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Order of Business (20 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: I will revert to Deputy Flanagan on the matter at a later stage. Without notice I cannot commit to------

Order of Business (20 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: These matters are obviously discussed by the bank and I will take up the matter and find out the position.

Order of Business (20 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: I understand that issue will be next year.

Order of Business (20 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: We hope to have that by the end of the year, I understand.

Order of Business (20 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: I do not have a precise date on it.

Order of Business (20 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: I will ask the Minister to note it.

Order of Business (20 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: I understand the Bill is on the A list so it would be hoped it would be published by the end of this session or the beginning of the next session.

Order of Business (20 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: The up-to-date position in relation to any queries about that matter can be dealt with in the context of the discussion that will take place shortly.

Order of Business (20 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: I understand the matter is being worked on as a priority and the heads of the Bill are expected by the end of the year.

Order of Business (20 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: I have indicated it is being handled as a matter of priority in the relevant Department.

Order of Business (20 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: It is a matter of priority.

Order of Business (20 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: It is a matter of priority, as I said in my original reply.

Order of Business (20 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: A consultation process is under way at the moment. The earliest that would be available would be next year.

Order of Business (20 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: I understand the residential tenancies (amendment) Bill is not due until next year. The other matter is a matter for its publication by the group concerned and then to deal with it in whatever way it needs to be handled by the House.

Order of Business (20 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: I do not have a date.

Written Answers — Department Staff: Department Staff (20 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: The National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO) is the only agency under the aegis of my Department. The information requested by the Deputy in relation to my Department and NESDO is set out in the table beneath. Organisation 2008 2009 Department of the Taoiseach Number of temporary contract staff employed 40* 25 Cost €2,343,281 €2,048,655 NESDO Number of temporary...

Written Answers — Commemorative Events: Commemorative Events (20 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: My Department was involved as usual in the annual commemoration of the Easter Rising at the GPO on 4 April, 2010 and at the National Day of Commemoration at the Royal Hospital, Kilmainham on 11 July, 2010. In addition, my Department has an allocation of €100,000 under the Commemoration Initiatives Fund within its 2010 Vote, to support individuals or groups in organising the commemoration of...

Leaders' Questions (27 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: This is a decision reached by the Government.

Leaders' Questions (27 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: As the Opposition spokespersons were informed by the Minister for Finance yesterday, the Government, having considered all the relevant matters, came to a decision that €15 billion is the amount of the adjustment that will be required between now and 2014. We have also stated clearly that we will set out the annual components of the four-year plan that will be published in the coming...

Leaders' Questions (27 Oct 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Cabinet, as the Deputy is aware, has been considering these matters for some weeks. As has been stated, officials from the Department of Finance have been made available to the relevant Opposition spokespersons during that period. Those spokespersons, as they seek to formulate the proposals they wish to have costed or considered, will continue to have access to the officials between now...