Results 10,201-10,220 of 10,577 for speaker:Barry Cowen
- Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (6 Jul 2023)
Barry Cowen: 28. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government how the social housing waiting list in Offaly now compares with that in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32974/23]
- Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (6 Jul 2023)
Barry Cowen: 43. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government for an update on social housing provision in Offaly from 2020 to 2022; the target in place for same in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32973/23]
- Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2023: First Stage (12 Jul 2023)
Barry Cowen: I move: That leave be given to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Planning and Development Act 2000; to provide An Bord Pleanála with powers, functions and duties in relation to pending applications and appeals of long duration; and to provide for related matters. I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to introduce this Private Members’ Bill, which will...
- Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2023: First Stage (12 Jul 2023)
Barry Cowen: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (12 Jul 2023)
Barry Cowen: 249. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the case of a person (details supplied); and when they can expect an appointment in the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34507/23]
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Business of Select Committee (12 Jul 2023)
Barry Cowen: No apologies have been received. I propose we go into private session to deal with some housekeeping matters and issues which arose when we met on Teams yesterday. Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement 2023: Discussion (12 Jul 2023)
Barry Cowen: I welcome the Minister for Finance, Deputy Michael McGrath, the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform, Deputy Donohoe, and their officials. I must explain some limitations to parliamentary privilege and the practice of the Houses regarding references witnesses may make to other persons in their evidence. Witnesses are protected by absolute...
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement 2023: Discussion (12 Jul 2023)
Barry Cowen: I thank the Minister. I will ask the Minister, Deputy Donohoe-----
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement 2023: Discussion (12 Jul 2023)
Barry Cowen: Well we still have five against five, so we are okay.
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement 2023: Discussion (12 Jul 2023)
Barry Cowen: Best of luck to Deputy Durkan. We will proceed.
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement 2023: Discussion (12 Jul 2023)
Barry Cowen: With the agreement of Fine Gael, Deputy Doherty will go first as he must leave the meeting early.
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement 2023: Discussion (12 Jul 2023)
Barry Cowen: These are probably questions for the Minister, Deputy Donohoe.
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement 2023: Discussion (12 Jul 2023)
Barry Cowen: I thank Deputy Durkan. There were some observations and commentary and a number of questions to go through.
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement 2023: Discussion (12 Jul 2023)
Barry Cowen: Deputy Canney has brokered an agreement with his colleagues to speak at this juncture.
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement 2023: Discussion (12 Jul 2023)
Barry Cowen: We must suspend again for a vote. I have been warned not to use my discretion to make whipping decisions for the Government.
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Summer Economic Statement 2023: Discussion (12 Jul 2023)
Barry Cowen: Deputy Moynihan had the floor. Is he happy enough with his answers or does he want to elaborate or ask more questions?