Results 18,741-18,760 of 19,445 for speaker:Brian Cowen
- Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)
Brian Cowen: I have indicated to him on a number of occasions that the Central Bank consolidation Bill would be coming in next year and that there was another Bill of greater priority and importance. Consolidation Bills, by their very nature, are fine in the context of improving the legal framework over time, but that is not an issue of greatest import regarding Central Bank reform.
- Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)
Brian Cowen: I have made that point on a number of occasions, and I do not see the value of us continuing to inquire about this. There must be some means of being able to circulate to Members what the up-to-date position is regarding pending legislation. We spend a great deal of time on these matters, a Cheann Comhairle, and-----
- Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)
Brian Cowen: -----not to much effect, since it is simply a matter of repeating information that I might have given 24 hours previously.
- EU-IMF Programme for Ireland and National Recovery Plan 2011-14: Statements (30 Nov 2010)
Brian Cowen: I rise this evening to seek to bring to the attention of the House the agreement reached in relation to a financial package with our EU partners and the IMF. The key message I would like to convey is that as things stand Ireland is funded until the middle of next year but the current cost of new borrowing is not affordable for us. This agreement ensures that Ireland has secure access to the...
- EU-IMF Programme for Ireland and National Recovery Plan 2011-14: Statements (30 Nov 2010)
Brian Cowen: It is not a question of blaming anyone. I will deal with the issues as they are.
- EU-IMF Programme for Ireland and National Recovery Plan 2011-14: Statements (30 Nov 2010)
Brian Cowen: I am making my contribution now and will listen attentively later to what Deputy Gilmore has to say. I do not believe it is in the interests of this country that we conduct political debate at that level on issues of such urgent public importance. There is a lot more in us and far more substantive critiques to be made than simply heading for the cheapest jibe or the biggest headline that...
- EU-IMF Programme for Ireland and National Recovery Plan 2011-14: Statements (30 Nov 2010)
Brian Cowen: We will have an increasing measure of ownership by the Irish public in our existing banking system, following whatever capitalisation that emerges. We will have to wait and see how that works out in the coming weeks and months. To suggest that we set up another bank to take funds from existing Irish banks, and weaken the banks that we are trying to ensure do not falter, is not a very...
- EU-IMF Programme for Ireland and National Recovery Plan 2011-14: Statements (30 Nov 2010)
Brian Cowen: The Deputy should send it over to me as soon as she can.
- EU-IMF Programme for Ireland and National Recovery Plan 2011-14: Statements (30 Nov 2010)
Brian Cowen: The aim of the facility we have brought forward is to make sure that we have an adequate funding mechanism so that this economy, which is stabilising, can provide growth and jobs for the future. Without that, there are no prospects for us to achieve those objectives. If the Opposition's view is that there is a better deal available and it wishes to paint that picture, I would like to hear...
- EU-IMF Programme for Ireland and National Recovery Plan 2011-14: Statements (30 Nov 2010)
Brian Cowen: It does not exist.
- EU-IMF Programme for Ireland and National Recovery Plan 2011-14: Statements (30 Nov 2010)
Brian Cowen: He recommended acceptance of the loan. He made the point about insurance in the context of were such a scheme available. One is not available.
- EU-IMF Programme for Ireland and National Recovery Plan 2011-14: Statements (30 Nov 2010)
Brian Cowen: At least we know the Deputy's strategy anyway.
- EU-IMF Programme for Ireland and National Recovery Plan 2011-14: Statements (30 Nov 2010)
Brian Cowen: Who is the lawyer?
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (30 Nov 2010)
Brian Cowen: The table below details my Department's 2010 Estimate Provision and expenditure from 1st January to 29th November 2010. Department Estimate Provision for 2010 & Outturn as at 29th November 2010 Subheads Estimate Provision 2010 â¬,000 Expenditure to 29th Nov, 2010 â¬,000 A1 Salaries, Wages & Allowances 12,781...
- Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (30 Nov 2010)
Brian Cowen: The energy costs for my Department in the period requested are set out in the table beneath. Year Cost (â¬) 2008 242,832 2009 251,869 2010 (to date) 226,036 My Department's energy needs are met as part of the system for the Government Buildings complex which includes the Department of Finance, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, the Department of Enterprise, Trade and...
- Leaders' Questions (1 Dec 2010)
Brian Cowen: The European Union has consistently stated in all of its statements that the policy approach we have been taking must be accelerated and deepened, not abandoned as has been suggested by Deputy Kenny. This involves difficulties for us as a country but we must deal with the situation as it is. The Governor of the Central Bank outlined the proposed strategy agreed on how to deal with the...
- Leaders' Questions (1 Dec 2010)
Brian Cowen: I was referring to the loan book. There is no divergence.
- Leaders' Questions (1 Dec 2010)
Brian Cowen: There is no source of confusion whatsoever. I was simply making the point that the wind-down of the loan book takes a number of years. The Governor of the Central Bank has indicated the need to wind down its deposits and this has been agreed in respect of deepening the restructuring and reorganisation that must take place. Finding a safe location for the deposits within the State can be...
- Leaders' Questions (1 Dec 2010)
Brian Cowen: First, the agreement that was concluded last weekend is primarily about making sure there is sufficient funding for the State. A total of â¬50 billion of the drawdown will be for the funding of the State in the coming years as we reduce our deficit and get our public finances back into order. A total of â¬25 billion of the â¬35 billion drawdown facility is available on a contingency...
- Leaders' Questions (1 Dec 2010)
Brian Cowen: Deputy Gilmore is aware that that is not the basis at all, but it was a nice populist throwaway. The issue is as follows. It is not a question of saving money to the State in terms of the wage rates. The whole idea of wage rates is to try to make sure that we get the maximum level of employment we can and the maximum flexibility in the labour market in labour intensive sectors such as the...