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Departmental Groups. (31 Mar 2010)

Brian Cowen: Yes, it is.

Order of Business (31 Mar 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Order of Business today is, No. 8, motion re membership of committees; No. 9, motion re referral to joint committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Defamation Act 2009 (Press Council) Order 2010; No. 21, statements on European Council, Brussels; No. 22, Merchant Shipping Bill 2009 - Order for Report, Report and Final Stages. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in...

Order of Business (31 Mar 2010)

Brian Cowen: What was the Deputy's second question?

Order of Business (31 Mar 2010)

Brian Cowen: I understand the Minister of State, Deputy Andrews, will meet senior officials after Easter to discuss what sort of recommendations can be made to Government in respect of the first matter. I do not accept the continuing argument made by the Deputy about the relative merits of his proposal because it has been proven, on a fairly consistent basis by reputable people, that his banking policy...

Order of Business (31 Mar 2010)

Brian Cowen: No, the Fine Gael proposal was confirmed by a person who once sat in that seat as costing four times more.

Order of Business (31 Mar 2010)

Brian Cowen: He said it again this morning. I do not know to what the Deputy is listening.

Order of Business (31 Mar 2010)

Brian Cowen: It is the truth.

Order of Business (31 Mar 2010)

Brian Cowen: I am reciprocating the Deputy's smile.

Order of Business (31 Mar 2010)

Brian Cowen: That had not crossed my mind.

Order of Business (31 Mar 2010)

Brian Cowen: On the first matter, I understand the Whips will meet. One of the great things about trying to be generous with time here is that people always have further suggestions which go beyond what was originally proposed, but that is the nature of the game. The idea was that tomorrow would provide an opportunity for others to make statements in the House through the statements format, at the end...

Order of Business (31 Mar 2010)

Brian Cowen: The matter has been referred to the constituent unions for their consideration and they should be given the time and space to do that. Obviously, on the basis of its ratification, it will become an agreement which will be operative. It is open to the House in due course for the Whips to arrange for a debate. We need to enable the Whips to discuss it, while being mindful of the fact that...

Order of Business (31 Mar 2010)

Brian Cowen: I understand we are awaiting publication.

Order of Business (31 Mar 2010)

Brian Cowen: Soon.

Order of Business (31 Mar 2010)

Brian Cowen: The advice from the Department of Health and Children was that three months' notice had to be given. I will ask that a written note be given to the Deputy to update him on the matter. I apologise that no one has reverted to him since he last raised it. Second, in regard to the question on the head shop controversy, I understand there is written correspondence between the Minister and the...

Order of Business (31 Mar 2010)

Brian Cowen: It is addressed to Dáil Éireann, Dublin 2.

Order of Business (31 Mar 2010)

Brian Cowen: The letter is in the system. I will have to come back to Deputy Naughten on the floods directive issue. I met him yesterday evening and he mentioned that he would raise this matter but I have not had an opportunity to check it out. I will get back to him.

Order of Business (31 Mar 2010)

Brian Cowen: I acknowledge what Deputy Stagg said. I will ask the Chief Whip to ensure this matter is brought to the attention of Ministers and Ministers of State. Unfortunately, it is often not possible for the relevant Minister to attend because of prior commitments but I will ask that the content be relevant to the question. It is open at all times to Ministers to listen on Adjournment debates....

Order of Business (31 Mar 2010)

Brian Cowen: I will have to revert to the Deputy regarding the plans by the Minister for Health and Children on the timing of legislation promised in the insurance area. With regard to the head shops issue, the Attorney General's advice has been sought to see if there is any way we can deal with issues other than through the three-month notification issue which we are dealing with.

Order of Business (31 Mar 2010)

Brian Cowen: If I took every solution the Deputy offered, I would be in some trouble.

Order of Business (31 Mar 2010)

Brian Cowen: Yes.