Results 17,121-17,140 of 19,445 for speaker:Brian Cowen

Leaders' Questions. (22 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: I am sorry?

Leaders' Questions. (22 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: In relation to those banks, those investments will have a return. Clearly, Anglo Irish Bank is in a completely different category and that money will not be returned because clearly, the shareholders' funds have been inadequate to meet the losses. If one had even a peremptory understanding of the banking situation, one would understand that.

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: It is proposed to take No. 11, motion re referral to joint committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Post-Release (Restrictions on Certain Activities) Orders Scheme 2010; No. 21, the Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Carbon Revenue Levy) Bill 2010 - Order for Report, Report and Final Stages; No. 22, Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2008 - Order for Report, Report and Final Stages;...

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: We are under considerable time constraints in terms of legislation we need to put through the House. There are other methods and means by which those matters can be raised such as Private Notice Questions, on the Adjournment and in committee hearings. The State Examinations Commission carries out a review each year in respect of errors and issues that have arisen. I very much regret that...

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: During the course of the session many Deputies have been asking for the enactment and progression of legislation and as we come towards the end of the session it is unfortunate that a sizeable number of Bills require to be dealt with. I made the point last week, which is something we need to address, namely, that when Bills are referred to committees it is totally in the hands of the...

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: On the question of the referendum, the answer is the same as I gave last week. On the question on the Saville inquiry report, I understand we can arrange that for next week. I had indicated that we would do it this week. However, I will arrange it for next week and use this week to get an agreed motion. On the other question,-----

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: -----that is next week also.

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: The arrangements are being made to have the order of the High Court in the Foy case laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas. It is intended that this will be done before the summer recess. Regarding the Minister for Social Protection, he has established an interdepartmental group to advise him on the legislation required to comply with the ruling of the High Court in the Foy case. That...

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: Obviously, the Minister is hoping to be in a position to bring it to Government for the purpose of its publication. As the Deputy knows, there is a commitment in the programme for Government on this matter, but we are waiting for it to be brought to Government by the relevant Department.

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: He is working on the Bill, since he is the line Minister involved, just as other Ministers do in respect of their own legislation.

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: Similar to Deputy Rabbitte, I am sure she speaks for herself.

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: Neither has Deputy Rabbitte. I am-----

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: It is hoped that we will get Second Stage of that Bill completed before we rise.

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: I understand the heads of the Bill are almost completed, but they have not been brought to the Government yet.

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: On the first question, it is hoped that Bill would be published this session.

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: That is the hope of the Department. On the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Ireland was in the first group of countries to sign, subject to ratification. It is the Government's intention to ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities as quickly as possible, taking into account the need to ensure that all necessary requirements under that convention...

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: I do not think it would be this session. It will probably be next session.

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: No. That is just the Deputy's conspiratorial mind working overtime.

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: It is currently being finalised, so I cannot give a date at the moment.

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: I indicated the Government's intentions in these areas. The legislation must be prepared. An effort has been made to provide the legal means by which this might be achieved. I have indicated where this might happen. I cannot provide the commitment to have this published in the next couple of weeks as sought by Deputy Deenihan. It is being dealt with in the Department of Finance in...