Results 1,461-1,480 of 10,577 for speaker:Barry Cowen
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (14 Nov 2012)
Barry Cowen: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for carer's allowance [50284/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Appeals (14 Nov 2012)
Barry Cowen: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an appeal for rent allowance. [50286/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Illness Benefit Appeals (14 Nov 2012)
Barry Cowen: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an appeal for illness benefit. [50291/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (14 Nov 2012)
Barry Cowen: To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for a medical card. [50294/12]
- Order of Business (15 Nov 2012)
Barry Cowen: Deputy Broughan may have difficulty remembering who are the Whips on this side.
- Residential Tenancies (Amendment)(No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (15 Nov 2012)
Barry Cowen: I thank the Minister of State for her presentation of this Bill for Second Reading. I acknowledge her praise and appreciation of the Residential Tenancies Act 2004, which was initiated by Fianna Fáil. I also acknowledge her appreciation of the will expressed in the setting up of the PRTB. I appreciate the willingness she mentioned during the course of her speech to consider amendments...
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Industry (15 Nov 2012)
Barry Cowen: To ask the Minister for Finance when he expects a definitive update to be available on the cost of the collapse of Quinn Insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50489/12]
- Other Questions: Third Level Sector Reform (20 Nov 2012)
Barry Cowen: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will outline the savings he has achieved in the third level sector in terms of reform of academic contracts and improved efficiencies since taking office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51298/12]
- Other Questions: School Curriculum (20 Nov 2012)
Barry Cowen: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the discussions he has had with bodies representing second level teachers in relation to the implementation of the new junior certificate cycle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51315/12]
- Electoral (Amendment)(Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Second Stage (20 Nov 2012)
Barry Cowen: It was interesting to hear the Minister's presentation of the Bill, particularly his reference to the Articles of the Constitution which pertain to these issues. The Minister stated:Article 16.2.4° of the Constitution provides that: "The Oireachtas shall revise the constituencies at least once in every twelve years, with due regard to changes in distribution of the population". This,...
- Electoral (Amendment)(Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Second Stage (20 Nov 2012)
Barry Cowen: I understand that. I tried initially to place in context the meaning. It is why I had to go on this preamble. It is only right and proper.
- Electoral (Amendment)(Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Second Stage (20 Nov 2012)
Barry Cowen: I know the Ceann Comhairle has.
- Electoral (Amendment)(Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Second Stage (20 Nov 2012)
Barry Cowen: I know the Ceann Comhairle must. He himself remembers many of these commitments having partaken in the process.
- Electoral (Amendment)(Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Second Stage (20 Nov 2012)
Barry Cowen: I will refrain at this stage.
- Electoral (Amendment)(Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Second Stage (20 Nov 2012)
Barry Cowen: The Ceann Comhairle has given me enough latitude. I have been allowed to make the points I wanted and they are on the record. This Bill should be part of a wider suite of proposals which constitute real political reform, such as a new electoral system and revamped Cabinet membership and enhanced scrutiny by this House, while still seeking to retain the link between TDs and the communities...
- Electoral (Amendment)(Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Second Stage (20 Nov 2012)
Barry Cowen: There are good roads.
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (20 Nov 2012)
Barry Cowen: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Laois may expect a decision on an appeal for jobseeker's allowance. [50896/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (20 Nov 2012)
Barry Cowen: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for carer's allowance. [50897/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (20 Nov 2012)
Barry Cowen: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for carer's allowance. [50898/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (20 Nov 2012)
Barry Cowen: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an invalidity pension review. [50899/12]