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Order of Business (24 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: There is no problem but it has to be in order. There are ways of doing these things. Once the Order of Business is agreed, the Deputy can ask a question. That is the normal situation. We are just putting the Order of Business at the minute.

Order of Business (24 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: That is fine. If the Deputy is objecting to the Order of Business, he can vote on it and then ask the question. I will answer it anyway because I answered it yesterday. We are bringing forward a plan for this country and for recovery over the next four years. The first instalment of that plan will be on 7 December, when the decisions taken will be put to the House and we will see if this...

Order of Business (24 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: In regard to the relevant matter-----

Order of Business (24 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: -----we expect the Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill to be enacted before rising for Christmas. Every time the Deputy gets up to speak he questions the mandate of this Government. It has the same mandate as any other Government and it has tested-----

Order of Business (24 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: It is not correct and the Deputy's knowledge of the Constitution appears to be very sketchy.

Order of Business (24 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: This is not on the Order of Business. There is no promised legislation. I stand as Taoiseach and I do not divest any authority in holding that office or in regard to any internal party matter. I stand as leader of Fianna Fáil and I want to make it very clear that, as far as I am concerned, there are democratic processes in our party. They are not relevant to the Deputy's situation; we...

Order of Business (24 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: I have given no such indication to anybody, including Deputy Power.

Order of Business (24 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Bill remains on the Order Paper and is being proceeded with through the House.

Order of Business (24 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: The matter was scheduled for this week but other issues-----

Order of Business (24 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: I am sure there will be but these are matters for the Whips to schedule in due course.

Order of Business (24 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Whip deals with the ordering of business and is well capable of doing his job in the appropriate way. Situations arose during the week regarding statements on the eurogroup etc., which took precedence. That can often happen on the Order of Business.

Order of Business (24 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Government-----

Order of Business (24 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: We are waiting to give further time to deal with Second Stage of the Education (Amendment) Bill. I understand Committee Stage of the Student Support Bill will be taken imminently. The other matter is yet to be brought to Government.

Order of Business (24 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: We are awaiting clarification from the Supreme Court in the interests of bringing clarity for the future as to what way this matter is to be handled. An issue of substance of law has come up for clarification. It is important the Supreme Court brings clarity to the position. Once that is done, we can see what the situation is at that point.

Order of Business (24 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: I understand it is the intention to publish that legislation when it is ready and that it is at an advanced stage.

Order of Business (24 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: I understand that is the case.

Order of Business (24 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: I understand it will take place at 2 o'clock this afternoon in the Government press centre. I am sure the Minister for Finance will provide a copy under the usual arrangements probably an hour beforehand, which is usually the arrangement.

Order of Business (24 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: There is no date for the legislation.

Order of Business (24 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Central Bank (No. 2) Bill will be brought forward next year and the Central Bank (Consolidation) Bill will follow. I have to make an urgent telephone call at 12.30 p.m. so if it is possible, I would like to be excused. The Tánaiste will take the rest of the Order of Business.

Order of Business (25 Nov 2010)

Brian Cowen: We look forward to accommodating Members who wish to speak today.