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Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: There is no date for the bail (amendment) Bill at this point.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: It is expected that the legislation will be published over the summer.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: It is not a question of a problem - it is a question of logistics. Regardless of whether it is published next week or the following week, it will be published during the summer and discussed during the next session.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: It would be.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: The legislation is being prepared and has yet to be considered by the Government.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: There is no date for that Bill, as I have mentioned to the Deputy previously.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: With regard to the first matter, we all deplore these killings. They show a callous disregard for human life. The fact that a young person was injured in last night's shooting is also appalling. The Garda is carrying out intensive investigations of these and all such killings and they will devote all necessary resources to the investigations. Gardaí face severe challenges in dealing with...

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: Where humane killing is needed that should also be provided for. It is not a matter on which I have detailed information but I can check the facts and communicate with the Deputy.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: That legislation will be published later this year.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: The matter is being investigated. I cannot bring further details to the House at this point.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy should take that matter up with the Minister in the first instance.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: I will take it up with him also.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: There may be good reasons publication is not possible. I will have to check.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: I answered the people concerned in Limerick yesterday. It is a pity Deputy Carey was not there to hear it.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: Deputies Kieran O'Donnell, Michael Noonan and Jan O'Sullivan were there.

Order of Business. (29 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: I accommodated a request that we debate the Saville inquiry instead. It took the slot which would normally be given to the European Council meeting. We will have many opportunities to discuss economic employment policy in the European context, including the European 2020 document, which has been passed. There is no date for the animal welfare Bill, but we look forward to hearing the...

Leaders' Questions. (29 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: We have not even begun budget discussions yet.

Leaders' Questions. (29 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: Deputy Kenny comes in here every week and asks me to confirm or deny the following before we discuss the budget or anything else. I know exactly what is in the programme for Government and that is what informs Government policy. Deputy Kenny asks me on 29 June 2010 to confirm what is or is not in the budget in December 2010.

Leaders' Questions. (29 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy indicated he is opposed to this, that and the other. In fact-----

Leaders' Questions. (29 Jun 2010)

Brian Cowen: In fairness, the Deputy is consistent.