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Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: In that case we will talk about the bank guarantee.

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: That gets Deputy Gilmore off the hook.

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: The first issue raised by Deputy Crawford was raised yesterday on the Order of Business when I said that the legislation would be introduced next year. On the second issue raised by the Deputy, there is no date for that legislation. The third Bill to which he referred will be dealt with in this session.

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: There is no date for that legislation.

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: I am aware that Deputy Bannon is at the head of the peloton in regard to this legislation. I understand it will be next year before we will be able to ride that particular bike.

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: I understand the impairment test in existing legislation allows for prosecutions where drivers have drugs in their system. The legislative context already exists in this regard. When the technology becomes more fine-tuned, further legislation will be required.

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: No, not until the science is developed further. A parliamentary question to the Minister would provide the Deputy with the accurate detail.

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: As I have just said to Deputy Kenny, the four year plan will be published in the first half of November.

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: If I may reply to the query, the answer is the same as I gave to Deputy Kenny. The four year plan will be published in the first half of November. The exact date has not yet been selected by the Government. I have no idea why the spokesperson for Commissioner Rehn gave the date of 4 November. It is inaccurate and contact has been made with the Commission to clarify the position.

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: What source?

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: Who is deciding when we publish the plan, the Commission or us? I have just explained to the Deputy.

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: There is no point, is there?

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: No, but there is not much point. What is the point of asking a question and interrupting the answer? It is the same old story every time. With regard to the other question on the social charge, it has been indicated by the Minister for Finance that he will bring forward reforms in the budget in relation to that matter. It is a budgetary and taxation matter and will be dealt with then.

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: I am not aware that the Minister for Finance is preparing a White Paper at this stage. A question directly to the Minister would give the Deputy an indication of that position.

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: I understand the sale of alcohol Bill will be published early next year. That is the earliest we will have that legislation.

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: I am aware of that too.

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: I might get a chance to duck Deputy Broughan's head in the water. He might catch an apple for himself.

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: Deputy Burton is such a literate spokesperson. She will tell us the author's name next.

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: I apologise to Deputy Costello. Deputies should give him a chance to speak.

Order of Business (13 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: All Members are interested in maintaining the integrity of our passports and serious issues have arisen in recent times. I am sure the Minister for Foreign Affairs, who has responsibility for the Passport Office, will do all he can to ensure that integrity is not further compromised.