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Constitutional Amendments (30 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy is if he is questioning the commitment of the Government.

Constitutional Amendments (30 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: If the issue was put unabridged as it is, issues would arise that would have to be dealt with. The examination is taking place currently at Government and interdepartmental level. A senior officials group is working on it and I had a discussion about it last night at a ministerial level, getting a full view of where the work is currently. I am coming to the House today to explain the scope...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (30 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: I will try to be of assistance in this matter. I am aware of the attention given by Deputy McGrath and other Deputies to this matter. As Minister for Health and Children I was involved in ensuring the commencement of training for heart and lung transplants for cystic fibrosis sufferers. I am aware of the situation. I believe a great deal of work has been done in relation to this matter in...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (30 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Tánaiste will come to the House tomorrow to explain on the Order of Business where things are at. This may be of some assistance.

Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: It is proposed to take No. a14, motion re Saville report; No. 20, Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 - Order for Report, Report and Final Stages; No. 20a, Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 - Order for Report, Report and Final Stages; No. 21, Central Bank Reform Bill 2010 - Order for Report, Report and Final Stages. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in...

Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: No one on this side of the House is slinking off anywhere. On the issue raised, health related legislation to be debated between now and the end of session provides people with an opportunity to raise the matter.

Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Second Stage debate on the Bill in question lasted six and a half hours. The Committee Stage debate on the Bill lasted all day last Thursday and resumed at 3 p.m. on Monday of this week. All of the issues have been articulated, addressed and discussed. The Report Stage debate will take place today to finalise the legislation. Deputies will appreciate that the Social Welfare...

Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Central Bank Reform Bill is being dealt with tonight as well as tomorrow so there is some time to consider it. The transmission Bill is due next year. I hope the legislation on the amalgamation of the National Consumer Agency and the Competition Authority will be published in the next session.

Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: I am not aware when it will be published. A great deal of work is going on in this area and it will require further consideration of other possible measures. It will be in addition to the code of conduct on mortgage arrears we brought forward. We also provided additional staff to the money advice and budgeting service, MABS. Some €64 million has been provided for the mortgage interest...

Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: There is no date for the first piece of legislation referred to by the Deputy. The other two are due next year.

Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: There is no date for it.

Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: The heads are being drafted at present.

Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: There is no promised legislation in this area. A number of important pieces of legislation concerning criminal justice have been brought forward which are effective and are helping the gardaí deal with the very serious challenge to our society posed by violent crime. It is important to acknowledge that the gardaí are doing all they can and that they enjoy the confidence of the public in...

Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: It is on Second Stage (Resumed) at the moment.

Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: These are matters for the Whip. The Whip has set out what he is seeking to achieve for the remainder of this session. I am not sure whether that can accommodate what Deputy Rabbitte is seeking, but these are matters for the Whips to discuss.

Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: I thought the Labour Party would be staying quiet on that today, given its own particular positions on it.

Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: Can I take it that Deputy Tuffy will be allowed to support the Bill when it comes forward?

Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: It will come before the House later this year.

Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: We will get it done before Christmas.

Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: I do not think there will be any prospect of it being debated in the House next week. The schedule is quite full. I am not aware of where the report is, whether it is to hand or not. The Deputy will have to ask the Minister concerned.