in the position to accede to a change to the Order of Business due to the requirement to enact the legislation before the House goes into recess.

Order of Business (8 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: I regret to advise the Deputies that this is a Bill the Government seeks to have enacted before the summer recess because it contains some important public order provisions, which we believe should be brought forward and enacted. I am not in a position to accept a deferral of the Bill until next session.

Order of Business (8 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: In the hope of avoiding an earthquake of seismic proportions, unfortunately I cannot accede to the Opposition's requests.

Order of Business (8 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: I understand that is almost ready and I intend to open the debate.

Order of Business (8 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: Deputy Reilly can take it that the person with the most authoritative and up-to-date information is probably the Taoiseach rather than a committee Chairman, who, I am sure, was acting in good faith in indicating when he thought it might be published. Some time ago I indicated in this House to the Leader of the Opposition that I did not expect this legislation to be published before the end...

Order of Business (8 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: I understand it will be published next year.

Order of Business (8 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: I understand that Bill will be published later this year.

Order of Business (8 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: We are sorry there has been a delay in publication on this matter and expect it to be published over the summer.

Order of Business (8 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: Unfortunately, that will not be published before we rise but it is expected shortly.

Order of Business (8 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: That should be published later this year.

Written Answers — Programmes for Government: Programmes for Government (8 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: A Progress Report on the implementation of the Agreed Programme for Government (2002-2007) was published on 28 April, 2007. This report is available on the Department of An Taoiseach website.

Written Answers — Profit Outflows: Profit Outflows (8 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: The profit outflows of foreign owned multinational corporations operating in Ireland are not directly available for this period. However, the Net Factor Outflows shown in the table below largely reflect these accrued profit outflows and are given from 1976 to date. The geographical analysis of the destination of these outflows is only available for the years 2001-2007 and therefore the...

Written Answers — Departmental Appointments: Departmental Appointments (8 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: The information requested by the Deputy relating to the special advisers appointed to my Department is detailed in the schedule below: Name Date of appointment Annual Salary â'¬ Joe Lennon 24 June 2008 216,516 Peter Clinch 24 June 2008 199,953 Gerry Steadman 24 June 2008 128,535 Brian Murphy 24 June 2008 128,535 Declan Ryan 24 June 2008 92,473 Padraig Slyne 24 June 2008 90,468...

Written Answers — Departmental Appointments: Departmental Appointments (8 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: There are nine staff in the Government Press Office as set out below. Position Annual Salary â'¬ Government Press Secretary 147,036 Deputy Government Press Secretary 115,862 Deputy Government Press Secretary 109,091 Government Press Officer 79,014 Government Press Officer 55,670 Government Press Officer 52,379 Government Press Officer 46,108 Clerical Officer 30,465 Clerical...

Written Answers — Departmental Appointments: Departmental Appointments (8 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: The information requested by the Deputy on the nine staff employed in my constituency offices is detailed in the schedule below: Position Post Location Annual Salary € Personal Assistant Taoiseach's Constituency Office 53,688 Personal Assistant Taoiseach's Constituency Office 52,053 Personal Assistant Taoiseach's Constituency Office 48,473 Clerical Officer Taoiseach's Constituency...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (8 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy will be aware that the Central Applications Facility is responsible for staff moves under the Department of Finance Decentralisation Programme. There are no proposals to decentralise my Department or any of the bodies under its aegis. I am advised by the Public Appointments Service that 42 staff currently serving in my Department have applied through the Central Applications...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (8 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: In line with the Budget 2008 announcement, my Department has engaged in the efficiency review exercise on the same basis as all other Government Departments, with a view to identifying possible savings on administrative spending. The exercise has included the bodies under the aegis of my Department. The issues arising in this context are currently being considered in the context of...