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Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

Brian Cowen: It is proposed to take No. 1, Courts and Court Officers Bill 2009 - amendments from the Seanad and No. 2, Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad] - Second Stage. Private Members' business shall be No. 76, motion re human trafficking (resumed), to conclude at 8.30 p.m. tonight, if not previously concluded.

Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

Brian Cowen: We are all aware of this issue. Many of us individually and in other capacities are aware of many parents and prospective parents who are anxious to proceed with adoption, provide a loving and caring environment for children and offer the gift of love and affection to them. Many of us are keenly aware of this issue. Second Stage of the Adoption Bill allows for a discussion to take place in...

Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

Brian Cowen: The Bill makes provision to accommodate this issue. We need to discuss the matter on Second Stage and come forward with a detailed discussion on Committee Stage. There is unanimity in the House in terms of seeking to achieve the objective of both providing standards that follow best practice and at the same time trying to deal with the interim position of many couples, in so far as we can....

Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

Brian Cowen: I join with Deputies Gilmore and Kenny in expressing my sincere sympathy to the families of those who unfortunately died last night in a terrible traffic accident between Milltown and Ballindine. I wish a speedy recovery to those who are critically injured in the hope that the death toll will not increase. We convey our sincere sympathy to everyone on this particularly tragic situation. On...

Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

Brian Cowen: I have answered any questions that were asked. Any assisting documentation I have is for the purpose of assisting to answer questions.

Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

Brian Cowen: If the Deputy is-----

Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

Brian Cowen: If the Deputy is entitled to the information, I will give it to him. There is no problem. If he is entitled to it, I will give it to him.

Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

Brian Cowen: That is fine, if he is entitled to it he can have it. I do not have any problem with that at all.

Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

Brian Cowen: I also wish to answer the other question Deputy Gilmore asked me on next Tuesday's day of protest. We all have a responsibility in this matter. The day of protest has been called by the unions concerned. I would rather it was not happening. We are continuing to discuss issues with the public service unions, but the decisions we will be taking will be on 9 December. This day of protest on...

Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

Brian Cowen: Regarding the first piece of legislation the Deputy is inquiring about, we hope it will be published after Christmas, if not before. Second, I do not have a date for the publication of the eligibility for health and personal social services Bill. That is detailed legislation. Third, on the question the Deputy raised about prescription charges, all options are being examined. We are in the...

Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

Brian Cowen: First, I understand the Whips have been discussing the issue of when a debate on Aer Lingus can be arranged. That is a matter for the Whips to decide as soon as time can be made available. That is the position. It is a matter of trying to schedule a debate in the House on these issues. Second, I do not know what the financial position in Aer Lingus would be if it did not have access to...

Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

Brian Cowen: It is important to point out that there are good reasons for trying to attract private capital into operations such as that as well. It is not simply a one way street in terms of the argument. Third, I am not sure what the Deputy from Dublin North is speaking about. Locum doctors are obtained from across the world to come here and be employed and it does not seem to cause a problem for...

Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

Brian Cowen: I am not getting into an argument with the Deputy. I am making the point that that principle was agreed by everybody at the time.

Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

Brian Cowen: The matter can probably be examined but I am not aware that there is any commitment to legislate in that area at this point.

Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

Brian Cowen: The forestry (amendment) Bill is due next year. I am glad to see Deputy Bannon back in the House, he was missed yesterday.

Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

Brian Cowen: He was missed.

Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

Brian Cowen: The health information Bill will be introduced next year. There is no date for the Garda Síochána Bill. The VAT (consolidation) Bill is a matter for next year as well. The Deputy will have many opportunities to put the issues of his constituency between now and then, he does not have to wait for the legislation. The budget and Estimates will provide an opportunity to do that.

Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

Brian Cowen: We are still working on that Bill. The education (patronage) Bill will hopefully be taken in this session and the eligibility for health and personal social services Bill will be published after Christmas, if it not before then.

Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

Brian Cowen: I will try to relax the Deputy. She had a statement yesterday morning that claimed many things had been done that had not been done at all. I am sorry the Deputy is disappointed about that.

Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

Brian Cowen: Not only does the Deputy ask questions, she answers them as well.

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