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Leaders' Questions (29 Sep 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Governor of the Central Bank said in a report on the banking crisis that an extensive guarantee needed to be put in place otherwise our banks would have run out of money within a matter of days and would have had to close their doors. He went on to paint the appalling consequences of not supporting the banking system. He said the closure of all or a large part of the banking system...

Leaders' Questions (29 Sep 2010)

Brian Cowen: Again I have to say to Deputy Kenny that unfortunately he does not have any policy on this matter at all. He has said recently that Anglo Irish Bank should have——

Leaders' Questions (29 Sep 2010)

Brian Cowen: There have been certain assertions made by Deputy Kenny with which I disagree.

Leaders' Questions (29 Sep 2010)

Brian Cowen: First of all I stand over the decision the Government made on the State guarantee. I believe it was the right decision and there is objective evidence in reports since which confirm it was the right decision. The Deputy's position in recent times has been that——-

Leaders' Questions (29 Sep 2010)

Brian Cowen: Sorry, if I may——-

Leaders' Questions (29 Sep 2010)

Brian Cowen: A suggestion has been made as part of the posturing that it should have been allowed to fail and I want to go back to what Professor Honohan's report says on that. It says the systemic importance of Anglo Irish Bank at that time cannot be seriously disputed. He goes on to argue that the interconnectedness of Anglo Irish Bank vis-À-vis the Irish banking system meant that: "A disorderly...

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: I thank the Deputy for his inquiry. It is an issue to which I referred recently. Work is being undertaken to deal with the matter this year and I expect we will have it in the next session.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: We have brought forward legislation, through the commissions of inquiry legislation, to deal with those issues in a far more effective manner than through the 2004 Act, which as we know from experience has major cost implications, even in matters of public importance. These are often not dealt with with the speed people would expect because of the issues that arise in terms of witnesses etc....

European Council: Statements (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: I attended the meeting of the European Council in Brussels on 17 June. The meeting was unusual in that it took place on one day rather than the usual two-day format for our annual June meeting. That aside, however, in terms of its business the meeting was in many ways the first relatively normal meeting of the European Council this year. While we are still in the midst of ongoing economic...

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: There is no change to the existing arrangements but there is-----

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: If Deputy Ó Caoláin gives me the opportunity, I will try to be a little more succinct than he is in coming to the point.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: Gabh mo leithscéal.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: An ea? B'fhéidir nach bhfuil an aigne ag an Teachta í a thuiscint. Is í sin an fhadbh, b'fhéidir.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: May I return to the ceannaire for a moment?

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: Go raibh maith agat. Deputy Ó Caoláin raised a valid point. The Order of Business is as I outlined, but an amendment to it will be brought to the floor of the House later today to facilitate the approval of the publication of the text of a Bill to provide for the amendment of section 217 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 to provide for the extension of the period of validity of...

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: Earlier this morning, reference was made to various savings, efficiencies and alternative ways of earning moneys that would be of assistance in maintaining front-line services. Deputy Kenny mentioned Professor McCarthy's recommendations in this area. One recommendation was for a €5 prescription charge but we are charging 50 cent.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: At least I have a Front Bench.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: I would like to put on the record of the House that I have never heard a more succinct contribution from Deputy Ó Caoláin in my life.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: The third matter requires legislation and that is in preparation at the moment, as the Deputy would be aware. Regarding the first question asked by the Deputy, it is an issue for the Minister for Finance. I am not aware of any change in procedures being envisaged, but I believe the House should give itself the opportunity to have a series of debates about what the real choices are. It is...

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: I believe it will be announced tomorrow, but it will probably be around 29 September.