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Order of Business (6 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: It is proposed to take No. 16, Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Bill 2010 [Seanad] - Committee and Remaining Stages and No. 1, Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) Bill 2010 [Seanad] - Second and Remaining Stages. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that (1) the Dáil shall sit later than 8.30 p.m. tonight and business shall be interrupted not later than 10...

Order of Business (6 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: These matters are being worked on by the Minister of State, Deputy Moloney, over the course of this week anyway.

Order of Business (6 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: This is important legislation that needs to be enacted this week. There are a few substantive amendments which can be handled in the time available. The Bill was discussed on Second Stage on Friday last and this was an opportunity for Members to give their views. I think there is broad agreement in the House about the need for this legislation and we have to proceed with it in the...

Order of Business (6 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: I always admire a convert, too much to prove. Ba mhaith liom a rá go bhfuil sé ar intinn ag an Aire ath-eagrú a dhéanamh ar Údarás na Gaeltachta, mar eagraíocht. Tá cine déanta ag an Aire-----

Order of Business (6 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: -----maidir leis an méid sin agus go mbeadh sé níos fearr na toghcháin a bheith againn sa bhliain 2012.

Order of Business (6 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: Arrangements have been made in practical terms for the foreshore licensing issue to be dealt with by that Department as matters stand. While I do not know what further legislative arrangements are needed for it, the practical issue has been dealt with. Six Bills have been published and one Bill, namely, the criminal justice (defence and the dwelling) Bill, has been approved by the Cabinet...

Order of Business (6 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: The review that is taking place relates to examining all semi-State companies to ascertain what is the position. There is no predetermined outcome in respect of any of that. Given the resources available to it and the challenges it faces, any prudent Government would be obliged to consider all areas but not on a predetermined basis. As for the proposals regarding the commission of inquiry...

Order of Business (6 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: I must revert to the Deputy on the issue of ground rents and what legislation is in hand or whether it is under active consideration at present. As for the other matter that was raised, much investment quite rightly has been made in that area, with €1.5 billion being spent this year and more than 25,000 people on the data register indicating they are receiving services. The issue that is...

Order of Business (6 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: My record in this area as Minister for Finance and Minister for Health and Children has been one of which I am proud.

Order of Business (6 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: Deputy Ó Caoláin is always available, in his party and everywhere I go, to confront issues in terms of what the problems are but no solutions are provided. I have listened to much of what Deputy Ó Caoláin had to say but the activity and actions I have been able to pursue on the basis of policies and decisions made by Government have greatly improved that area. I accept there are...

Order of Business (6 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Electricity (Transmission on Assets) Bill will come to the House next year. There are plenty of opportunities for agricultural matters to be discussed in committee.

Order of Business (6 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: We expect the Bill to come to the House either at the end of this year or early next year.

Order of Business (6 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: I explained to the Deputy that an interim report has been produced by the group which was not predicated on the need to introduce legislation. Codes of conduct are involved, as is the Financial Regulator, who is acting on the recommendations that have been issued. It is a work in progress. Further recommendations will be made in the autumn which we will consider as well.

Order of Business (6 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: I have asked the Whips to consider the matter to see whether the Bill could be accommodated at some stage on Thursday. It is easy for me to say that but I am aware the Whips are under pressure.

Order of Business (6 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: What Deputy Rabbitte wants is for Second Stage to conclude this session.

Order of Business (6 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: The whole idea is to be transparent and to ensure everyone is up to date on the full facts of the situation.

Order of Business (6 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: No. I did not realise we had such senior Members in the House at this time. Rising once again-----

Order of Business (6 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: Deputy Kenny had a problem as well; he is also very senior. The position is that the-----

Order of Business (6 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: What are we talking about?

Order of Business (6 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy is such a distraction in the House. It is great to see the Deputy back on the front bench taking over Deputy Broughan's role.