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Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: It is indeed.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: That will get Deputy Broughan a line.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: Yes.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: It will be before the next session, certainly. In relation to the first point, these are matters for the Whips to decide whether they can be taken.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: No. It is a Fine Gael motion.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: In relation to the NAMA legislation, the Minister has said on a number of occasions that he is seeking to bring it forward as quickly as possible. It is likely to be debated in the House in the next session. It may occur that we would have it before the next session by having an early return of the House.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: For some, I am sure. Others will be sunning themselves somewhere and leaving it to others to do the work.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: I was not including Deputy Burton.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: Her assiduousness is legendary. I would not be including her. I would be looking at Deputy Broughan in that respect.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: I do not know on what planet he is taking holidays, but we hope he is going somewhere.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: I meant that in the nicest possible way, Deputy Broughan. In relation to the earlier question on improving the regulatory and supervisory arrangements, ensuring that consumer issues that are presently dealt with by the Financial Regulator are dealt with will, of course, be outlined by the Minister, Deputy Brian Lenihan, when he brings the legislation to the House.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: As I said, the consumer and competition Bill is later this year. Discussion can take place on Second Stage, including I am sure a contribution from the Deputy, as to the adequacy of the new arrangements and how it has been able to protect consumer interests. The Financial Regulator had a remit and built up a reasonably good reputation in that area in terms of consumer protection.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: The question arising is about financial regulation, the role of the Central Bank and the establishment of the new central banking commission. A serious change must take place. There is no question but lessons must be learnt. The Financial Services Ombudsman has also been an effective advocate for consumer rights in this area. He has had sufficient statutory powers not only to make a...

European Council Meeting: Statements (24 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: I wish to dissociate myself from the remarks made by Deputy Creighton on the Order of Business. I attended the meeting of the European Council in Brussels on Thursday and Friday, 18 and 19 June. I was accompanied at the meeting by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Micheál Martin. The Minister of State with responsibility for European affairs, Deputy Dick Roche, and the Attorney...

European Council Meeting: Statements (24 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: Tá comhthéacs difriúil ann.

European Council Meeting: Statements (24 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: Cé atá ag ardú na taibhsí anois?

European Council Meeting: Statements (24 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: Tá níos mó eolais agamsa ar an chonradh ná mar atá ag an Teachta.

European Council Meeting: Statements (24 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: Bíonn Sinn Féin i gcoinne an Aontais Eorpaigh is cuma cibé conradh atá os ár gcomhair. Sin é polasaí bunúsach Shinn Féin.

European Council Meeting: Statements (24 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: Bhí Sinn Féin i gcoinne an Aontais Eorpaigh gach uair a bhí conradh le pléó 1972 go dtí an lá atá ann inniu.

European Council Meeting: Statements (24 Jun 2009)

Brian Cowen: Cibé conradh a bhí os ár gcomhair, bhí Sinn Fein ina choinne.