Results 2,121-2,140 of 19,445 for speaker:Brian Cowen
- Tribunals of Inquiry (6 Jul 2010)
Brian Cowen: I corrected that. There was a reply. He sent back an acknowledgement.
- Tribunals of Inquiry (6 Jul 2010)
Brian Cowen: As I have stated, the independence of the tribunal is an important aspect of this issue. Therefore, it was important that the ongoing work ongoing was not compromised or put at risk. The risk of it being interrupted determined the Government's view on these matters regarding the need to keep continuity and the necessity of not being accused of interfering in any way with the tribunal. Were...
- Tribunals of Inquiry (6 Jul 2010)
Brian Cowen: I am simply outlining the situation to the Deputy and the review of fees which took place. Taking account of further communication from the tribunal and its legal team and advice from the Attorney General, it was considered that, in the particular circumstances of the Moriarty tribunal, the fees should remain at what they were at that point. Since there have been reductions of 21.8% in...
- Regulatory Reform (6 Jul 2010)
Brian Cowen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 4 to 6, inclusive, together. Progress on implementation of the OECD's Report on Regulatory Reform in Ireland, published in 2001, has been reported on many times in this House, particularly in the context of the follow-up to the Government's 2004 White Paper on regulation, Regulating Better. The regulatory reform or better regulation agenda covers a wide range...
- Regulatory Reform (6 Jul 2010)
Brian Cowen: I answered that question in previous Question Times, when I gave the detail in respect of that question when it was put down for reply. The brief I have with me today deals more with the regulatory arrangements.
- Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (6 Jul 2010)
Brian Cowen: My Department did not receive any funding from the National Lottery during the years 2007 to 2009.
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (6 Jul 2010)
Brian Cowen: The amount paid by my Department in Legal Fees from 2000 to the 31st May 2010 is detailed in the following table. Year Department Spend 2000 2001 ⬠3,893 2002 2003 ⬠32,887 2004 ⬠8,616 2005 ⬠13,609* 2006 ⬠56,006 2007 ⬠12,197* 2008 ⬠159,677* 2009 ⬠51,843 To end May in 2010 ⬠29,846 * ⬠175,179 of this spend relates to spend for the Commission of...
- Written Answers — Dublin-Monaghan Bombings: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (6 Jul 2010)
Brian Cowen: With regard to the Dublin/Monaghan Bombings the Deputy will be aware that the Clerk of the Dáil received a reply from the Clerk of the House of Commons arising from the Oireachtas resolution of 10 July, 2008. As I have said previously in the House, any future follow up to this should be considered in consultation with the Parties and can be raised with the Whips.
- Written Answers — Departmental Taxation Compliance: Departmental Taxation Compliance (6 Jul 2010)
Brian Cowen: There have been no unprompted voluntary disclosures made by my Department during the years 2005 to end of June 2010.
- Written Answers — Departmental Taxation Compliance: Departmental Taxation Compliance (6 Jul 2010)
Brian Cowen: My Department has made no such settlements with the Revenue Commissioners under Section 985B, Taxes Consolidation Act 1997, in the years 2005 to end of June 2010.
- Written Answers — Departmental Audits: Departmental Audits (6 Jul 2010)
Brian Cowen: There have been no tax audits carried out by Revenue Commissioners in my Department in the years 2005 to end of June 2010.
- Written Answers — Departmental Procurement: Departmental Procurement (6 Jul 2010)
Brian Cowen: My Department has not sent any printing jobs abroad in the last 12 months.
- Order of Business (6 Jul 2010)
Brian Cowen: This is important legislation that needs to be enacted this week. There are a few substantive amendments which can be handled in the time available. The Bill was discussed on Second Stage on Friday last and this was an opportunity for Members to give their views. I think there is broad agreement in the House about the need for this legislation and we have to proceed with it in the...
- Order of Business (6 Jul 2010)
Brian Cowen: I always admire a convert, too much to prove. Ba mhaith liom a rá go bhfuil sé ar intinn ag an Aire ath-eagrú a dhéanamh ar Ãdarás na Gaeltachta, mar eagraÃocht. Tá cine déanta ag an Aire-----
- Order of Business (6 Jul 2010)
Brian Cowen: -----maidir leis an méid sin agus go mbeadh sé nÃos fearr na toghcháin a bheith againn sa bhliain 2012.
- Order of Business (6 Jul 2010)
Brian Cowen: Arrangements have been made in practical terms for the foreshore licensing issue to be dealt with by that Department as matters stand. While I do not know what further legislative arrangements are needed for it, the practical issue has been dealt with. Six Bills have been published and one Bill, namely, the criminal justice (defence and the dwelling) Bill, has been approved by the Cabinet...
- Order of Business (6 Jul 2010)
Brian Cowen: The review that is taking place relates to examining all semi-State companies to ascertain what is the position. There is no predetermined outcome in respect of any of that. Given the resources available to it and the challenges it faces, any prudent Government would be obliged to consider all areas but not on a predetermined basis. As for the proposals regarding the commission of inquiry...
- Order of Business (6 Jul 2010)
Brian Cowen: I must revert to the Deputy on the issue of ground rents and what legislation is in hand or whether it is under active consideration at present. As for the other matter that was raised, much investment quite rightly has been made in that area, with â¬1.5 billion being spent this year and more than 25,000 people on the data register indicating they are receiving services. The issue that is...
- Order of Business (6 Jul 2010)
Brian Cowen: My record in this area as Minister for Finance and Minister for Health and Children has been one of which I am proud.
- Order of Business (6 Jul 2010)
Brian Cowen: Deputy à Caoláin is always available, in his party and everywhere I go, to confront issues in terms of what the problems are but no solutions are provided. I have listened to much of what Deputy à Caoláin had to say but the activity and actions I have been able to pursue on the basis of policies and decisions made by Government have greatly improved that area. I accept there are...