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Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: Gabh mo leithscéal.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: An ea? B'fhéidir nach bhfuil an aigne ag an Teachta í a thuiscint. Is í sin an fhadbh, b'fhéidir.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: May I return to the ceannaire for a moment?

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: Go raibh maith agat. Deputy Ó Caoláin raised a valid point. The Order of Business is as I outlined, but an amendment to it will be brought to the floor of the House later today to facilitate the approval of the publication of the text of a Bill to provide for the amendment of section 217 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 to provide for the extension of the period of validity of...

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: Earlier this morning, reference was made to various savings, efficiencies and alternative ways of earning moneys that would be of assistance in maintaining front-line services. Deputy Kenny mentioned Professor McCarthy's recommendations in this area. One recommendation was for a €5 prescription charge but we are charging 50 cent.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: At least I have a Front Bench.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: I would like to put on the record of the House that I have never heard a more succinct contribution from Deputy Ó Caoláin in my life.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: The third matter requires legislation and that is in preparation at the moment, as the Deputy would be aware. Regarding the first question asked by the Deputy, it is an issue for the Minister for Finance. I am not aware of any change in procedures being envisaged, but I believe the House should give itself the opportunity to have a series of debates about what the real choices are. It is...

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: I believe it will be announced tomorrow, but it will probably be around 29 September.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: There is a good deal of work to be done by committees in July and September. The finance committee, in particular, has much work to conduct, and in fact I do not believe the Labour Party spokesperson wants to take a day off at all. I believe she wants to be here for all of it. I am sure colleagues will provide that opportunity.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: I do not believe that it true. I believe Deputy Rabbitte is very energetic, and indeed a senior Deputy, as I was saying yesterday.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: I was hoping the Deputy would be around on Thursday evening for that other thing, but we may have to move it along.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: I was wondering why it was Friday.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: I have seen the Deputy double up without any problem, on many occasions.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy is good in short spurts though.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: I am sorry, I wanted to have a chat with Deputy Quinn as well. The mayor Bill will not be available this session, and I look forward to his continuing interest in that particular subject. However, regarding Deputy Gilmore's effervescent energy for a campaign in September, perhaps Galway might be his best possibility in an all-Ireland final.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Bill alluded to by the Deputy will be later this year. I was making the point earlier that there are 5,000 respite places nationally and the discussions being undertaken today and tomorrow relate to 130.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: One of the issues that should be raised in the discussions that will take place is why there was an acquisition of property which is empty. We talk about the possibility of respite services being affected in Limerick for the sake of €130,000. However, had the house not been purchased, perhaps this would have ensured that the services were available.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: These are issues that need to be discussed with the service providers.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: That matter will be considered by Government very shortly - in the coming weeks.