Results 14,821-14,840 of 19,445 for speaker:Brian Cowen
- Order of Business (15 Dec 2009)
Brian Cowen: The judgment was handed down today. Obviously, it will be examined by the Attorney General and the Minister will be advised accordingly. This is a complex area and one on which all sides of the House should try to work together to see if it is possible to come forward with proposals which would meet with the support of the House. As has been said, it is a highly complex area. There are...
- Order of Business (15 Dec 2009)
Brian Cowen: I must revert to the Deputy as to when it is envisaged the Act will be commenced as unfortunately, I do not have that information to hand. As for the other matter, I stated that the date for rising will be fixed on Thursday and that the intention is that Members should come back on a date prior to those on which they have returned over the past ten or 15 years. It probably will be in the...
- Order of Business (15 Dec 2009)
Brian Cowen: There is no need to greet it by acclamation or anything.
- Order of Business (15 Dec 2009)
Brian Cowen: As for the other matter regarding the report, I point out that on the issue of compensation arising in respect of one of the parties, there is an acknowledgement that this is not about compensation but is about restoring lost tonnage. I understand it is pointed out in the report that the family concerned indicated that they did receive a full insurance payment in respect of the sinking of...
- Order of Business (15 Dec 2009)
Brian Cowen: The main thing is that the Department is considering the report and its recommendations. Obviously however, there is a concern about that aspect of the report and it is a matter for the Department to respond to and deal with. However, it is important to point out that it was not for the purpose of compensation-----
- Order of Business (15 Dec 2009)
Brian Cowen: -----and at the time-----
- Order of Business (15 Dec 2009)
Brian Cowen: At the time, there was much public comment and public statement by others to the effect that it was about a compensation scheme or that moneys were passed when in fact no moneys were involved at all.
- Order of Business (15 Dec 2009)
Brian Cowen: But anyway, the report speaks for itself Deputy Creed.
- Order of Business (15 Dec 2009)
Brian Cowen: Allocations to the fire service do not arise on the Order of Business. As for the question regarding the issue of the timing of the introduction of payments, I can get the technical details for the Deputy in this regard.
- Order of Business (15 Dec 2009)
Brian Cowen: As I stated, I will acquire accurate information for the Deputy and will convey it to him.
- Order of Business (15 Dec 2009)
Brian Cowen: This is a code of practice under regulation. It is not a voluntary code of practice. It is based on legislation.
- Order of Business (15 Dec 2009)
Brian Cowen: The Department of Social and Family Affairs has done its own analysis, which it will publish.
- Order of Business (15 Dec 2009)
Brian Cowen: Usually in the case where there are tax changes we set out administratively what the situation is and how it affects families with different incomes. The Minister outlined the expenditure effects in the budget. On the social welfare code, the Minister for Social Welfare, Deputy Hanafin, outlined the position regarding the effects of cuts.
- Order of Business (15 Dec 2009)
Brian Cowen: For the purposes of clarity - I know this is not in order on the Order of Business - the Department of Social and Family Affairs published full details on budget day of how the social welfare changes will affect all different groups. A further paper on the welfare changes will be published in the coming days. The Department of Finance usually publishes an assessment of the budget on how the...
- Order of Business (15 Dec 2009)
Brian Cowen: We expect it next year.
- Order of Business (15 Dec 2009)
Brian Cowen: He comes on 25 December.
- Order of Business (15 Dec 2009)
Brian Cowen: It is hoped it will come before the House next year.
- Order of Business (15 Dec 2009)
Brian Cowen: The Minister of State, Deputy Andrews, has outlined that it is an issue of priority for him and he wishes to proceed with it as quickly as possible. There have been recent reports on child abuse which are a priority for him.
- Order of Business (15 Dec 2009)
Brian Cowen: I do know if that is a serious comment. They are on the A list and are due for publication before the beginning of the next session. I understand they will be published then.
- Order of Business (15 Dec 2009)
Brian Cowen: They have, yes.