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Order of Business. (26 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: It is proposed to take No. 21, Competition (Amendment) Bill 2010 - Order for Report, Report and Final Stages; and No. 4, Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2010 - Second Stage (Resumed). Private Members' business shall be No. 36, Electoral Representation (Amendment) Bill 2010 – Second Stage (Resumed), to conclude at 8.30 p.m. if not previously concluded. I would ask the Ceann Comhairle's...

Order of Business. (26 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: I suggest we make a comment now and then resume the Order of Business. Is that in order?

Death of Member: Expressions of Sympathy (26 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: We have been saddened by the passing of a friend and colleague in the Oireachtas, the late Senator Kieran Phelan, this morning. Kieran was a well-known, much admired and greatly respected Member of Seanad Éireann. He was a constituency colleague of mine and a lifelong friend, and we will miss him deeply. He was an unassuming gentleman, kind, easygoing and dependable and he was loyal to his...

Order of Business (Resumed) (26 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: I brought this matter to the attention of the House last week and there has been no advance on last week with regard to that matter. It is still being considered and work is continuing. On the question of legislation being brought to the House, this was discussed at Leaders' Questions. It is now being prepared as a matter of urgency. It will be considered by the Government for approval...

Order of Business (Resumed) (26 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: As regards the tribunal issues, I have brought to his attention and have at all times kept the Member informed of any developments or issues that were being suggested here. I have conveyed that to the Member in writing. As regards any further contact, I can keep Deputies informed in addition to whatever consideration I wish to give to the letter before us at the moment. It is our...

Order of Business (Resumed) (26 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: I am happy to deal with any misrepresentations of the facts through the Deputy's assertions. I have explained all morning that the Minister was notified of the HSE's legal concerns on Monday. On Tuesday morning, the Government made a decision as to what would be required. On Tuesday afternoon, there was a meeting between the Attorney General's office, the HSE and the Minister for Health...

Order of Business (Resumed) (26 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: I am sorry but I have listened to the Deputy and I am now answering the questions.

Order of Business (Resumed) (26 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy is not entitled to interrupt other Deputies when he is getting an answer. He spent ten minutes asking the question and the minute I open my mouth to give an answer he has something to say about it.

Order of Business (Resumed) (26 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: If he wants factual information, but if he does not like what he is hearing he should take it up somewhere else. He cannot take it up here.

Order of Business (Resumed) (26 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: He cannot do so because he is constantly interrupting.

Order of Business (Resumed) (26 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy does not have much graciousness.

Order of Business (Resumed) (26 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: It is out of order to refer to the Ceann Comhairle in that way.

Order of Business (Resumed) (26 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: I did not say I was. I am just bringing to the Deputy's attention that what he had to say was discourteous. Luckily the Ceann Comhairle did not hear it.

Order of Business (Resumed) (26 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Ceann Comhairle is a far better man in that position than the Deputy would be in any context, including football and politics. I can assure the Deputy of that. I will proceed with an answer.

Order of Business (Resumed) (26 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: That is it. Sin é. There is absolutely no point in continuing.

Order of Business (Resumed) (26 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: I understand it is expected in two weeks.

Order of Business (Resumed) (26 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: I understand Report Stage of the Bill will be taken in the Seanad next week. Redrafting of the Bill in many respects has taken place on foot of the good suggestions that were made in the Seanad and elsewhere to try to ensure we get the legislation right. Having progressed in the Seanad the Bill will come into the House as soon as possible. I do not know whether it will be possible to get...

Order of Business (Resumed) (26 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy would not be interrupted if he was in order.

Order of Business (Resumed) (26 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: There is no date for the second piece of legislation on which the Deputy inquired. The first piece of legislation is being drafted as a matter of urgency and it should be in the House this session.

Order of Business (Resumed) (26 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: Members are getting away with murder.