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Leaders' Questions (7 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: It is the same for Germany, where growth will be down by 5% this year. The industrial powerhouses of the world are going through a recession the likes of which has not been seen in very many years. The people know that.

Leaders' Questions (7 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: With regard to what must be done now, the people are prepared to accept whatever impositions are necessary to get us back on the pathway to recovery. That is my belief. It will begin when the Minister for Finance, Deputy Lenihan, makes his-----

Leaders' Questions (7 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: I listened to Deputy Kenny with respect to what he had to say.

Leaders' Questions (7 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: The moment I start to speak there is a predilection to continue interrupting which does not add to the dignity of the House and does not impart any further relevant information. We have rising unemployment figures because of the recession and because we earn our living on the basis of our exports and there is less demand for our goods and services now than in the past. That situation has...

Leaders' Questions (7 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: This will be done over a period of years, given the scale and magnitude of the challenge facing us. It will involve people having to take some steps back in order to go forward again. It will involve an imposition. Unlike Deputy Kenny, I say to the people openly and honestly that there will be a greater imposition of tax and a greater degree of sacrifice required of all of us. At the same...

Leaders' Questions (7 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: Deputy Gilmore will be aware that the Minister for Finance, Deputy Lenihan, has indicated that in part of his Supplementary Budget Statement he will make some comments with regard to these matters that are important for the future of our economy. The motivation of the Government is to ensure we get the Irish banking system to serve the people within its core franchise of providing lending...

Leaders' Questions (7 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: I want to make it clear to Deputy Gilmore once again that this is not a question of doing anything other than trying to secure the future of the economy. The whole purpose and motivation of Government involvement and Government policy in this matter is to try to ensure that we maintain financial stability in this country, which is absolutely essential for the purposes of dealing with the...

Leaders' Questions (7 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: I am giving the Deputy the information but I want first to address the political charge that was involved in his question, which was part of the legitimate tactic of any politician, which is to seek to first misrepresent the Government's position in this matter.

Leaders' Questions (7 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: The Government's position in this matter is to do everything it can to secure the future of the economy, maintain jobs and help business to grow and prosper in what is the most difficult recession we have seen in this generation or, indeed, for the past two or three generations. That is the purpose of our involvement. We have had no support from Deputy Gilmore's party in respect of any of...

Leaders' Questions (7 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: The point is this - these decisions have worked because in the absence of those decisions being taken, we would have had systemic problems in regard to the Irish banking system.

Leaders' Questions (7 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: I did not interrupt Deputy Stagg's party leader when he spoke. Deputy Stagg often reminds us of the need to adhere to rules and procedures in the House. Second, in regard to the matter that has been raised, the Minister, Deputy Brian Lenihan, will outline the policy position and strategic approach the Government believes needs to be taken now in the interests of the economy and for no other...

Order of Business (7 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: It is proposed to take No. 6, motion re Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2009; No. 7, motion re referral to joint committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2009; and No. 12, Budget Statements and the Financial Motions by the Minister for Finance shall be taken today at 3.45 p.m. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in...

Order of Business (7 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: It is anticipated that there will be a Finance Bill and that it will be published as soon as possible after the budget has been debated and, hopefully, passed. Obviously, the Finance Bill will come forward when we return and will be taken as quickly as possible.

Order of Business (7 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: I will have to come back to the Deputy on that.

Order of Business (7 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: That is a good try by the Deputy.

Order of Business (7 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: I congratulate Deputy Gilmore on the innovativeness of his argumentation. The general financial resolution well be put to the House before midnight. That will enable the debate on the budget to take place. The financial resolutions are the important decisions that must be taken tonight. The Finance Bill provides other opportunities for votes on various issues. The Deputy is long enough...

Order of Business (7 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy can ask his Whip behind him who will brief him on what all these mean. I congratulate the Deputy on an innovative effort to open up a debate beyond what is normal on the Order of Business. The Revised Estimates will be published next week.

Order of Business (7 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: Yes, it is.

Supplementary Budget Statement 2009 (7 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: If I may-----

Supplementary Budget Statement 2009 (7 Apr 2009)

Brian Cowen: That is precisely the sentiment I wished to express. Also I wish to say that as I understand it, the arrangements that have been made are that once the Minister for Finance stands up to speak the statement is circulated to everybody. The arrangements for the press, as I understand it, are the same as before, where they do not leave the House.