Results 16,501-16,520 of 19,445 for speaker:Brian Cowen

Cabinet Committees. (28 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: No. On the issue raised by the Deputy regarding employment, the Cabinet committee on economic renewal would deal with all of the major issues in the economic area. Much detail is dealt with in the Cabinet, such as the detail on the banking institutions. From time to time, a related issue may arise at a Cabinet committee but, at the end of the day, Cabinet discusses the ultimate issues....

Cabinet Committees. (28 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: I have the answered the question. There seems to be an assumption in the Deputy's question that all aspects of Cabinet have to be doled out to every committee or that the committee covers all of the role of the Cabinet. The Cabinet meets weekly and it is the place where the decisions are taken. The function of Cabinet committees arises where there are policy issues to be discussed in...

Cabinet Committees. (28 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: There is no Cabinet committee on banking. There is a Cabinet that deals with banking. The Cabinet has been making many big decisions, as the Deputy said. The existence or otherwise of a committee is neither here nor there in that respect. As to this idea that one farms out all the work to all the committees and brings it back in as if one is out collecting sheep and bringing them in at...

Cabinet Committees. (28 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy will be aware a statement was issued yesterday by the Minister, Deputy Ó Cuív, with regard to the fuel issue and that statement outlines the Government's position which is being dealt with at Cabinet level. With regard to the housing issue, the Minister of State, Deputy Michael Finneran, has been actively engaged with local authorities on many occasions and has been recommending...

Cabinet Committees. (28 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: Those proposals are still being proceeded with. They have not been progressed as quickly as would have been the case in different financial circumstances. I do not have the detailed information to hand. I had the information with me on another occasion. I could update the Deputy as to the situation but a question to the Minister for Health and Children will obtain that information.

Cabinet Committees. (28 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: They will not be in the cold.

Cabinet Committees. (28 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: As I stated in my original reply, I have circulated with the Official Report for the information of Deputies a list of all Cabinet committees and their membership following the recent changes in Ministers and Ministers of State.

Order of Business (28 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: It is proposed to take No. 1, Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Bill 2009 - amendments from the Seanad; No. 20, Central Bank Reform Bill 2010 - Second Stage (resumed); No. 21, Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad] - Second Stage (resumed); No. 22, Merchant Shipping Bill 2009 - Report and Final Stages (resumed). Private Members'...

Order of Business (28 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: The first Bill referred to will be introduced in this session. The heads of the consumer competition Bill are being prepared.

Order of Business (28 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: On promised legislation, the programme for Government states the election for a mayor for Dublin will be held in 2010. Such elections would have a statutory requirement which is being prepared and is due to be published this session, we hope. On the other matter, I have outlined to the Deputy twice already, both yesterday and today, how the existing schemes will be used. The exceptional...

Order of Business (28 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Minister for Finance is answering questions today and he will be able to deal with any detailed questions on whether legislative requirements are needed on the IMF loan. On the other issue regarding the programme for Government, it is proposed that the existing schemes, which cover the 32 weeks that heating is required by people on low income, will be augmented this year as a result of...

Order of Business (28 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: As I said, Ireland outlined in successive European Council communiques our support for the proposal being drafted in respect of the Greek position, working with the European Central Bank and the Commission. Whatever requirements are to be made here in the House will be brought forward but until that is brought to Government I do not have any further information.

Order of Business (28 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: I dealt with that matter earlier, Deputy.

Order of Business (28 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: The fact that it has been repeated does not mean the answer is different.

Order of Business (28 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: That is wrong. We have outlined the position, namely, that there is the heating supplement and exceptional needs payment under the supplementary welfare allowance scheme and the fact that we will bring forward augmented measures under the existing schemes for supporting people.

Order of Business (28 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: Is legislation promised in this area?

Order of Business (28 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: There is not promised legislation in the area but we are examining all possible ways and means of addressing it. As part of that ongoing review process there were presentations recently including from Start Mortgages, the Money Advice and Budgeting Service and financial institutions and updates on local authority housing and on the review of the mortgage interest supplement scheme. Also, on...

Order of Business (28 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: I am not aware that legislation is proposed for this session to cover any such position. A question to the Minister for labour affairs might elicit a more accurate and updated reply. No one in the House would condone exploitation of any people, particularly vulnerable people, and therefore whatever labour law framework we have in place should be as supportive and protective of those people...

Order of Business (28 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: What was the second Bill, Deputy?

Order of Business (28 Apr 2010)

Brian Cowen: I understand the noise nuisance Bill will not be introduced before the next session. The forestry Bill will be introduced late this year.