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Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: There was no conscious effort on my part not to respond to Deputy Gilmore. I apologise if I did not respond to him at the time. He did not try to ascribe bad faith to me. Deputy Gilmore will confirm that I always try to get back to him on the issues he raises with me.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Minister for Finance gave an answer - perhaps last week - when he indicated that secondary legislation, rather than primary legislation, will be involved.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: I do not have that information to hand. I will try to get it this afternoon.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: I understand we made approximately €1 billion on the last guarantee, so hopefully we will make some money on the next one as well.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: If the Deputy reads them the story, they will never go asleep.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: We expect the group that is considering the issues of mortgage arrears and personal debt to make interim recommendations soon, with fuller recommendations to be made in the autumn, perhaps. I will not be in a position to say anything further until we get those recommendations.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: There is no date for the bail (amendment) Bill at this point.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: It is expected that the legislation will be published over the summer.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: It is not a question of a problem - it is a question of logistics. Regardless of whether it is published next week or the following week, it will be published during the summer and discussed during the next session.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: It would be.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: The legislation is being prepared and has yet to be considered by the Government.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: There is no date for that Bill, as I have mentioned to the Deputy previously.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: With regard to the first matter, we all deplore these killings. They show a callous disregard for human life. The fact that a young person was injured in last night's shooting is also appalling. The Garda is carrying out intensive investigations of these and all such killings and they will devote all necessary resources to the investigations. Gardaí face severe challenges in dealing with...

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: Where humane killing is needed that should also be provided for. It is not a matter on which I have detailed information but I can check the facts and communicate with the Deputy.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: That legislation will be published later this year.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: The matter is being investigated. I cannot bring further details to the House at this point.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy should take that matter up with the Minister in the first instance.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: I will take it up with him also.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: There may be good reasons publication is not possible. I will have to check.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: I answered the people concerned in Limerick yesterday. It is a pity Deputy Carey was not there to hear it.