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Order of Business (27 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: Sorry?

Order of Business (27 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: I am sorry about that.

Order of Business (27 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: Sorry?

Order of Business (27 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: I believe Deputy Rabbitte, who is a bit of a proletarian himself, would have no problem with that.

Order of Business (27 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: I did not realise the Labour Party had such sophisticated machinery that it does not believe in trucks anymore. I suppose it has big high ladders and steps. Of course, if one cannot get a crowd, there is no point in getting a truck. On the point raised, in answer to Deputy Gilmore, I have already set out our opposition. I understand a statement has been issued on the matter today by the...

Order of Business (27 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: At the earliest, it will be late this year.

Order of Business (27 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: There is no legislation before the Government at all on this matter. I do not accept the contentions or misrepresentations the Deputy is making.

Order of Business (27 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: There is legislation in preparation.

Order of Business (27 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: As matters stand, the legislation is being prepared and will be published in 2010.

Order of Business (27 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: The companies consolidation and reform Bill is a large item of legislation. There is no date for that; it is a consolidated Bill. Regarding the sale of alcohol, I understand this area will be legislated for later this year.

Order of Business (27 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: There have been no decisions taken in relation to that matter yet, as the Deputy will be aware. Obviously, I am aware that this will be the subject of one of those.

Order of Business (27 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: When the Government makes a decision in relation to that matter, we will be able to indicate when it will be held.

Order of Business (27 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: It is a decision to be taken by Cabinet. We will then indicate when the referendum will be held.

Order of Business (27 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: If a decision is taken on the matter, it can be held this year. There is no decision on it.

Order of Business (27 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: The financial services Bill, I understand, will be later this year. The draft heads are being prepared.

Order of Business (27 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: Maidir le na liostanna atá againn mar gheall ar reachtaíochta atá le phlé againn san seisiún seo, mar is eól don Teachta muna bhfuil sí reidh nil sí ar an liosta. Beidh mé ag iarraidh ar an Aire glaoch a chur ar an Teachta mar gheall ar an reachtáiocht cruinn.

Order of Business (27 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: Ta mé ag déanamh iarracht an brú a laghdú.

Order of Business (27 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: I understand the nurses and midwives Bill may be taken next week, with the agreement of the Whips. The other Bill is this session.

Order of Business (27 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: The other Bill is this session.

Order of Business (27 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: That will be later this year.