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Order of Business (18 Jan 2011)

Brian Cowen: On the first matter, the report will be considered by Government in the first instance and then published as usual. On the second matter, I will have to check what is the state of play on it.

Order of Business (18 Jan 2011)

Brian Cowen: Work is ongoing on the matter. We expect to have the Bill published and enacted this session. It is a budget-related Bill.

Order of Business (18 Jan 2011)

Brian Cowen: That will not be ready this term.

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (18 Jan 2011)

Brian Cowen: I did not make any appointments to State boards, agencies, quangos, bodies, or authorities within the aegis of my Department between 14 December 2010 and 13 January 2011.

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (18 Jan 2011)

Brian Cowen: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table. Name Title Annual Salaryapplicable2009€ Expenses Claimed2009€ Annual Salaryapplicable2010€ Expenses Claimed2010 Annual Salaryapplicable2011€ Expenses Claimed2011€ 1Oliver O'Connor Special Adviser 177,547.00 0 156,241.00 0 0 0 Brian Murphy Special Adviser 137,737.00 0 132,687.00 0 132,687.00 0 2Declan Ryan Special...

Written Answers — Official Travel: Official Travel (18 Jan 2011)

Brian Cowen: The table below details all foreign travel by me from 1st January 2010 to date. Costs in respect of the Government Jet are not included as they are paid by the Department of Defence. 14 January - Meeting with Prime Minister Brown, London Mode of Travel Government Jet Car Hire € 370.45 25 January 2010 - Meeting with Prime Minister Brown, London Mode of Travel Government Jet Car...

Written Answers — Official Travel: Official Travel (18 Jan 2011)

Brian Cowen: There were a total of 157 foreign trips made by officials in my Department. The breakdown requested by the Deputy is not readily available. The table details the total cost of foreign trips made by the Taoiseach, Ministers of State and officials in my Department from 1st January 2009 to date. Foreign Travel Costs 2009 2010 2011 Air Travel* â'¬115,354.11 â'¬56,036.00 0 Hotel...

Written Answers — Official Travel: Official Travel (18 Jan 2011)

Brian Cowen: The table below details hotel accommodation within the State used by me on official duties during the years 2009 to date. Date Name of Hotel Purpose of Trip Cost 18 March 2009 Park Inn, Shannon Airport Return flight from Washington to Baldonnel was diverted to Shannon Airport at 12.30am due to weather conditions. â'¬101.23

Written Answers — Official Travel: Official Travel (18 Jan 2011)

Brian Cowen: The table below details foreign trips made by official in programmes and bodies under the aegis of my Department from 1st January 2009 to date. Law Reform Commission Date Purpose of Journey Flight Hotel Cost Hotel Name Public Transport/ Taxis 2009 Jan 2 Officials attended End of Life Decision Making: Dilemmas and Directions, Legal Research in Birmingham €135.92 Nil Nil €123.21...

Written Answers — Cabinet Sub-Committees: Cabinet Sub-Committees (18 Jan 2011)

Brian Cowen: The names of the Cabinet Committees in operation in 2009 and the number of meetings held in 2009 are set out in the table below. No Cabinet Committee meetings have been held to date in 2011. Cabinet Committee Number of meetings in 2009 Economic Renewal and Jobs 12 Science Technology and Innovation(subsumed into Economic Renewal and Jobs in June 2010) 1 Health 8 Social Inclusion,...

Written Answers — Charities Regulation: Charities Regulation (18 Jan 2011)

Brian Cowen: The Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs is responsible for the regulation of charities in Ireland. Detailed questions in relation to the amount of funding provided to charities, from the State or from other sources, should be addressed to him.

Termination of Ministerial Appointment: Announcement by Taoiseach (19 Jan 2011)

Brian Cowen: I wish to announce for the information of the Dáil that the President, on my advice, today accepted the resignation of Deputy Micheál Martin as a member of the Government. Pursuant to section 4(1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act 1946, I have assigned the Department of Foreign Affairs to myself with effect from today.

Termination of Ministerial Appointment: Announcement by Taoiseach (19 Jan 2011)

Brian Cowen: Information provided by Bank of Ireland to the Department of Finance to the effect that no performance-related bonuses were paid was incorrect. The bank has apologised to the Department for this and the Minister for Finance views this issue very seriously. An intensive investigation of the additional payments made by Bank of Ireland since the introduction of the guarantee scheme is under...

Termination of Ministerial Appointment: Announcement by Taoiseach (19 Jan 2011)

Brian Cowen: The Government is in charge. When the Department of Finance obtained the information that this was the case, having been told incorrectly that there were no performance related bonuses, it took up the case and an extensive investigation is being carried out. I have made it clear that consequences will follow if wrongdoing is proved to have taken place. I and the Government would condemn...

Termination of Ministerial Appointment: Announcement by Taoiseach (19 Jan 2011)

Brian Cowen: When the investigation is completed we will know how much is involved. The investigation is under way.

Termination of Ministerial Appointment: Announcement by Taoiseach (19 Jan 2011)

Brian Cowen: This issue was raised in a parliamentary question tabled by Deputy Burton last week to the Minister for Finance, Deputy Lenihan.

Termination of Ministerial Appointment: Announcement by Taoiseach (19 Jan 2011)

Brian Cowen: The issue has been taken up at the highest level. The Government indicated it was not acceptable. We sought detailed information by way of investigation and we are now going to ensure that the details are provided to the House and the public. The people will know that if any wrongdoing was done it will be followed up and there will be serious consequences-----

Termination of Ministerial Appointment: Announcement by Taoiseach (19 Jan 2011)

Brian Cowen: -----as soon as possible when the investigation has been completed.

Termination of Ministerial Appointment: Announcement by Taoiseach (19 Jan 2011)

Brian Cowen: I totally reject the idea that the Government is not operating effectively and doing its job. We have returned for the final term of this Dáil for good reason, as the Deputy knows. We need to enact the finance Bill and other related Bills, as well the Climate Change Response Bill and others. We have also entered into international obligations which have to be discharged in the first...

Termination of Ministerial Appointment: Announcement by Taoiseach (19 Jan 2011)

Brian Cowen: I do not know how the Deputy intends to instil confidence when he continues to be one of the foremost spokespersons for the negativity industry in the country.