Results 16,401-16,420 of 19,445 for speaker:Brian Cowen
- Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)
Brian Cowen: I am not aware there is legislation is promised in this area. The levy is being dealt with in the context of the budget, but any issues arising will be dealt with by the Ministers concerned. On the question on the referendum, an excellent report has been prepared by the committee and I echo what has been said with regard to the work done by all on the committee, including the Chair....
- Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)
Brian Cowen: The first two Bills mentioned by the Deputy are due this session. There is no date for the one he mentioned last, but we are working on it.
- Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)
Brian Cowen: Many important pieces of legislation have been brought to the House, some of an emergency nature because of the difficult situation with which the Government has had to contend due to the economic and financial crisis. This has affected work on what would otherwise have been proceeded with. The Minister for Health and Children has set our her priorities for this legislative session. With...
- Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)
Brian Cowen: As the Deputy stated, it is a consolidation Bill and it is not a matter of very high priority given the other priorities of Government. It will come forward in due course but I do not think the merchant shipping industry is waiting with bated breath for it.
- Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)
Brian Cowen: There is no date for that legislation.
- Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)
Brian Cowen: There is no date on that legislation at present.
- Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)
Brian Cowen: It is not on the A list. There is an issue that has to be dealt with in due course. The programme for Government relates to the matter.
- Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)
Brian Cowen: No.
- Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)
Brian Cowen: As the Deputy knows, when a Bill is placed on the A list, it is about what can be published this session. Technically, it is about being published prior to the beginning of the following session. My cursory knowledge of the matter leads me to understand that it is expected to be published this session.
- Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)
Brian Cowen: Yesterday, the Minister of Education and Science indicated she expects it to be published this session. That is as much information as I can give the Deputy.
- Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)
Brian Cowen: The task force will give attention to the transport matter. In February 2009, the Minister for Finance gave a very full indication on the other issue.
- Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)
Brian Cowen: I know. We will be looking at it every day of the week for the next two years, according to how Deputy Broughan is going on.
- Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)
Brian Cowen: I do not want to get into a debate on the matter on the Order of Business. I do not think that Bill provides a full and comprehensive solution to the problem. For example, leafleting on home delivery would not be covered by it. This issue is being dealt with and the Minister for State, Deputy Pat Carey, is very anxious to proceed on it.
- Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)
Brian Cowen: As I stated yesterday, there has been a requirement of notification to the European Commission because it involves a restriction on trade. Most, if not all, of us are agreed that this issue needs to be dealt with. The Director of Public Prosecutions is examining his independent powers to see what can be achieved through prosecutions under existing law. I can assure the Deputy that this...
- Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)
Brian Cowen: Deputy Burton has returned.
- Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)
Brian Cowen: If it is not on the A list, it will not be before the summer, if it is to come at all.
- Decentralisation Programme. (27 Apr 2010)
Brian Cowen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, together. Of the 164 civil servants serving in my Department, 31 have applied through the Central Applications Facility to relocate under the decentralisation programme. The breakdown by grade is, assistant principal, seven; higher executive officer, four; administrative officer, three; executive officer, five; staff officer, one; and...
- Decentralisation Programme. (27 Apr 2010)
Brian Cowen: No, I do not have that information.
- Decentralisation Programme. (27 Apr 2010)
Brian Cowen: Detailed questions on policy positions and issues regarding individual locations should be referred to the Department of Finance, which handles this matter. The general position is as outlined by Deputy Kenny. There are locations which are being proceeded with. It has been announced that other locations will be reviewed in 2011.
- Decentralisation Programme. (27 Apr 2010)
Brian Cowen: The Deputy should ask about matters that are relevant to the Taoiseach.