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Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (8 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: Prime Minister Fayyad wrote to me recently, and to other EU Heads of State or Government, to express his views on the ongoing discussions regarding EU-Israel relations in the context of the European Neighbourhood Policy. I replied to Prime Minister Fayyad following the conclusion of the General Affairs and External Relations Council discussions on the matter on 16 June. In my letter, I...

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

Brian Cowen: A comprehensive review of the National Economic and Social Development Office and its constituent bodies i.e. the National Economic and Social Council, the National Economic and Social Forum and the National Centre for Partnership and Performance is currently underway as part of the Government's Programme of Value for Money and Policy Reviews. The Terms of Reference of this review include an...

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

Brian Cowen: A total of 26 staff in the Department of Taoiseach have received or are currently receiving support to participate in post-graduate educational courses since 2004, broken down as follows: Academic Year Number commencing Total number in receipt of grant 2003-2004 7 7 2004-2005 5 9 2005-2006 7 11 2006-2007 3 8 2007-2008 4 6 In compliance with Circular 23/07 — Post Entry Education —...

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

Brian Cowen: There are 225 whole time equivalent staff employed in my Department, all of whom have been provided with appropriate accommodation.

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

Brian Cowen: The estimated administrative costs of the State Agency and programmes under the control of my Department in 2008 are outlined in the table below: State Agency Administration Costs for 2008 â'¬ National Economic and Social Development Office (incl. NESC, NESF and NCPP) 4,302,000 Programme Administration Costs for 2008 â'¬ Tribunal of Inquiry 783,400 National Forum on Europe...

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

Brian Cowen: There are no staff in my Department currently paid at the rate of the national minimum wage.

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

Brian Cowen: The information requested by the Deputy is detailed in the Schedule below: Report Company Reason Date of Publication Implementation Cost to date (inc VAT) 2002 IT Strategic Review Octagon To establish a set of core strategic principles for the Department's ICTs and the IT unit upon which to base plans for the future CommissionedFebruary 2002DeliveredApril 2002 Yes €8,400...

Death of Member: Expressions of Sympathy (9 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: Ba mhaith liom mo chomhbhrón pearsanta agus comhbhrón Pháirtí Fhianna Fáil a chur in iúl don Teach ar bhás Shéamuis Ó Braonáin. Ba mhaith liom cású freisin lena bhean céile Ann agus lena seisear clainne. Is cinnte gur ócáid an-bhrónach scéal a bháis dúinn ar fad. Bhí an pholaitíocht go smior i Séamus Ó Braonáin. Óna chéad laethanta mar mhac léinn san ollscoil...

Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: The fair deal scheme can only come into place when there is a proper legal footing for it. Dealing with people who have diminished mental capacity is a legally challenging area. The Attorney General is drafting legislation which will be sufficiently rigorous to address the matter. This is a deferral of the introduction of the scheme. It can only come into place when legislation is in...

Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: I point out to Deputy Kenny that 80% of day to day expenditure is in the areas of health, education and social welfare. However, economies have to be made and moneys must be reallocated, while keeping the overall spending limit for this year at what we intended. Because of the deteriorating economic situation, where we have increased allocations to provide in areas over and above what was...

Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: If I may be allowed——

Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: The problem is that the Deputy never listens.

Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy is not the leader of his party yet. The situation is——

Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: The Ceann Comhairle will have to do something.

Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: I thank the Ceann Comhairle. As regards the whole question of contract beds, some 2,000 have been put into the system within the last three years, in addition to increased home services. More money will be spent on services for the elderly this year than in previous years. However, as regards this specific initiative, which will not come into play this year because of the enactment...

Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: No, I did not. The Deputy is good at claiming that he is paraphrasing me, while misquoting me. I made it very clear in my statement that we are seeking to minimise the impact on frontline services.

Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: I did not say that. I said, in relation to the 3% payroll——

Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: If the Deputy is not prepared to read and understand what is going on, that is his problem.

Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: The 3% payroll bill relates across all Departments and State agencies, with the exception of health and education whose parameters——

Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2008)

Brian Cowen: Let me say what was said, because this is what I did say. The parameters will be decided on the basis of discussion with the Department of Finance. That is what I said and what the record will show. No amount of effort by the Deputy to misrepresent me will disprove that point.