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Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy probably has not even read the report.

Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)

Brian Cowen: There is no legislation promised by Government in that respect. Obviously, there are reports to be considered by the Minister and they will be brought forward in due course.

Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)

Brian Cowen: There has been no comment by me suggesting matters are not serious or otherwise. I am merely making the point that the report should be considered by the Minister taking the advice he is taking and will be published in due course.

Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)

Brian Cowen: That is the situation.

Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Tánaiste will meet with the chief executive of Kraft in due course. On the question in respect of the competition Bill, it is proposed to introduce it by the end of this year. The information in relation to SRT has been returned to Brussels.

Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)

Brian Cowen: The information has been sent to Brussels.

Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)

Brian Cowen: It is not possible at this stage to indicate when that Bill will come before the House.

Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Bill is currently on Committee Stage in the Seanad.

Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)

Brian Cowen: When it is finished in the Seanad.

Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)

Brian Cowen: As soon as possible.

Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)

Brian Cowen: I gave the Deputy a proper answer.

Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)

Brian Cowen: It is.

Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)

Brian Cowen: Committee Stage of the Bill is being taken today in the Seanad.

Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)

Brian Cowen: There is full-scale engagement with the company on the matter.

Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)

Brian Cowen: We will deal with the report when it is brought forward.

Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)

Brian Cowen: That is a matter for the Whips.

Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)

Brian Cowen: I was going to reply. This report will be launched tomorrow by the taskforce that wrote it and it will be considered by the Government. It is a matter for the Whips to decide when this or any other report will be debated.

Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)

Brian Cowen: It is a difficult issue on the domestic agenda, but it will be raised.

Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)

Brian Cowen: I dealt with this in Leaders' Questions and in parliamentary questions. I will refer the Deputy to the note I already sent on the issue.

Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)

Brian Cowen: That is a matter for parliamentary questions, but I will inquire about it.