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Leaders' Questions (11 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: We shall give Deputy Kehoe an invitation to the next one. He should not be getting red about it and he does not have to attend if he does not want to.

Leaders' Questions (11 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: He should not worry. It is not like his own, and he is under no duress to attend ours. On the question as to whether there will be a budget, the Minister for Finance and I have said that with revenues on stream and spending down 10% over the first quarter compared to last year, and being on target, it is not envisaged that we will have any requirement for a budget, other than at the end of...

Leaders' Questions (11 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: -----and it is a matter of continuing discussion. However, it is something we need to look to in order for the banking industry to re-establish credibility with the public. An international transactions tax, if globally applied and in a way that does not undermine Ireland's competitiveness, is something I do not have any ideological problem with as long as it is pragmatic, effective and...

Order of Business (11 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: It is proposed to take 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). It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that Private Members' business shall be No. 33, Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction (Fixed Penalty Notice) (Amendment) Bill 2009...

Order of Business (11 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: To be helpful on the issue raised by Deputy McManus, I point out that there will be an opportunity on Committee Stage to deal with policy and other issues that arise with regard to any additions to the Bill. These are introduced because they are urgent; in fact, they may be in response to demands by the House for legislative provisions in respect of certain matters. When a Bill is used to...

Order of Business (11 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: Scrutiny can be provided without any problem-----

Order of Business (11 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: -----on Committee Stage of the Bill. For the remaining speakers on Second Stage, which is to resume today, it is an opportunity for their parties to put forward their points of view on any aspect of the Bill. The report of the Ombudsman for Children, which was mentioned by Deputy Ó Caoláin, mirrors a previous report produced by the Minister of State with responsibility for children, Deputy...

Order of Business (11 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: A motion on the question of the by-election for Donegal was voted on in the House last week, so I cannot answer that.

Order of Business (11 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: If the Deputy can give a commitment that he can get a candidate who will not resign if elected, we could look at the issue.

Order of Business (11 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: The Deputy should try to ensure they sign up for a bit longer than the last one. With regard to the referendum on children, I have stated on numerous occasions that this matter is being considered by the Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs. He is engaged with the Attorney General on that matter. The report came to us after much good cross-party work a month or two ago and...

Order of Business (11 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: The objective of the regulation we have in mind is not simply to regulate the shops, but, hopefully, to see them go out of business altogether. The details of that legislation are being brought forward by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. The legislation will involve both criminal and civil sanction in respect of an onus of proof being placed on the owners of such...

Order of Business (11 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: I suggest that is a matter for discussion between the Whips. It is being published today and will have to be studied, examined and debated in the House in due course, if that is the wish of the House. Second, with regard to the report, the Oireachtas committee produced a report which met with cross-party approval at that level. The Government must now assess the situation, consult the...

Order of Business (11 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: The return of legislation from the other House to this House is a matter for agreement between the Whips.

Order of Business (11 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: I can only refer the matter to the Chief Whip. I am not in a position to confirm it today.

Order of Business (11 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: I will reply when the Deputy is finished.

Order of Business (11 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: I always seek to accommodate Deputy Flanagan in any possible way, as the Deputy would confirm. I understand there is much frustration in the House with the impact of this dispute, and it is not a question of using it as an excuse. There is an issue arising because of the continuing industrial relations issues which are not yet resolved, even in terms of ballots being organised and prepared....

Order of Business (11 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: Obviously, the intention is to publish reports. The Docklands report is being considered at present but, as I said earlier, there are legal issues involved and we must respect that. The only reason that such consideration must be given is to ensure that whatever action is taken is effective and that whatever further issues arise can be dealt with. Similarly, the report of those carrying...

Order of Business (11 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: He himself would have councils in despair.

Order of Business (11 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: The forestry Bill will be published later this year.

Order of Business (11 May 2010)

Brian Cowen: There is no date for that legislation.