Results 13,241-13,260 of 19,445 for speaker:Brian Cowen
- Order of Business. (16 Jun 2009)
Brian Cowen: I understand that apart from Front Bench spokespersons and Ministers, only two or three people have indicated a wish to speak on Second Stage of the Bill. On that basis, we should be able to complete our business for 7 p.m. this evening.
- Order of Business. (16 Jun 2009)
Brian Cowen: All I am saying is that the level of business that is suggested for the Bill, based on the number of people indicating a wish to speak on it, means that we should finish it by 7 p.m.
- Order of Business. (16 Jun 2009)
Brian Cowen: I cannot give a definite time for that as it acts independently of the Government. My understanding is that it is due soon but I do not have a date.
- Order of Business. (16 Jun 2009)
Brian Cowen: I do not know if that matter will have concluded by then but I know the Minister of State, Deputy Barry Andrews, is working hard in that respect with another sovereign government. We are aware of the views and needs of many prospective couples who would like to adopt and the question arises as to whether we can satisfactorily conclude a renewed agreement with Vietnam. Unfortunately, I...
- Order of Business. (16 Jun 2009)
Brian Cowen: The Minister for Finance has indicated that he is dealing with this as a matter of priority. It is an arduous and complex task and he has indicated the possibility of returning in September, if necessary, to put the legislation through the House as well. It depends on the rate of progress by the end of the month.
- Order of Business. (16 Jun 2009)
Brian Cowen: The matter could be discussed with the Whips. There are many priorities as we come to the end of this session. I agree that we should take the occasion at some stage to record the House's appreciation of the tremendous work done by the Army in service in the United Nations, the 50th anniversary of which was celebrated last year.
- Order of Business. (16 Jun 2009)
Brian Cowen: I understand from the Chief Whip that the Bill is ordered for Report Stage.
- Order of Business. (16 Jun 2009)
Brian Cowen: As the Deputy knows, the matter is a question of providing texts to the Council conclusions of December last, which have been discussed in the House. The normal process is for the House to discuss the aftermath of a Council meeting. The specific texts referred to by the Deputy were further discussed this morning and progress has been made on them. Given the nature of these matters, it is...
- Order of Business. (16 Jun 2009)
Brian Cowen: The Government's intention all along has been to have the Bill enacted before the summer recess.
- Order of Business. (16 Jun 2009)
Brian Cowen: There is no other way in which it can be done.
- Order of Business. (16 Jun 2009)
Brian Cowen: Legislation is not promised in this area but it is a cause for reflection for us all.
- Order of Business. (16 Jun 2009)
Brian Cowen: The Bill is on Committee Stage but I am not aware it is intended to have it completed this term. I will ask the relevant Minister to come back to the Deputy on this matter.
- Order of Business. (16 Jun 2009)
Brian Cowen: The mental capacity Bill will be published later this year. A parliamentary question to the relevant Minister will answer the Deputy's query regarding the convention itself. The second matter will be in the course of the year.
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (16 Jun 2009)
Brian Cowen: Taxi companies used by this Department and State Agencies under the aegis have a minimum percentage of taxis which are accessible for people with disabilities and wheelchair users. The table contains details of the amount expended by the Department and by agencies under the aegis of the department on taxi hire from 2008 to end May 2009. Taxi Hire Cost 2008 2009 ( Jan - May) Department of...
- Leaders' Questions (17 Jun 2009)
Brian Cowen: There is no confusion whatever on the Government's part with regard to the establishment of this agency, which is a necessary response to ensure that we have sufficient liquidity in the economy for the supply of credit to businesses both large and small. This is an arduous and complex task and it is being proceeded with as a priority. The question of valuation will be part of that process...
- Leaders' Questions (17 Jun 2009)
Brian Cowen: I refute Deputy Kenny's continually irresponsible approach in suggesting that what is being done on behalf of the Irish banking system is some kind of bailout of banks.
- Leaders' Questions (17 Jun 2009)
Brian Cowen: This continuous mantra of a populist message is, of course, something that he feels will give him some sort of political advantage. I do not know, but the real issue here is-----
- Leaders' Questions (17 Jun 2009)
Brian Cowen: The whole purpose of the Government's action is to ensure there is adequate capital in our banks thus ensuring there is sufficient confidence both domestically and internationally, so that they can get access to the funds that are necessary for them to conduct business and for Irish business to conduct its business, since that is a prerequisite of any modern economy.
- Leaders' Questions (17 Jun 2009)
Brian Cowen: As regards the question of who takes the hit in the first instance, obviously it is the owners of the loans and, indeed, the banks who take the first hit.
- Leaders' Questions (17 Jun 2009)
Brian Cowen: The continual portrayal by Deputy-----