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Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: There is a good deal of work to be done by committees in July and September. The finance committee, in particular, has much work to conduct, and in fact I do not believe the Labour Party spokesperson wants to take a day off at all. I believe she wants to be here for all of it. I am sure colleagues will provide that opportunity.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: I do not believe that it true. I believe Deputy Rabbitte is very energetic, and indeed a senior Deputy, as I was saying yesterday.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: I was hoping the Deputy would be around on Thursday evening for that other thing, but we may have to move it along.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: I was wondering why it was Friday.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: I have seen the Deputy double up without any problem, on many occasions.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy is good in short spurts though.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: I am sorry, I wanted to have a chat with Deputy Quinn as well. The mayor Bill will not be available this session, and I look forward to his continuing interest in that particular subject. However, regarding Deputy Gilmore's effervescent energy for a campaign in September, perhaps Galway might be his best possibility in an all-Ireland final.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Bill alluded to by the Deputy will be later this year. I was making the point earlier that there are 5,000 respite places nationally and the discussions being undertaken today and tomorrow relate to 130.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: One of the issues that should be raised in the discussions that will take place is why there was an acquisition of property which is empty. We talk about the possibility of respite services being affected in Limerick for the sake of €130,000. However, had the house not been purchased, perhaps this would have ensured that the services were available.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: These are issues that need to be discussed with the service providers.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: That matter will be considered by Government very shortly - in the coming weeks.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: There is no date for that legislation.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: That would not be in order.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Ceann Comhairle has to be respected, in fairness.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: There is no date for that legislation.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: There is no date for the legislation.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: I respectfully suggest that in view of the seriousness of the situation, a date might be contemplated as a matter of some urgency. Is that possible, a Cheann Comhairle?

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: It will be contemplated.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: It will be contemplated.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Brian Cowen: In view of what Deputies have said about this matter and in an effort to accommodate them, if there is cross-party support we could arrange to have Second Stage completed in the House tomorrow evening. That would then allow the Bill to proceed to Committee Stage in the summer months. Will we all agree on that?