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Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: If it were, it would be a matter of waiting for the deliberative process to be completed before it would be brought to Government.

Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: Many decisions have been made in the Department of Education and Science under the present incumbent, many of which, although necessary, have not received much support from the other side of the House. In this respect, the Minister will bring the matter to the Government, it will consider the matter when it arises and deal with it accordingly. When a decision is taken it will be announced....

Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: As I said last week, there is no date as to when the eligibility for health and personal social services Bill will be ready. The legislation on the sale of alcohol will not be ready until the second half of the year.

Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: I was talking to Deputy Crawford.

Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: The animal health and welfare Bill?

Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: Work is being done on the Bill, but it is not possible to indicate when it will be completed.

Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: I do not have a date for that. The Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Act has only been in force for the last 12 months and investigations into suspected trafficking are inevitably complex. Since the introduction of the Act the Garda has launched around 80 investigations of trafficking. Work is being undertaken on an operational basis under existing legislation, so it cannot be said there is...

Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: On the other matter, I will have to check with the office of the Minister of State with responsibility for children.

Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: During the course of the summer.

Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: There is much commercially sensitive information attached to the report.

Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: One would understand why it would not be publicly available. The policy behind the introduction of NAMA is established not only here but also abroad. The legislation will afford an opportunity for everyone to give their views on it. In the meantime, the Deputy can put questions directly to the Minister for Finance during parliamentary questions and other procedures in the House which would...

Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: The Bill is before the Seanad. The Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill, which was published on 3 June, might facilitate further debate on the matter in the House.

Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: It is hoped to bring the Bill before the House before the summer recess. If the Deputy contacts the Minister's office with queries about changes that were adopted on Committee Stage in preparation for Report Stage I am sure he will be facilitated.

Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: I understand the Whip intends to bring some proposals to the House before the end of the recess.

Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: Before the end of the recess.

Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: I do not accept the contention that the Minister of State with responsibility for children let anything slip through his fingers. There are issues which-----

Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: These issues did not slip through his fingers. He is in the process of dealing with another Government to ensure the arrangements to which we all subscribe work effectively, ethically and on an above board basis. That is something which is as important to the parents who are expectant and hopeful that these matters can be resolved quickly as it is to the Irish and Vietnamese people. We...

Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: -----while being respectful of the need to ensure any concerns that have been raised are dealt with adequately and in a way in which everyone in this House expects them to be dealt with. While we understand the frustration of people in this situation generally, quite apart from the specific issues that have arisen in regard to the international agreement with Vietnam, this matter must be...

Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: There are no proposals to proceed with that aspect of the Act.

Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: A recent decision in the United Kingdom has implications for our preparation of the secondary legislation in respect of this matter. It is at an advanced stage but I understand it is unlikely to be taken before we rise for the summer.