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Constitutional Reform (12 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Ombudsman for Children's investigation found that insufficient efforts were made by the health boards and the HSE to drive forward implementation of these guidelines and resolve problems arising, particularly variable implementation across the country. The report is also critical of the degree of inter-agency oversight and the role of the Department of Health and Children and the Office...

Constitutional Reform (12 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: These are detailed questions that can be put to the Minister about the administration of his Department. That information, as the Deputy will be aware, would not be available to me today, but the Minister is happy to answer any questions the Deputy has.

Constitutional Reform (12 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: I am making the point-----

Constitutional Reform (12 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: Deputy Shatter never learns; he just never learns.

Constitutional Reform (12 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: No, the Deputy never learns.

Constitutional Reform (12 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: Every day Deputy Shatter comes into this House, since I have been a Member, he has behaved that way.

Constitutional Reform (12 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: Even when the Deputy was lecturing in family law he was interrupting students, for God's sake.

Constitutional Reform (12 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: On this matter, the Minister of State with responsibility for children and youth affairs presented a copy of the third and final report of the joint committee to Cabinet in March. All Ministers and Departments must consider the report and examine the implications of the proposed wording for their individual areas of responsibility. A senior officials group has been reconvened to guide the...

Constitutional Reform (12 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: In respect of any such matter, it is for the relevant Minister to bring forward proposals for the establishment of such a body. That matter has not yet been brought to Government. Any commitment on work the electoral commission would do is not predicated on having to report prior to the presidential election. That is not the commitment that is in the programme for Government. It is about...

Constitutional Reform (12 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: I expect it would be the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.

Constitutional Reform (12 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: I am aware that the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform has made public his view that he intends to devise a proposal in this area for consideration by the Government. That has not yet arrived at Government and I would not anticipate what the Government's decision would be on the issue. Were it to be approved or were it to be proceeded with, obviously, it would have to be...

Constitutional Reform (12 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: This is a matter of procedure. Of course, when a proposal is brought forward it will be considered by the Government. The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform has indicated it is his intention to devise such a proposal in due course and it will be considered by Government, and when Government makes a decision, that decision will be communicated to the public.

Constitutional Reform (12 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: I have found myself in many cases to be supportive of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform in many of the initiatives he has brought forward. Perhaps Deputy Ó Caoláin would not mind me considering the proposal when it comes forward. He might give me that privilege as well.

Constitutional Reform (12 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: I missed the subject matter.

Constitutional Reform (12 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: I would make the point that any proposal that comes from a Minister, regardless of whether it is specifically referred to in any programme, would be considered by Government in due course. I cannot be any more specific than that.

Order of Business. (12 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Order of Business today shall be No. 19, Central Bank Reform Bill 2010 - Second Stage (resumed); No. 17, Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad] - Second Stage (resumed); and No. 18, Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010 - Second Stage (resumed). Private Members' business shall be No. 33, Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction (Fixed Penalty) (Amendment) Bill...

Order of Business. (12 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: That legislation is due next year. An independent analysis is being carried out in preparation for legislation on the matter. On the first matter raised by the Deputy, I have issued a statement and I will speak to the Prime Minister soon, hopefully by telephone.

Order of Business. (12 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: I am aware of that issue. The Minister is seeking to do all he can. I indicated when reorganising Departments that this matter would ultimately be removed from that Department and become the responsibility of the Department of Social Protection. There is a perennial issue with regard to meeting demand. I am aware of the situation and the Minister is doing all he can to deal with it.

Order of Business. (12 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: There is no date for the publication of that legislation. Deputy Naughten and others raised this issue yesterday. I am not aware of the particulars of the case but I will ask the Minister for Health and Children to check out the position.

Order of Business. (12 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: The legislation referred to by Deputy Durkan is due for publication next year. It is not contemplated by Government to bring in emergency legislation in this matter.