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Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Brian Cowen: ——which includes that one. The present situation, as regards the status of the Bill, is that it will be a matter for the Whips to decide when the Bill's Second Stage will be taken in the House.

Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Brian Cowen: I understand the Bill has been dropped pending a way being found to deal with the issue that may avoid the necessity of taking that particular legislative route.

Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Brian Cowen: I note the proposals to which Deputy Stagg referred. The Government intends to bring forward a comprehensive set of proposals which will address the need for Dáil reform. A working group for that purpose has been set up, so it will not just address the issue in a piecemeal way on the day-to-day operations of the Dáil, which can be addressed by adherence to Standing Orders of the Dáil....

Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Brian Cowen: The legislation to which Deputy Costello refers is being worked on and there has been much consultation with the social partners in an effort to find agreement on these matters, which has not been easy to achieve. We will continue to work on that and detailed questions to the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Coughlan, during Question Time would enable more debate and...

Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Brian Cowen: There is no date for bringing forward that legislation. I know what the Deputy has had to say about it. A number of legislative priorities have been outlined in the legislation programme for this session. In many cases when work begins on a Bill other priorities come into play regarding trying to deal with issues that arise according as problems arise. A parliamentary question to the...

Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Brian Cowen: These are policy decisions that have been taken and which Ministers in their Departments must progress. The question of how quickly they will happen depends on the specific issues that arise for the mergers in each Department. These matters are being dealt with by Ministers as we speak.

Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Brian Cowen: Yes, I will ask the Minister and we will see what the story is.

Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Brian Cowen: I will ask the Minister to contact the Deputy in his capacity as chairman of the committee as to the status of the legislation in the Department and what progress can be made.

Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Brian Cowen: Which Bill is the Deputy asking about?

Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Brian Cowen: The Minister is dealing with several Bills in this area. Deputies can put questions to Ministers to inquire in detail about any aspect of policy. With respect, the Order of Business is not the means to amplify that to any great extent. Under Standing Orders, I am required on the Order of Business to indicate what stage legislation has reached, not to give detail of the legislation or the...

Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Brian Cowen: If we are talking about using our time more——

Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Brian Cowen: I respect the fact that everyone is entitled to ask whatever question he or she wants, but the parliamentary question procedure provides better clarification for Deputies on the detail they require than the Order of Business.

Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Brian Cowen: It may be possible to resume Second Stage of that Bill next week. We are dealing with the economy this week. It will be subject to discussion with the Whips.

Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Brian Cowen: It is hoped to take it this year. I cannot be any more specific than that.

Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Brian Cowen: That may be secondary legislation. I will inform the Deputy later about that.

The Economy: Statements (28 Jan 2009)

Brian Cowen: I welcome the opportunity at the beginning of the new Dáil session to address the current economic challenges facing this country and to outline the Government's strategy in response. We are facing the most difficult global economic conditions in 70 years. The most severe financial crisis since the Great Depression is taking its toll, for example, on the US economy, now in the middle of...

The Economy: Statements (28 Jan 2009)

Brian Cowen: That is fine.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (28 Jan 2009)

Brian Cowen: The cost of printing reports by my Department in 2008 was €128,747. There were no costs incurred for printing of annual reports during 2008. The approximate cost of posting reports by my Department was €14,130 in 2008. The table outlines the cost of printing and posting reports by offices and bodies under the aegis of my Department in 2008. Office/Body under the aegis of this...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (28 Jan 2009)

Brian Cowen: The information requested by the Deputy relating to staff appointed by me since my appointment as Taoiseach on 7 May 2008, are detailed in the schedule: Name Title Annual Salary € **Joe Lennon Programme Manager/Special Adviser **221,929 Gerry Steadman Special Adviser 131,748 Brian Murphy Special Adviser 131,748 *Declan Ryan Special Adviser* 94,785 *Peter Clinch Special Adviser*...

Allocation of Time: Motion (3 Feb 2009)

Brian Cowen: The purpose for which I brought forward this motion was to state to the House in the first instance the decisions made by the Cabinet this afternoon and not only to do this by way of formal announcement, which procedurally is within my right to do, but also to provide an opportunity to the leaders of the Opposition parties to make a contribution and provide an initial reaction to the...